Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and Macca's to keep American beef off the menu
The grocery giants are not alone, with iconic American fast food chain McDonald's – the food retailer that uses the most beef nationally – and Mexican fast food chain Guzman Y Gomez also opting out of using US beef in its burgers and burritos locally.
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The Advertiser
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- The Advertiser
Smelter rescue bolsters nation's critical metals future
Taxpayer rescue of two smelters avoids a "national catastrophe" but Australia must now develop a strategy to retain sovereign capability in manufacturing metals, a union urges. Smelters in Hobart and South Australia's Port Pirie will pivot to producing critical minerals in an ambitious modernisation supported by the bailout to protect jobs. The federal, SA and Tasmanian governments on Tuesday announced contributions to the $135 million package for smelters operated by international producer Nyrstar. As a result, entire communities "staring down the barrel of disaster" had been pulled from the brink, Australian Workers Union national secretary Paul Farrow said. "To lose Nyrstar would have constituted a national catastrophe," he said. China was spending more on propping up its manufacturing sector than it spends on defence, he warned. "Either we let them undercut our operations into oblivion, or we step up with a strategic national approach," he said. "We need to develop a better approach than playing whack-a-mole every time there's a crisis (and) develop a long-term, national strategy to retain our smelters." Combined with investment by Nyrstar, the package allows the company to maintain operations while planning to potentially rebuild and modernise both its lead smelter in Port Pirie and zinc smelter in Hobart. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said it was an opportunity to transform the Port Pirie smelter and secure its long-term future. "This town, this facility, has a potentially very bright and prosperous future indeed, but we know it's going to be a journey to get there, which is why partnership is mission-critical," he said. "We know there is a journey in front of us to be able to tackle the challenges we see, particularly coming out of China, but we should be up-front and honest about them." The funding will also help fast-track feasibility studies into critical metals production. Nyrstar will explore the potential production of essential critical minerals including antimony and bismuth at Port Pirie and germanium and indium at Hobart. An immediate focus of the package is an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, which would make it the only producer of antimony metal in Australia and one of the few producers globally. Antimony is an alloy hardener for other metals in ammunition and critical to manufacturing semiconductors found in electronics and defence applications. Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres said that within months, the facility should be upgraded and able to produce 15,000 tons of antimony, which is about 40 per cent of American antimony requirements. As Australia's only lead refiner and largest zinc refiner, Nyrstar contributes about $1.7 billion annually to Australia's economy, supporting 1400 direct jobs and 6647 indirect jobs. The support will also fund "asset integrity projects" including a major maintenance project in Port Pirie requiring 350 contractors and 90 suppliers, and major furnace and wharf investments in Hobart involving 200 contractors and suppliers. The support demonstrates the strategic importance of Australian operations in "extremely challenging global market conditions", Nyrstar global chief executive officer Guido Janssen said. Independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie said the survival of the zinc works, along with other facilities like Liberty Bell Bay, Mt Isa and Whyalla, was "central to Australia's economic future and national security". "When it comes to critical minerals and rare earth minerals in particular, Australia is remarkably well positioned to be a globally important supplier," he said. Mining giant Glencore faces similar challenges at its Mt Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, and warned it will be forced to put both facilities into care and maintenance mode - risking thousands of jobs - if it does not receive taxpayer assistance. Taxpayer rescue of two smelters avoids a "national catastrophe" but Australia must now develop a strategy to retain sovereign capability in manufacturing metals, a union urges. Smelters in Hobart and South Australia's Port Pirie will pivot to producing critical minerals in an ambitious modernisation supported by the bailout to protect jobs. The federal, SA and Tasmanian governments on Tuesday announced contributions to the $135 million package for smelters operated by international producer Nyrstar. As a result, entire communities "staring down the barrel of disaster" had been pulled from the brink, Australian Workers Union national secretary Paul Farrow said. "To lose Nyrstar would have constituted a national catastrophe," he said. China was spending more on propping up its manufacturing sector than it spends on defence, he warned. "Either we let them undercut our operations into oblivion, or we step up with a strategic national approach," he said. "We need to develop a better approach than playing whack-a-mole every time there's a crisis (and) develop a long-term, national strategy to retain our smelters." Combined with investment by Nyrstar, the package allows the company to maintain operations while planning to potentially rebuild and modernise both its lead smelter in Port Pirie and zinc smelter in Hobart. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said it was an opportunity to transform the Port Pirie smelter and secure its long-term future. "This town, this facility, has a potentially very bright and prosperous future indeed, but we know it's going to be a journey to get there, which is why partnership is mission-critical," he said. "We know there is a journey in front of us to be able to tackle the challenges we see, particularly coming out of China, but we should be up-front and honest about them." The funding will also help fast-track feasibility studies into critical metals production. Nyrstar will explore the potential production of essential critical minerals including antimony and bismuth at Port Pirie and germanium and indium at Hobart. An immediate focus of the package is an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, which would make it the only producer of antimony metal in Australia and one of the few producers globally. Antimony is an alloy hardener for other metals in ammunition and critical to manufacturing semiconductors found in electronics and defence applications. Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres said that within months, the facility should be upgraded and able to produce 15,000 tons of antimony, which is about 40 per cent of American antimony requirements. As Australia's only lead refiner and largest zinc refiner, Nyrstar contributes about $1.7 billion annually to Australia's economy, supporting 1400 direct jobs and 6647 indirect jobs. The support will also fund "asset integrity projects" including a major maintenance project in Port Pirie requiring 350 contractors and 90 suppliers, and major furnace and wharf investments in Hobart involving 200 contractors and suppliers. The support demonstrates the strategic importance of Australian operations in "extremely challenging global market conditions", Nyrstar global chief executive officer Guido Janssen said. Independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie said the survival of the zinc works, along with other facilities like Liberty Bell Bay, Mt Isa and Whyalla, was "central to Australia's economic future and national security". "When it comes to critical minerals and rare earth minerals in particular, Australia is remarkably well positioned to be a globally important supplier," he said. Mining giant Glencore faces similar challenges at its Mt Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, and warned it will be forced to put both facilities into care and maintenance mode - risking thousands of jobs - if it does not receive taxpayer assistance. Taxpayer rescue of two smelters avoids a "national catastrophe" but Australia must now develop a strategy to retain sovereign capability in manufacturing metals, a union urges. Smelters in Hobart and South Australia's Port Pirie will pivot to producing critical minerals in an ambitious modernisation supported by the bailout to protect jobs. The federal, SA and Tasmanian governments on Tuesday announced contributions to the $135 million package for smelters operated by international producer Nyrstar. As a result, entire communities "staring down the barrel of disaster" had been pulled from the brink, Australian Workers Union national secretary Paul Farrow said. "To lose Nyrstar would have constituted a national catastrophe," he said. China was spending more on propping up its manufacturing sector than it spends on defence, he warned. "Either we let them undercut our operations into oblivion, or we step up with a strategic national approach," he said. "We need to develop a better approach than playing whack-a-mole every time there's a crisis (and) develop a long-term, national strategy to retain our smelters." Combined with investment by Nyrstar, the package allows the company to maintain operations while planning to potentially rebuild and modernise both its lead smelter in Port Pirie and zinc smelter in Hobart. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said it was an opportunity to transform the Port Pirie smelter and secure its long-term future. "This town, this facility, has a potentially very bright and prosperous future indeed, but we know it's going to be a journey to get there, which is why partnership is mission-critical," he said. "We know there is a journey in front of us to be able to tackle the challenges we see, particularly coming out of China, but we should be up-front and honest about them." The funding will also help fast-track feasibility studies into critical metals production. Nyrstar will explore the potential production of essential critical minerals including antimony and bismuth at Port Pirie and germanium and indium at Hobart. An immediate focus of the package is an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, which would make it the only producer of antimony metal in Australia and one of the few producers globally. Antimony is an alloy hardener for other metals in ammunition and critical to manufacturing semiconductors found in electronics and defence applications. Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres said that within months, the facility should be upgraded and able to produce 15,000 tons of antimony, which is about 40 per cent of American antimony requirements. As Australia's only lead refiner and largest zinc refiner, Nyrstar contributes about $1.7 billion annually to Australia's economy, supporting 1400 direct jobs and 6647 indirect jobs. The support will also fund "asset integrity projects" including a major maintenance project in Port Pirie requiring 350 contractors and 90 suppliers, and major furnace and wharf investments in Hobart involving 200 contractors and suppliers. The support demonstrates the strategic importance of Australian operations in "extremely challenging global market conditions", Nyrstar global chief executive officer Guido Janssen said. Independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie said the survival of the zinc works, along with other facilities like Liberty Bell Bay, Mt Isa and Whyalla, was "central to Australia's economic future and national security". "When it comes to critical minerals and rare earth minerals in particular, Australia is remarkably well positioned to be a globally important supplier," he said. Mining giant Glencore faces similar challenges at its Mt Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, and warned it will be forced to put both facilities into care and maintenance mode - risking thousands of jobs - if it does not receive taxpayer assistance. Taxpayer rescue of two smelters avoids a "national catastrophe" but Australia must now develop a strategy to retain sovereign capability in manufacturing metals, a union urges. Smelters in Hobart and South Australia's Port Pirie will pivot to producing critical minerals in an ambitious modernisation supported by the bailout to protect jobs. The federal, SA and Tasmanian governments on Tuesday announced contributions to the $135 million package for smelters operated by international producer Nyrstar. As a result, entire communities "staring down the barrel of disaster" had been pulled from the brink, Australian Workers Union national secretary Paul Farrow said. "To lose Nyrstar would have constituted a national catastrophe," he said. China was spending more on propping up its manufacturing sector than it spends on defence, he warned. "Either we let them undercut our operations into oblivion, or we step up with a strategic national approach," he said. "We need to develop a better approach than playing whack-a-mole every time there's a crisis (and) develop a long-term, national strategy to retain our smelters." Combined with investment by Nyrstar, the package allows the company to maintain operations while planning to potentially rebuild and modernise both its lead smelter in Port Pirie and zinc smelter in Hobart. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said it was an opportunity to transform the Port Pirie smelter and secure its long-term future. "This town, this facility, has a potentially very bright and prosperous future indeed, but we know it's going to be a journey to get there, which is why partnership is mission-critical," he said. "We know there is a journey in front of us to be able to tackle the challenges we see, particularly coming out of China, but we should be up-front and honest about them." The funding will also help fast-track feasibility studies into critical metals production. Nyrstar will explore the potential production of essential critical minerals including antimony and bismuth at Port Pirie and germanium and indium at Hobart. An immediate focus of the package is an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, which would make it the only producer of antimony metal in Australia and one of the few producers globally. Antimony is an alloy hardener for other metals in ammunition and critical to manufacturing semiconductors found in electronics and defence applications. Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres said that within months, the facility should be upgraded and able to produce 15,000 tons of antimony, which is about 40 per cent of American antimony requirements. As Australia's only lead refiner and largest zinc refiner, Nyrstar contributes about $1.7 billion annually to Australia's economy, supporting 1400 direct jobs and 6647 indirect jobs. The support will also fund "asset integrity projects" including a major maintenance project in Port Pirie requiring 350 contractors and 90 suppliers, and major furnace and wharf investments in Hobart involving 200 contractors and suppliers. The support demonstrates the strategic importance of Australian operations in "extremely challenging global market conditions", Nyrstar global chief executive officer Guido Janssen said. Independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie said the survival of the zinc works, along with other facilities like Liberty Bell Bay, Mt Isa and Whyalla, was "central to Australia's economic future and national security". "When it comes to critical minerals and rare earth minerals in particular, Australia is remarkably well positioned to be a globally important supplier," he said. Mining giant Glencore faces similar challenges at its Mt Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, and warned it will be forced to put both facilities into care and maintenance mode - risking thousands of jobs - if it does not receive taxpayer assistance.
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Perth Now
Iconic US brand reveals WA location of first Aus restaurant
Iconic fast food favourite Chuck E. Cheese is finally making its way to Australia, with the US brand opening its flagship store in Joondalup. September 6 will be the first time the American giant opens its doors on Australian soil following years of anticipation. The vibrant indoor entertainment centre has become notable for having more than 100 video games, interactive play zones, pizzas, hosting countless birthdays, a light up dance floor and of course the mouse mascot. Chuck E. Cheese has revealed where in Perth their first store will be. Credit: HUNTER AND WOLF PHOTOGRPHY HUNTER AND WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY A multi-storey playground dubbed the Adventure Zone will host a range of options including rock climbing, giant ball pits, massive slides and a ninja warrior style obstacle course. Brought to WA by Royale Hospitality Group, the team behind Milky Lane and Planet Royale, general manager Christian Beaden said that the whole family should be excited about the opening. Chuck E. Cheese has revealed where in Perth their first store will be. Credit: HUNTER AND WOLF PHOTOGRPHY HUNTER AND WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY 'Perth has a strong culture for family entertainment, so bringing Chuck E. Cheese to Australia is incredibly exciting — we can't wait for families to experience the fun, games and great food that have made it famous around the world,' he said. 'We're all about creating unforgettable family memories, and we know that Aussie kids and parents are going to love it!' Joondalup was also the first location in WA to receive the US chains Cinnabon last year and was one of the first Aldi locations in 2016.
AU Financial Review
7 hours ago
- AU Financial Review
‘You're hired!': Trump crafts his own economic truth
The US president will make two personnel decisions that will have an outsized influence on the American economy and the financial markets' understanding of it.
