Eagle Waves Radio
Bulletins — 2026-07-17
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This is Eagle Waves Radio with your business news update. The controversial Halls Creek housing development on the Sunshine Coast has been fast-tracked by the Queensland government, set to deliver twelve thousand new homes. In other news, a global report has revealed that Melbourne and Sydney rank as the most expensive cities in the world for beer and cigarettes. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court battle in Victoria has paused flood restoration works, revealing failures in traditional owner consultation by the government and a regional water authority. The Treasurer has highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence in boosting productivity and lowering interest rates, following his recent meeting with tech firm Anthropic. In tech news, Telstra's CEO says there are no guarantees against future outages after last week's significant disruption. Lastly, workplace protections for menopause and perimenopause are on the federal government's radar after a recent review. That wraps up today’s business brief on Eagle Waves Radio.