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• How high is too high? Battle over Sunshine Coast building zones amid fears for turtles

  28-10-2022 23:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Residents say they don't want the Sunshine Coast to become a "Gold Coast lookalike" and are worried about the impact on nesting turtles.
  
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• Lucy's tech start-up employs 10 people and is kicking goals. So why's she thinking about leaving Western Australia?

  28-10-2022 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  As Western Australia tries to diversify its economy away from the resources sector, tech experts are calling for more investment from the government to help keep start-ups in the state, despite the pull from overseas. 
  
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• A vital cog in the energy market is 'bust' and that is bleak news for consumers

  28-10-2022 22:51 via abc.net.au
  
  A little known but vitally important part of the electricity market is "bust" and industry is warning the fallout will force retailers to the wall and push prices even higher.
   
  
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• The federal budget had 'tough decisions' — but it's crunch time for Australians, too

  28-10-2022 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Meet Miriam. She's the "typical Aussie", juggling a family, a part-time job and a growing pile of bills. Not one policy in the budget's five-point plan for cost of living relief will help her now — but for millions like her, crunch time is already here.
  
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• Miriam already knew the budget would bring hard days. But for many Australians, it's an even bleaker picture

  28-10-2022 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Meet Miriam. She's the "typical Aussie", juggling a family, a part-time job and a growing pile of bills. Not one policy in the budget's five-point plan for cost of living relief will help her now — but for millions like her, crunch time is already here.
  
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• The first King Charles III coins have started being produced

  28-10-2022 11:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The first coin bearing a portrait of King Charles is a memorial 50 pence honouring Queen Elizabeth II, which will go into circulation in December in the UK. 
  
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• Union claims miner is using 'American style' tactics in attempt to 'beat the legislative clock'

  28-10-2022 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The MEU says international company Peabody is attempting to terminate an enterprise agreement to try and avoid new federal industrial relations laws.
  
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• Philly cheese maker sees post-pandemic surge in demand with spread of home cooking

  28-10-2022 07:50 via abc.net.au
  
  A dairy industry leader says more milk is needed in regional South Australia to meet rising domestic and global demand. 
  
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• Reforms aim to make it easier for farmers to open their gates to agritourists

  28-10-2022 07:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Farm stays, cellar doors, life-on-the-land experiences — from December, NSW primary producers will find it easier to pursue agritourism incomes but some communities and councils have concerns.
  
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• Drivers will notice a steep rise in petrol prices this weekend — but only in certain capital cities. Here's why

  28-10-2022 07:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The petrol price cycle means many motorists will be paying more at the bowser on Saturday and Sunday. It's been described as a cycle with "no rational explanation".
  
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• Girl with a Pearl Earring is the latest artwork to be targeted by activists. So what do they want and who is funding them?

  28-10-2022 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Centuries-old paintings have been targeted by environmentalists as a way of drawing attention to their cause, with Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring joining the soupy ranks.
  
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• 'Screaming in anguish': The realities of being a first responder on the ACT's roads

  28-10-2022 07:19 via abc.net.au
  
  This year 18 people have died on ACT roads, the highest number since 2010, and first responders say more education is needed to avoid these tragedies.
  
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• Cruise ship hit by growing COVID outbreak 'welcomed' by Fremantle community, operator says

  28-10-2022 05:43 via abc.net.au
  
  A cruise ship with about 2,000 guests, 900 crew and a growing outbreak of COVID-19 on board has arrived in Fremantle Port, but most guests return negative tests and are free to explore the area.
  
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• NSW mine expansion refused on Indigenous heritage grounds

  28-10-2022 04:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Glencore's Glendell coal mine expansion aimed to extract an additional 135 million tonnes.
  
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• NSW mine expansion refused on Indigenous heritage and environmental grounds

  28-10-2022 04:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Glencore's Glendell coal mine expansion aimed to extract an additional 135 million tonnes.
  
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• 'Monster' mine expansion knocked back in 'extraordinary win' for Indigenous heritage

  28-10-2022 04:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Glencore's Glendell coal mine expansion aimed to extract an additional 135 million tonnes.
  
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• Elon Musk completes takeover of Twitter, CEO and CFO fired and escorted from building

  28-10-2022 03:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Elon Musk has formally completed his $US44 billion ($68 billion) acquisition of Twitter, immediately firing multiple top executives including CEO Parag Agrawal.
  
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• Hopes WA migration agreement brings more hospitality workers before busy summer season

  28-10-2022 02:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has asked for the region's Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) to be updated to include an extra 22 occupations, many of which are vital to the hospitality industry.
  
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• Which city is putting the brakes on shared e-scooters?

  28-10-2022 01:51 via abc.net.au
  
  While other Queensland cities are expanding the reach of shared e-scooters, one major tourism city is holding out.
  
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• Kanye West returns to social media posting a meme poking fun at his troubles, as they keep coming

  28-10-2022 01:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Companies are deserting him. His ex-wife has denounced hate speech. And Forbes has announced his anti-Semitic comments have obliterated his billionaire status. Ye reacts by returning to social media with a joke.
  
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• South Bank 2.0: Brisbane's Northshore Hamilton development expansion approved for Olympic Village

  28-10-2022 00:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The planning minister approves the expansion of Brisbane's major Northshore Hamilton development area to make way for the athlete village for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  
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• 500 person workers camp approved for lithium plant despite community concerns

  28-10-2022 00:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Temporary accommodation will be built to house workers needed for the expansion of Albemarle's Kemerton Lithium Plant.
  
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• Seafood producers say plans to introduce country-of-origin labelling in restaurants is 'profoundly positive'

  28-10-2022 00:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Country of origin laws requires information about the origin of food to be included on labels in retail, including supermarkets. But cafes, restaurants and takeaway joints have been exempt until now.
  
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• Do you know which country your local pub gets its fish from? You will soon

  28-10-2022 00:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Country of origin laws require information about where food has come from to be included on labels in retail, including supermarkets. But cafes, restaurants and takeaway joints have been exempt until now.
  
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