Eagle Waves Radio
Bulletins — 2026-08-24
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This is Eagle Waves Radio, bringing you the latest in business news.
In international trade, tensions escalate as Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on the United States, following failed negotiations. US President Donald Trump has struck back, accusing Canada of taking advantage of American farmers.
Shifting focus to local developments, Canberra is emerging as a hotspot for data centres, with officials confident that the city's standards will meet new national regulations.
In Brisbane, a recent sale of a driveway block for eight hundred fifty thousand dollars could signal a shift towards more terrace-style housing in the area.
In other news, a shocking report shows that toys and key rings sold in New South Wales contain real animal fur, raising consumer safety concerns.
On a lighter note, a viral TikTok shows an Amazon Prime Air drone dropping a package into a pool, while seven Australian and New Zealand startups have raised a total of one hundred eleven point five million dollars this week.
Finally, a new parliamentary inquiry aims to identify barriers to AI adoption among small Australian businesses.
That's all for today's briefing. Stay tuned to Eagle Waves Radio for more updates!