With Queensland on the verge of another classic ambush, it took two "Origin plays" for New South Wales to turn the tide in the women's series opener in Newcastle.
Australian shares are expected to open lower due to escalating Middle East hostilities. US strikes against Iran and the revocation of sanctions relief have caused oil prices to surge, impacting global markets. Wall Street also closed in the red.
Thousands of Jacana Energy customers in the Northern Territory are facing massive power bills, some exceeding $6,000, due to a smart meter system bungle by Power and Water Corporation (PWC). Billing delays and discrepancies have caused significant financial strain for residents.
Thousands of Jacana Energy customers in the Northern Territory are facing massive power bills, some exceeding $6,000, due to a billing bungle linked to a new smart meter system. Power and Water Corporation (PWC) experienced issues with meter data flow after a technology upgrade, causing billing delays and discrepancies for approximately 5,000 customers.
Oral care company Hismile is facing criticism for using "misleading" social media ads. The ads feature sales professionals and staff dressed as health workers, some using AI-generated imagery, and include a clip of a woman banned from providing health services. This follows a recent fine for similar advertising practices.
Employees of Sydney-based branding agency For The People found their office locked due to unpaid rent. A liquidator's report suggests the director, Chris Billing, operated the company while insolvent for years, potentially engaging in illegal 'phoenix trading' by transferring business to a new entity to avoid debts totaling nearly $5 million to the ATO and $8 million to creditors.
Qantas customers are receiving court-ordered notices about a $105 million settlement over COVID-19 flight credits. Despite scam fears, eligible customers could receive at least $50, with payments expected by year-end.
