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ACCC Wants Canberra to Adopt EU-Style Rules for Unfair Business Practices

ACCC Wants Canberra to Adopt EU-Style Rules for Unfair Business Practices

The ACCC is calling on Canberra to consider EU-style rules, including a blacklist of unfair business practices, to give Australian small businesses stronger protection.

By Shivangi
Another Major Australian Music Festival Axed Despite Record Crowd
South Australia

Another Major Australian Music Festival Axed Despite Record Crowd

Key Highlights  Adelaide’s Harvest Rock Festival is to take a “fallow year” in 2026, with organisers confirming it will not go ahead next year. Organisers said they were already looking ahead and also have ambitions to return the festival. 2025…

By Shivangi
Sydney Measles Alert Issued After Exposure Linked to Overseas Traveller
South Australia

Sydney Measles Alert Issued After Exposure Linked to Overseas Traveller

NSW Health has issued a measles alert in Sydney after confirming a case in a returned international traveller who was infectious while visiting public locations on January 27, 2026. Authorities have advised people who were at Sydney Airport and on selected train services to monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days. Health officials say the exposure sites pose no ongoing risk but stress vaccination remains the most effective protection, particularly for people born after 1965.

By Pooja Malik
SA White House Grape Prices Hit Rock Bottom 
South Australia

SA White House Grape Prices Hit Rock Bottom 

Prices for Australian white wine grapes are expected to collapse this vintage because of oversupply. Riverland growers may see prices drop to $80-$120 per tonne while production expenses are, above $350. Those who switched from red to varieties now confront yet another challenge. Amanda Dimas replaced shiraz with chardonnay. Describes the situation as a harsh blow. Riverland Wine sent a letter to Premier Malinauskas describing the circumstances as disastrous. The state government is reviewing the appeal. Has committed $15m to support initiatives. Diversification to other crops faces risks of creating new oversupply problems. 

By Inspirepreneur Team
South Australia

Health Concerns Spur Independent SA Algal Bloom Research

Specialists created the Bloomin' Algae site to monitor health consequences of the SA bloom after discovering insufficient health information despite worries about sore throats, respiratory problems and mental health effects. Medical anthropologist Dr Amy McLennan is involved in the research group. The website features a disaster impact analysis and a community platform to submit health issues affecting people and animals. SA Health noted reports in March concerning skin and eye irritation along with coughing and breathlessness, among surfers. Mental health is becoming a growing concern.

By Inspirepreneur Team
South Australia

SA Faces Rising Homelessness With No Peak Funding

Shelter SA is the remaining employee following the cessation of government funding in October 2020. A report reveals that SA is the state lacking a government-funded homelessness peak agency. Over 18,700 individuals used homelessness services in 2023-24 with one in four securing shelter. Member organisations are withdrawing due to rising living costs. The government states it allocates, than $100 million each year to frontline services and is advancing an independent Homelessness System Review.

By Inspirepreneur Team

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Sydney Measles Alert Issued After Exposure Linked to Overseas Traveller
South Australia

Sydney Measles Alert Issued After Exposure Linked to Overseas Traveller

NSW Health has issued a measles alert in Sydney after confirming a case in a returned international traveller who was infectious while visiting public locations on January 27, 2026. Authorities have advised people who were at Sydney Airport and on selected train services to monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days. Health officials say the exposure sites pose no ongoing risk but stress vaccination remains the most effective protection, particularly for people born after 1965.

By Pooja Malik