Eagle Waves Radio
Bulletins — 2026-08-10
News
This is Eagle Waves Radio with your morning business brief.
Residents in Far North Queensland are facing significant disruptions as Telstra works to restore telecommunications after a network outage that began Saturday evening. In retail news, the historic Vasse General Store is set to close after one hundred and two years, revealing challenges for small retailers amid increasing competition. Also making headlines, the last manganese smelter in Australia is seeing potential buyers as a union seeks an environmental concession following its recent liquidation.
In industrial news, workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations have downed tools for the second time in as many days, while two airport workers have been stood down after a near miss at Sydney Airport involving Jetstar and Boeing aircraft.
On a tech note, restaurants can now turn missed phone orders into sales thanks to a new partnership between Sadie and Square.
Finally, Westpac Startup Garage is offering a four-day experience aimed at help entrepreneurs start ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates!