69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
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MAG Welding Services Finalist in Canberra Business Awards
MAG Welding Services celebrates being named finalist in Service and Trade category while owner Jacqueline Taylor contends for Business Person of the Year at 2025 Canberra Region Local Business Awards.
Monaro Screens Finalist for Canberra Business Awards 2025
Canberra's Monaro Screens is a finalist for the 2025 Service and Trade Award, with GM Ben Byatt up for Business Person of the Year. Discover their local success story.
Tide Cafe Owner Reflects on 6 Years in Townsville
After six successful years, Townsville's beloved Tide Cafe and Catering owner shares heartfelt reflections and announces exciting upcoming changes. Discover what's next for this local favorite.
Smash Royalty Burger Shop Opens in Cairns
A Cairns family's incredible 12-month journey culminates in the opening of Smash Royalty burger shop, bringing gourmet smashed burgers to the local community. Discover their story!
Drysdale Yoga Studio Closes Shortly After Rebrand
Key Vitality yoga studio in Drysdale has suddenly closed just weeks after a major rebranding effort, leaving members shocked and seeking refunds.
Canberra Business Awards Finalists Impress Judges
Anticipation builds for the Canberra Region Local Business Awards gala on November 19. Judges praise the high quality of finalists, showcasing the region's exceptional business community.
ACT approves Kaleen Sports Club demolition for apartments
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Assembly Speaker
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
Wollongong ranked among Australia's best business cities
New report ranks Wollongong as a top Australian city for entrepreneurs. Discover the reality for local businesses like Harbourside Records and what makes the Illawarra region thrive.
Parton's mission to save ACT Liberals from civil war
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has three years to unite his fractured party or face electoral annihilation. Can he end the internal warfare and rebuild trust with voters?
Townsville Mayoral Candidate Backs Small Business
Troy Thompson pledges to support Townsville's small business community through council reforms and local spending initiatives. Discover his economic vision.
Geelong Business Liquidations Revealed
Multiple Geelong businesses face liquidation in November. Discover which companies are affected and what this means for the local economy. Read the full report.
Westpac funds 1,750+ female entrepreneurs
Discover how Westpac's $1 billion initiative is helping female founders like Caitlyn Mefflin and Suzuko Ozaki overcome banking hurdles to launch and grow successful Australian businesses.
Avi Labi: Sandwich Star Backs Local Australia
Multi-award winner Avi Labi of South Dowling Sandwiches is feeding Sydney's homeless and championing the Back Australia campaign. Discover how this local hero is making a difference.
Tasmania's Antique Emporium: More Than a Business
Discover how Devonport's legendary Antique Emporium has become a vital community centre over 23 years, offering connection alongside antiques. Read its inspiring story.
Westpac helps 1,750 women secure start-up funding
Westpac's $1 billion lending program has helped 1,800 female entrepreneurs overcome traditional banking hurdles to launch successful businesses across Australia.
Female founders driving Hunter economy amid funding challenges
Hunter entrepreneur Natalie Kradolfer wins Women in Digital award as female-led startups face record-low funding. Discover how women are boosting regional economy.
Melbourne Couple's 40-Year Toothpaste Success Story
Discover how Mike and Michelle Aronson turned a search for child-friendly toothpaste into a 40-year Australian manufacturing success. Learn their secrets to staying local.
Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Colac Otway Business Liquidation Crisis Exposed
New data reveals a troubling wave of business collapses sweeping through Colac Otway, with multiple companies facing liquidation in a single month. Discover which local enterprises are struggling to survive.
ACT Public Servants Earn Highest Wages in Australia
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
Charters Towers Business Crisis: November Liquidations Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking number of companies facing liquidation in Charters Towers during November, exposing the economic challenges facing regional Queensland businesses.
ACT govt blocks appeals for new northside hospital
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
Canberra's Sewerage System Gets Green Makeover
The ACT government is revolutionising sewerage charges with a consumption-based model that could save efficient households hundreds annually while promoting sustainable water use across Canberra.
Geelong businesses hit by liquidation wave
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple Geelong-area businesses have entered liquidation in November, highlighting economic pressures facing local enterprises.
Bell Partners Champions Hunter Business Resilience
Discover how Bell Partners is driving economic recovery in the Hunter region through strategic partnerships, community investment, and innovative business support programs that build lasting resilience.
WA's 'Wait Awhile' Culture Confirmed in Pub Complaint Case
A Perth tavern's victory in dismissing two customer grievances has reignited debate about Western Australia's notorious 'Wait Awhile' culture and regulatory hurdles facing small businesses.
ACT's 30,000 home target at risk as construction lags
The ACT government's ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 new homes by 2030 is under serious threat, with new analysis revealing significant construction delays and infrastructure bottlenecks putting the crucial housing goal at risk.
ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
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