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• Ayers Rock Resort operation being sold to US company

  05-12-2025 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  A deal for the sale of operations at Ayers Rock Resort, near Uluru, and the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, in Far North Queensland, is one step closer after the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation reached an agreement with Journey Beyond, an Australian-based "experiential tourism" company owned by an American private equity firm.
  
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• Reclusive millionaire builds massive gold stockpiles amid record prices

  05-12-2025 01:19 via abc.net.au
  
  WA gold miners are stockpiling millions of dollars worth of the precious metal, believing it is more valuable than cash in the current environment.  
  
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• Miners build massive gold stockpiles at Perth Mint amid record prices

  05-12-2025 01:19 via abc.net.au
  
  WA gold miners are stockpiling millions of dollars worth of the precious metal, believing it is more valuable than cash in the current environment.  
  
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• Housing crisis turns caravan park owners into 'landlords' of last resort

  04-12-2025 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The housing crisis is landing at the doorstep of caravan parks and owners like Greg Homer, who says the transition from tourism operator to landlord is taking a toll.  
  
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• Fishers say WA ban will bring an end to 'decent fish and chips'

  04-12-2025 22:36 via abc.net.au
  
  New fishing rules come into effect in Western Australia next month, significantly reducing the amount of local fish available in the state. 
  
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• Australian-backed bid gathers pace to restart Tahmoor mine

  04-12-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  A local consortium is rushing to put forward a bid for the mothballed Tahmoor coal mine, saying it wants the site reopened quickly to protect hundreds of jobs.
  
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• Cartooning exhibition captures 'fast-moving' year of political drama

  04-12-2025 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The annual showcase of the year's top political cartoons has opened at Old Parliament House in Canberra, depicting the biggest national and global events with satire and wit.
  
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• 'A lot to poke fun at': The best political cartoons of 2025

  04-12-2025 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The annual showcase of the year's top political cartoons has opened at Old Parliament House in Canberra, depicting the biggest national and global events with satire and wit.
  
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• Harsher penalties for e-rideable offences needed, WA inquiry finds

  04-12-2025 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government is urged to toughen penalties for e-rideable offences and punish retailers who help people modify e-rideables to break the rules.
  
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• E-rideables school ban announced as inquiry calls for legislation change

  04-12-2025 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government is urged to toughen penalties for e-rideable offences and punish retailers who help people modify e-rideables to break the rules, after an inquiry sparked by the death of a Perth father.
  
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• E-rideables inquiry calls for wide-ranging changes to WA laws

  04-12-2025 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government is urged to toughen penalties for e-rideable offences and punish retailers who help people modify e-rideables to break the rules, after an inquiry sparked by the death of a Perth father.
  
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• Versace excelled at maximalism. Now Prada wants to take it further

  04-12-2025 02:11 via abc.net.au
  
  With Prada buying Versace, one of fashion's biggest rivalries is over — and it will be hoping to bring the fellow Italian fashion house back into style.
  
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• Cutbacks, revenue raising in line to help fund Hobart AFL stadium

  03-12-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmania's premier and treasurer agree to reduce borrowings for government businesses in an effort to accommodate more debt for the Hobart AFL stadium.
  
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• 'It's borderline illegal': The battle raging on the home care front

  03-12-2025 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Care providers are trying to strongarm cash from suppliers of equipment, including wheelchairs, a month after the federal government reformed home care packages for senior Australians.
  
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• 'Borderline illegal': Kickbacks, coercion in fight for aged care funding

  03-12-2025 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Care providers are trying to strongarm cash from suppliers of equipment, including wheelchairs, a month after the federal government reformed home care packages for senior Australians.
  
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• Most renters avoid heating and cooling homes due to costs

  03-12-2025 20:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report finds that about 70 per cent of renters were avoiding heating and cooling their homes to save money. Some experts and advocates are calling for stronger minimum energy standards across the country. 
  
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• Was your car one of 40,000 damaged in hailstorms? Here's what to do next

  03-12-2025 19:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Insurers are urging those with damaged cars to make their claims as soon as possible in the aftermath of hailstorms across Queensland and parts of New South Wales. 
  
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• One player's case against the world's biggest crypto casino

  03-12-2025 19:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Chat logs and gambling data show the tactics used by Australian-run online casino Stake to keep one user hooked. 
  
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• One player's case against the world’s biggest crypto casino

  03-12-2025 19:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Chat logs and gambling data show the tactics used by Australian-run online casino Stake to keep one user hooked. 
  
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• Watchdog flags 5 per cent fall in power prices amid renewables surge

  03-12-2025 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  An energy watchdog says more renewable energy is projected to lower prices, but others warn the promise is illusory and more pain is coming.
  
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• Fuel security warning as Australia's oil reserves fall short of global standards

  03-12-2025 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  With just two refineries left and 80 per cent of liquid fuel being imported, experts are warning Australia is increasingly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
  
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• Australia's reliance on fuel imports is leaving the country exposed

  03-12-2025 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  With just two refineries left and 80 per cent of liquid fuel being imported, experts are warning Australia is increasingly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
  
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• First community-designed, culture-first home arrives in Tennant Creek

  03-12-2025 08:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housing in remote First Nations communities.
  
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• Optus services restored after internet outages hit Brisbane region

  03-12-2025 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Optus apologises for the NBN internet outages that affected Brisbane and some other parts of Queensland.
  
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• Callers unable to dial Triple Zero as Optus outages sweep Brisbane

  03-12-2025 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Optus apologises for NBN internet outages affecting Brisbane and some other parts of Queensland.
  
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• Brisbane hit with widespread Optus internet outages

  03-12-2025 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Optus apologises for NBN internet outages affecting Brisbane and some other parts of Queensland.
  
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• State insurer exacerbated stress of Victorian homeowners, finds damning report

  03-12-2025 03:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Staff used vile and derogatory terms to describe people dealing with the collapse of their builder, according to a Victorian Ombudsman report.
  
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• State insurer exacerbated stress of Victorian homeowners, damning report finds

  03-12-2025 03:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Staff used vile and derogatory terms to describe people dealing with the collapse of their builder, according to a Victorian Ombudsman's report.
  
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• Strict fishing bans for Perth, WA beginning early 2026

  03-12-2025 02:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Strict bans limiting commercial and recreational fishing in Perth and WA are announced in an effort to save some under-threat fish species from the brink of collapse.
  
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• Grave fears for iconic species prompt strict bans on WA demersal fishing

  03-12-2025 02:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Strict bans limiting commercial and recreational fishing in Perth and WA are announced in an effort to save some under-threat fish species from the brink of collapse.
  
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• NSW government under fire after 670 trees felled for renewable energy project

  03-12-2025 02:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government is being accused of wilfully ignoring warnings about the destruction of hundreds of native trees as part of a renewables project.
  
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• Data centre spending spree and housing boom drive economic growth

  03-12-2025 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, driven by data centre spending spree and housing boom
  
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• Breaking: Australia's economy growing at annual rate of 2.1pc

  03-12-2025 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian's economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, following growth of 0.7 per cent in the June quarter.
  
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• Live: RBA governor says inflation strategy 'absolutely not' a failure

  02-12-2025 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Michele Bullock appears before Senate estimates. The local share market is likely to rise in morning trade. The ABS will release new figures showing the Australian economy likely grew 2.2 per cent in the year to September, according to economist predictions. Follow live.
  
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• Live: RBA governor faces questions ahead of economic growth figures

  02-12-2025 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Michele Bullock appears before Senate estimates. The local share market is likely to rise in morning trade. The ABS will release new figures showing the Australian economy likely grew 2.2 per cent in the year to September, according to economist predictions. Follow live.
  
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• Live: GDP misses forecasts but economists say rate cuts not back on table

  02-12-2025 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy expanded 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, coming in below forecasts. But economists say the detail is stronger than the headline indicates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia's economic growth comes in slower than expected in September quarter

  02-12-2025 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy expanded 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, coming in below forecasts and posting a slowdown from the previous three months. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to rise ahead of Australian GDP figures as Wall Street rises on rate cut expectations

  02-12-2025 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The local share market is likely to rise in morning trade, following a solid overnight performance on Wall Street. The ABS will release new figures showing the Australian economy likely grew 2.2 per cent in the year to September, according to economist predictions. Follow live.
  
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• GDP misses forecasts but economists say rate cuts not back on table — as it happened

  02-12-2025 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy expanded 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, coming in below forecasts. But economists say the detail is stronger than the headline indicates. Look back on how the trading day unfolded.
  
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• Dicky Bill farm workers scrambling for jobs after sudden shutdown

  02-12-2025 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Backpackers and PALM workers in Victoria and Queensland are looking for new jobs following the shock shutdown of Dicky Bill Australia.
  
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• Telco Southern Phone fined $2.5m for breaching anti-scam laws

  02-12-2025 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Telecommunications and Media Authority says scammers were able to manipulate the telco's systems to bypass required identity verification processes.
  
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• 'It's theft': The online shoppers receiving their orders then claiming refunds

  02-12-2025 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated retailers grappling with online shoplifters are calling for better protections from banks, payment providers and regulators.
  
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• Cyber shoplifters costing retailers thousands in 'friendly fraud'

  02-12-2025 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated retailers grappling with online shoplifters are calling for better protections from banks, payment providers and regulators.
  
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• 'Big Brother cannot watch us': Indian government phone app plan sparks outrage

  02-12-2025 17:26 via abc.net.au
  
  New Delhi wants a government app installed on all of the country's mobile phones, but opposition MPs and privacy advocates have voiced concerns about surveillance.
  
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• Prada buys fashion rival Versace in $2.2bn deal

  02-12-2025 14:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The move is expected to revive Versace's fortunes, after middling post-pandemic performance as part of the US luxury group Capri Holdings.
  
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• 'Shocked' employees ponder bleak Christmas after collapse of caravan manufacturer

  02-12-2025 08:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Questions are being asked about why Zone RV fell into administration, leaving hundreds of workers unemployed and customers in limbo.
  
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• High-rise hotel planned for Darwin Waterfront scrapped after controversy

  02-12-2025 08:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A $100 million luxury hotel planned for the Darwin Waterfront has fallen through, after concerns were raised by Larrakia traditional owners over its interference with a sacred site.
  
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• Flag planted for Upper Eyre's proposed $5 billion desalination plant

  02-12-2025 05:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The long-awaited decision for a Northern Water project has arrived — but it has come with environmental contention.
  
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• As Queensland petrol prices spike, when is the best time to fill up?

  02-12-2025 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland motorists are feeling the pinch of soaring fuel prices — and experts say they are set to climb even higher.
  
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• Shoppers warned of grocery price rise as parasite hits crop production

  02-12-2025 03:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Beekeepers say the escalating cost of pollinating crops will be passed onto consumers as the industry battles a devastating bee killer.
  
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