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• Live: ASX to rise, US Fed signals upcoming rate cut

  31-07-2024 23:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while the Federal Reserve has left US interest rates unchanged but indicated it could begin easing monetary policy in September if inflation cools. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX rises, US Fed signals upcoming rate cut

  31-07-2024 23:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A tech rally on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks higher, while the Federal Reserve has left US interest rates unchanged but indicated it could begin easing monetary policy in September if inflation cools. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX hits record high, US Fed signals upcoming rate cut

  31-07-2024 23:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A tech rally on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks higher, while the Federal Reserve has left US interest rates unchanged but indicated it could begin easing monetary policy in September if inflation cools. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• ASX closes on record high, US Fed signals upcoming rate cut — as it happened

  31-07-2024 23:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's share market closed on a fresh record high after encouraging inflation data on Wednesday reduced the chances of a rate cut next week, while the Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged. Look back on the day's market news.
  
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• Building firm Nicheliving has been deregistered, but luxury home build of company boss's wife continues apace

  31-07-2024 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  As hundreds of West Australians wait for Ronnie Michel-Elhaj's failing building company Nicheliving to finish their homes, his wife's luxury build continues.
  
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• Lydia's search for shelter led her to Tasmania, but youth homelessness is also on the rise there

  31-07-2024 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  More than 10 per cent of Tasmanians aged 15 to 19 surveyed say they've been homeless in the previous 12 months, a new study finds. The government says it is spending millions on the issue, but one young woman caught up in the problem says a new approach is needed.
  
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• In Tasmania, those aged 12 to 24 make up a quarter of all people experiencing homelessness

  31-07-2024 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  More than 10 per cent of Tasmanians aged 15 to 19 surveyed say they've been homeless in the previous 12 months, a new study finds. The government says it is spending millions on the issue, but one young woman caught up in the problem says a new approach is needed.
  
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• How a tricky turn on a Queensland highway became known as 'fruit salad corner'

  31-07-2024 22:37 via abc.net.au
  
  A notorious bend in this Queensland highway brought many trucks unstuck — and locals still remember the free fruit and veggies they scooped up after the drivers' misfortune. 
  
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• Banana splits and tomato relish, here's how this tiny town made the most of truck spills on 'fruit salad corner'

  31-07-2024 22:37 via abc.net.au
  
  A notorious bend in this Queensland highway brought many trucks unstuck — and locals still remember the free fruit and veggies they scooped up after the drivers' misfortune. 
  
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• Some renters can't avoid signing up with rent-tech, raising concerns about cost

  31-07-2024 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Rent-tech apps like Ailo and snug.com are marketed as a one-stop shop for rental applications, payments, and property maintenance requests.
  
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• Renters say they're being 'coerced' onto third-party apps that charge fees, require sensitive data

  31-07-2024 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Rent-tech apps like Ailo and snug.com are marketed as a one-stop shop for rental applications, payments, and property maintenance requests.
  
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• What happened to Rex? How a failed bid to take on major airlines via intercity flights brought the carrier down

  31-07-2024 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Rex's risky gamble to compete with major airlines on intercity routes may see it back where it started, albeit with greater financial problems. 
  
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• Rex chose to gamble during the pandemic. It will take weeks to know how much its lost

  31-07-2024 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Rex's risky gamble to compete with major airlines on intercity routes may see it back where it started, albeit with greater financial problems. 
  
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• The Chinese mainlanders moving into Hong Kong under a Beijing-backed plan

  31-07-2024 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Beijing-controlled government in Hong Kong is luring mainland Chinese to live in the city to shore up the city's faltering economy.
  
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• What July's house price data tells us about where values are headed

  31-07-2024 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian house prices rise 0.5 per cent in July, despite Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin recording a fall in values during the past three months, according to new data released by CoreLogic. 
  
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• House price data shows drop in values in three cities, but national average still going up

  31-07-2024 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian house prices rise 0.5 per cent in July, despite Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin recording a fall in values during the past three months, according to new data released by CoreLogic. 
  
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• Journalists from Nine newspapers reach pay agreement with management after five-day strike

  31-07-2024 15:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Journalists at Nine newspapers are set to receive an 11.5 per cent pay rise over three years after accepting a new offer from management following a strike. 
  
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• 'This isn't the legacy she deserved': Harriet was 'groomed' by scammers, then handed over $1.6 million of her mother's money.

  31-07-2024 12:48 via abc.net.au
  
  After a scammer took $1.6 million of her mother's money, Harriet Spring is calling for banks to do more to support victims like herself.
  
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• After losing a $1.6 million inheritance, Harriet Spring says banks need to do more to protect customers from fraud

  31-07-2024 12:48 via abc.net.au
  
  After a scammer took $1.6 million of her mother's money, Harriet Spring is calling for banks to do more to support victims like herself.
  
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• Jobs at risk as historic Billson's Brewery announces voluntary administration

  31-07-2024 07:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The owners of a popular drinks company in North East Victoria have described the "excruciatingly difficult" decision to put their business into voluntary administration.
  
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• Easy ways you're celebrating birthdays and special occasions on a budget

  31-07-2024 06:55 via abc.net.au
  
  An approaching birthday is a wonderful chance to celebrate. But finding a way to do that which doesn't put too much stress on budgets and to-do lists can be a challenge.
  
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• Rex continues regional flights, but doctors say health services are 'vulnerable'

  31-07-2024 06:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Rex says regional flights will continue as the company enters voluntary administration, but the situation has left doctors like Bega-based surgeon Matthew Nott feeling nervous.
  
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• 350 Rex Airlines employees stood down immediately as administrators warn staff are unlikely to be paid for 'months'

  31-07-2024 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Administrators overseeing Rex Airlines have told hundreds of employees they are unlikely to receive their wages or redundancy payouts for "months", and expect the domestic aviation business will cease operating by the end of the day.
  
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• Inflation up but RBA's 'core' target fell, delivering 'good news' on future rate rise

  31-07-2024 03:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's annual rate of inflation lifted to 3.8 per cent in the June quarter, up from 3.6 per cent.
  
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• Inflation up but drop in RBA's 'core' target is 'good news' on possible rate rise

  31-07-2024 03:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's annual rate of inflation lifted to 3.8 per cent in the June quarter, up from 3.6 per cent.
  
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• Annual inflation rises to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent at start of the year

  31-07-2024 03:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's annual rate of inflation lifted to 3.8 per cent in the June quarter, up from 3.6 per cent.
  
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• Embattled Perth builder Nicheliving has registration revoked, leaving customers in limbo

  31-07-2024 02:38 via abc.net.au
  
  A troubled Perth building company with more than 230 unfinished homes on its books fails to have its building contractor registration renewed, leaving customers facing further uncertainty.
  
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• More than 300 homes with 'shocking' defects in Illawarra lifestyle complex

  31-07-2024 00:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW Building Commission is stepping up its efforts to address building defects in homes in the Illawarra lifestyle marina community of Shell Cove and is urging more owners to come forward.
  
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• Live: Rex Airlines enters administration, June quarterly inflation data to be released, ASX rises

  31-07-2024 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Rex Airlines' decision to enter into voluntary administration is expected to result in up to 610 workers losing their jobs. Meanwhile, the Australian share market has risen ahead of the latest ABS inflation data. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Rex Airlines enters administration, June quarterly inflation data to be released, ASX likely to rise

  31-07-2024 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Rex Airlines' decision to enter into voluntary administration is expected to result in up to 850 workers losing their jobs, while the Australian share market is likely to open slightly higher ahead of the latest ABS inflation data. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Inflation rises 3.8 per cent in year to June

  31-07-2024 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
   Inflation rises 3.8 per cent in year to June in line with economists' expectations. Follow live.
  
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• ASX closes higher after inflation rises 3.8 per cent in year to June — as it happened

  31-07-2024 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX closed higher after June-quarter inflation data was in line with most economists' expectations. See how the day's trade unfolded on the blog.
  
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