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• Wall Street stocks fall on US rate hike warnings, ASX to slip

  21-04-2022 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Wall Street's three main indexes close lower, giving up earlier gains as Federal Reserve officials, including chair Jerome Powell, give further signs of aggressive interest rate hikes this year.
  
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• ASX drops, Wall Street stocks fall on US Federal Reserve rate hike warning

  21-04-2022 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares fall sharply in early trade, following Wall Street's three main indexes falling after warnings of high and fast rate hikes.
  
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• ASX drops, Wall Street stocks fall on Fed chair Jerome Powell's rate hike warning

  21-04-2022 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares fell sharply, following losses on Wall Street as the chairman of the US Federal Reserve warned of aggressive interest rate hikes next month.
  
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• Australian agriculture is booming, so how do you invest without buying a farm?

  21-04-2022 22:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The price of Australian cattle, wheat, and agricultural land is off the charts right now. Here is how to get in on the boom without having to buy a cow or a farm.
  
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• Tourists are cancelling Kimberley travel plans due to crime, operators say, as peak season looms

  21-04-2022 22:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Tourism operators say despite the reputational damage caused by increased youth crime, visitors should not be afraid to travel to the region during the upcoming dry season.
  
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• Australians' most important election issues, according to Vote Compass

  21-04-2022 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Climate change, cost of living and the economy are the most important issues to Australians this election, but there's a large split along voting lines, according to Vote Compass.
  
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• Vlad's car was damaged by another driver. But his insurer wouldn't fix it because of an admin error

  21-04-2022 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumers can get caught out if they do not disclose information to their insurers, but consumer groups argue they cannot rely on the insurance industry's central database, which is riddled with errors.
  
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• Coalmining regions urged to diversify, with Chinese slowdown in coal consumption 'imminent'

  21-04-2022 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy economists are warning coalmining regions to make urgent changes to diversify as China both reduces consumption and opens massive mines of its own.
  
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• Coal regions 'need to make haste' to diversify as China's demand expected to fall sharply and soon

  21-04-2022 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy economists are warning coalmining regions to make urgent changes to diversify as China both reduces consumption and opens massive mines of its own.
  
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• No warning of rock fall that killed ex-Royal Marine in Tasmanian mine, coroner finds

  21-04-2022 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  There was no warning of a rock fall that killed a man working in an open-cut mine in Tasmania's north-west, a coroner finds.
  
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• Elvis faithful descend upon Parkes as the King's iconic festival returns

  21-04-2022 09:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of Elvis fans and tribute acts descend upon Parkes in regional NSW for a iconic rock 'n' roll festival after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
  
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• Comeback special: After two years down at the end of COVID street, Elvis faithful ready to rock Parkes again

  21-04-2022 09:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of Elvis fans and tribute acts descend upon Parkes in regional NSW for a iconic rock 'n' roll festival after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
  
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• SA government calls emergency meeting over COVID close contact rules, as businesses plead for change

  21-04-2022 09:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Small businesses in SA say they are "crying out for help" as COVID-19 close contact rules exacerbate staff shortages.
  
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• Jemma has worked 23 days straight. She fears it won't end unless COVID rules change

  21-04-2022 09:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Small businesses in SA say they are "crying out for help" as COVID-19 close contact rules exacerbate staff shortages.
  
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• Energy watchdog to investigate regional power network in WA after Wickepin bushfire

  21-04-2022 06:35 via abc.net.au
  
  A new investigation by Western Australia's energy regulator is launched into the Wickepin bushfire, with a $250,000 fine on the cards if it uncovers mismanagement of the region's electricity infrastructure.
  
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• Against the grain: Northern Rivers rice growers say industry 'monopoly' obstructing growth

  21-04-2022 05:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Riverina rice growers have welcomed the single marketing desk decision but Northern Rivers growers say it's another "kick in the guts".
  
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• 'Critical minerals' sector becomes latest federal election battleground

  21-04-2022 05:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor brands Prime Minister Scott Morrison "ignorant" of the importance of critical minerals to the national economy, as construction of a $500 million rare earths refinery officially begins in WA. 
  
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• Pandemic fallout continues to create financial turbulence for regional airports

  21-04-2022 03:45 via abc.net.au
  
  A rural council calls for an immediate financial lifeline as Mount Gambier Regional Airport plunges into financial crisis due to the pandemic.
  
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• Here's how Netflix's crackdown on password sharing and switch to ads might work

  21-04-2022 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  With tough times seemingly ahead, Netflix has flagged possible changes to its product that will have ramifications for its fans.
  
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• Authorities warn tourists to be careful when hitting the sands in 4WDs as 11 pulled from notorious beaches

  21-04-2022 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Tow truck drivers kept busy over the Easter break as they retrieved 11 vehicles stuck in the sand.
  
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• 4WD drivers warned over Noosa and K'Gari beach driving after 11 rescues

  21-04-2022 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Tow truck drivers were kept busy over the Easter break, retrieving 11 vehicles stuck in the sand, with photos and videos of the incidents shared on social media.
  
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• Customers asked to not leave bad reviews as staff shortages plague WA hospitality

  21-04-2022 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While businesses in popular tourist towns like Margaret River soldiered on during the long weekend despite low staff numbers, it left some customers with a bad taste in their mouths.
  
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