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• One of Australia's largest coal producers abandons $1.5 billion mine proposal

  07-12-2022 23:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Glencore says its Valeria coal project is now under review, citing concerns around global uncertainty and a commitment of net zero emissions by 2050.
  
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• Streaming services lap up 'authentic' film settings in regional Queensland towns

  07-12-2022 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The rural town of Jandowae didn't need many changes this week to transform the 1980s setting of Netflix's eight-part adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe.
  
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• As WA's fishing industry grapples with new rules, is eco-tourism the way forward?

  07-12-2022 22:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Abrolhos Islands tour operator Jay Cox says the industry needs to look at ways to diversify after some of the biggest changes to regulations in more than a decade.
  
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• Echuca residents frustrated by levee 'mess' as floodwater dries

  07-12-2022 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Residents want a 2.5km levee taken down almost two months after it was built to stop flooding in Echuca.
  
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• Perrottet accused of 'ramming' through housing expansion

  07-12-2022 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A Sydney council is up in arms over the NSW government's plan for 70,000 new homes, slamming its lack of "meaningful commitment" for infrastructure that will support the developments.
  
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• NSW government accused of 'ramming' through housing expansion

  07-12-2022 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A Sydney council is up in arms over the NSW government's plan for 70,000 new homes, slamming its lack of "meaningful commitment" for roads, public transport, school and hospitals to support the developments.
  
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• Council accuses NSW government of 'ramming' through housing expansion

  07-12-2022 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A rezoning frenzy by the state government has a council on the south-western fringe of Sydney up in arms, over what it's described as a lack of supporting infrastructure and consultation. 
  
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• This is your chance to get a share in some of the most beautiful islands in the world

  07-12-2022 21:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The Widi Reserve is a stunning, currently uninhabited archipelago in eastern Indonesia consisting of about 100 islands in a 315,000-hectare Marine Protected Area. 
  
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• Online auction offers opportunity for a stake in some of the world's most beautiful islands

  07-12-2022 21:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The Widi Reserve is a stunning, currently uninhabited archipelago in eastern Indonesia consisting of about 100 islands in a 315,000-hectare Marine Protected Area. 
  
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• What is ghosting? This business says it's the greatest threat it faces and it's not rising inflation

  07-12-2022 21:34 via abc.net.au
  
  With weeks to go before Christmas, one Gold Coast business is experiencing a threat to its bottom line that could close its doors.
  
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• What is ghosting? This business says it's the greatest threat it faces

  07-12-2022 21:34 via abc.net.au
  
  With weeks to go before Christmas, one Gold Coast business is experiencing a threat to its bottom line that could close its doors.
  
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• Live: ASX set to follow Wall Street down, Treasurer warns of economic pain ahead

  07-12-2022 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX follows Wall Street lower, Downer dives on overstating earnings

  07-12-2022 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks lower, while oil prices fall to their lowest since January. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX follows Wall Street down, Treasurer warns of economic pain ahead

  07-12-2022 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks lower, while oil prices fall to their lowest since January. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX falls, Downer plunges 21pc, Canada eyes an end to rate hikes

  07-12-2022 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks lower, while oil prices fall to their lowest since January. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX falls, Downer plunges 21pc, Canada eyes an end to rate hike

  07-12-2022 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks lower, while oil prices fall to their lowest since January. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• ASX falls, Downer plunges 20pc, Canada eyes an end to rate hikes — as it happened

  07-12-2022 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks lower, while oil prices fall to their lowest since January.
  
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• NT chief minister says states, Commonwealth must help offset emissions to obtain Territory's gas

  07-12-2022 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Natasha Fyles says the federal government and states with gas shortages must work with the Northern Territory if new supplies from the Beetaloo Basin are to be unlocked and all carbon emissions offset as promised.
  
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• Bigger states, federal government have to help offset emissions 'if they want our gas', NT Chief Minister says

  07-12-2022 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Natasha Fyles says the federal government and states with gas shortages must work with the Northern Territory if new supplies from the Beetaloo Basin are to be unlocked and all carbon emissions offset as promised.
  
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• Can AUKUS solve Australia's subs 'capability gap' by next year? The US and UK insist they can

  07-12-2022 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles rules out Australians paying extra to fund an ambitious plan to acquire a fleet of expensive nuclear-powered submarines. 
  
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• Australians won't pay higher taxes for nuclear-powered submarines, Marles says

  07-12-2022 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles rules out Australians paying extra to fund an ambitious plan to acquire a fleet of expensive nuclear-powered submarines. 
  
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• Amber switched from heavy industry to a 'cleaner and greener' career, and she's not looking back

  07-12-2022 20:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Amber Filewood and her family always benefited from typical central Queensland careers, but as the region transitions from heavy industry and into renewables, she is among those jumping at new opportunities and believes anyone can do it.
  
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• This metal is essential for the transition to renewable energy. Experts say a shortage is looming

  07-12-2022 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Analysts are concerned about the supply of copper, along with the actions being taken around the world to increase stocks.
  
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• Some of the hurdles to a renewable energy future are obvious. This one isn't, but it could have a big impact

  07-12-2022 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Analysts are concerned about the supply of copper, along with the actions being taken around the world to increase stocks.
  
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• Foreign Minister Penny Wong to urge greater US-Asia engagement at major Washington DC speech

  07-12-2022 12:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Senator Wong will urge the Biden administration to ramp-up economic engagement with Asia, while pressing Beijing to back Mr Biden's call for "guardrails" to avoid potential US-China conflict.
  
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• Elvis and Mystery Road: Origin win big at this year’s AACTA Awards

  07-12-2022 10:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic and ABC TV swept the Australian screen awards, while Netflix’s wins for Heartbreak High reboot capped a strong showing for the streaming giant.
  
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• Chris Hemsworth, Mystery Road and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis win big at this year’s AACTA Awards

  07-12-2022 10:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic and ABC TV swept the Australian screen awards, while Netflix’s wins for Heartbreak High reboot capped a strong showing for the streaming giant.
  
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• Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer after rape trial abandoned

  07-12-2022 08:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Lawyers for the former Liberal Party adviser are considering legal action over several statements and reports related to his now discontinued rape trial.
  
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• Darwin's delayed $515 million ship lift project dealt another blow, as contractor enters voluntary administration

  07-12-2022 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The future of a half-a-billion-dollar ship lift project in Darwin Harbour — already battling delays and cost blowouts — is in doubt after the collapse of one of the major companies involved. 
  
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• Live: Elvis and Mystery Road: Origin clean up at the AACTA Awards

  07-12-2022 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest names in Australia's film and television industry have celebrated the 2022 AACTA Awards in Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Live: All the glitz and glamour from the AACTA Awards red carpet

  07-12-2022 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest names in Australia's film and television industry gather to celebrate the 2022 AACTA Awards in Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Live: AACTA Awards underway as Elvis, Mystery Road: Origin lead the early winners

  07-12-2022 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest names in Australia's film and television industry gather to celebrate the 2022 AACTA Awards in Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Elvis and Mystery Road: Origin clean up at the AACTA Awards – as it happened

  07-12-2022 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest names in Australia's film and television industry have celebrated the 2022 AACTA Awards in Sydney, with Baz Luhrmann's Elvis and ABC TV's Mystery Road: Origin the big winners.
  
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• Former department head tells Robodebt inquiry she 'didn't want to use averaging'

  07-12-2022 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The former head of the Department of Human Services is asked if she cared more about people engaging with the welfare system than whether their debts had been inaccurately calculated, the Robodebt inquiry hears.
  
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• Multiple WA shires went without power for more than 60 hours this year — so what's being done?

  07-12-2022 04:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The data was released by Western Power, which says it is working to improve reliability in the worst-affected areas.
  
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• 'The last hurrah': Travel and dining out drive Australia's economy but rate rises look set to end the party

  07-12-2022 01:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economic growth comes in slightly below expectations, with GDP rising by 0.6 per cent in the September quarter and 5.9 per cent through the year.
  
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• The economy 'will come to a standstill next year' despite solid growth right now

  07-12-2022 01:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economic growth comes in slightly below expectations, with GDP rising by 0.6 per cent in the September quarter and 5.9 per cent through the year.
  
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• Economic growth misses expectations as GDP increases 0.6pc in September quarter

  07-12-2022 01:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economic growth comes in slightly below expectations, with GDP rising by 0.6 per cent in the September quarter and 5.9 per cent through the year.
  
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• As WA grapples with a power crisis, the opponents of a wind farm are gearing up for a fight

  07-12-2022 01:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Two major green energy projects are one step closer in Western Australia, but while one project has been welcomed by its local community, the other has not.
  
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• Uber fined $21 million by Federal Court for misleading consumers

  07-12-2022 00:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Uber is fined $21 million by the Federal Court for misleading customers about their fare estimates and trip cancellation fees — a penalty lower than the company had expected. 
  
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