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• Philip Lowe's term as RBA governor was split in two, and he divided opinions towards the end

  14-07-2023 23:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Philip Lowe's term as governor had two distinct halves, and they couldn't have been more different, writes Gareth Hutchens.
  
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• The physics of coal power made Australia's grid strong. What happens when it's gone?

  14-07-2023 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Coal plants have long provided intrinsic strength to Australia's grid. How to replace those properties is one of the big challenges in the energy transition.
  
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• The game of 'Russian roulette' facing Sydney apartment buyers

  14-07-2023 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  As the NSW government pushes for more housing density in Sydney, questions about the quality of new apartment buildings have re-emerged after major developer Toplace went into administration.
  
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• Mascot Towers saga sparked building reforms in NSW, but for unit owner Brian his life remains on hold

  14-07-2023 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A string of high-profile building defects paved the way for building reforms, while some see "green shoots" in the industry, owners of the uninhabitable Mascot Towers feel they've been left behind.  
  
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• Confronted by a lack of interesting female stories, Marta Dusseldorp is making her own

  14-07-2023 22:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Marta Dusseldorp, who starred in Janet King and A Place to Call Home, has become a producer and is focused on creating female-led stories, like the new TV show Bay of Fires.
  
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• Australia's obsessed with big cars. This is why it's a problem

  14-07-2023 22:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians love big cars, and it's undoing the good work of the shift to more electric and hybrid vehicles. 
  
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• Australia is obsessed with big cars, and it’s a problem

  14-07-2023 22:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians love big cars, and it's undoing the good work of the shift to more electric and hybrid vehicles. 
  
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• 'You have to play so many games': Inside the strange and lucrative world of luxury handbag investors

  14-07-2023 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  From the Hermès Birkin to the Chanel classic flap, some are seeking out breathtakingly expensive handbags. But the bags aren't just status symbols — they can also be a savvy investment.
  
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• This bag costs $15,000. To buy it, you have to play an expensive, years-long game of cat and mouse

  14-07-2023 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  From the Hermès Birkin to the Chanel classic flap, some are seeking out breathtakingly expensive handbags. But the bags aren't just status symbols — they can also be a savvy investment.
  
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• ABC allowed to reinstate defence as former soldier’s defamation case headed for trial

  14-07-2023 08:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The former special forces soldier Heston Russell is suing the ABC along with two journalists over a story published on television, radio and online on November 19, 2021.
  
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• Internal compliance costs surpassing $1m annually for licensees

  14-07-2023 08:03
  
  Internal compliance costs surpassing $1m annually for licenseesLaura DewFri, 2023-07-14 16:03 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
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• Grape growers hit by worst disease pressures in decades raise concerns about unmanaged vineyards

  14-07-2023 07:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Riverland wine grape growers are experiencing higher crop losses this year due to disease, possibly worsened by neglected vineyards nearby.
  
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• Production on Stranger Things has shut down due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Will your favourite TV show be impacted?

  14-07-2023 06:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Actors in Hollywood will go on strike. What shows will come to a halt and how will it impact Australian productions?
  
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• Actors in Hollywood are striking. Will your favourite TV show be impacted?

  14-07-2023 06:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Actors in Hollywood will go on strike. What shows will come to a halt and how will it impact Australian productions?
  
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• The sole business model to see positive growth

  14-07-2023 06:43
  The sole business model to see positive growthLaura DewFri, 2023-07-14 14:43 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
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• Shopping centre calls out bad behaviour after school students told they're banned from attending

  14-07-2023 06:20 via abc.net.au
  
  "We're not banning anybody, we're banning the bad behaviour that has taken place over the last couple of months," the centre manager said, claiming it was "becoming rife in the area".
  
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• Crews praised for rapid response to Kalgoorlie Super Pit fire, damage bill could reach $700k

  14-07-2023 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A firefighter says the blaze "definitely had the potential to spread", but was contained to a single tank and dealt with "very well" by emergency responders.
  
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• CFS agrees $100m super class action settlement

  14-07-2023 05:14
  
  CFS agrees $100m super class action settlementLaura DewFri, 2023-07-14 13:14 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
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• Explosion in backyard fire pits sparks concerns for health and the environment

  14-07-2023 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Families are turning to backyard fire pits for warmth and entertainment, but it is not sparking a warm, cosy feeling for surgeons dealing with severe burn injuries, and a health researcher with concerns about air pollution.
  
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• Explosion in backyard fire pit sales sparks concerns for health and the environment

  14-07-2023 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Families are turning to backyard fire pits for warmth and entertainment, but it is not sparking a warm, cosy feeling for surgeons dealing with severe burn injuries, and a health researcher with concerns about air pollution.
  
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• University underpaid thousands of mostly casual workers $8 million

  14-07-2023 03:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The University of Wollongong has admitted to underpaying thousands of staff $8 million as the union describes the university as a "feudal system" between management and staff.
  
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• As the cost of fuel in the NT hits 214c per litre, Central Australian seafood retailers are feeling the pressure

  14-07-2023 02:42 via abc.net.au
  
  In Australia's Red Centre, seafood had to be trucked more than 1,500 kilometres from the northern and southern coasts — and as the price of fuel skyrockets, fishmongers are being forced to pass on the cost.
  
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• Michele Bullock becomes first woman to serve as RBA governor, replacing Philip Lowe

  14-07-2023 01:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Michele Bullock will become the first woman to lead the Reserve Bank of Australia, replacing incumbent Philip Lowe following months of speculation about the governor's future.
  
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• 'It's very disturbing to me': Why Hollywood CEOs are outraged actors and writers have walked off the job

  14-07-2023 01:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The last time Hollywood's actors and writers went on strike at the same time, the biggest stars were fighting for residual pay cheques. Decades later, streaming giants and artificial intelligence are at the heart of the debate.
  
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• An awkward Emmys and no more Barbie red carpets: What happens next with Hollywood on strike?

  14-07-2023 01:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The last time Hollywood's actors and writers went on strike at the same time, the biggest stars were fighting for residual pay cheques. Decades later, streaming giants and artificial intelligence are at the heart of the debate.
  
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• Albanese names RBA successor for Lowe

  14-07-2023 01:30
  
  Albanese names RBA successor for LoweLaura DewFri, 2023-07-14 09:30 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
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• Why a new RBA governor won't necessarily mean a change to interest rates

  14-07-2023 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe won't be in the top job for much longer, but he hasn't been fired. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed. 
  
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• What would a new RBA governor mean for interest rates?

  14-07-2023 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe won't be in the top job for much longer, but he hasn't been fired. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed. 
  
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• Nurses union slams 'third-world' standards in WA's remote hospitals

  14-07-2023 00:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Nurses in Western Australia's Kimberley region are being pushed to breaking point by staff shortages, violence, and a lack of stable accommodation, according to the state's nurses union.
  
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• Lowe to go at RBA

  14-07-2023 00:14
  
  Lowe to go at RBALaura DewFri, 2023-07-14 08:14 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
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