Australians Lose Nearly A Billion Dollars A Year In Card Surcharges Based On RBA Data
As long as they are not making a profit, Australian retailers are allowed to recover their payment costs through surcharges on card payments. Larger business do not usually surcharge as they are able to absorb the payment costs but smaller businesses require the surcharge to keep up with high inflation and rising costs.
Deputy Premier Announces $2.72 Billion To Be Put Towards Dual Track Construction
Deputy Premier Cameron Dick announced on Sunday that $2.75 billion will be put towards building a 19km dual track from Beerwah to Caloundra, the first stage of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail project.
The first stage is planned to be completed by the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is estimated to make the commute from Caloundra to Brisbane 45 minutes faster than driving during peak hours.
Queensland Government Announce $46 million Towards Free Women's Healthcare, Opening Four New Clinics
These easy access, nurse-led clinics will be for vulnerable communities as a part of the Queensland Women and Girls’ Health Strategy 2032.
Premier Steven Miles hears our women and girls “loud and clear,” making note of their “unique” need for medical attention.
Israel Boycotts Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Cairo
Israel boycotts Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo after Hamas rejected its demand for a complete list naming hostages that are still alive.
The Israeli delegation did not arrive in Cairo for negotiations with the Hamas delegation. These negotiations were deemed as the possible final step before an agreement that would halt the fighting for six weeks.
Around 5 million Australians Will Receive Boosts to Their Social Security Payments When Indexation Takes Effect Later This Month
From 20 March, the single, without child rate of JobSeeker Payment and ABSTUDY will see a fortnightly increase of $13.50, while each couple on JobSeeker Payment, ABSTUDY or Parenting Payment Partnered will benefit from an additional $12.30 per fortnight, per person.
AgForce Suggests Fund Delays Will Compromise Fire Ant Eradication Program
The highly invasive species of fire ants comes of huge concern to south-east Queensland farmers.
AgForce Senior Policy Advisor Dr Annie Ruttledge reveals how high the “control costs” are, fearing there is a now a “high[er] risk of infestation”.
The Shadow Health Minister Has Accused The Labor Party For Potentially Jeopardizing Hospital Upgrades.
Information acquired by the LNP opposition suggests some issues in construction projects in Queensland health.
The documents, released to the LNP opposition under the Right to Information (also known as RTI), suggests that some hospital projects under the government are experiencing risks in time and costs.
Australian Coalition for Human Rights Calls for End to Aerial Bombings and Human Rights Violations
The Australian Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines calls on President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr to be accountable for the human rights violations committed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He will join the ASEAN Special Summit in Melbourne from 4-6 March.
ANU Busts Myth of Young Australian Vaping Culture in “First-of-Its-Kind" Study
The Australian National University’s (ANU) “hard data” shows majority of teens have not vaped.
Disadvantaged Individuals More Likely to Become Severely Ill at Home Due to Heat
Feeling a little under the weather lately?
A survey by Australian Council of Social Service (also known as ACOSS) found individuals from financial and social disadvantaged backgrounds are experiencing serious health issues under these high temperatures.