Westpac is promising to better support its regional bank brands after losing customers because of overpriced mortgage products for home owners.
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Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News, Politics
Nationals unanimous in abandoning net zero
The Nationals say Australia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 is driving up power prices and shutting down industry.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares
The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
‘We want him to stay’: Joyce urged to stick with Nats
The Nationals leader said Mr Joyce had not tendered his resignation from the party.
Posted inBusiness, Indigenous, Money
Not a fad: billions spent with Indigenous businesses
Indigenous businesses are continuing to grow as their goods and services are in high demand from government, corporate, and non-profit organisations.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, New England Surrounds, Parenting and kids, Women
Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care
Women in remote areas are 1.6 times more likely to suffer perinatal loss, prompting calls for national standards in care to overcome the tyranny of distance.
Posted inEducation, Energy
Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom
Australia is heading towards labour shortages in the clean energy transition and industry have been urged to step up to inspire the next generation of workers.
Posted inHealth, National News
Calculator tool to help doctors in bulk-billing push
General practitioners are being encouraged to adopt a full bulk-billing model via a calculator to show the financial rewards.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Money
Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people
With more than half of Indigenous people dying before they can access the age pension, researchers have found simple changes to the system may reduce the disadvantage they face.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Crime, New England Surrounds, Tamworth
Tamworth teen dead, four injured in stolen car police chase
Police have declared a critical incident after a car chase ended in a crash that killed a teenager, believed to be from Tamworth, and injured four other people.