Despite a Federal Government ban on excessive retail surcharges, some small businesses are still being called out for overcharging customers paying for goods by card.
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Tangalooma resort defends fee hikes for island homes
The resort’s director insists ongoing rises in annual fees for Moreton Island property owners are “in line with increases across the property market”, despite some residents saying their houses and apartments on the island could send them bankrupt.
Firm accused of helping businesses dodge creditors goes into liquidation
There are concerns Melbourne-based company SMEs R Us, which is accused of helping company directors hide cash and assets from the tax office, will never be properly investigated after it was placed into liquidation.
Sparks fly as man drives trailer without tyres down highway
A man tows a flaming tyre-less trailer down the Bruce Highway for 20 kilometres, leaving a trail of burning debris that set spot fires in nearby bushland.
'Release the hounds': Brisbane greyhounds to be allowed outdoors unmuzzled
Owners of greyhounds will be allowed to take their dogs outside unmuzzled, under new animal bylaws proposed by Brisbane City Council.
If it's not on, it's not on: Adults urged to learn from teens on condom use
A sexual health nurse urges over-50s to carry condoms following a spike in sexually transmitted infections in that age group.
Spate of Queensland fruit fly mango incursions prompts SA import concern
A spate of fruit fly incursions on mangoes sent to ‘fruit fly-free’ South Australia is being investigated by biosecurity authorities in Queensland.
Origin Energy to cut hundreds of jobs in Queensland
Origin Energy is cutting 650 jobs with most to come from the company’s head office in Brisbane.
Hewitt targets Tomic's choice of the jungle over Davis Cup
Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt hits out at Bernard Tomic — who is currently starring on reality TV — saying the controversial Australian is “highly doubtful” to play for the national team again.
Occupation forces veteran has Japan service recognised 73 years on
A Townsville veteran who served in post-war Japan after it was devastated by two atomic bombs has been recognised for his service, 73 years on.