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ACCC denies authorisation for industry code on marketing of infant formula The ACCC has denied authorisation sought by the Infant Nutrition Council for an industry code which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula. The Infant Nutrition Council sought authorisation to continue to implement the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement) and its associated guidelines for a further five years. The ACCC considers that the effectiveness of the MAIF Agreement is being undermined by several factors including its voluntary nature, its limited scope, and restrictions on its ability to capture the breadth of modern digital marketing methods.... https://bit.ly/3WThTE6 ACCC #Australia #InfantFormula

The Australian Open: Where Business Meets Opportunity Explore how the Australian Open 2025 went beyond tennis to become a vibrant celebration of arts, culture, business, and innovation. The soft grunt of effort as racquet meets tennis ball, the squeak of shoes on the court, the triumphant cheer as a player’s stroke lands a point—these moments aren’t just the sound of world-class sport; they’re the backdrop to bustling business opportunities at the Australian Open (AO). From Monday, January 6 to Sunday, January 26, Melbourne's iconic event didn’t just serve up thrilling matches—it served up a big boost to Melbourne’s economy. Attracting top tennis players, sports fans, and visitors from around the world, this year’s 2025 Australian Open (AO) was a success not only for sport, but for businesses at the event and across Melbourne.... https://bit.ly/412Qemn Australian Open Business Victoria #Australia #Melbourne #Sports #Economy #Business

ACCC proposes to grant authorisation for collective bargaining relating to bulk sugar terminals agreements On 30 January 2025, the ACCC issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to Wilmar Sugar Trading Pty Ltd, Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd, Tully Sugar Limited, MSF Marketing Pty Ltd, Queensland Commodity Service Pty Ltd, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, and Queensland Sugar Limited to collectively negotiate and execute storage and handling agreements with Sugar Terminals Limited.... https://bit.ly/3Eldtzs ACCC #Australia #Business #Sugar

Large battery trial aims to improve renewable energy use in SA towns The company that looks after electricity distribution in South Australia is experimenting with installing large batteries in several small towns to improve the system's reliability and allow for fast charging of electric vehicles... https://bit.ly/40JK0qh #Australia #RenewableEnergy Eugene Boisvert Via www.abc.net.au

ASIC warns consumers about investment bond scam impersonating Bunnings Scam alert Key points Scammers are impersonating Bunnings Warehouse by offering fake sustainability investment bonds. The scam offers higher than market returns and claims that investments are protected by the government. It contains links to Bunnings’ genuine website, but Bunnings does not offer bonds or any other investment products.... https://bit.ly/40X9Fgp #Australia #Investment #Scam

#Telstra pays $394,000 penalty for #NBN migration failures Telstra Limited (Telstra) has paid a $394,380 penalty for failing to make required internet line speed checks while migrating customers from legacy networks to the NBN. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found Telstra failed to undertake more than 3,800 tests to confirm whether the speed of a customer’s new NBN connection could provide the speed specified in the contracted plan. Telstra had self-reported these failings to the ACMA, which were caused by IT system issues from early 2022 to the end of 2023... https://bit.ly/3Q0ygdX ACCC #Australia #Business #Telecom #Internet

Pioneering circularity in Central Queensland | #Rockhampton Building a Circular Economy with a target of zero waste by 2040 The Central Queensland city of Rockhampton lies on the Tropic of Capricorn and is located just over 600km north of the state capital, Brisbane. In 2022, the Rockhampton Regional Council issued a Circular Economy Discussion Paper which explored high-level opportunities across significant industries such as agriculture, energy and civil construction. In 2023, the council published its Resource Recovery Strategy: Building a Circular Economy with a target of zero waste by 2040, highlighting its circular economy principles, along with an accompanying framework and opportunity analysis. Further, the council has included in its Operational Plan 2023 – 2024 a strategy to implement feasibility studies to move forward its circular journey, investigating capital and operational costs, economic outcomes and action plans.... https://bit.ly/40IgvW1 Regional Australia Institute Rockhampton Regional Council #Australia #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy

More than 5000 Australian victims warned they may have been targeted by #RomanceScammers based in the #Philippines Authorities have texted more than 5000 potential victims in Australia to warn they may have been targeted by romance scammers based in the Philippines. The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), in partnership with the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Collaboration Centre (JPC3), has today texted potential victims, who are mostly male, urging them not to send money to people they’ve met online and outlined next steps to take if they have already sent money to the scammers. The potential victims were identified following an investigation by Philippines authorities into a scam compound operating in central Manila, in November 2024. More than 300 computer towers, 1000 mobile phones, and thousands of SIM cards were located by Philippines authorities and evidence gathered during the investigation has been shared with international law enforcement partners to help identify potential victims, including those who may not be aware they have been targeted..... https://bit.ly/3EtPzBB Australian Federal Police #Australia #Cybercrime

Qantas marks new era for the airline with uniform redesign set for the runway Qantas is embarking on a major uniform redesign for the first time in over a decade as the national carrier ramps up its historic fleet renewal program, continues to invest in customers and prepares to conquer the final frontier of aviation with the launch of Project Sunrise. As the airline cements its path to an ambitious future ahead, it will begin to overhaul one of the most visual representations of the brand – the Qantas uniform – by searching for a new Australian designer to take it into the next era..... https://bit.ly/4hDgTff Qantas #Australia #Aviation

Decision-support tools can avoid costly under-fertilising Environmental considerations can make nitrogen management a particular challenge for southern region growers, prompting researchers to encourage greater use of decision-support strategies. Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) senior research manager Dr Yolanda Plowman says addressing negative nitrogen balances could potentially boost wheat yields by as much as 40 per cent. Dr Plowman says many growers often hesitate to apply more nitrogen because of concerns about a crop haying off or environmental losses through leaching or volatilisation, not to mention the high cost of urea..... https://bit.ly/40TJhnW Grains Research and Development Corporation #Australia #Agriculture #Research