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Council is conducting a trial of traffic management and compliance technology at two locations in Katoomba's Echo Point precinct. or signup to continue reading The camera monitoring technology will observe and detect parking infringements such as parking within mobility bays without mobility permits, vehicles unsafely parking within 'No Stopping' zones to drop-off or pick-up passengers and overstaying signposted parking times. The technology detects all vehicles, including visitor bus and coach services. The technology is being trialled to explore improvements for developing safer and more consistent traffic and parking compliance systems at major visitor centres such as Echo Point. Part of an initiative to develop a citywide approach to managing paid parking, the trial is set to begin in late December, before the Christmas break, and will be in operation for about six months. During the trial, compliance cameras will operate from multiple points at the Echo Point roundabout and the parking area at Lilianfels Park. The cameras will not record or retain a vehicle's information unless an infringement occurs. The camera does not record running footage. Instead, it only captures the vehicle with automated deletion schedules to remove information regarding non-enforceable actions. Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said: "Visitation plays an important role in the Blue Mountains and it is vital that we develop solutions to ensure compliance with our parking and traffic regulations. "It is hoped this technology will also help move buses throughout the city to combat increased congestion, pollution and help improve safety in our town centres. "By taking a proactive approach, we can support a sustainable industry that preserves our natural and cultural assets and creates positive social impact for our city." The paid parking compliance is part of council's citywide visitor bus management plan, which council is creating with input from key industry operators and stakeholders. The plan will identify options for managing the impacts of visitor buses across the city. The draft plan will be placed on public exhibition in 2025, and the community will be invited to provide comment. Learn more about these projects at . Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . AdvertisementColts Notebook: Richardson again delivers in clutche-sports meaning 。

12 Hidden Toyota RAV4 Features You Might Not Know AboutDaily Post Nigeria EPL: He’s important to us – Guardiola on Man City star Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport EPL: He’s important to us – Guardiola on Man City star Published on December 24, 2024 By Don Silas Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has emphasised the importance of striker Erling Haaland to the team. Speaking ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Everton on Boxing Day, Guardiola noted that Manchester City needs to utilise the Norway international more effectively. Haaland, who claimed the Golden Boot as the Premier League’s top scorer last season, has not found the back of the net in his last three matches for Guardiola’s side. However, he started the season strongly, scoring 14 goals in 13 games across all competitions. “It’s about us; it’s not just about one player,” Guardiola said. “When Erling was so prolific, it was because of us, the team. Erling is so important to us and will continue to be. We need to use him better.” Related Topics: EPL guardiola man city Don't Miss EPL: Maresca confirms key player to miss Chelsea vs Fulham You may like EPL: Maresca confirms key player to miss Chelsea vs Fulham EPL: I’m really frustrated – Man Utd manager, Amorim EPL: Alan Shearer predict Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal Boxing Day fixtures EPL: Amorim reveals when he will pick Rashford again EPL: Leny Yoro speaks on regrets over Man United move EPL: Aina named in Team of the Week Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

At least 50 major retailers have jacked up interest rates on store-branded credit cards to all-time highs — even as inflation continues to dog shoppers nationwide, according to an explosive new study. Big chains including Macy’s, Gap, TJ Maxx and Petco hiked APRs on their store-issued credit cards before the Federal Reserve began slashing rates in September, according to a CNBC report that was based on Bankrate.com data . The retailers are pushing rates to 30% and above — an all-time record that breaks an unspoken APR maximum of 29.99% for the first time in years. That’s despite the fact that economists expect the government’s lending rates to ease further in the coming months. While there are no federal caps on rates, companies are required by law to clearly post and alert customers to changes. Experts are advising shoppers to think twice before signing up for new cards in the thick of the holiday season. “If you get offered one of these this holiday season, really take a breath. I would just say no if you’re going to carry a balance,” Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman said. “We hear many times people sign up for these cards and they don’t even realize what they’re getting into.” Discount retailer Big Lots – which filed for bankruptcy in September – raised its APR by 6 percentage points from 29.99% to 35.99%, the largest increase of the 100 retailers analyzed by Bankrate. Gap made the second-largest increase, raising the rate on its Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy cards by 5 percentage points to 34.99%. Petco came in third with a 4.5-percentage-point hike to 35.99%. The moves look like a bid by major retailers to maximize profits as the crucial holiday season ramps up. Nearly half of Macy’s operating profits in 2022 came from its credit card program, according to a 2023 report by Citi analyst Paul Lejuez. In May, Macy’s raised its full-year forecast on credit card revenues “due to better-than-expected profit share resulting from higher balances within the portfolio,” finance chief Adrian Mitchell said on a call. In August, Mitchell said the company’s revenue was being helped by consumers keeping credit card balances for longer than expected. Macy’s upscale Bloomingdale’s chain raised its APR by 2.5 percentage points to 34.49%. TJX, which owns TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Homegoods, hiked its APR by 2.75 percentage points to 34.99%. Big Lots, Academy Sports, Burlington, Michael’s and Petco are tied for the highest APR at a whopping 35.99% as of September, according to the CNBC report. A spokesperson for Big Lots told CNBC that APR changes are made “responsibly and in line with overall industry standards.” Big Lots’ partner bank, Comenity, said the interest rate hikes were “due to several factors including historical federal rate increases, rising credit losses and regulatory pressures.” Some companies, like Macy’s, Nordstrom, and TJX, have brought their rates down to correspond with the Fed’s half-point cut – but their APRs are still between 2 and 2.5 percentage points higher than a year ago. A spokesperson for Nordstrom told CNBC the APR adjustment made sure the rate was “aligned with the current economic environment.” Macy’s, Burlington, TJX Companies, Gap, Petco and Big Lots did not immediately respond to The Post’s requests for comment. Store credit card sign-ups have declined in popularity as younger shoppers enjoy buy now, pay later options like Klarna and Afterpay – so retailers need to earn more from a smaller group of customers, hence the hefty interest rates and staggering late fees. Most credit cards, including store cards, are tied to the central bank’s federal funds rate – so retailers bumped up their rates ahead of the Fed’s highly anticipated cuts. Retailers and their banking partners usually split the revenue when customers pay interest or a late fee on their card. All of the major retailers reviewed by CNBC raised their rates before the Fed’s cuts at times when investors were placing high odds on the central bank lowering interest rates. The APRs on retail credit cards rose 1.52 percentage points on average between September 2023 and September 2024, while traditional credit cards’ rates only rose by 0.08 percentage points, according to Bankrate data. The average APR on a store credit card also grew 2.21 percentage points from November 2022 to September 2023, according to CNBC. Retailers raised their rates an additional 0.71 points compared to the Fed’s 1.5 point increase during the same period.

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