The traditional MCG Anzac Day match between Essendon and Collingwood takes place, while Hawthorn and Gold Coast meet for a battle of premiership contenders in Launceston. Follow live.
Telstra is still experiencing issues with some emergency calls following a nationwide outage caused by a software defect. The ASX 200 opened lower, with most sectors down except Energy and Utilities. Wall Street and European markets also saw declines, while oil prices surged.
Australian Moringa growers are uncertain about selling their product after FSANZ ruled it unsafe for human consumption. An appeal is underway, but a new application could take two years.
SunRice plans to reduce milling operations in southern NSW due to lower rice supply from drought and water buybacks, potentially leading to hundreds of job losses and impacting regional economies. Government acknowledges concerns but emphasizes environmental sustainability.
The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) alerted Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) to safety issues, including training and workplace culture, just 24 hours before five of its wagons derailed in the Southern Highlands. SSR's accreditation was suspended for six weeks by the rail safety regulator.
Australian Moringa growers are uncertain about selling their product after Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) ruled it unsafe for human consumption. A grower is appealing the decision, which impacts leaves, pods, and oils, while therapeutic products remain available if registered.
The Australian share market is expected to open lower following a mixed performance on Wall Street. Meanwhile, oil prices are surging after US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire with Iran over and initiated new strikes.
