Eagle Waves Radio
Bulletins — 2026-08-13
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In a major announcement, taxpayers will foot a two and a half billion dollar bill over the next decade for an aluminium smelter bailout, shared equally between the Commonwealth and New South Wales, with Rio Tinto contributing more than one point one billion dollars.
In court news, a judge has allowed changes to the dates of alleged assaults involving broadcaster Alan Jones amid conflicting witness testimonies.
Residents in Darwin are demanding a moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centres, voicing concerns over water use and noise levels.
Meanwhile, the New South Wales Energy Minister admits to errors in the slow rollout of renewable energy zones.
In safety news, one person has died and over two hundred have been rescued from a ferry fire near Bali.
Finally, in business support, the Australian Business Growth Fund has doubled its maximum investment to thirty million dollars, aiming to assist more small enterprises.
That's it for now on Eagle Waves Radio. Tune in next time for more key business updates!