Companies that use plastic packaging are facing price pressures and supply disruptions, which they warn will likely mean higher costs for consumers. The cost of food-grade resin out of Singapore, which is used in milk bottles, has increased 110 per cent since the start of the Middle East war.
Qantas customers are receiving court-ordered notices for a $105 million settlement over COVID-19 flight credits. Eligible customers may receive at least $50, with payments starting by year-end, pending court approval.
The NRL has secured a record $5.3 billion broadcast rights deal over seven years, starting after the 2027 season. Channel Nine retains free-to-air rights, while Foxtel Group remains the pay TV partner. The deal aims to future-proof the league and support global expansion.
China has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, a move seen as a significant military flex and a warning to regional nations, including Australia.
TikTok reported to Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism that 98% of harmful content was proactively removed in Q1. The platform faces scrutiny over online hate, particularly antisemitic content post-Oct 7, 2023.
Online bookmaker Betr is relocating its operations to Tasmania after securing a five-year license, a move criticized by independent MPs as "reckless" and "irresponsible." The Tasmanian government acknowledges its regulations need updating to match modern online wagering businesses.
A Perth widow is demanding answers after her husband died by suicide on an offshore gas plant. She claims she was not informed of his death for 14 hours and has been denied access to the investigation report.
