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• Port Hedland sea rescues to diminish, and calls diverted to Fremantle, if group closes

  07-03-2023 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  A marine rescue group in the world's largest export port is facing potential closure next year if funding is not allocated for a new facility, forcing emergency calls to be routed 1,600km south.
  
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• Reserve Bank 'closer to pause' on rate rises, but timing depends on economic data

  07-03-2023 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank governor says the board is considering a pause after 10 consecutive interest rate rises, but the timing will depend on incoming economic data.
  
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• Lowe says Reserve Bank has 'a completely open mind about what happens in the next board meeting'

  07-03-2023 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank governor says the board is considering a pause after 10 consecutive interest rate rises, but the timing will depend on incoming economic data.
  
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• Lowe says RBA has 'a completely open mind about what happens in the next board meeting'

  07-03-2023 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank governor says the board is considering a pause after 10 consecutive interest rate rises, possibly as early as April, but the timing will depend on incoming economic data.
  
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• Aircraft refuellers begin 24-hour strike at Melbourne Airport but Qantas says flights aren't affected

  07-03-2023 22:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The Transport Workers Union says its been disappointed by pay negotiations with The Rivet Group, which is contracted to refuel aircraft at Melbourne Airport.
  
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• Billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest double mango footprint in WA's Gascoyne

  07-03-2023 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The Forrest family's Harvest Road Group will double its mango footprint in northern WA.
  
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• Billionaire Andrew Forrest doubles mango footprint in WA's Gascoyne

  07-03-2023 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Andrew Forrest's Harvest Road Group will double its mango footprint in northern WA.
  
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• Live: Australian dollar plunges as rate hike divergence emerges, with ASX set to drop after 10th increase

  07-03-2023 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Global markets are still feeling the impact of rate hike fears, while this morning in Sydney the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia will speak publicly in the wake of Australia's 10th consecutive rate rise. Follow the day live on our ABC markets blog.
  
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• Live: AUD plunges and ASX drops, as rate hike divergence appears between Australia and US

  07-03-2023 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  It's becoming a story of the dove and the hawk. Australia's central bank is hinting that it could soon ease off on rate hikes, while the US Fed is still getting stuck in. That's impacting the AUD which is plunging to its lowest rate in months.
  
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• Live: ASX to drop the day after 10th rate hike, as US markets also feel interest rate fears

  07-03-2023 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Global markets are still feeling the impact of rate hike fears, while this morning in Sydney the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia will speak publicly in the wake of Australia's 10th consecutive rate rise. Follow the day live on our ABC markets blog.
  
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• AUD plunges and ASX drops, as rate hike divergence appears between Australia and US — as it happened

  07-03-2023 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  It's becoming a story of the dove and the hawk. Australia's central bank is hinting it may soon ease off on rate hikes, while the US Fed is still getting stuck in. That's impacting the Australian dollar, which is plunging to its lowest rate in months. Find out how it all unfolded on our live markets blog.
  
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• Simon forked out for satellite internet for his pub when the local mobile data towers stopped coping

  07-03-2023 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Regional tourism and hospitality operators say the potential of peak-season trade is being hampered as essential services crumble under the weight of big crowds.
  
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• Peter's business relies on water, but too much of it has left him with no income

  07-03-2023 20:14 via abc.net.au
  
  River Murray floodwaters wiped out Peter Singh's Renmark vineyard late last year — and now he is faced with the difficult question of what to do next: rebuild or sell?
  
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• Regulated power prices to soar 'at least 20 per cent' this winter, as energy bill reprieve ends

  07-03-2023 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Benchmark power prices are tipped to rise by more than 20 per cent within months, as the enormous costs from last year's energy crisis flow through to consumers' bills.
  
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• Regulated power prices set to soar 'at least 20 per cent' this winter, as summer energy bill reprieve ends

  07-03-2023 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Benchmark power prices are tipped to rise by more than 20 per cent within months, as the enormous costs from last year's energy crisis flow through to consumers' bills.
  
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• Benchmark power prices tipped to rocket by more than 20 per cent as crisis costs hit home

  07-03-2023 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Benchmark power prices are tipped to rise by more than 20 per cent within months, as the enormous costs from last year's energy crisis flow through to consumers' bills.
  
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• Some kids play with dolls, Tyler played with a metal detector. Now, at 25, she's a world-renowned gold miner

  07-03-2023 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the 'dopamine hit' of finding it.
  
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• At 25, Tyler Mahoney can't escape the thrill of finding gold, and she's not letting anyone get in her way

  07-03-2023 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the 'dopamine hit' of finding it.
  
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• India's tech boom has caught the attention of the world. Now Australia wants in

  07-03-2023 18:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to touch down in India today for a visit to shore up ties with the South Asian nation as it strives to become the next economic superpower.
  
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• Australia and India's relationship has 'rocketed ahead'. But one point of tension remains

  07-03-2023 18:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to touch down in India today for a visit to shore up ties with the South Asian nation as it strives to become the next economic superpower.
  
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• Wind war sparked by 'disappointing' EPA approval of $1.6b energy farm

  07-03-2023 08:55 via abc.net.au
  
  An environmental war is waging again in Tasmania as a clean energy company fights to save its $1.6-billion wind farm project, while opponents say "half-baked" EPA conditions don't go far enough.
  
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• Australia Post suspends deliveries to hundreds of homes due to alleged violent attacks

  07-03-2023 08:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A series of alleged attacks against a veteran Alice Springs postie has prompted a letter telling some residents their mail will stay at the post office for collection.
  
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• 'They stole that pile of dirt': Five face trial over alleged $1m swindle at Coolgardie gold mill

  07-03-2023 06:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The District Court trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold swindle in Western Australia's Goldfields has been told that "they stole that pile of dirt" known as a "clean-up pile".
  
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• Five people face trial over alleged $1m gold swindle at Coolgardie's Greenfields Mill

  07-03-2023 06:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Prosecutors are set to call eight witnesses to testify as the trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold swindle gets underway today in Western Australia's Goldfields.
  
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• 'Unacceptable': Perth Mint boss admits issues with gold sold to China hurt reputation amid call for royal commission

  07-03-2023 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The head of the Perth Mint says he is determined to see the organisation's reputation "repaired" as the WA opposition calls for a royal commission over issues with gold it sold to China. 
  
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• 'Unacceptable': Perth Mint boss admits issues with gold sold to China hurt reputation

  07-03-2023 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The head of the Perth Mint says he is determined to see the organisation's reputation "repaired" as the WA opposition calls for a royal commission over issues with gold it sold to China. 
  
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• Demand for royal commission into Perth Mint following gold 'diluting' allegations

  07-03-2023 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Western Australia's opposition calls for a royal commission into the Perth Mint after allegations about the government-owned organisation were aired on the ABC's Four Corners.
  
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• Aboriginal elders left feeling 'sick' and 'heartbroken' by FMG's Pilbara operations, court hears

  07-03-2023 06:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The Federal Court has heard evidence as part of a long-running dispute between traditional owners and Andrew Forrest's resources company.
  
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• Falls Creek road to open after 6-month closure, 'haemorrhaging' operators predict $90m losses

  07-03-2023 05:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The only road in and out of Falls Creek will reopen in April but struggling businesses are lamenting the loss of trade across the lucrative summer months.
  
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• Wineries eye further opportunities in US as producers continue to feel the squeeze from China tariffs

  07-03-2023 05:17 via abc.net.au
  
  More than two years after China placed tariffs on Australian wine, SA producers are still looking for alternative markets for their product. 
  
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• Wineries eye further opportunities in US as China continues to squeeze producers

  07-03-2023 05:17 via abc.net.au
  
  More than two years after China placed tariffs on Australian wine, SA producers are still looking for alternative markets for their product. 
  
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• Lucy has barely bought fruit in 12 years. As rate hikes hit hard, here's how she keeps her pantry full

  07-03-2023 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  As the cost of living soars, some people are growing their own fruit and vegetables as a community to help keep grocery bills down.
  
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• How much extra could mortgage repayments be, now the cash rate is 3.6 per cent?

  07-03-2023 04:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Tell us your loan size, term and interest rate, and our mortgage repayment calculator will work out how much extra you may have to pay on your loan. 
  
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• The RBA has now added $1,000 a month to a typical mortgage, but relief may be in sight

  07-03-2023 04:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raises interest rates for the 10th consecutive meeting, taking the cash rate target to 3.6 per cent.
  
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• Reserve Bank of Australia delivers 10th straight rate rise

  07-03-2023 04:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raises interest rates for the 10th consecutive meeting, taking the cash rate target to 3.6 per cent.
  
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• 'It will sting': Reserve Bank delivers 10th straight rate rise, with more to come

  07-03-2023 04:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raises interest rates for the 10th consecutive meeting, taking the cash rate target to 3.6 per cent.
  
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• Plan for largest surf park in southern hemisphere clears major environmental hurdle

  07-03-2023 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A proposed $100 million surf park in Perth is one step closer to pumping out waves, as the state's environmental watchdog rules it does not require further assessment.
  
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• Largest surf park in southern hemisphere one step closer to pumping out waves

  07-03-2023 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A proposed $100 million surf park in Perth clears a major planning hurdle, as Western Australia's environmental watchdog rules it does not require further assessment.
  
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• 'We are deeply sorry': 120 Australian Atlassian jobs to go as tech firm sheds 5 per cent of its workforce globally

  07-03-2023 03:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian software company Atlassian will reduce its workforce by 5 per cent in response to changing economic conditions, but co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar say the company is not facing financial difficulties.
  
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• Undeveloped hill close to Hobart CBD that could house 2,500 homes knocked back by council

  07-03-2023 02:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A housing development on Hobart's eastern shore, described by council as "likely the most significant development in Australia", has hit a major hurdle but could still proceed with help from the state's planning minister. 
  
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• This hill close to a capital city CBD could house 2,500 homes — but it's hit a snag

  07-03-2023 02:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A housing development on Hobart's eastern shore, described by council as "likely the most significant development in Australia", has hit a major hurdle but could still proceed with help from the state's planning minister. 
  
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• Droughty Point plan in doubt as growth boundary bid rejected

  07-03-2023 02:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A housing development on Hobart's eastern shore, described as "likely the most significant development in Australia", has hit a major hurdle but could still proceed with help from the planning minister. 
  
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• Japan commits $2.35 billion to hydrogen made from Latrobe Valley coal

  07-03-2023 00:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Japan is pressing ahead with plans to make hydrogen made from Victorian coal after a successful test last year, but an environment group has questioned its plans to handle the emissions.
  
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• Japan commits $2.35 billion for hydrogen made from Latrobe Valley coal

  07-03-2023 00:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Japan is pressing ahead with plans to make hydrogen made from Victorian coal after a successful test last year, but environment groups have questioned its plans to handle the emissions.
  
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