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• RBA governor reiterates rate cuts unlikely in the near term, ASX closes higher — as it happened

  15-08-2024 23:46 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock has doubled down on previous comments that interest rate cuts are unlikely in the near term at a parliamentary hearing in Canberra, while the Australian share market closed higher after a surge on Wall Street. Look back at how the day's events unfolded.
  
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• 'I'm not worried at all': Taylor Swift returns to stage after foiled terror plot saw shows cancelled

  15-08-2024 21:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Pop megastar Taylor Swift returns to the stage in London for her first public performances since three shows in Vienna were cancelled after authorities uncovered a terrorist plot to "kill as many people as possible" at them.
  
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• 'I'm not worried at all': Fans unfazed by foiled terror plot as Taylor Swift resumes touring

  15-08-2024 21:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Pop megastar Taylor Swift returns to the stage in London for her first public performances since three shows in Vienna were cancelled after authorities uncovered a terrorist plot to "kill as many people as possible" at them.
  
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• Queensland opposition leader paid $200,000 settling liquidators' claims over training company

  15-08-2024 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  David Crisafulli paid $200,000 in settling claims from liquidators who alleged a training company he was a director of may have been trading while insolvent.
  
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• 'The quicker the better': Transport minister weighs in on new Spirit of Tasmania ferry saga as ongoing delays impact businesses

  15-08-2024 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmanian business owners advised to invest in growing operations on the promise of increased tourism from the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries are dismayed at ongoing delays in the ships' arrival and cost blow outs.
  
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• 'Biggest infrastructure project in Tasmania's history:' Delays to Spirit of Tasmania ferries impacting businesses

  15-08-2024 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmanian business owners advised to invest in growing operations on the promise of increased tourism from the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries are dismayed at ongoing delays in the ships' arrival and cost blow outs.
  
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• 'There will be pavlova': Nationwide egg shortages set to ease by Christmas

  15-08-2024 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Limits on egg purchases should ease by spring, as warmer weather and increasing commercial flock sizes sees a boost to egg production.
  
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• Seeing empty shelves? Egg 'relief' coming in spring, farmers' group says

  15-08-2024 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Limits on egg purchases should ease by spring, as warmer weather and increasing commercial flock sizes sees a boost to egg production.
  
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• Eggs to be back in stock by Christmas

  15-08-2024 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Limits on egg purchases should ease by spring, as warmer weather and increasing commercial flock sizes sees a boost to egg production.
  
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• Weapons export rules removed for trade between Australia and AUKUS partners

  15-08-2024 15:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The US will remove critical export and arms regulations in order to encourage trade of weapons and military technology between the three AUKUS partners.
  
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• Sydney's embattled new Metro line to open on Monday after weeks of delays amid safety concerns

  15-08-2024 10:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The railway line was initially postponed after safety concerns were raised ahead of its original opening earlier this month.
  
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• Opening of Sydney's new Metro line on Monday 'equivalent to the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge'

  15-08-2024 10:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The railway line was initially postponed after safety concerns were raised ahead of its original opening earlier this month.
  
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• WA Government on collision course with billionaires Kerry Stokes, Gina Rinehart, Chris Ellison over gas policy

  15-08-2024 09:47 via abc.net.au
  
  A parliamentary inquiry puts the WA Labor Government at odds with some of the country's wealthiest businesspeople after discounting the idea they should be allowed to export onshore gas.
  
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• 'That tariff should be outlawed': Why Australians are struggling to decipher some 'smart' meter charges

  15-08-2024 07:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Like millions of Australians, Doreen Fawcett is grappling with a nightmare of unwanted power bill complexity. Calls for simplification are growing.
  
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• Perplexing, punishing power prices force industry to concede ‘smart’ meter overhaul not so clever

  15-08-2024 07:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Like millions of Australians, Doreen Fawcett is grappling with a nightmare of unwanted power bill complexity. Calls for simplification are growing.
  
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• Every day, Doreen has a decision to make: Keep her sick husband warm or risk another crippling power bill

  15-08-2024 07:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Like millions of Australians, Doreen Fawcett is grappling with a nightmare of unwanted power bill complexity. Calls for simplification are growing.
  
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• Federal government guarantees regional flights for Rex customers during administration

  15-08-2024 07:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government will guarantee all regional flight bookings for customers of Rex during its administration process over the next month.
  
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• GFG Alliance cuts 48 jobs at Whyalla steelworks

  15-08-2024 07:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost 50 jobs have been axed at the Whyalla steelworks with its owner GFG Alliance blaming a prolonged downturn in steel market conditions globally.
  
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• Subscribing to a streaming service means you give up any rights to sue, Disney has argued in court

  15-08-2024 06:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Disney has challenged a wrongful death lawsuit after a 42-year-old New York doctor died in one of its theme parks — arguing signing up for its streaming service means giving up the right to sue it.
  
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• WA government slammed for refusing to disclose legal fees in Griffin Coal's insolvency

  15-08-2024 06:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Auditor General says she is concerned about transparency issues after the state government initially denied her office access to information about its legal fees relating to a failing coal mine.
  
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• Flight plan for Brisbane airport proposes 'sharing' aircraft noise over more of the city

  15-08-2024 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Airservices Australia has released five proposed flight paths to curb noise pollution — or rather, to spread it over more suburbs so it's less concentrated in some. 
  
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• Brisbane Airport plan proposes 'sharing' aircraft noise over more of the city

  15-08-2024 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Today the airport released five proposed flight paths to curb noise pollution — or rather, to spread it over more suburbs so it's less concentrated in some. 
  
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• Brisbane Aiport plan proposes 'sharing' aircraft noise over more of the city

  15-08-2024 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Today the airport released five proposed flight paths to curb noise pollution — or rather, to spread it over more suburbs so it's less concentrated in some. 
  
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• Unemployment rate climbs to 4.2 per cent in July with more than 62,000 jobs created

  15-08-2024 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The unemployment rate has climbed to 4.2 per cent in July, with data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing more than 62,000 jobs were created last month.
  
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• Unemployment rate climbs to 4.2 per cent in July with more than 58,000 jobs created

  15-08-2024 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The unemployment rate has climbed to 4.2 per cent in July, with data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing more than 58,000 jobs were created last month.
  
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• Unemployment rate climbs to 4.2 per cent in July despite 58,000 people finding work

  15-08-2024 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The unemployment rate climbs to 4.2 per cent in July, despite data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing more than 58,000 people found work last month.
  
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• Employers are seeing a surge of applicants for new roles as Australia's unemployment rate climbs to 4.2 per cent

  15-08-2024 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The unemployment rate climbs to 4.2 per cent in July, despite data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing more than 58,000 people found work last month.
  
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• Final farm in Maroochydore could become eight-storey 'tech village' under former mayor's vision

  15-08-2024 01:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A 39-hectare working farm in the heart of the Sunshine Coast's most urbanised area could become a technology village under an idea proposed by the region's former mayor.
  
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• Final farm in Maroochydore could become eight-storey 'tech village' under development proposal

  15-08-2024 01:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A 39-hectare working farm in the heart of the Sunshine Coast's most urbanised area could become a technology village under an idea proposed by the region's former mayor.
  
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• Bathroom fans and sliding glass may be letting cold air into your home

  15-08-2024 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  While newly built homes in Australia are better at keeping cold air out, there is a chance leaks may still be adding to your power bill.
  
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• Australia has some of the least airtight homes in the world, and winter mornings can be particularly cruel

  15-08-2024 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  While newly built homes in Australia are better at keeping cold air out, there is a chance leaks may still be adding to your power bill.
  
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• Live: ASX200 tipped to rise after gains on Wall Street, July employment data out this morning

  15-08-2024 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX200 Futures is tipping the local market to have a positive start to the day, after gains on Wall Street overnight.
  
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• ASX200 closes higher after unemployment rate rises, Telstra profits down 12.8 per cent — as it happened

  15-08-2024 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX200 closed higher on Thursday after labour force data showing further signs Australia's economy is contracting, with a jump in the employment rate.
  
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