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• Outback road concerns as network crumbles after floods and busy tourist season

  02-12-2022 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Crews are racing against time to repair roads ahead of the wet season after last year's flooding caused metre-deep washouts, swamped creek crossings and chipped road edges away in the Kimberley.
  
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• Parts of this WA tourist town could be under water within a century

  02-12-2022 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Climate change and coastal erosion could leave parts of Busselton's beachfront, including schools and businesses, under water within 100 years. So which properties get protected and which ones are abandoned?
  
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• Uber threatens cancelling drivers as riders return to taxis — but they have their own problems

  02-12-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.
  
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• 'Cancel culture': Uber to penalise drivers with high cancellation rates

  02-12-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.
  
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• The Bahamas penthouse, the girlfriend and the vanishing billions: Inside the downfall of America's crypto boy wonder

  02-12-2022 20:17 via abc.net.au
  
  By the time his bank account hit zero, the man who insisted he would one day be the "world's first trillionaire" had left only a trail of destruction in his wake. 
  
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• 'Never in my career have I seen such a complete failure': The spectacular downfall of America's scruffiest billionaire

  02-12-2022 20:17 via abc.net.au
  
  By the time his bank account hit zero, the man who insisted he would one day be the "world's first trillionaire" had left only a trail of destruction in his wake. 
  
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• Full steam ahead for the Murray's paddle-steamers, as the river reopens

  02-12-2022 08:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Murray River is open for all commercial and recreational use, just in time for the weekend's warm weather.
  
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• Full steam ahead for the Murray's paddle-steamers, as parts of the river reopen after floods

  02-12-2022 08:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Murray River has reopened for commercial and recreational use, just in time for the weekend's warm weather. However you  might want to think twice about having a swim.
  
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• Buy now or pay later: Corporate agriculture told to build greenhouses to prevent food shortages

  02-12-2022 07:14 via abc.net.au
  
  As farmers across the country head into a Christmas of extended harvests, disaster clean-up and catastrophic fire risk, the large companies behind some of Australia's foods are being urged to invest big in protected cropping to climate-proof food supply.
  
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• The country town where it is most dangerous for animals to cross the road

  02-12-2022 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Crash statistics show Dubbo has the highest rates of roadkill insurance claims in the state, putting significant pressure on wildlife carers.
  
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• Government pressuring Beijing to drop trade bans ahead of important anniversary

  02-12-2022 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  China has maintained informal bans on several Australian imports, including grains and wine. But now there is cautious optimism about the chances of Beijing relenting in the coming months.
  
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• Canberra pushes China to drop trade sanctions following leaders' meeting

  02-12-2022 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  China has maintained informal bans on several Australian imports, including grains and wine. But now there is cautious optimism about the chances of Beijing relenting in the coming months.
  
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• Loophole allows e-scooters to roll into Cairns 'under cover of darkness', despite council opposition

  02-12-2022 03:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Cairns Regional Council feels powerless to ban shared electronic scooters from zooming down city footpaths as a major player teams up with local businesses.
  
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• Former V/Line CEO among seven people charged by Victoria's corruption watchdog

  02-12-2022 02:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission charges seven people with offences including misconduct in public office and receiving secret commissions.
  
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• Former head of massive regional rail network among seven people charged in corruption probe

  02-12-2022 02:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission charges seven people with offences including misconduct in public office and receiving secret commissions.
  
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• Santos loses landmark legal battle in traditional owner's fight against Barossa gas project off Darwin

  02-12-2022 02:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands.
  
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• Santos loses landmark legal battle in appeal over traditional owner's fight against Barossa gas project off Darwin

  02-12-2022 02:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands.
  
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• Abandoned, dangerous, 'eyesore' homes near Port Pirie smelter finally removed

  02-12-2022 01:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Properties which have been left vacant for several years are being demolished in the South Australian town after occupants were forced to relocate due to lead pollution.
  
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