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• Computers once threatened to take over jobs. Is history repeating with AI?

  31-08-2026 22:08 via abc.net.au
  
  In 1968, Australians were warned that computers could wipe out entire professions. Now, a similar conversation is unfolding about artificial intelligence. 
  
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• 76yo loses retirement savings as granny flat builder collapses

  01-09-2026 10:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Customers detail their "heartbreaking" financial losses after the collapse of Bella Modular, as a liquidator is appointed to see if any money can be clawed back for creditors.
  
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• Canva account at centre of legal fight over employee privacy

  01-09-2026 09:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s new privacy laws are already playing a major role in an array of disputes, including one about employment.
  
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• Inquiry slams years of government failure before rushed fishing ban

  01-09-2026 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  A lower house committee has scrutinised the Tasmanian government's decision to ban people from fishing sand flathead across a large part of the state's south. It found the government failed to properly manage the species for years, before rushing through the ban without proper consultation.
  
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• Brisbane's ferry workers to go on strike during Riverfire

  01-09-2026 09:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane ferry workers have been undertaking intermittent industrial action since July 30, with pay negotiations between the Maritime Union of Australia and RiverCity Ferries stalling.
  
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• Crackdown on alleged misuse of housing contract sunset clauses in SA

  01-09-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Legislation to stop homebuyers being left high and dry by developers misusing sunset clauses in contracts will soon be introduced to SA parliament, the state government says.
  
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• ASX falls as oil price fuels inflation and rate hike fears, bond yields spike

  01-09-2026 09:05 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian sharemarket fell in its first session of spring, with investors alarmed by the rising price of oil after the US launched its first military action in a month against Iran.
  
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• We should all want to be YIMBYs. Shame the industry makes it so hard

  01-09-2026 09:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia has never needed property developers more urgently. Unfortunately, few have covered themselves in glory of late.
  
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• King River jags 44g/t gold in WA surface sampling

  01-09-2026 08:59 via smh.com.au
  
  King River Resources has hit high-grade gold up to 44.3 g/t in rock chips at its Mindoolah project in WA, with a follow-up drill program planned for early October.
  
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• 'No action' against Chris Ellison, MinRes after regulator ends tax probe

  01-09-2026 08:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The corporate regulator said it would take "no action" against the Perth-based miner and its managing director after concluding its investigation into the tax allegations.
  
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• Once-in-a-generation Australian bond sell-off is 'bad news' for everyone

  01-09-2026 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The yield of the Australian government's 10-year bond has climbed to a 15-year high, in a worrying sign for Australian borrowers. 
  
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• Key interest rate hits 15-year high, affecting all Australians

  01-09-2026 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The yield of the Australian government's 10-year bond has climbed to a 15-year high, in a worrying sign for Australian borrowers. 
  
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• Key interest rate hits 15-year high, affecting all Australian borrowers

  01-09-2026 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The yield of the Australian government's 10-year bond has climbed to a 15-year high, in a worrying sign for Australian borrowers. 
  
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• Major developer faces liquidation as funding deadline brought forward

  01-09-2026 08:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Administrators of crumbling property development business Bathla Group are preparing to liquidate it by the end of the day. 
  
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• Debt-ridden developer at risk of collapse unless it secures $20m tonight

  01-09-2026 08:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Administrators of crumbling property development business Bathla Group are preparing to liquidate it by the end of the day. 
  
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• Moonlight diamond rig sharpens Qld gold resource push

  01-09-2026 07:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Moonlight Resources has started diamond drilling at Leo Grande in QLD after RC drilling defined gold across 1km, taking it a step closer to a maiden resource estimate.
  
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• Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70pc in five years, report finds

  01-09-2026 07:13 via abc.net.au
  
  According to a report released by the Insurance Council of Australia, the cost to build a home in Australia has risen almost 30 per cent in five years.
  
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• Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70 per cent in five years, report finds

  01-09-2026 07:13 via abc.net.au
  
  According to a report released by the Insurance Council of Australia, the cost to build a home in Australia has risen almost 30 per cent in five years.
  
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• Mineral Resources declares ASIC investigation ‘over’ with Ellison to face no action

  01-09-2026 07:06 via smh.com.au
  
  Chris Ellison and MinRes were under investigation by both ASIC and the Australian Taxation Office over tax evasion allegations, related-party transactions and the misuse of company resources.
  
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• Viking strikes 2.7% tungsten in Nevada regional hunt

  01-09-2026 06:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Viking Mines has hit high-grade tungsten of up to 2.7 per cent tungsten trioxide at its Nevada projects, expanding its footprint beyond the flagship Linka asset.
  
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• Energy watchdog slaps down billion-dollar bailout for transmission line

  01-09-2026 05:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's biggest transmission company's bid to pass a billion-dollar bill on to consumers for a bungled high-voltage power line has been slapped down by the regulator.
  
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• Energy regulator rejects Transgrid bid for taxpayer bailout

  01-09-2026 05:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The regulator has slapped down a bid by Australia's biggest transmission company to pass a billion-dollar bill on to consumers for a bungled high-voltage power line.
  
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• Star boss blames previous management for casino giant’s woes

  01-09-2026 05:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Pub scion Bruce Mathieson jnr claimed reporting on the company had been “selective” but declared he was working to fix Star’s issues.
  
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• McLaren titanium grades surge higher at WA project

  01-09-2026 05:29 via smh.com.au
  
  McLaren Minerals has unveiled stunning titanium grades from surface at its WA project, with a batch average of 5.44 per cent heavy minerals over 16.2m, lifting the grade profile of its huge resource.
  
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• Phones and computers are about to be more expensive — thanks to AI

  01-09-2026 05:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The price of phones, laptops and game consoles are rising thanks to a global shortage of their most important part. 
  
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• How the AI boom is making phone prices soar

  01-09-2026 05:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The price of phones, laptops and game consoles are rising thanks to a global shortage of their most important part. 
  
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• 2030 World Cup to remain on SBS, the ‘spiritual home of football’

  01-09-2026 05:09 via smh.com.au
  
  SBS has secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2030 after more than 18 million fans watched this year’s blockbuster.
  
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• NSW Hillgrove roars to life as Larvotto joins antimony producer ranks

  01-09-2026 05:03 via smh.com.au
  
  Larvotto Resources has started gold and antimony production at Hillgrove in NSW, positioning it as a major new supplier of the critical mineral outside China-controlled sources.
  
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• The world is in a debt spiral and alarm signals are going off

  01-09-2026 04:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Donald Trump’s trade wars and the war in the Middle East have stepped up the threat posed by the pandemic build-up in global debt. When will it implode?
  
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• Jetstar’s first flight to Western Sydney Airport arrives early

  01-09-2026 04:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The flight from Melbourne carried only a crew, but members of the public tested out the airport’s systems on ground.
  
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