The NRL says an unusual referee call, which allowed the Parramatta Eels to attempt a penalty goal after scoring in golden-point, was the correct decision.
Urban Utilities will increase water bills by 1.7% ($28/year), backing down from a 3.7% hike after criticism from the Queensland government. This follows Unitywater's 1.6% increase, as both retailers invest heavily in infrastructure to support population growth.
Despite recent declines, Australian national property prices remain 5.8% higher year-on-year and regional prices are at record highs. Filmmaker Kane Guglielmi explores the complex drivers of these trends, questioning land ownership, resource taxation, and societal wealth distribution in his documentary 'Common Wealth'.
The Junction Hotel in Broken Hill, a pub operating for over 130 years, has closed permanently. Its closure reflects a broader decline in the city's pubs, linked to population decrease and modernization of mining operations. Owners are unlikely to reopen it as a pub, marking a significant cultural loss for the community.
Lion Australia has denied claims by the United Workers' Union (UWU) that it plans to sell the James Boag's brand and its Launceston brewery. Despite a letter suggesting openness to discussions, Lion states a sale is not their intention, though they would consider expressions of interest. The brewery is set to close November 6, ending 145 years of local production.
Despite recent declines, Australian national property prices remain 5.8% higher year-on-year and regional prices are at record highs. A new documentary, 'Common Wealth,' by Kane Guglielmi, explores the complex drivers of these prices, including land ownership, resource rents, and societal wealth, questioning Australia's policy choices compared to countries like Singapore and Norway.
Australia's ACCC has blocked Coles from opening a new supermarket in Kalgoorlie, citing concerns it would harm smaller competitors. This is the first such block under new powers, requiring supermarkets to notify the ACCC of acquisitions.
