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• Global markets surge after Bank of England mounts rescue plan for UK financial system

  28-09-2022 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  US stocks have mounted a comeback after the Bank of England announced a bond-buying program to stabilise financial markets shaken by the UK government's tax cut plans. 
  
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• ASX and US stocks surge after Bank of England mounts rescue plan to stem market turmoil

  28-09-2022 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX and US stocks mount a comeback after the Bank of England announces a government bond-buying program to stabilise financial markets shaken by the UK government's tax cuts. 
  
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• ASX and US stocks surge after Bank of England mounts rescue plan for UK economy

  28-09-2022 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX and US stocks have mounted a comeback after the Bank of England announced a bond-buying program to stabilise financial markets shaken by the UK government's tax cut plans. 
  
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• Short-term pain but long-term gain for energy consumers, as report warns electricity costs will continue to rise

  28-09-2022 21:56 via abc.net.au
  
  After a turbulent year in the energy sector, two major reports highlight energy affordability as a significant challenge in Australia's transition away from fossil fuels to renewable power.
  
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• How has Australia’s energy sector fared after a turbulent year and through its biggest transformation?

  28-09-2022 21:56 via abc.net.au
  
  After a turbulent year in the energy sector, two major reports highlight energy affordability as a significant challenge in Australia's transition away from fossil fuels to renewable power.
  
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• Too much data collection means we're more at risk of having personal details stolen, expert says

  28-09-2022 21:33 via abc.net.au
  
  With so many businesses collecting and storing unnecessary amounts of personal information on their customers, we're more at risk than ever of having our personal data stolen, a security expert warns.
  
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• Companies collecting data they have 'no need' for: Expert issues warning after Optus leak

  28-09-2022 21:33 via abc.net.au
  
  With so many businesses collecting and storing unnecessary amounts of personal information on their customers, we're more at risk than ever of having our personal data stolen, a security expert warns.
  
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• Where energy experts stand on Queensland's renewable power plan

  28-09-2022 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy experts say Queensland's "highly ambitious" clean energy plan is welcome but the government's blueprint for turning the state into a "renewable energy superpower" will pose challenges.
  
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• Costs and delivery the biggest obstacles to Queensland's clean-energy future, experts warn

  28-09-2022 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy experts are celebrating Queensland's "highly ambitious," clean-energy plan, but say becoming a "renewable energy superpower" will pose challenges.
  
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• Can Queensland really become a 'renewable energy superpower'?

  28-09-2022 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy experts are celebrating Queensland's "highly ambitious," clean-energy plan, but say becoming a "renewable energy superpower" will pose challenges.
  
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• Optus isn't the only company that needs to revisit its data security system

  28-09-2022 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Optus data breach "should strike fear in the hearts of all directors and senior managers" in Australia says CEO Megan Motto of the Governance Institute of Australia.
  
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• Bank of England to buy UK bonds in attempt to avert financial risk as markets panic

  28-09-2022 15:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bank of England has moved to halt a slide in British government bonds that posed a "material risk to UK financial stability" after political leaders' plans to slash taxes and increase borrowing spooked investors and sent the pound tumbling.
  
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• Renewable energy storage promises to lower energy bills

  28-09-2022 10:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says new energy storage targets and investments in regional Victoria will help to reduce energy costs.
  
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• 'Sad day' as small Sunshine Coast grocer loses 15-year battle with supermarket giant

  28-09-2022 09:44 via abc.net.au
  
  An IGA supermarket is closing after losing a David and Goliath battle with retail giant Coles. Now concerns are held for the family businesses that remain in the complex as foot traffic grinds to a halt.
  
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• Russia cuts deal to sell the Taliban discounted petrol, oil, gas and wheat

  28-09-2022 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The deal is the first known major international economic agreement struck by the Taliban since its return to power more than a year ago, and could help to ease the Islamist movement's international isolation.
  
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• Government asks Optus to pay for new passports for customers caught up in data breach

  28-09-2022 09:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong asks Optus to cover the passport application fees for anyone affected by last week's massive data breach.
  
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• Dry pumps and long queues as motorists rush to fill up ahead of fuel excise increase

  28-09-2022 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  A regional Victorian service station has run out of diesel this afternoon as people rush to fill up ahead of tonight's fuel excise increase, while operators in Queensland are reporting long queues.
  
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• Dry pumps and long queues as motorists rush to fill up ahead of fuel excise deadline

  28-09-2022 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  As people rush to fill up ahead of tonight's fuel excise increase, a Victorian service station runs out of diesel and operators across the country report long queues.
  
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• South Australian Optus data leak victims face long queues to change drivers licence numbers

  28-09-2022 07:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Queues are growing at South Australia licensing locations as victims of the Optus data breach scramble to protect their personal information.
  
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• Monique's vineyard relies on a 'lifeline' — but its future is in doubt

  28-09-2022 06:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The future of a government grant that supports wine producers is in doubt, with vineyard owners fearing it could mean having to stand down staff and delay expansion plans.
  
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• Queensland's $62b clean energy plan includes project 'bigger than Snowy Hydro'

  28-09-2022 05:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a higher renewable energy target as part of the state's 10-year energy plan that she says will support 100,000 jobs.
  
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• Queensland Premier unveils $62b clean energy plan including 'world's largest pumped hydro scheme'

  28-09-2022 05:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a higher renewable energy target as part of the state's 10-year energy plan that she says will support 100,000 jobs.
  
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• 'Fed up' Tasmanian teachers strike over pay and conditions

  28-09-2022 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  State schools opened an hour and a half late this morning as Tasmanian teachers stopped work. They are calling for better resources and reduced workloads.
  
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• Gas is pouring into the Baltic Sea from the Nord Stream pipeline — what will its impact be?

  28-09-2022 04:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Bubbles are churning up from the Baltic sea bed after a suspicious gas leak in a pipeline running from Russia to Germany. What do we know so far, and what impact could it have on Europe's energy supply and the environment?
  
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• This quiet, unspoilt beach town has narrowly avoided a proposal that would allow six-storey high-rises ... for now

  28-09-2022 04:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The debate over height restrictions for developments along the coast of a regional Queensland town is back in the spotlight, but now the decision could be up to the state government.
  
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• High-rises might be a feature for this previously protected Qld town

  28-09-2022 04:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The debate over height restrictions for developments along the coast of Bargara is back in the spotlight, but now the decision could be up to the state government.
  
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• 'Why did you lie to police?': Caddick's husband grilled over alleged fraudster's disappearance

  28-09-2022 04:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Koletti says he feels empty since his wife's disappearance, despite giving police false information about her routine, an inquest into her suspected death has been told.
  
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• 'Why did you lie to police?': Caddick's husband grilled at inquiry over alleged fraudster's disappearance

  28-09-2022 04:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Koletti says he feels empty since his wife's disappearance, despite giving police false information about her routine, an inquest into her suspected death has been told.
  
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• 'I can't answer these questions': Caddick's husband steps down from giving evidence at inquest

  28-09-2022 04:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The "distressed" husband of accused Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick is stood down from giving evidence after becoming "confused" by questions asked to him at an inquest into her disappearance.
  
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• 'I can't answer these questions': Caddick husband steps down from giving evidence at inquest

  28-09-2022 04:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The "distressed" husband of accused Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick is stood down from giving evidence after becoming "confused" by questions asked to him at an inquest into her disappearance.
  
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• Could going green help to ease the construction industry's labour shortage?

  28-09-2022 03:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Sustainable materials may cost more, but they don't require as many hands when it comes to the construction of eco-friendly buildings. So what's standing in the way?
  
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• Oracle home owners seek out new builders to start again as others chase certificates to move in

  28-09-2022 02:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A month after the devastating collapse of Oracle Platinum Homes, some affected home owners have begun the painful process of finding new builders to start from scratch while others race to finish what’s left.
  
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• 'The staff are confused, it's a mess': Long queues as Sydney residents try to get new licences after Optus data breach

  28-09-2022 00:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government says Optus will reimburse licence-replacement fees for customers who have been caught up in the company's massive data breach as long queues form at Service NSW branches.
  
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• Optus to pay for NSW residents to get new drivers' licence after data breach

  28-09-2022 00:48 via abc.net.au
  
  New South Wales residents will not need to pay for a new drivers' licence if they are caught up in the Optus data breach, according to the Minister for Digital Government, Victor Dominello.
  
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• Optus to pay for New South Wales residents to get new licence

  28-09-2022 00:48 via abc.net.au
  
  New South Wales residents will not need to pay for a new driver's licence if they are caught up in the Optus data breach, according to the Minister for Digital Government, Victor Dominello.
  
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