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• Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, Turkey says

  21-07-2022 23:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Turkey says a deal has been reached with Russia to allow Ukraine to resume exports of grain through the Black Sea.
  
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• Former carbon pricing mastermind Greg Combet backs proposed fix for Australia's energy crisis

  21-07-2022 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Former federal climate change minister backs proposed fix for crisis-riddled national electricity market, calling for ideology to be taken out of debate.
  
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• That's not a pub — that's a pub! Slice of Aussie history hits the market

  21-07-2022 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Made famous as Mick "Crocodile" Dundee's favourite watering hole, the Walkabout Creek Hotel is now up for sale.
  
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• Gas giant Inpex commits to a net zero emissions future in the Northern Territory. Will it get there?

  21-07-2022 22:36 via abc.net.au
  
  An energy expert says it's "ambitious" to think a net zero agreement between gas giant Inpex and the Northern Territory government will be enough to offset carbon emissions from the company's expanding projects. 
  
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• Mary-Faeth and Maria want to 'thrive' with age, so they plan to move in with dozens of other senior women

  21-07-2022 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Co-housing is still unconventional in Australia, but the number of projects is on the rise. Residents say housing models like this reduce the cost of living and foster community.
  
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• 'Can't buy it, so let's create it': More than a decade ago, Alex had a dream about a 'better' way of living in a capital city

  21-07-2022 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Co-housing is still unconventional in Australia, but the number of projects is on the rise. Residents say housing models like this reduce the cost of living and foster community.
  
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• 'The pressures are real': How the multiplying stresses on China's economy could affect Australians

  21-07-2022 20:33 via abc.net.au
  
  From a banking crisis to property market slumps, China's economy is under stress and the country also recently recorded its lowest quarterly growth rate figure since 1990. What might those challenges mean for Australians?
  
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• 'I'm not going to accept that this is how it ends': Māori musician has the talent and determination to make it

  21-07-2022 20:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Singer/songwriter Juran moved from the Northern Territory to Sydney to work with a manager she had landed in the Harbour City. Then that manager stopped answering her calls.
  
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• 'I'm not going to accept that this is how it ends': Māori artist says setback won't derail her musical journey

  21-07-2022 20:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Singer/songwriter Juran moved from the Northern Territory to Sydney to work with a manager she had landed in the Harbour City. Then that manager stopped answering her calls.
  
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• Here's what some experts think China's economic woes could mean for Australians

  21-07-2022 20:33 via abc.net.au
  
  From a banking crisis to property market slumps, China's economy is under stress and the country also recently recorded its lowest quarterly growth rate figure since 1990. What might those challenges mean for Australians?
  
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• Vladimir Putin is 'entirely too healthy' says CIA Director

  21-07-2022 16:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kremlin dismisses claims that the Russian President is unwell as the work of foreign disinformation operatives.
  
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• Vladimir Putin is 'entirely too healthy', CIA director says

  21-07-2022 16:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kremlin says claims that the Russian President is unwell is the work of foreign disinformation operatives.
  
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• Putin and Zelenskyy deny health rumours, with both blaming disinformation

  21-07-2022 16:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kremlin says claims that the Russian President is unwell are the work of foreign disinformation operatives. Ukraine says similar claims about President Zelenskyy's health are the work of Russian cyber attacks.
  
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• China’s Didi Global fined $1.7 billion for data violations

  21-07-2022 13:52 via abc.net.au
  
  China's cybersecurity regulator has fined ride-share company Didi 8 billion yuan ($1.7 billion), ending a probe that forced it to delist from the New York Stock Exchange after a year in operation, sending foreign investors a warning about China's tech sector.
  
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• Could floating cardboard box homes be the newest housing solution?

  21-07-2022 12:54 via abc.net.au
  
  The Netherlands has short-term, modular accommodation — made out of cardboard segments that weigh 500 kilograms each — and you can stay in them from $370 a night. 
  
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• Foot-and-mouth viral fragments in meat at Adelaide Airport and Melbourne supermarkets prompts biosecurity blitz

  21-07-2022 11:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's chief vet says the fragments — which were found in potentially unlawful imports — were not live and posed no risk to human health.
  
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• Foot-and-mouth viral fragments discovered in undeclared beef at Adelaide Airport

  21-07-2022 11:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Biosecurity efforts are being ramped up at Adelaide Airport after the discovery of viral fragments of foot-and-mouth disease.
  
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• Biosecurity blitz as foot-and-mouth viral fragments found in meat at Adelaide Airport, Melbourne supermarkets

  21-07-2022 11:20 via abc.net.au
  
  News of the discovery of viral fragments of foot-and-mouth disease in an undeclared beef product at Adelaide Airport follows Wednesday's detection of traces of the virus in pork products in Melbourne.
  
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• 'Unprecedented growth in house prices': OECD calls to cap tax breaks benefitting the rich

  21-07-2022 11:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Capping tax breaks for housing could help reduce house prices and ensure that property is not concentrated in the hands of older and wealthier Australians, the OECD says. 
  
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• 'Unprecedented growth in house prices': OECD calls for cap on housing tax breaks benefiting the rich

  21-07-2022 11:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Capping tax breaks for housing could help reduce house prices and ensure that property is not concentrated in the hands of older and wealthier Australians, the OECD says. 
  
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• 'Unprecedented growth in house prices': OECD call to cap tax breaks benefitting the rich

  21-07-2022 11:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Capping tax breaks for housing could help reduce house prices and ensure that property is not concentrated in the hands of older and wealthier Australians, the OECD says. 
  
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• Opponents of $4.5bn fertiliser plant 'hopeful' as build goes on hold

  21-07-2022 11:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Traditional owners who have been fighting an industrial development near ancient rock art in WA's north say a pause to construction has given them hope.
  
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• Mental health pressures on Sunshine Coast builders in perfect storm of rain, price hikes and shortages

  21-07-2022 08:19 via abc.net.au
  
  "Exhausted" Sunshine Coast construction workers are urged to seek professional help as pressures build amid weather delays, supply shortages, and price hikes.
  
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• 'Shouldn't be paying to keep coal and gas': Green energy backers attack capacity market proposal

  21-07-2022 08:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Renewable energy advocates are warning against locking in extra payments for coal and gas, saying it could derail the switch to clean power.
  
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• Industry says changes needed to make electric vehicle switch go the distance

  21-07-2022 07:46 via abc.net.au
  
  A Motor Trade Association is concerned the ACT's plan to end sales of new petrol vehicles by 2035 won't be viable for the rest of the country.
  
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• No access, no consultation creates highway upgrade headache

  21-07-2022 05:58 via abc.net.au
  
  A Riverland resident and ex-Barmera mayor has been forced to drive through his neighbour's vines to access his property for more than a week.
  
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• No access, lack of consultation creates highway upgrade headache

  21-07-2022 05:58 via abc.net.au
  
  A Riverland resident and ex-Barmera mayor has been forced to drive through his neighbour's vines to access his property for more than a week.
  
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• Popular rural Tassie food and music venue calls for council's support in neighbourly dispute

  21-07-2022 05:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Popular venue Mount Gnomon Farm has been a gathering place for concerts and food for 13 years, so why is its local council trying to stop it?
  
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• Your cup of coffee may cost '50 or 80c' more, as milk price rises hit cafes

  21-07-2022 04:54 via abc.net.au
  
  It's good news for dairy farmers, but coffee drinkers will need to fork out more for their favourite blend.
  
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• If you started working from home during COVID, it might be time to review your insurance

  21-07-2022 04:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of Australians may be taking out insurance that isn't valid because they run a side business from home, but what if you work from a home office?
  
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• Can working from home void my insurance policy?

  21-07-2022 04:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of Australians may be taking out insurance that isn't valid because they run a side business from home, but what if you work from a home office?
  
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• The 2032 Brisbane Olympics may have air taxis to beat the traffic. Could it be the 'future' of transport

  21-07-2022 04:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Air taxis could pick you up in Boonah and drop you off at The Gabba at the Brisbane Olympics 2032. But a mayor says the proposal answers regional councils' struggles with transport connections.
  
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• Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg lands a job with Goldman Sachs

  21-07-2022 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg lands a new job with investment bank Goldman Sachs just two months after losing his seat at the federal election.
  
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• You asked our experts your budgeting questions. Here's what they said

  21-07-2022 03:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Feeling the pinch when paying for groceries, petrol or bills? We had three experts join us to answer your budget questions. Here's what they had to say.
  
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• Live: Your budgeting and savings questions answered

  21-07-2022 03:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Feeling the pinch when paying for groceries, petrol or bills? Our experts join us to reveal the best tips for budgeting and saving. Follow our Q + A session live.
  
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• Shell gas workers' dispute reaches new heights with Prelude lock out set for Monday

  21-07-2022 01:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Shell has set a date to lock out workers from its Prelude floating LNG facility as an industrial dispute between the company and unions over pay and conditions reaches fever pitch.
  
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• This place provides a meal that can change someone's day, but is in danger of closing

  21-07-2022 00:32 via abc.net.au
  
  A vital meal service that helps people with the soaring cost of living is itself in danger of closing due to increasing demand and rising costs.
  
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