What we learned, Thursday 16 October
That’s where we’ll wrap the blog up for today, but let’s recap the main events:
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, announced new powers to crack down on crypto ATMs and cryptocurrency that are used for money laundering and terrorism financing.
HSC exams started today across high schools in NSW.
Three ADF personnel were injured during a vehicle accident in Townsville, and one soldier died.
Ariarne Titmus announced her retirement from competitive swimming.
NSW increased sentences for intimate partner homicide.
ATO data showed a large uptick in applications to use super to fund medical treatments.
Burke targeted the opposition over what he called its “fact-free” immigration arguments.
A parliamentary committee into Queensland’s container recycling scheme made corruption referrals.
A NSW man has died after becoming impaled on steel bar in a construction site fall.
The defence minister, Richard Marles, insisted there is a “good story to tell” in the Australia-US defence relationship.
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Supermarket jalapeno brand recalled due to presence of glass
Fans of pickled jalapenos will want to be careful, with a particular brand being recalled due to warnings of glass in the product.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a recall notice for Riviana Foods’ 470g jar of Fehlbergs Pickled Sliced Jalapenos Chilli Medley with a best before date of 30/04/2028.
They say consumers should not eat this product due to the presence of glass.
Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
The product has been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers including IGA nationally.
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