Everything from fine payments to marriage certificates have been hit with unlawful merchant surcharges in NSW over an eight-year period.
AAP
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Money
Subscription traps, dodgy deals and hidden fees to go
Subscription traps, manipulative sales tactics and hidden fees could be banned under proposed federal laws.
Posted inGeneral News
Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum
Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.
Posted inFederal Politics, Social issues and services
Children will just lie about their age to evade YouTube, socials ban
A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.
Posted inCrime
Rural crime fight needs ‘vastly different’ approach
More support is needed to recruit local frontline workers and address the root causes of entrenched crime in regional and rural areas, an inquiry has been told.
Posted inBellata, Education
The ‘invisible’ magic of Australia’s 2100 small schools
Small schools are the beating heart of many Australian rural towns but their benefits can be lost on policymakers, leaving families to fight for their future.
Posted inGeneral News, Health
Pharmacy pill trial becomes ‘business as usual’
More ways of expanding health care are being considered amid a GP shortage, with women to continue being able to access contraceptive pills at NSW chemists.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Tenants to enforce ‘rules of the game’ in rent reforms
Rental reforms planned for NSW aim to make it easier for pet owners and tighten laws that are not always being followed.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
Posted inArmidale, Legal
Heywood to have case re-heard by different magistrate
Former University of New England Vice Chancellor boss Brigid Heywood, who is facing assault and offensive behaviour charges, will have her case re-heard