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Radio voice talent loses job as Ace Radio turns to AI generation
Cassie Aldridge worked as a production manager at 2AY radio in Wodonga. She lost her job on Friday when Ace Radio Network started using AI instead.
Josh Thomson-Parkin dies in workplace woodchipper incident, Adelaide Hills
Josh was 26 and newly married. He was working alone when his machine became clogged.
WA's $60bn GST deal achieved almost none of its goals, Productivity Commission
A Morrison-era reform cost taxpayers tens of billions and made the tax system less fair.
Europe-bound travellers must check insurance for war exclusions
Smartraveller warns that flights through Middle Eastern hubs may be cancelled due to conflict. Finder says many standard policies don't cover disruptions from acts of war.
Treasurer charged after $83k disappears from junior rugby league club
A 54-year-old woman who was treasurer of a junior rugby league club faces court on fraud charges. Police say $83,149 went missing over five years.
Australian radars set for $10 billion UK defence export
CEA Technologies' radar systems could become Australia's biggest defence export if the UK agrees to buy them.
Lake Macquarie gets a permanent dredge
A $16 million dredge arrived at Swansea Channel. It will remove 83,000 cubic metres of sand to make the waterway deeper and safer for boats.
Economist Melinda Cilento joins RBA board setting interest rates
Cilento takes her seat on the Reserve Bank's interest rate board on September 1. She leads Australia's main economics think tank.
Canberra Institute of Technology cuts 10 per cent budget after CEO exit
CIT must cut 10 per cent of spending to stop losing money year after year. Former CEO Margot McNeill resigned this week and received a $445,000 payout.
Music venues battle thousands of extra payments under payday super
Since July 1, venues must pay musicians their super (12 per cent) every week. This means thousands of tiny payments each year instead of one per show.
Barbecue Mafia battles similarly named rival at Queensland Show
A barbecue restaurant in Coorparoo has a trademark to the name Barbecue Mafia. A food truck called BBQ Mafia at the Ekka show is confusing its customers.
Farmbot raises $22 million to expand farm water monitoring
Sydney-born Farmbot raised $22 million to grow its water monitoring platform for livestock farms worldwide.
Sydney's CMY Cubes lands South Korean government accelerator spot
One of 40 companies chosen from thousands of applicants in more than 100 countries.
Housing crash would reset Sydney and Melbourne to 2017-2021 levels
A 20 per cent fall would hit Sydney and Melbourne hardest; Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth barely affected.
Outback sheep station lease draws extraordinary interest nationwide
A large sheep station near Broken Hill is being leased out. People from four states want it.
Bendigo council to vote on 53-house Maiden Gully development
Council votes August 17 on a 53-house subdivision in three stages at 708 Calder Highway in Maiden Gully.
War in Middle East revives Papua LNG hopes after two decades
A gas field in Papua New Guinea has sat unused for 20 years. It could pump out 5 million tonnes of gas per year if the government approves it.
Australian buy now pay later boom fades as growth stalls
BNPL spending growth slowed to $1.5 billion in 2025 from $3 billion yearly a decade ago. Eight platforms have quit Australia since 2022.
London court rules against Shein in copyright dispute with Temu
Judge Kelyn Bacon rejected Shein's copyright claim against Temu. She found Temu wasn't liable, even if copying happened, because Temu is a go-between between buyers and sellers.
Victorian wins $20 million Powerball jackpot with ticket bought 35 seconds
A Latrobe Valley man bought his online ticket with just 35 seconds to spare. He matched all numbers and won the $20 million prize.
KPMG lands $16m federal work despite ethics review pause
KPMG has won $16 million in federal contracts since June, including two new Defence deals.
AI data centre boom is forcing Australia's interest rates higher, RBA says
Strong investment in data centres and AI infrastructure is forcing the RBA to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent.
Virtual Gaming Worlds founder hit with $60m breach claim
Escalante is being sued for $60 million. The claim covers alleged breaches of contracts signed between 2015 and 2020 for capital-raising and financial advice.
Skip agent sales pitches and watch them at open homes instead, buyers' agent
Leanne Spring runs Tailored Buyers Agents. She says watch agents show homes to buyers. Don't listen to their sales talk.
Hume Bank Albury begins hunt for new CEO after Capello exits
The regional bank is advertising for a chief executive after eight years under Stephen Capello, offering $500K-$750K salary.
Lake Macquarie CEO pushes NSW for $12 billion train factory
David Hughes, Lake Macquarie's new CEO, wants NSW to build a $12 billion train factory at Teralba.
Sydney pest control company Pest2Kill acquires second business in year
Pest2Kill bought South Sydney Pest Control on August 3. It's the company's second purchase in less than 12 months, expanding across Greater Sydney.
Deakin's Icon House sells for Canberra's highest price this year
A five-bedroom award-winning home sold for an undisclosed price. It was expected to exceed $8 million. This was the most expensive property sale in the capital in 2026.
Thieves stole 25 wheels from Ballarat rental yard in 10 days
Thieves targeted Rix Cars three times over 10 days, stealing 25 wheels worth $40,000 to replace and leaving cars on brake rotors.
Australian phosphate plant halts for two months in autumn 2027
Phosphate Hill is Australia's only phosphate fertiliser maker. It will close for 56 days in March and April 2027 for maintenance. This will tighten domestic supply while prices sit at record highs.
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