The rising cost of living is putting more pressure on budgets than ever before and cost-conscious Australians are having to cut back. A key industry is now fighting for survival.
Two-time All-Australian Nathan Brown has declared that Fremantle will not play in the finals this season following their tough 11-point loss to Geelong. The Dockers have the toughest home road of any finalist and their home game against Geelong appears to be the most winnable on paper.
The future of the Mt. Cattlin mine in Ravensthorpe is on shaky ground as New York-listed owner Arcadium Lithium looks to cut costs amid weakening prices for the battery mineral.