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• No charges, fines following investigation into loss of potentially deadly radioactive capsule

  11-10-2023 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  A "comprehensive investigation" into the loss of a tiny radioactive capsule, which sparked a frantic search in WA's outback and an unprecedented public health warning, concludes without any charges being laid or fines issued.
  
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• Nine-month investigation into loss of potentially deadly radioactive capsule ends without penalties

  11-10-2023 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  A "comprehensive investigation" into the loss of a tiny radioactive capsule, which sparked a frantic search in WA's outback and an unprecedented public health warning, concludes with no charges laid or fines issued.
  
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• PwC bosses grilled by senators, ASX closes flat — as it happened

  11-10-2023 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Current and former PwC executives have defended the behaviour of private consultancies during a Senate grilling in Canberra today, where former CEO Luke Sayers said he feels "terrible" about what happened. The ASX200 has closed flat after rising slightly in early trade.
  
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• Live: PwC faces Senate grilling, ASX opens higher

  11-10-2023 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX200 has opened higher as PwC executives defend the behaviour of private consultancies to a Senate grilling in Canberra.
  
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• Live: PwC face Senate grilling, ASX opens higher

  11-10-2023 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX200 has opened higher as PwC executives defend the behaviour of private consultancies to a Senate grilling in Canberra.
  
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• Live: PwC executives to face grilling, ASX to open higher

  11-10-2023 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX200 is tipped to open higher as PwC executives prepare to answer more questions about the behaviour of private consultancies in Canberra.
  
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• 'Vile' smell ruins residents' dreams as government investigates new waste facility

  11-10-2023 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Jeff Britten planned to build his dream home after buying a rural Queensland property two years ago. Now, a smell "like a dirty nappy under your nose" is ruining his life. 
  
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• Rent limit laws intended to help tenants are 'doing the opposite', Queensland family warns

  11-10-2023 22:25 via abc.net.au
  
  This Brisbane unit complex is the only home Jan and Dagmara have known since immigrating to Australia seven years ago. Now they've been given notice to leave.
  
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• 'It just feels ridiculous': Queensland family prepares to lose home as state government scrambles to protect other tenants exploited by the same law

  11-10-2023 22:25 via abc.net.au
  
  This Brisbane unit complex is the only home Jan and Dagmara have known since immigrating to Australia seven years ago. Now they've been given notice to leave.
  
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• 'It just feels ridiculous': Family may lose home as Queensland government scrambles to protect tenants exploited by 'loophole'

  11-10-2023 22:25 via abc.net.au
  
  This Brisbane unit complex is the only home Jan and Dagmara have known since immigrating to Australia seven years ago. Now they've been given notice to leave.
  
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• Rob loves camping in his caravan, but a check found something simple putting his family's safety at risk

  11-10-2023 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of caravans and camper trailers are involved in Queensland crashes every year. Police say recent tests show about 90 per cent of recreational vehicles are beyond their weight limit.
  
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• Caravan owners urged to check weight regulations, learn towing skills

  11-10-2023 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of caravans and camper trailers are involved crashes every year. Police in one state say recent tests show about 90 per cent of recreational vehicles are beyond their weight limit.
  
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• What does the Israel-Hamas war mean for petrol prices in Australia?

  11-10-2023 21:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Oil prices have risen on fears supply from Iran will be cut due to sanctions imposed by the United States. Experts say we could be in for more pain at the pump just before Christmas.
  
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• What does the Israel-Gaza war mean for petrol prices in Australia?

  11-10-2023 21:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Oil prices have risen on fears supply from Iran will be cut due to sanctions imposed by the United States. Experts say we could be in for more pain at the pump just before Christmas.
  
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• What does Israel’s war on Hamas mean for petrol prices in Australia?

  11-10-2023 21:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Oil prices have risen on fears supply from Iran will be cut due to sanctions imposed by the United States. Experts say we could be in for more pain at the pump just before Christmas.
  
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• Dentists say fluoride in drinking water keeps costs down, but councils continue to axe programs

  11-10-2023 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Fewer people across Queensland will receive fluoride in drinking water supplies, as another council announces it will axe its program, citing freedom of choice and costs.
  
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• Dentists say adding fluoride to drinking water keeps dental costs down, but councils continue to axe fluoride programs

  11-10-2023 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Fewer people across Queensland will receive fluoride in drinking water supplies, as another council announces it will axe its program, citing freedom of choice and costs.
  
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• Crucial WA freight link to re-open six months ahead of schedule

  11-10-2023 08:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The Fitzroy Crossing bridge's completion is set to provide certainty for freight companies and tourists coming in to the upcoming wet season.
  
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• 'A welcome relief': Crucial WA freight link to re-open six months ahead of schedule

  11-10-2023 08:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The Fitzroy Crossing bridge's completion is set to provide certainty for freight companies and tourists coming in to the upcoming wet season.
  
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• NT mine fined half a million dollars over 'tragic' death of worker engulfed by pit wall

  11-10-2023 06:41 via abc.net.au
  
  OM Manganese has been fined over the death of Craig Butler, who died in 2019 while working at Bootu Creek mine in the Northern Territory.
  
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• Apple and Google's digital wallets to be brought under payment rules

  11-10-2023 04:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Apple and Google will soon be required to comply with rules already imposed on credit cards and EFTPOS transactions, pushing past concerns from Apple it could harm the emerging technology.
  
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• Cost of living pricing Australians out of courtrooms and putting justice on the high shelf

  11-10-2023 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Regional and rural communities are struggling to access legal services amid a funding review into legal aid which sees the "missing middle" who earn too much to be eligible unable to afford private representation.
  
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• Key moment in Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud case as ex-girlfriend testifies against former crypto billionaire

  11-10-2023 03:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Caroline Ellison, the tech executive who ran Bankman-Fried’s hedge fund while sometimes dating him, tells the court he directed her to commit fraud.
  
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• Australian author snared in Silicon Valley scandal says her books were 'stolen' to train AI

  11-10-2023 01:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The database Books3 contains more than 180,000 works of literature that were taken without permission from authors to develop AI linguistic software.
  
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• Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to stand down in next 12 months, as the airline tries to rebuild its reputation

  11-10-2023 00:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will stand down from airline in next 12 months, as the airline tries to rebuild its reputation.
  
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