Cook government refuses to set closure date for notorious Unit 18 despite pressure from Cleveland Coroner Dodd

The Cook administration refused to commit to a date for the closure of the notorious reactor unit 18 and rejected key testimony from leading witnesses at the Cleveland-Dodd inquiry. While the investigation is still ongoing and is scheduled to enter its third round in October, coroner Phil Urqhuart and his lawyer Anthony Crocker have repeatedly … Read more

Pressure for ban on gambling advertising grows

Numerous politicians, athletes and other prominent Australians called on the Australian federal government and the opposition to do everything in their power to reform gambling. An alliance of more than 60 members – including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, and former state premiers Dominic Perrottet, Jeff Kennett and Steve Bracks – is … Read more

Regional companies are caught in a “spiral” as housing construction, cost pressure, wage tax and tourism undermine confidence

Throughout the Cape Region, entrepreneurs are at the end of their strength. The housing and cost of living crisis has put some private providers under pressure to close, and competition from the mining sector is calling the future of some services into question.

West Coast veteran Tom Barrass misses the game against North Melbourne, putting the Eagles' defence under pressure

West Coast is expected to be without star defender Tom Barrass for the second week in a row: According to reports, he will miss the Eagles' clash with North Melbourne in Hobart. Barrass, 28, has not played since suffering a concussion in Round 20 of the Western Derby and the Eagles have listed him as … Read more