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Roaring spectacle The 2026 Tooradin Tractor Pull & Truck Show came to a spectacular close on the Bass Coast, delivering thundering engines, clouds of flying dirt and a stunning aerial showcase. Braving strong winds on Saturday 17 January, top-tier pullers and classic tractors kept thousands entertained, while families made the most of food vendors, children’s activities and truck displays across the grounds. Full photos page 16
Greg Green and Oliver Green at the Truck Show. (Gary Sissons: 528610)
Panda faces court Cranbourne-based international discount retailer Panda Mart is facing 130 charges after regulators allege they found dozens of potentially dangerous household electrical products on sale in March 2025. According to Energy Safe Victoria, the retailer
is accused of breaching the Electricity Safety Act 1998 by offering non-compliant electrical items, including lamps, power boards, adaptors, USB chargers and furniture with built-in power supplies. Some products allegedly posed a risk of elec-
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trocution due to inadequate insulation and exposed live parts. The watchdog claims many items were not marked with the required Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) and that Panda Mart was not registered as a Responsible Supplier on the na-
tional Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) at the time. Under the EESS, household electrical goods are classified by risk level, with stricter requirements for medium- and high-risk products. Story page 3
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