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    Liberty Bell Bay

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    Liberty Bell Bay (LBB) continues to face ongoing operational and financial challenges and has not been in production since early June 2025.
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  • Boags Brewery

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    On 2 June 2026 LION announced it is planning to close the historic James Boag's Brewery in Launceston in November 2026.
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  • How to prepare for H5 bird flu

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    Bird flu (H5 avian influenza) has been detected in mainland Australia in wild, migratory seabirds. As of early July 2026, there are five confirmed cases.
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  • Card payment surcharge changes

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    Businesses that accept card payments should be aware of changes to Australia's card payment surcharge rules.
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