David Claughton

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

Australia's Telecommunications Ombudsman says the shutdown of Australia's 3G network has resulted in "life-threatening situations". Cynthia Gebert released her department's first quarter report, which showed that while complaints to the ombudsman about the 3G network had fallen, the issues that remained were complex.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

Standing on the banks of Barmah Lake, you might spot spoonbills, pelicans and egrets bathing at the water's edge. It would be just a glimpse of the 270 animal species and 500 native plants that live in Barmah National Park — a landscape that has started to thrive since the controversial decision to remove its population of wild horses. The park sits on Yorta Yorta country, stretching across the flood plains of the Murray River in northern Victoria.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

Australian mining companies are walking a tightrope between China, the nation's biggest market for our resources, and the United States, our greatest ally. The trade war between them could open up some big opportunities but there is also a risk that Australian companies could get caught in the crossfire. China has banned exports of some rare earths and critical minerals to the US, a move that threatens high-tech industries there.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

Hardware giant Bunnings has agreed to a statement of principles to address concerns about its relationships with plant suppliers. The issue came to light during last year's supermarket inquiry by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commision, when suppliers complained about Bunnings' behaviour and called for a code of conduct to protect growers.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton |Michael Condon

The first winner of what is regarded as one of the most prestigious food awards in the country has claimed it for a second time, almost two decades later. Tathra Oysters has been awarded the 18th annual Royal Agricultural Society of NSW President's Medal at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. It's not only a shot in the arm for the business, but also for the oyster industry on the NSW South Coast which has suffered through bushfires, flood, emergencies and even an ex-tropical cyclone.