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A major pet retailer has banned the sale of live animals at all of its stores across Australia.

PetO, the third largest pet retailer in the country, has rolled out the change to its 58 stores across NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.

A spokesperson told 9news.com.au the process started in May and the sales have since been phased out at every store.

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The business hopes the move will encourage Australian pet stores to follow its lead and set a new ethical standard.

"The transport, storage and sale of live animals in pet shops is ethically problematic and can lend itself to issues relating to animal welfare as well as irresponsible ownership of pets," the spokesperson said.

"The decision to stop the sale of live animals will impact PetO in the short term but have long term commercial benefits that will help the business reach its goal of a projected $250 million in annual revenue by 2028."

PetO expanded from 17 stores to 58 stores last year after acquiring 41 retail stores and 25 veterinary clinics that were divested from Petstock and Woolworths.

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Australian travellers have been warned to continue to exercise a high degree of caution when visiting a popular tropical archipelago due to the persistent risk of violent protests and potential terror attacks.

The federal government's Smartraveller website today reviewed its travel advice for the South Asian nation of the Maldives following terrorism threats and instances of civil unrest in recent years.

Tourists are urged to continue to exercise a high degree of caution on local islands, including the capital city of Malé, which houses the country's main international airport, due to potentially violent public demonstrations.

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The area has been the site of multiple terrorist attacks in 2020 and 2021, including a stabbing attack where an Australian was injured in February 2020.

Resort islands across the Maldives, where tens of thousands of Aussies travel each year, are typically safe and peaceful.

Smartraveller recommended tourists avoid all large public gatherings, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities to avoid areas impacted by violence.

Known for its crystal clear waters, vibrant coral reefs and luxury resorts, last year more than 2 million tourists visited islands in the country.

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The City of Perth has suspended e-scooter hire just days after a 51-year-old father was killed by an allegedly drunk rider.

Thanh Phan was walking along the intersection of Murray and King Street when he was struck by an e-scooter and suffered a fatal brain bleed on Saturday night.

Police allege 24-year-old British tourist Alicia Kemp was steering the e-scooter after six hours of drinking and with a blood alcohol reading of 0.158.

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Phan's family called for a "review of the governance and safety regulations surrounding hired e-scooters to help prevent further serious incidents that put lives at risk" in the wake of his death.

Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has responded to the call with a suspension of e-scooter hires starting from 12pm local time today.

"A tragic event occurred at the weekend and our thoughts are with the deceased man's family at this very sad time," he said.

"In response to the fatality, the City of Perth has suspended the hiring of e-scooters from 12pm today."

The suspension will continue with no end date currently in place. 

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti also admitted there was more the state government could do on compliance with e-scooter laws.

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Phan lived in the state for more than 10 years and worked as a structural engineer. 

The "beloved" father died from his injuries in hospital about two days after the e-scooter crash.

"On Saturday night, Thanh Phan – a beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend – was struck by an electric scooter and critically injured," the family said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Yesterday evening, we received the heartbreaking news that Thanh passed away as a result of his injuries."

Speaking to 9News, neighbours described him as "unwaveringly positive, hard working, and one of the kindest people we have known".

Kemp was charged with dangerous driving causing death and was refused bail after the court deemed her a flight risk.

She will face court again next month. 

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Toys R Us has gone into administration five years after the company was saved.

In a statement to the ASX the company said the business has been put into voluntary administration.

Toys R US ANZ has put Luke Andrews and Duncan Clubb from BDO Business Restructuring in charge of the restructure to the toy store.

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"As previously announced to the market, the company has been pursuing a recapitalisation plan with the support of its primary stakeholders," Toys R Us said in the ASX statement.

"However, the company is no longer in a position to pursue a solvent recapitalisation plan.

"In light of these events, the board has determined that the company is, or is likely to become, insolvent and that the appointment of an administrator is in the best interests of the company.

"The appointment of the administrators is effective immediately."

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The administrations will take control of the company's operations and undertake an independent assessment of its affairs.

During this time, the company will continue to operate on a "business as usual" basis where possible.

Toys R Us has no physical stores in Australia and sells to customers online.

The company's shares have been suspended from the ASX immediately pending further announcements.

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has confirmed he will call an election if a no-confidence motion against him passes in parliament today.

Rockliff spoke outside parliament this morning, as momentum gathers on the issue.

A vote is expected on the issue this afternoon, with a number of MPs set to speak after debate resumes from 10am.

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Outside parliament, Rockliff was defiant, calling opposition leader Dean Winter's motion "divisive and destructive".

"This will be an election that Tasmanians don't want and Tasmania cannot afford. Be that on Mr Winter's head," he said.

"This has been a selfish grab for power."

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Rockliff said the government had "built a better Tasmania".

"I cannot let Mr Winter's selfish grab for power destroy what we have built over the course of the last decade," he said.

"The only job Mr Winter is interested in is mine. And I am not going anywhere."

Winter tabled the motion on Tuesday before moving it yesterday morning.

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He claimed it was driven by Rockliff's management, bungles around the Spirit of Tasmania vessels, and controversy over potential privatisation.

If the no-confidence motion passes, Rockliff will visit Lieutenant Governor Chris Shanahan – who is filling Governor Barbara Baker's shoes while she is on leave – to ask for parliament to be dissolved.

If Labor's motion receives the support of the crossbench, it is likely to pass.

Caught up in the issue is Tasmania's potential admission to the AFL.

The footballing body is adamant that the addition of the Tasmania Devils to the competition is contingent on a new stadium in Hobart, the cost of which has ballooned out to almost $1 billion.

Rockliff has been a staunch supporter of Tasmania's AFL bid, but the Greens have pointed to the growing stadium costs as a prime example of budget mismanagement.

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