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• Is the Beetaloo Basin fracking project really in doubt following safeguard amendments?

  27-03-2023 22:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin.
  
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• More information on what stage 2A of Canberra's light rail network will look like as public consultation opens

  27-03-2023 22:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The National Capital Authority begins taking feedback on the aesthetics, accessibility and conformity to Walter Burley Griffin's 1918 plan for the next stage of light rail from Canberra's city to Commonwealth Park.
  
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• Live: ASX to rise as Silicon Valley Bank deal boosts markets

  27-03-2023 22:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The local share market look set to open higher after calm was restored on global markets overnight. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Live: ASX rises, Westpac boss warns of mortgage pain without rate cuts

  27-03-2023 22:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The local share market opens higher after calm was restored on global markets overnight. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Live: ASX rises 1pc, signs Australian consumers 'worse for wear'

  27-03-2023 22:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The local share market opens higher after calm was restored on global markets overnight. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• ASX follows global gains; restaurants, cafes and bars most at risk from consumer 'recession' — as it happened

  27-03-2023 22:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The local share market rises strongly. Retail sales slow, raising questions about the Reserve Bank's next move. Here's how it unfolded on the ABC News markets blog.
  
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• One year on, devastated funeral fund customers hit the road to try secure compensation

  27-03-2023 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Vennessa Poelina is flying 3,000 kilometres to try to convince the government to fulfil its "moral obligation" to compensate for her $20,000 in lost pre-paid funeral plans.
  
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• Around 30,000 people could have lost up to $300m in funeral funds. Vennessa's trying to get some back

  27-03-2023 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Vennessa Poelina is flying 3,000 kilometres to try to convince the government to fulfil its "moral obligation" to compensate for her $20,000 in lost pre-paid funeral plans.
  
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• 'I've been done': Kim's sinking feeling after Facebook scam

  27-03-2023 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Kim Ellison had a simple plan for retirement — to get away from the city, somewhere not too expensive but with enough room for family to stay. Scammers got in the way.
  
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• Australians losing millions to shipping container scams

  27-03-2023 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Kim Ellison had a simple plan for retirement — to get away from the city, somewhere not too expensive but with enough room for family to stay. Scammers got in the way.
  
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• Glenn was a customer of GE Money. Now he's one of millions of Australians caught up in the Latitude hack

  27-03-2023 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  With confirmation that millions of personal data files were stolen in Latitude Financial's cyber hack, customers past and present are growing tired of the company's lack of communication.
  
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• Amanda-Jo and Glenn's personal data was stolen in Latitude's hack. They're fed up with the 'radio silence'

  27-03-2023 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  With confirmation that millions of personal data files were stolen in Latitude Financial's cyber hack, customers past and present are growing tired of the company's lack of communication.
  
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• Amanda-Jo and Glenn's personal data stolen in Latitude's hack. They're fed up with the 'radio silence'

  27-03-2023 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  With confirmation that millions of personal data files were stolen in Latitude Financial's cyber hack, customers past and present are growing tired of the company's lack of communication.
  
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• 'We were being priced out': In Melbourne, middle-income earners are locked out of established suburbs

  27-03-2023 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Victoria's independent infrastructure adviser is calling on the state government to fast-track approvals of good quality townhouses in Melbourne's established suburbs and phase out stamp duty.
  
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• Doipayon and Larissa were 'priced out' of established Melbourne suburbs — now there are calls for change

  27-03-2023 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Victoria's independent infrastructure adviser is calling on the state government to fast-track approvals of good quality townhouses in Melbourne's established suburbs and phase out stamp duty.
  
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• Greig spotted a 'red flag' in the contract with his buyer's agent. What he later learnt shocked him

  27-03-2023 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  When Greig used a buyer's agent to help him purchase a home, he was unaware of the agent's business links to the real estate agent selling the property. As more would-be buyers seek professional help, his story raises questions about the management of perceived conflicts of interest in the sector.
  
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• Greig spotted a 'red flag' in the contract with his buyer's agent. What he later learned shocked him

  27-03-2023 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  When Greig used a buyer's agent to help him purchase a home, he was unaware of the agent's business links to the real estate agent selling the property. As more would-be buyers seek professional help, his story raises questions about the management of perceived conflicts of interest in the sector.
  
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• Greig found a buyer's agent to help him get a new home — then came a red flag

  27-03-2023 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  When Greig used a buyer's agent to help him purchase a home, he was unaware of the agent's business links to the real estate agent selling the property. As more would-be buyers seek professional help, his story raises questions about the management of perceived conflicts of interest in the sector.
  
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• How farmers are fighting back against power price hikes

  27-03-2023 20:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Farmers faced with 30 per cent electricity bill rises are finding ways to streamline their operations and generate their own power to temper price volatility.
  
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• Group charged over alleged attempt to steal gold dust

  27-03-2023 11:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Four men have faced the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court today charged over an alleged attempt to steal gold-bearing dust from a mining operation in Western Australia's Goldfields.  
  
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• Superannuation fund NGS Super hit by cyber attack, 'limited data' taken from its system

  27-03-2023 10:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Superannuation fund NGS Super confirms that it suffered a cyber security breach earlier this month, with "limited data" taken from its members.
  
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• NGS Super the latest firm hit by cyber attack with 'limited data' taken

  27-03-2023 10:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Superannuation fund NGS Super confirms that it suffered a cyber security breach earlier this month, with "limited data" taken from its members.
  
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• Partner of detained Melbourne woman Cheng Lei urges Dan Andrews to raise her case in China

  27-03-2023 10:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week.
  
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• Judge directs jury to 'closely scrutinise' evidence of key witness in gold theft trial

  27-03-2023 09:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The judge in the District Court trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold theft in WA's Goldfields tells jurors that the defendants are "entitled to the benefit of any doubt".
  
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• This Queensland councillor wanted to bill ratepayers $21,000 for business class 'junket'

  27-03-2023 09:01 via abc.net.au
  
  His colleagues shot down the proposal for a six-day tour of public transport in the Netherlands, saying it wouldn't pass the 'pub test'.
  
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• NSW Greens call on Labor to close historic coal mine

  27-03-2023 07:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW Greens will push the new Labor government to close a major coal mine that has been operating in the northern Illawarra since 1887.
  
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• $10b fund for 30,000 homes at risk of defeat as negotiations fail to progress

  27-03-2023 04:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government's election commitment to fund 30,000 social and affordable homes over the next five years is yet to win enough support to pass, despite being due to be voted on in the senate this week.
  
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• Immunity defence fails, so now ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial

  27-03-2023 03:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Former public servant Richard Boyle has lost his legal bid to be declared immune from prosecution as a whistleblower, meaning he could face the prospect of life in prison.
  
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• ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after immunity defence fails

  27-03-2023 03:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Former public servant Richard Boyle has lost his legal bid to be declared immune from prosecution as a whistleblower, meaning he could face the prospect of life in prison.
  
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• 'A blow for democracy': ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after immunity defence fails

  27-03-2023 03:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Former public servant Richard Boyle has lost his legal bid to be declared immune from prosecution as a whistleblower, meaning he could face the prospect of life in prison.
  
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• 'There is going to be a fight': Greens say every coal and gas project Labor wants to open will face strong opposition

  27-03-2023 02:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government has secured the support it needs to implement its central climate change commitment, after securing a deal with the Greens after months of safeguard mechanism negotiations. 
  
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• Climate deal struck after Labor and the Greens reach safeguard mechanism agreement

  27-03-2023 02:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government has secured the support it needs to implement its central climate change commitment, after securing a deal with the Greens after months of safeguard mechanism negotiations. 
  
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• 'Why on Earth is it still being retained?': Cyber security expert criticises Latitude Financial for keeping old GE customer data that was stolen in hack

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial confirms that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with around 8 million people's data believed to be stolen.
  
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• 'Why on Earth is it still being retained?': Cyber security expert criticises Latitude Financial for keeping old GE customer data stolen in hack

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial confirms that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with around 8 million people's data believed to be stolen.
  
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• Up to 8 million people affected by Latitude Financial hack in largest-known financial institution breach in Australia

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial confirms that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with around 8 million people's data believed to be stolen.
  
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• Millions expected to be affected by Latitude Financial hack, believed to be far worse than initially expected

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial confirms that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with around 8 million people's data believed to be stolen.
  
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• Latitude Financial confirms data hack is far worse than expected with 8 million people's data believed to be stolen

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial confirms that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with around 8 million people's data believed to be stolen.
  
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• Latitude Financial confirms data hack is far worse than expected with 7.9 million people's data stolen

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial has confirmed that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with the identifying numbers of drivers' licences belonging to around 7.9 million people stolen.
  
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• Latitude Financial confirms data hack is far worse than expected with 7.9 million drivers' licences stolen

  27-03-2023 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Latitude Financial confirms that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with 7.9 million drivers' licence numbers stolen.
  
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• Live: ASX set for flat start as US, European markets end mixed

  27-03-2023 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market looks set for a subdued start to the week, after mixed leads from the US and Europe as the banking crisis rolls on. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX pares gains as ANZ boss warns of 'potential' financial crisis

  27-03-2023 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is modestly higher as the big banks pare earlier gains after ANZ's chief executive says there is "potential" for a financial crisis, even though he is not expecting one. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX gains as local banks shrug off Deutsche Bank sell-off

  27-03-2023 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is trading higher, led by solid gains for the major banks as investors shrug off Friday's plunge in Deutsche Bank shares. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• ASX pares gains as ANZ boss warns of 'potential' financial crisis — as it happened

  27-03-2023 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market ended modestly higher as the big banks pared earlier gains after ANZ's chief executive warned there is "potential" for a financial crisis, even though he is not expecting one.
  
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• Taylor Swift fans shake off tour envy by partying with Perth psychologist-turned-DJ

  27-03-2023 00:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Roger Harris went viral with his Taylor Swift mashups during the pandemic. Now he travels the world partying with Swifties.
  
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• Perth DJ helps Australian Swifties shake off Eras envy

  27-03-2023 00:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Roger Harris went viral with his Taylor Swift mashups during the pandemic. Now he travels the world partying with Swifties.
  
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