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• New Bunnings store rejected by WA Planning Commission

  19-08-2026 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Planning authorities decline a fiercely contested multimillion-dollar plan for Bunnings to build a new store 10km from its existing premises in Bunbury.
  
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• Court hears Alan Jones was 'generous' to man alleging indecent assault

  25-08-2026 07:14 via abc.net.au
  
  A former radio colleague of Alan Jones has admitted joking about the veteran broadcaster being generous and giving attention to a younger colleague at a Christmas lunch, but has denied seeing an indecent assault.
  
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• AI data centre proposal approved by Tasmanian council

  25-08-2026 07:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Firmus Technologies' proposed 288-megawatt AI data centre near Long Reach in Tasmania's north has received council approval.
  
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• Thredbo’s woes: Is a ski resort without snow like a pub with no beer?

  25-08-2026 06:44 via smh.com.au
  
  Historically, there has been a vanity aspect to owning both of Australia’s major alpine resorts, Thredbo and Perisher. But global warming has melted their appeal.
  
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• Aureka hits bonanza gold beneath historic Victorian pit

  25-08-2026 04:54 via smh.com.au
  
  Aureka hits high-grade gold in Victoria with a 4.4m intercept grading 8.9g/t gold, including a bonanza 0.3m at 65.3g/t, extending its St Arnaud project south.
  
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• Major NSW property developer enters administration

  25-08-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Bathla Group says tax changes, softening sales and construction costs have led to its plight.
  
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• 'Like a ghost town': Homebuyer saw red flags ahead of developer's collapse

  25-08-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Bathla Group says tax changes, softening sales and construction costs have led to its plight.
  
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• Fortescue stands down executive at the centre of harassment probe

  25-08-2026 03:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Mining giant Fortescue has moved to suspend a senior executive from working for the company while allegations of sexual harassment and bullying are being investigated by law firm MinterEllison.
  
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• Fortescue stands down executive at centre of harassment probe

  25-08-2026 03:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Mining giant Fortescue has moved to suspend a senior executive from working for the company while allegations of sexual harassment and bullying are being investigated by law firm MinterEllison.
  
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• Energy efficiency business accused of fraud by Victorian authorities

  25-08-2026 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Essential Services Commission says Royal One Pty Ltd submitted digitally altered photos and falsified customers to claim energy efficiency certificates.
  
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• ASX gains as Woodside result boosts energy stocks; miners and banks also rise

  25-08-2026 03:19 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian sharemarket advanced in early trade, boosted by energy stocks after a strong result from local oil giant Woodside Energy, shrugging off a mixed finish on Wall Street.
  
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• Big Hits: Sun Silver, Manhattan Gold Corporation and QMines Ltd

  25-08-2026 03:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX last week, led by Sun Silver, Manhattan Gold Corporation and QMines Ltd. Sun Silver took out top spot.
  
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• Woolies turbocharged its sales with Ooshies. You won’t see Coles doing that

  25-08-2026 01:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s second-largest supermarket’s results took a hit from its rival’s wildly popular collectables campaign – but chief Leah Weckert says this was only temporary.
  
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• Wiring issue causes second Sydney train delay in a fortnight

  25-08-2026 01:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney commuters are facing long lines for replacement buses after overhead wiring issues caused train delays for the second time in almost as many weeks.
  
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• Sydney train delays impacting morning commuters

  25-08-2026 01:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney commuters are facing long lines for replacement buses after overheard wiring issues caused train delays for the second time in almost as many weeks.
  
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• Sydney train delays expected to last into peak period after travel chaos

  25-08-2026 01:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Transport for New South Wales says repairs to overhead train lines are complete, after wiring issues caused delays for the second time in almost as many weeks.
  
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• Coles profit hit by underpayment scandal

  25-08-2026 01:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Coles chief executive Leah Weckert said it had been another consistent set of results for the supermarket that had been through multiple court proceedings.
  
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• Syngenis banks R&D refund to fuel biotech build-out

  25-08-2026 01:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Biotech hopeful Syngenis Labs has banked a $363,000 R&D refund after a recent $4M pre-float raise as it builds an integrated AI, RNA, DNA and manufacturing platform in Perth.
  
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• With native forestry banned across WA, why are logging trucks still on the road?

  25-08-2026 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
  
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• Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests

  25-08-2026 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
  
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• Ayslum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Asylum's temporary closure labelled 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it has been closed, local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Asylum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Live: US imposes 'economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran, Coles results to be revealed

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners.The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles results revealed, markets await inflation data

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles reports $1.1b annual profit, US imposes 'economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giant Coles has reported a $1.1 billion full-year profit and a significantly higher dividend for its shareholders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles reports $1.1b annual profit, sets aside $235m to address worker underpayments

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giant Coles has reported a $1.1 billion full-year profit and a significantly higher dividend for its shareholders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles posts $1.1b annual profit, $235m set aside for worker underpayments

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giant Coles has reported a $1.1 billion full-year profit and a significantly higher dividend for its shareholders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners. Follow live.
  
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• ‘Violent white men’: Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts

  24-08-2026 23:08 via smh.com.au
  
  Karen Attiah had lost her role after social media posts she made following the death of the controversial right-wing figure.
  
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• When Jack put his home up for sale, he didn't think his agent would be the buyer

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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