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Return and Earn is even more convenient in Lake Macquarie

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Lake Macquarie residents have even more locations to recycle their eligible bottles, cans and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine.  The Woodrising Shopping Centre Return and Earn machine is the 17th return point in the Lake Macquarie region, making it easier than ever to recycle eligible containers and get your 10c refund.  The machine is located at 84 Hayden Brooke … Continued

MEU welcomes court decision confirming full rights of workplace delegates

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The Mining and Energy Union has welcomed today’s Federal Court decision confirming that the Closing Loopholes laws give workplace delegates the right to represent workers on site regardless of labour hire or employment arrangements, delivering a significant win for workers and their unions across Australia. The decision follows a legal challenge brought by the MEU, … Continued

FIRST EVER TOKENISED CORPORATE BOND ISSUED IN AUSTRALIA

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MEDIA RELEASE  Wednesday 17 December 2025 Top of FormBottom of Form Imperium Markets has issued the first ever tokenised corporate bond in Australia as part of Project Acacia’s wholesale tokenised asset and settlement research project. In a use case led by Macropod, the bond was issued on Imperium’s ASIC-licenced marketplace and settled on Redbelly Network using Macropod stablecoin … Continued

Thiess Group companies awarded critical minerals contracts for Hillgrove antimony gold projects

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Underground mining services provider PYBAR, and mining engineering specialist MACA Interquip Mintrex, both part of the Thiess Group, have secured contracts with Larvotto Resources at the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in New South Wales. The PYBAR contract includes 20km of underground development over four years, providing a full-service mine development solution. The scope of work includes … Continued

Tasmanian farmers finish year as most confident in nation

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Key Facts:   Results at a glance: ■       Tasmanian farmer sentiment continues to sit well above national levels. ■       Optimism is driven by commodity prices and improved seasonal conditions. ■       Cost of production did temper positivity as farmers budget for increasing input costs. Tasmanian farmers are finishing the year continuing to lead the nation as … Continued

Victorian farm sector confidence climbs to four-year high

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Key Facts: Results at a glance: ■       Improving seasonal conditions, strong commodity prices and international market opportunities drive sense of optimism for Victorian farmers. ■       Agricultural producers in the Western District are the most confident in the state. ■       In line with rising confidence, farmers’ investment intentions have also increased. Confidence among Victorian farmers continues … Continued

Farmer confidence holds steady in South Australia as late spring rain lifts yield expectations

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  Results at a glance: South Australian rural confidence remains relatively stable, with only a marginal dip this quarter. Rising input costs are the leading cause for concern. Farmers are hopeful of good seasonal conditions for the year ahead.   South Australian farmer confidence held relatively steady this quarter, as producers balanced improved seasonal conditions … Continued

Cost concerns see NSW farm sector sentiment soften

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  Results at a glance: Concerns around high fertiliser, fuel, agrochemical and labour costs have seen NSW farmer confidence ease in the last quarter of the year. However, NSW sheep producers have reported a small lift in sentiment. Investment intentions reflect the softening in sentiment, with a small decline in the investment appetite among farmers.  … Continued