An Australian aluminium smelter, Tomago, is under threat, putting 1,000 jobs on the line due to soaring power prices.

Shadow Minister for Resources Susan McDonald slammed government policy, warning the push for renewables is a "greatest act of self-harm" that's crushing vital industries.

An Australian aluminium smelter, Tomago, is under threat, putting 1,000 jobs on the line due to soaring power prices.
Shadow Minister for Resources Susan McDonald slammed government policy, warning the push for renewables is a "greatest act of self-harm" that's crushing vital industries.

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Why Chris Bowen's energy policy is driving Tomago Smelter 'to shut down'

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Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games. 

Despite the event’s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games.&nbsp;
Despite the event&rsquo;s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans&rsquo; Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Why the Queensland Government is refusing to fund the Veterans Games

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The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over... 

because if you don’t laugh - you cry. 

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...&nbsp;
because if you don&rsquo;t laugh - you cry.&nbsp;

Wokey Pokey: Easter Edition!

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Why Chris Bowen's energy policy is driving Tomago Smelter 'to shut down'

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