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'It affects my personal life': Longer hours cost small business owners
By Doug Dingwall and Iris Zhao

Small business owners are trying to ride out tough conditions by closing earlier, working longer hours — or in some cases giving up days off altogether.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-15/sma

ABC News · Small business owners are working harder than ever to ride out tough conditions — at a personal costBy Doug Dingwall

Storm-weary residents cautiously hopeful in wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Some elements of everyday life are being restored in the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with Queensland airports opening and some public transport running again on Sunday, while small businesses are being told to make the "right decision" for them in the new working week.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-09/tro

ABC News · Gale-force winds cut more power in wake of Cyclone AlfredBy ABC News

Tempers flare in outback town as locals abandon only grocery store
By Hayden Smith

Empty shelves and rotting produce are among the complaints being levelled at a Goldfields shire over its management of an IGA grocery store.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/nor

ABC News · Norseman residents criticise Dundas shire over IGA grocery store handlingBy Hayden Smith

Local butchers bounce back, but staffing is a challenge
By Kate Higgins and Brooke Neindorf

While many meat eaters have opted for local butchers over supermarkets in recent years, some butchers say they are finding it tough to find and retain qualified staff and apprentices.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-02/loc

ABC News · Local butcher resurgence prompts call for staff, apprenctice supportBy Kate Higgins

#Nonprofits, #health groups sue over #Trump's freeze on #grants, #loans

4 groups representing nonprofits, #PublicHealth professionals & #SmallBusinesses filed a lawsuit on Tues challenging #Trump's sweeping directive to temporarily freeze federal loans, grants & other #FinancialAssistance.

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington, DC, took aim at a directive the acting head of the #OMB issued on Monday.

#law #education #healthcare #housing #DisasterRelief
reuters.com/legal/non-profits-