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British actress arrested as Australian Police uncover alleged A$296M Meth Plot

British actress arrested as Australian Police uncover alleged A$296M Meth Plot

British actress Emaa Hussen has been charged following an Australian investigation into an alleged 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment concealed within charcoal bags from Ghana. Authorities estimate the drugs were worth A$296 million, with the case highlighting ongoing efforts to disrupt international trafficking networks targeting Australia.

By Pooja Malik
Tasmania Grid Link Secures $1.2B Boost From Clean Energy Fund
Tasmania

Tasmania Grid Link Secures $1.2B Boost From Clean Energy Fund

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $1.2 billion to TasNetworks for stage one of the North West Transmission Developments project in Tasmania, completing all funding required for Project Marinus. The money comes from the Rewiring the Nation Fund and will fund upgrades to more than 130 kilometres of transmission infrastructure. Consumer network charges are projected to fall around 55 per cent over the life of the project, delivering an estimated $315 million in savings to Tasmanian electricity consumers in the first five years. The investment completes a broader push to connect Tasmania’s hydro resources to the mainland grid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

By Shivangi
Greens Warn Thousands Will Protest Tasmania Forest Logging
Tasmania

Greens Warn Thousands Will Protest Tasmania Forest Logging

Greens leaders caution that tens of thousands of Tasmanians will demonstrate if the government permits logging on 400,000 hectares of safeguarded forest. Bob Brown, Christine Milne, Peg Putt, Cassy O'Connor and Nick McKim addressed a press conference. The regions include Bruny Island, Wielangta, Blue Tier and Tarkine forests protected by a peace agreement. O'Connor states the proposal would cause economic division, in Tasmania. Health Minister Ferguson asserts the decision will preserve 700 jobs and the government stands firm in backing the forest industry. Only Greens talking about forest wars, he claims. 

By Inspirepreneur Team
Tasmanian Power Company Faces Criticism Over Large Payouts
Tasmania

Tasmanian Power Company Faces Criticism Over Large Payouts

Ross Burridge, operations executive at TasNetworks was given a $712,000 severance payment after his position was made redundant. Chair Roger Gill explained that executive benefits were tied to legacy deals following the Hydro Tasmania split century, which the company was required to honor. Over a three-year overhaul the company reduced the team from eight to five. The year executive Wayne Tucker received a $711,000 severance. TasNetworks confirmed Burridge was the executive under that contract arrangement. The company disbursed $22 million, in entitlements during workforce reduction from 1,250 to 1,100 employees.

By Inspirepreneur Team

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Tasmania Grid Link Secures $1.2B Boost From Clean Energy Fund
Tasmania

Tasmania Grid Link Secures $1.2B Boost From Clean Energy Fund

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $1.2 billion to TasNetworks for stage one of the North West Transmission Developments project in Tasmania, completing all funding required for Project Marinus. The money comes from the Rewiring the Nation Fund and will fund upgrades to more than 130 kilometres of transmission infrastructure. Consumer network charges are projected to fall around 55 per cent over the life of the project, delivering an estimated $315 million in savings to Tasmanian electricity consumers in the first five years. The investment completes a broader push to connect Tasmania’s hydro resources to the mainland grid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

By Shivangi
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Greens Warn Thousands Will Protest Tasmania Forest Logging
Tasmania

Greens Warn Thousands Will Protest Tasmania Forest Logging

Greens leaders caution that tens of thousands of Tasmanians will demonstrate if the government permits logging on 400,000 hectares of safeguarded forest. Bob Brown, Christine Milne, Peg Putt, Cassy O'Connor and Nick McKim addressed a press conference. The regions include Bruny Island, Wielangta, Blue Tier and Tarkine forests protected by a peace agreement. O'Connor states the proposal would cause economic division, in Tasmania. Health Minister Ferguson asserts the decision will preserve 700 jobs and the government stands firm in backing the forest industry. Only Greens talking about forest wars, he claims. 

By Inspirepreneur Team