Unley Council Set to Review Australia Day Decision The Unley Council of South Australia will convene on Monday to reassess its previous decision regarding Australia Day celebrations, potentially reversing the move to shift the date. Survey Results Favor Original January 26 Date In response to a public survey, a significant 60% of the 842 residents who participated voted to return the ceremonies to the traditional January 26 date. Councillor Pushes for Reconsideration Rebekah Rogers, a council member, has formally requested that the survey results be reviewed during Monday’s meeting to guide the council’s final decision. Government’s Flexible Citizenship Code Changes…
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Channel Seven Faces Leadership Changes Amid Ratings Drop Some of Channel Seven’s top stars have arrived at the Mount Coot-tha headquarters following Michael Coombes’ departure as Queensland news director. Michael Coombes Resigns Amid Falling Ratings Coombes announced he would not be renewing his contract, which ends on October 31, amid declining ratings for the network. Shift in Leadership After Veteran Departures His exit is part of a larger trend of senior journalists leaving the company, influenced by the industry’s dwindling advertising revenue and reduced TV viewership. New Leadership Transferred to Boost Ratings Ray Kuka, known as “Mr Fix-It,” and Gemma…
Misleading Promotions Alleged The ACCC has accused Coles and Woolworths of misleading consumers with “Down Down” and “Price Dropped” labels. Inflated Prices Claimed The watchdog claims both supermarkets increased product prices by up to 15% while maintaining the same purchase prices for months. Consumer Law Violations The ACCC alleges both chains engaged in unconscionable conduct and could face penalties of up to $50 million per breach. New Code of Conduct for Groceries A government-drafted code aims to regulate the grocery supply chain and improve conduct in the food sector. Supermarkets Respond Woolworths and Coles have responded to the allegations, pledging…
According to a new study by Canstar Research, Australians are spending over $4 billion annually on electronic payment services. This is mainly due to the convenience of using a card or phone to make a purchase. The study also found that the average shopper spent about $141 on electronic payment charges last year. According to Steve Mickenbecker, a finance expert at Canstar, the reason for the spike in electronic payment charges is due to inflation. For instance, from December 2022 to December 2023, the difference between the prices of goods and services during this period was around 6.4 percent. He…
The NSW government will challenge an Aboriginal land claim regarding the site of the proposed stadium at Penrith, which is located in Sydney’s west. The project, which is expected to cost around $300 million, is set to begin next year. In November 2009, the LALC submitted a land claim for the area, but the government refused to acknowledge it. This issue was eventually resolved as part of the stadium’s planning process. In August, the NSWALC, on behalf of the LALC, appealed against the government’s decision. According to the Daily Telegraph, the land council wanted to see the stadium continue to…