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Australia solar, battery, and grid transition trends

19 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

Latest: Western Australia launches $150 million energy investment program

The Australian energy landscape is undergoing a structural shift as the nation transitions from thermal baseload generation toward solar, wind, and storage. With the scheduled retirement of coal assets like Eraring (2027

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Perfection Fresh vegetable cartel legal proceedings

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Perfection Fresh admits to vegetable price fixing

Perfection Fresh, Australia’s second-largest fresh vegetable supplier, has admitted to breaching competition law on 11 occasions between 2019 and 2020. The company admitted to cartel conduct involving the price-fixing of

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Australian card surcharge ban and economic impact

24 clusters · 68 sources · last updated

Latest: Australian retailers raise prices following credit card surcharge ban

The ban on surcharges for EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express transactions officially took effect in Australia on 1 October 2026. Driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to ensure price transparency, the

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WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

29 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: Swiss police warn of WhatsApp ‘Ghost Pairing’ scam

The landscape of digital fraud continues to evolve, with authorities in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, Paraguay, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic

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Australian climate policy and emissions scrutiny

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia carbon market sees record supply and governance reforms

Australia is facing increasing scrutiny regarding corporate environmental accountability and the efficacy of its climate policies. Research indicates that while many Australian workers believe large companies should addr

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Australia digital and AI risk management

3 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia warns of unprecedented AI-driven cyber threats

Australia is addressing various risks associated with digital technology and artificial intelligence through government funding and warnings regarding escalating threats. In late September 2026, the Australian eSafety Co

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WiseTech Global share price volatility and regulatory probes

8 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: WiseTech Global shares rise following conclusion of ASIC investigations

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) continues to face extreme stock price volatility driven by governance, regulatory, and personal conduct concerns. While the company’s flagship CargoWise platform maintains a dominant market

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Australian small business regulatory and economic pressures

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Australian small businesses face burnout and stagnant growth

Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are navigating significant regulatory and economic pressures. Following the July 1 implementation of Payday Super, which requires superannuation contributions within seven b

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AI and data practices impacting consumer pricing

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. consumers react to AI-driven dynamic pricing in retail

Concerns regarding consumer privacy and fair pricing are intensifying as artificial intelligence and data mining practices evolve. In the United States, legal actions have targeted algorithmic tools, such as Kalibrate an

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Australian regional bank branch preservation efforts

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Commonwealth Bank of Australia to invest A$140m in branch upgrades

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has committed to maintaining all its regional bank branches until at least December 2030, extending a previous moratorium that was set to end in mid-2027. This decision follows co

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Ampol acquisition of Evie Networks

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Ampol to acquire Evie Networks for $225 million

Ampol has entered into a share sale agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Fast Cities Australia Pty Ltd, the operator of Evie Networks, for $225 million. The acquisition is intended to expand Ampol’s electric vehicle (EV)

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