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US Offers a Glimpse into the Future of Election Advertising by Political Actors in Australia

Ace Business Desk – The release of synthetic election videos and advertising by One Nation and several lobby groups in the lead-up to Victoria’s November state poll has signalled a new chapter in the use of AI by mainstream political actors in Australia. But it’s nothing compared to what’s happening in the US, where candidates […]

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Australias WA GOV. Welcomes Pilgangoora Lithium Mine Expansion as EV Demand Increase

Ace Business Desk – In short: A lithium company in WA’s Pilbara has announced a $1.2 billion expansion, saying it will deliver 1,500 new jobs. Once completed, it could rival Talison Lithium as the largest miner of spodumene in the world: Published: Fri 16 Oct 2026 at 7:47pm What’s next? The global price of lithium […]

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Australias Banks Sitting on Billions in ‘Customers Savings’ That Do Not Grow With Interest Rate Hikes

Ace Business Desk – In short: The big four banks’ annual reports show they are sitting on billions in customers’ money that is not earning interest. Consumer advocates fear stringent conditions attached to high-interest savings accounts contribute to a broader issue: By business reporters Adelaide Miller and Jasper Wells Published: Sun 1 Nov 2026 at 5:00am What’s next? […]

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Ace Security Desk

Australia’s Major Holiday Park Operartors Warn Guests About Fraudulent Emails, Messages Asking for Credit Card Details

Ace Security Desk – In short: BIG4 and other major holiday park operators are warning guests about fraudulent messages following a breach involving a third-party booking platform. Scammers are using booking details to target travellers with fake payment requests: By national tourism reporter Kristy Sexton-McGrath on Topic:Scams and Fraud Published: Tue 27 Oct 2026 at 5:05pm […]

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Australias ACCC Product Safety: H&M Pays Penalties Over Absent & Inaccurate Fire Safety Warning on Childrens Nightwear

Ace Buisness Desk – Fashion retailer H&M Hennes & Mauritz Pty Ltd (H&M Australia) has paid $138,600 in penalties for allegedly selling more than 4,000 items of children’s clothing without complying with the required fire hazard warning label requirements in breach of the Australian Consumer Law Australias ACCC Product Safety Business News Published: 30 Oct […]

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Ace Health Desk

Australian Sunscreens Face Tough New Rules on Labelling & Testing in Wake of SPF Scandal

Ace Health Desk – In short: The medicines regulator has proposed stricter testing rules after 16 sunscreens failed to meet their SPF claims. After ABC Investigation. The possible changes also cover the way sunscreens are labelled and laboratory testing is conducted: By national health equity reporter Rachel Carbonell and the Specialist Reporting Team’s Loretta Florance Published: Tue 27 […]

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Future of Election Advertising from U.S to AI in Australia Election with One Nation in Victoria

Ace Business Desk – The release of synthetic election videos and advertising by One Nation and several lobby groups in the lead-up to Victoria’s November state poll has signalled a new chapter in the use of AI by mainstream political actors in Australia according to Published: 30 October 2026: Edited by David Campbell: Data Checker […]