Asbestos Closes Bunbury Hostels, Dozens Stranded

Two popular hostels in Bunbury, Dolphin Retreat and Wander Inn, have been closed due to urgent asbestos contamination, leaving dozens of travellers without accommodation. Health officials warn of lifelong risks from exposure.

Mader Group Suspends Dividend for Acquisition Fund

Mader Group has deferred its interim dividend to build a cash reserve for strategic acquisitions, despite an 18% rise in net profit to $30.5 million. The company aims to expand into new industries without taking on substantial debt.

Bunnings on Uber Eats: Hardware Delivery Hits WA

West Australians can soon order Bunnings products like garden supplies and lawnmowers via Uber Eats, with delivery in under 60 minutes at in-store prices, expanding from a Melbourne pilot.

CGT Reforms Need Bold Changes, Experts Say

Experts call for sweeping capital gains tax reforms in Australia, including changes to exemptions and rates, to address housing affordability and economic fairness.

SA's Economic Boom Faces Critical Workforce Challenge

South Australia is poised for a generational economic opportunity with decades of industrial investment, but a severe workforce shortage threatens to derail this growth, warns McKell Institute's Hannah MacLeod.

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