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Wind power projects threaten to cook rural energy network
via abc.net.auVictoria's planned wind powerhouse stumbles, with the rural transmission network described as a "one-lane bush track". -
Outback newspaper the Barrier Truth announces closure after nearly 130 years
via abc.net.auThe union-run newspaper's shutdown is another blow to the Far West New South Wales town of Broken Hill, which lost its nightly commercial news bulletin a year ago. -
Woolworths admits to underpaying staff $1.24m
via abc.net.auToday Woolworths admitted in court that it short-changed at least 1,235 former Victorian employees by not properly paying their long service leave entitlements. -
Company behind $1.4b Toondah Harbour development withdraws application
via abc.net.auEarlier this month Tanya Plibersek released an interim decision that found removing 58.7 hectares from the internationally protected wetland was an "unacceptable impact". -
Despite the world's need for more food, farmers could be forced to grow fewer crops this year
via abc.net.auWhile shoppers battle with the cost of food at the check-out, farmers around the world are expected to sow less crops this year, as the cost of growing some produce is higher than its potential value. -
The unemployment rate has risen slightly to 3.8 per cent
via abc.net.auThe unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.8 per cent in March, after employment fell by 7,000 people and unemployment rose by 21,000 people. -
It's getting a bit harder to find a job, but the labour market remains 'incredibly tight'
via abc.net.auThe unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.8 per cent in March, after employment fell by 7,000 people and unemployment rose by 21,000 people. -
Australia's unemployment rate has risen slightly to 3.8 per cent
via abc.net.auThe unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.8 per cent in March, after employment fell by 7,000 people and unemployment rose by 21,000 people. -
Prince Harry may have to settle Murdoch lawsuit after Hugh Grant deal, his lawyer says
via abc.net.auPrince Harry's lawyer says he may be "forced" to settle a lawsuit against the publisher of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper The Sun after British actor Hugh Grant agreed on a deal. -
Live: Wall St posts fourth day of losses as investors weigh higher-for-longer rate risks
via abc.net.auThe benchmark US share index posted its fourth straight day of losses taking it 4 per cent off its recent record high, although gains in iron ore are expected to push the ASX higher. Follow the latest on our live markets blog. -
Live: Local share market opens higher ahead of jobs data, BHP to decide Nickel West's future by August
via abc.net.auThe ASX is trading higher after gains in iron ore as investors await the latest jobs data from the ABS. It comes after the benchmark US share index posted its fourth straight day of losses. Follow the latest on our live markets blog. -
Live: Jobless queue grows by 21,000 people, ASX opens higher, BHP to decide Nickel West's future by August
via abc.net.auThe ASX is trading higher after gains in iron ore, while the unemployment rate has risen to 3.8 per cent in March. It comes after the benchmark US share index posted its fourth straight day of losses. Follow the latest on our live markets blog. -
Live: Jobless queue grows by 21,000 people, ASX higher, BHP to decide Nickel West's future by August
via abc.net.auThe ASX is trading higher after gains in iron ore, while the unemployment rate has risen to 3.8 per cent in March. It comes after the benchmark US share index posted its fourth straight day of losses. Follow the latest on our live markets blog. -
ASX snaps five-day losing streak to end 0.5pc higher, BHP to decide Nickel West's future by August — as it happened
via abc.net.auThe ASX has snapped a five-day losing streak to close 0.5 per cent higher on Thursday, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.8 per cent in March. Look back on the day's developments as they happened with our blog. -
Queensland's go card to be scrapped, replaced with new public transport fare pass
via abc.net.auThe cards used by public transport commuters in South East Queensland for well over a decade will be phased out and replaced with a new fare card system — but Translink is yet to determine when. -
A restaurant visit can be 'stressful' for people with disabilities — but app Pavely is helping pave the way for change
via abc.net.auFor many people living with disability, catching up with friends for a coffee or a night out often involves a level of extra planning – but an app is making crucial information about whether a venue or activity is accessible much more readily available. -
Shortage of health professionals sees another Queensland maternity ward announce its closure
via abc.net.auAnother private hospital is poised to shut down maternity services in Queensland, as new data shows a significant shift away from private births. -
Another birthing ward to shut amid 'maternity crisis'
via abc.net.auAnother private hospital is poised to shut down maternity services in Queensland, as new data shows a significant shift away from private births. -
Former energy watchdog alarmed by rise of 'incomprehensible' market and power prices
via abc.net.auFor a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states. Now Ron Ben-David is alarmed by the rise of complex, and often punishing, power tariffs. -
'Blind faith and ideology': Former energy watchdog slams shift towards complex power prices
via abc.net.auFor a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states. Now Ron Ben-David is alarmed by the rise of complex, and often punishing, power tariffs. -
'Blind faith and ideology': Former energy watchdog boss slams shift towards complex power prices
via abc.net.auFor a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states. Now Ron Ben-David is alarmed by the rise of complex, and often punishing, power tariffs. -
Already struggling households hurt by complex time-of-use power price, consumer watchdogs say
via abc.net.auFor a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states. Now Ron Ben-David is alarmed by the rise of complex, and often punishing, power tariffs. -
'Leave my hopes, dreams and country behind': Desperate HECS debtors brace for another large increase
via abc.net.auHECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year, the second-highest rise in a decade. -
'I wish I'd dropped out of school when I was 15': Looming HECS indexation worrying debtors as cost of living bites
via abc.net.auHECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year, the second-highest rise in a decade. -
'Completely overwhelmed and disillusioned' : HECS debtors fear another looming indexation slug will spoil their future
via abc.net.auHECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year, the second-highest rise in a decade. -
Bank of England governor shrugs off smaller-than-expected fall in inflation
via theguardian.comAndrew Bailey says inflation is in line with BoE forecasts but markets view data as pushing back interest rate cutsAnalysis: Sunak hopes of pre-election rate cuts frustratedThe governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has shrugged off a smaller-than-expected drop in inflation last month, saying he expected a sharp fall towards the government’s 2% target next month.Speaking in Washington after news that the government’s preferred measure of the cost of living had eased to 3.2% -
UK interest rate cut hopes fade after inflation falls by less than expected – as it happened
via theguardian.comCity investors trim their forecasts for rate cuts this year, after inflation falls by less than expected to 3.2%Full story: UK inflation falls to 3.2%, the lowest level since September 2021Middle East conflict risks sharp rise in oil prices, says IMF
The UK’s annual inflation rate fell in March for a second consecutive month, dropping to 3.2% – the lowest level since September 2021 – easing pressure on households amid the cost of living crisis.Figures from the Office for Nation -
Beware risks of voter giveaways to public finances, countries facing elections told
via theguardian.comIMF says reduction in national insurance may have made cutting UK national debt more difficultThe International Monetary Fund has issued a strong warning to Britain and other countries facing elections this year to avoid voter giveaways that might pose risks to their public finances.In its half-yearly fiscal monitor, the IMF said the reduction in national insurance contributions (NICs) announced by Jeremy Hunt in his budget last month may have already made cutting the UK’s national debt mo -
Sunak hopes of pre-election interest rate cuts frustrated by inflation slow puncture
via theguardian.comShift in rate reduction predictions to autumn hits prime minister’s strategy of winning back mortgage payersUK inflation falls by less than forecast to 3.2%, cooling rate cut hopesWhen the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, told an event in Washington on Tuesday that the UK economy was “disinflating”, it raised the hopes of mortgage payers and indebted businesses that a cut in the cost of borrowing could be on the way soon.But less than 24 hours later, the latest UK infla -
Billions more in overseas aid needed to avert climate disaster, say economists
via theguardian.comPressure piles on World Bank and IMF to steer countries to low-carbon transition at spring summitGovernments of wealthy countries must pledge hundreds of billions more in overseas aid payments channelled through the World Bank to avert the worst effects of the climate crisis, civil society experts and economists have said.The International Development Association fund, the arm of the World Bank that disburses loans and grants to poor countries, is worth about $93bn (£b75n) but that figure
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