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• Changing fortunes: is Biotech giant CSL’s $10 billion write-down a comeback story?

  18-08-2026 07:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Make no mistake: the home-grown biotechnology company, which for decades allowed Australia serious boasting rights, is still a long way from redemption.
  
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• Construction worker confronted by men linked to bikie gang, CFMEU inquiry hears

  18-08-2026 09:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland's CFMEU inquiry has heard three Melbourne men linked to the Comancheros bikie gang flew to Brisbane before one allegedly threatened a construction worker at a major government project.
  
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• BHP reports 113 sexual harassment cases in 12 months

  18-08-2026 09:39 via smh.com.au
  
  The harassment included indecent touching and stalking, while more than two dozen staff were racially abused across BHP’s global operations.
  
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• ASX finishes flat as BHP, CSL rally, big four banks decline

  18-08-2026 09:11 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian sharemarket was lacking a clear overall direction as jumps by heavyweights BHP and CSL following their profit results offset falls in banking, gold and consumer stocks.
  
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• Commonwealth accuses chemical giant of hiding health impacts of PFAS

  18-08-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  In the largest suit ever brought by the federal government, details emerge about the alleged conduct of a US chemical giant accused of withholding health warnings. 
  
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• Changing fortunes: Is biotech giant CSL’s $10b write-down a comeback story?

  18-08-2026 07:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Make no mistake: the home-grown biotechnology company, which for decades allowed Australia serious boasting rights, is still a long way from redemption.
  
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• Critica plots underground future for Tasmanian tungsten giant

  18-08-2026 06:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Critica Limited is redesigning its giant Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten project in Tasmania around a smarter underground concept as prices for the strategic metals are running hot.
  
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• Wet winter sees River Murray roar with unexpected flows and life

  18-08-2026 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Wet winter conditions across southern Australia have brought increased flows into South Australia's River Murray.
  
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• Chariot lines up China-backed Nigerian lithium offtake deal

  18-08-2026 06:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Chariot Resources surged after inking a deal with Chinese behemoth Xiamen C&D and others for a funded drilling, trial mining and offtake program at its Nigerian lithium projects.
  
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• Disability advocate removed from Virgin flight over wheelchair motor dispute

  18-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Virgin Australia says it is reviewing an incident where a wheelchair user was removed from a flight after his battery-powered motor could not be stored in overhead lockers on board.
  
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• CBA punishes Qantas customers in reward points overhaul

  18-08-2026 05:11 via smh.com.au
  
  The bank has struck a new partnership with Virgin ahead of a move by the RBA to cut the fees that can be charged for credit card transactions.
  
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• Former Alan Jones colleague tells court of currying favour through texts

  18-08-2026 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Complainant C has alleged he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones on eight separate occasions while working with the veteran broadcaster in 2008.
  
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• Former Alan Jones colleague alleges he was 'groomed for 10 years'

  18-08-2026 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Complainant C has alleged he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones on eight separate occasions while working with the veteran broadcaster in 2008.
  
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• ‘Copper is the engine’: Red metal bonanza fuels BHP’s dividends

  18-08-2026 04:15 via smh.com.au
  
  The world’s biggest miner will shower its shareholders with a $12 billion dividend payout as copper prices hit records amid soaring global demand for electric cars and data centres.
  
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• Origin Energy hack traced to Accenture's Manila office

  18-08-2026 04:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The investigation into last month's breach reveals a link to a former Accenture employee in the Philippines.
  
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• Red alert: This chart says Wall Street is ready to crash

  18-08-2026 03:57 via smh.com.au
  
  A fear gauge created by a Nobel Prize winner has become one of the most important numbers in the world – and one you should care about.
  
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• Geologist flags huge Victorian gold potential for Aureka

  18-08-2026 03:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Aureka has flagged a huge gold exploration target of up to 545,000 ounces at its Irvine project, next door to the giant Stawell mine in Victoria, on top of its existing 398,000oz resource.
  
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• ASX mixed in early trade as BHP, CSL rally, big four banks decline

  18-08-2026 03:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian sharemarket was lacking a clear direction as jumps by heavyweights BHP and CSL following their profit results offset falls in banking, tech and consumer stocks as hopes for a deal to end the Iran war are fading.
  
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• ‘Copper is the engine’: Red metal bonanza fuels BHP’s $14b profit

  18-08-2026 01:46 via smh.com.au
  
  The resources giant reported a 9 per cent lift in full-year profit to $US9.8 billion ($13.8 billion) as the red metal’s price hits record highs.
  
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• ASX set to slide; BHP posts $13.8b profit, CSL slumps to loss

  18-08-2026 01:04 via smh.com.au
  
  US stocks are edging further from their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation’s biggest retailers could give a hint about how shoppers are dealing with high inflation and a slowing job market.
  
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• ASX set to slide; BHP posts $13.8b profit, CSL slumps to $3.7b loss

  18-08-2026 01:04 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian sharemarket is expected to fall at the open after US stocks edged further from their record heights overnight as elevated oil prices stoked inflation concerns and hopes faded for a deal to end the Iran war.
  
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• 'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60

  18-08-2026 00:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A new global study suggests older people may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.
  
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• ASX falls short of snapping five-day losing streak — as it happened

  17-08-2026 23:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market fell short of snapping its five-day losing streak on Tuesday, despite companies posting bumper earnings results for the last financial year.
  
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• 'Very fortunate' no collision yet at Sydney Airport, former pilot says

  17-08-2026 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and aviation safety investigator says.
  
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• Sydney Airport 'crisis' a 'long time coming', retired airline pilot says

  17-08-2026 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and aviation safety investigator says.
  
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• Retired airline pilot says Sydney Airport safety incident 'diminished'

  17-08-2026 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and aviation safety investigator says.
  
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• Marketplace warning as woman loses $10K in stolen-car purchase

  17-08-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A consumer group says Facebook Marketplace should be included in new federal anti-scam laws, after a Tasmanian woman lost $10,000 inadvertently buying a stolen vehicle. 
  
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• Marketplace warning as woman left $10K out of pocket after car purchase

  17-08-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A consumer group says Facebook Marketplace should be included in new federal anti-scam laws, after a Tasmanian woman lost $10,000 inadvertently buying a stolen vehicle. 
  
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• ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil prices climb; BHP, CSL results ahead

  17-08-2026 21:22 via smh.com.au
  
  US stocks are edging further from their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation’s biggest retailers could give a hint about how shoppers are dealing with high inflation and a slowing job market.
  
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• Corporate cop in major expansion of KPMG whistleblower probe

  17-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The corporate watchdog has revealed its probe into the whistleblower scandal at KPMG now includes companies controlled by the accounting and consulting giant.
  
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