Eagle Waves Radio
Bulletins — 2026-08-21
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Welcome to Eagle Waves Radio for small business news.
In our top story today, customers of a Chinese electric vehicle giant can breathe a sigh of relief as a driver awaits compensation after the company's abrupt termination of an agreement with an Australian firm. In international news, Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison for financial misconduct related to the company's collapse.
Turning local, Adelaide’s CBD introduces new exclusion zones for adult entertainment venues, restricting new businesses while allowing existing ones to continue. Meanwhile, the WA government is providing support for residents impacted by gas supplier ATCO’s exit from the mains gas network, forcing many to shift to bottled gas.
In retail, Proud Poppy Clothing has closed its fourth store but is moving to pop-up shops as part of a business restructure.
Finally, convenience stores are welcoming the Coalition's proposal to slash tobacco excise by eighty percent, while the ATO's digital services face criticism from the Tax Ombudsman for outdated systems.
That’s your business briefing for today, stay tuned for more updates!