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• New name, new history, new location: Is witness protection really like what we see on TV?

  16-08-2023 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  It's something we rarely hear about in Australia – for good reason – but there are people living in witness protection programs across the nation.
  
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• Live: Unemployment rate rises to 3.7pc in July, Telstra and Origin profits surge, ASX lower

  16-08-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in July, surpassing most economists expectations. It comes as the local sharemarket is trading lower despite a flurry of earnings reports from some of Australia's biggest companies. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Telstra profit surges to $2bn, US plagued by 'significant' inflation concerns, ASX to fall ahead of latest unemployment data

  16-08-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Negativity on Wall Street overnight is likely to send the local market lower after the US Federal Reserve flagged potential interest rate rises, noting inflation was still a "significant" risk to the economy. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Telstra and Origin profits surge, ASX slides ahead of latest unemployment figures

  16-08-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The local sharemarket has opened lower despite a flurry of earnings reports from some of Australia's biggest companies, while investors await the latest unemployment figures from the ABS. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Significant' US inflation risk stokes rate hike concerns, ASX to fall ahead of latest unemployment data

  16-08-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Negativity on Wall Street overnight is likely to send the local market lower after the US Federal Reserve flagged potential interest rate rises, noting inflation was still a "significant" risk to the economy. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Future rate rises 'hard to justify' as unemployment hits 3.7pc, Telstra and Origin profits surge, ASX lower

  16-08-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in July, surpassing most economists expectations. It comes as the local sharemarket is trading lower despite a flurry of earnings reports from some of Australia's biggest companies. Follow live.
  
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• Future rate rises 'hard to justify' as unemployment hits 3.7pc, Telstra and Origin profits surge, ASX closes lower again

  16-08-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in July, surpassing most economists expectations. The local share market closed lower again, despite a flurry of earnings reports from some of Australia's biggest companies — as it happened.
  
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• WA government removes possibility of exporting gas produced onshore as industry figures voice disapproval

  16-08-2023 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government throws a spanner in the works of some of Australia's richest people, who had been racing to develop valuable gas reserves near Perth.
  
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• Hard line on WA gas reserves throws spanner in the works of some of Australia's richest people

  16-08-2023 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government removes gas export exemptions for onshore projects, shutting the door on a key pathway in the race to develop valuable reserves near Perth.
  
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• Petrol prices have hit their highest level so far this year, and there is no relief in sight for motorists

  16-08-2023 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians are feeling more pain at the petrol pump as prices rise to the highest level so far this year, and analysts say the rising prices are likely to stay for "the next few weeks" at least.
  
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• Motorists are paying more for petrol now than they have all year — and it's likely to stay that way for weeks

  16-08-2023 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians are feeling more pain at the petrol pump as prices rise to the highest level so far this year, and analysts say the rising prices are likely to stay for "the next few weeks" at least.
  
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• Pollution watchdog rejects gold mine's compliance claim on excessive dust

  16-08-2023 22:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A NSW gold mine is ordered to do more testing to prove compliance with dust regulations after heavy metals were found in residents' blood and rainwater.
  
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• Snatch-and-grab thefts 'out of control' as cost of living rises

  16-08-2023 22:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Retailers say they are facing brazen shoplifters and "swarming" thefts every other day in parts of South Australia, "but the justice system doesn't take the matter seriously".
  
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• Vandalism blamed for commuter delays after Matildas match

  16-08-2023 17:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Two charged over Sydney commuter chaos following Matildas' World Cup loss

  16-08-2023 17:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas' loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Two charged over damage to Sydney train infrastructure that caused chaos following Matildas' World Cup loss

  16-08-2023 17:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Soccer fans faced long delays getting home after the Matildas' loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Police investigating after suspected vandalism leads to commuter chaos following Matildas' World Cup loss

  16-08-2023 17:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Police investigating after suspected vandalism leads to commuter chaos after Matildas' World Cup loss

  16-08-2023 17:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Police investigating after suspected vandalism causes commuter chaos following Matildas' World Cup loss

  16-08-2023 17:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas' loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Would you travel 240km for your banking? These regional Australians are being forced to do just that

  16-08-2023 08:57 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been six months since the town of Carnamah in Western Australia lost its only bank. Locals have told a senate inquiry into bank closures how they're now travelling hours to access financial services. 
  
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• Australian recession 'likely' in the next 12 months, according to new industry survey

  16-08-2023 08:12 via abc.net.au
  
  A survey of insolvency professionals, turnaround advisors, company boards and lawyers says sentiment among working professionals has fallen noticeably during a relatively short space of time.
  
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• 'Like someone pulling my heart out': Pilbara elders tell travelling Federal Court of pain caused by Fortescue Metals dispute

  16-08-2023 07:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The dispute between Yindjibarndi Traditional Owners and Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group is hearing testimony on the fringes of the Solomon Hub iron ore mine.
  
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• 'Like someone pulling my heart out': Pilbara elders tell travelling Federal Court of deep pain caused by Fortescue Metals dispute

  16-08-2023 07:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The dispute between Yindjibarndi Traditional Owners and Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group is hearing testimony on the fringes of the Solomon Hub iron ore mine.
  
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• National cabinet touts 'better deal for renters' but Greens slam 'smoke-and-mirror' moves

  16-08-2023 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister has touted a "better deal for renters" and a blueprint to boost housing supply following a meeting with state and territory leaders in Brisbane this afternoon.
  
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• National cabinet touts 'better deal for renters' but Greens slam moves as 'smoke and mirrors'

  16-08-2023 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister has touted a "better deal for renters" and a blueprint to boost housing supply following a meeting with state and territory leaders in Brisbane this afternoon.
  
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• National cabinet sets new housing target and touts 'better deal for renters'

  16-08-2023 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister has touted a "better deal for renters" and a blueprint to boost housing supply following a meeting with state and territory leaders in Brisbane this afternoon.
  
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• Live moment: Anthony Albanese speaking following national cabinet meeting

  16-08-2023 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is giving a press conference after a national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders this afternoon. Follow live.
  
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• 'Egregious breach of duty': Gina Rinehart tried to deflate value of shares in family trust, court hears

  16-08-2023 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  An explosive memo written by Gina Rinehart, allegedly part of a "special project" to deflate the value of Hancock Prospecting shares, has been presented to the Supreme Court as part of a huge civil trial in Perth. 
  
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• 'Jobs for the boys': Transport minister under fire over controversial $600k hire

  16-08-2023 07:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Murray was hired to a $600k-a-year role despite an external recruiter finding he was under-qualified. 
  
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• Caravan parks weigh up removing key attraction to stay open as insurance costs soar

  16-08-2023 03:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Rising insurance premiums for jumping pillows are another blow for holiday parks after bushfires, floods and the pandemic, with one owner fearing she'll have to remove the drawcard.
  
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• DoorDash fined $2m for delivering too many spam messages

  16-08-2023 01:45 via abc.net.au
  
  An investigation by the communications watchdog finds DoorDash sent more than 1 million texts and emails that breached spam regulations.
  
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