2 September 2026
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2 September 2026
The government’s decision to impose a real-terms funding cut on aged care providers across the country poses a serious risk to quality care for older Australians and must be revisited immediately, ...
2 September 2026
Michelle Rowland’s Hanson smear exposes sickening Labor double standard on women news24. com. au
2 September 2026
Days earlier, Nathan Gallagher said he had a video and a message that provided more context to a domestic violence allegation.
2 September 2026
Maersk will revise its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the US and Canadian East and Gulf coasts. The revised surcharge will take effect on 1 October 2026 and apply to dry and reefer containers. Dry container surcharge levels Origin Destination 20’ dry 40’/40’ high-cube/45’ dry Northwest India, Nepal and Bhutan All ports except Houston US$11,650 US$11,650 India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan Houston US$11,800 US$11,800 South and East India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives All ports except Houston US$11,500 US$11,500 Pakistan All ports US$11,000 US$11,000 UAE, Yemen, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain All ports US$8,000 US$8,000 Reefer container surcharge levels Origin Destination 20’ reefer 40’ high-cube reefer Selected South and East Indian locations All ports US$3,100 US$3,100 Pakistan All ports US$10,000 US$10,000 Northwest India All ports US$8,700 US$8,700 Bhutan, UAE, Nepal, Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Maldives and Iraq All ports US$9,000 US$9,000 The selected Indian locations in the first reefer category include Chennai
2 September 2026
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is welcoming an industry report outlining practical steps to support the long-term success of New Zealand's hospitality sector.
2 September 2026
Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed the appointment of a new board member to Maritime New Zealand (Maritime NZ). Jonathan Moore begins his one-year term this week, joining five other board members.
2 September 2026
Defending champion Shaun Murphy is knocked out of the British Open after a 4-2 defeat to David Gilbert in the second round.
