Emma Haskin

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Lillian Rangiah |Emma Haskin

A group of grocery wholesalers and distributors are hoping to halt federal Labor's planned remote food subsidy scheme, raising concerns the policy will force them out of business and unfairly benefit major supermarkets. The group, which includes IGA owners Metcash, says it will seek an injunction from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the scheme.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Emma Haskin

Owners of an outback bakery are struggling to make a profit amid soaring costs. Bakery owner Mel Darr says she is happy to sponsor migrants but it has proved a costly process. Migration Institute of Australia's Anke Nagel says businesses are not required to pay visa application charges. Owners of an Alice Springs bakery say they are struggling to make a profit as they struggle with skyrocketing produce prices, freight and staffing issues.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Emma Haskin |Stewart Brash

A fire at an outback business has caused millions of dollars worth of damage. Owner Andrew Mowles says nothing is salvageable from the condemned site, including his priceless Hawthorn Hawks memorabilia. The cause of the blaze is still being investigated. A family-owned business is determined to stay open after a devastating fire caused millions of dollars in damage to its premises in Alice Springs last week.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Stewart Brash |Emma Haskin

Alice Springs tourism industry veterans want action on challenges that have damaged the destination's reputation over the past five years. A motion has been put to the region's tourism peak body by two stalwarts of the industry, Brendan Heenan and Bill Wilcox, calling on candidates at the upcoming federal election to outline how they address issues such as anti-social behaviour and curfews.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Emma Haskin

Deadly snakes are on the move in Alice Springs after recent rain and a small reprieve from the brutal heat. Snake catcher Rex Neindorf says the summer has been long, dry and hot with the average daytime temperature of 41 degrees. Mr Neindorf expects the coming months will bring an increase in snake activity and reiterates the need to maintain a snake-proof house. Deadly snakes are on the move in Central Australia thanks to recent rain and cooler temperatures.