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• Maths tutors take University of Melbourne to state human rights commission alleging gender discrimination

  29-08-2024 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Nine maths teachers, seven women and two men, are set to lose their jobs at the University of Melbourne. Three women are taking the case to the state human rights commission alleging gender discrimination.
  
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• A university teacher returned to work four weeks after an emergency c-section. Now she's facing the axe from her employer

  29-08-2024 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Nine maths teachers, seven women and two men, are set to lose their jobs at the University of Melbourne. Three women are taking the case to the state human rights commission alleging gender discrimination.
  
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• Brother of colourful Sydney mayor and council hopeful says he's 'not a developer' despite three approved sites

  29-08-2024 22:29 via abc.net.au
  
  William Manoun declared he was not a property developer in his bid to win a seat on the same council his brother is mayor of, despite being linked to three approved developments.
  
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• Recreational anglers say they're copping the blame for SA's dwindling fish numbers

  29-08-2024 22:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A review of catch limits for four popular fish species is underway in South Australia as the peak body for recreational anglers accuses the commercial sector of overfishing.
  
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• 'Please don't do this to me': Rideshare driver left to navigate gig economy insurance after robbery at knifepoint

  29-08-2024 21:31 via abc.net.au
  
  When rideshare driver Mo picked up passengers last month, he didn't expect to be held at knifepoint. Advocates say it's an all too common occurrence — and are calling for better protections for gig economy workers.
  
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• Importance of gig economy protections highlighted, after Tasmanian ride share driver held at knifepoint

  29-08-2024 21:31 via abc.net.au
  
  When rideshare driver Mo picked up passengers last month, he didn't expect to be held at knifepoint. Advocates say it's an all too common occurrence — and are calling for better protections for gig economy workers.
  
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• Medical report links former worker’s liver damage to diesel fumes at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station

  29-08-2024 21:20 via abc.net.au
  
  After a couple of years working at Southern Cross Station, elevator mechanic David Holmes says he struggled to exercise, was constantly tired and realised his skin was turning yellow.
  
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• Former worker from major Melbourne train station lodges compensation claim over diesel fumes

  29-08-2024 21:20 via abc.net.au
  
  After a couple of years working at Southern Cross Station, elevator mechanic David Holmes says he struggled to exercise, was constantly tired and realised his skin was turning yellow.
  
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• These international students are excited to study in Australia, but the new cap makes them 'anxious'

  29-08-2024 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  International students say they're more anxious about getting a spot in an Australian university course, following the federal government's decision to cap the number of applicants.
  
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• Corporate watchdog claims investment money may have been used to buy $4.5m penthouse for developer's wife

  29-08-2024 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  When Australian investors tipped millions into a large investment fund, they probably didn't expect it would go towards an event with boxer Floyd Mayweather or a penthouse for the wife of a property developer whose fortunes are tied to the fund. But that's exactly what the corporate watchdog has alleged.
   
  
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• Hong Kong journalists convicted of sedition for first time since China handover

  29-08-2024 12:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A Hong Kong court has found two editors of the now-defunct Stand News media outlet guilty of conspiring to publish seditious articles, in a case that has drawn international scrutiny amid a security crackdown in the China-ruled city.
  
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• Sunshine Coast joins Melbourne in scrapping e-scooter share scheme

  29-08-2024 08:16 via abc.net.au
  
  About 400 e-scooters will be removed after the local council voted to ends its trial, citing "limited uptake" and community concerns around safety and amenity.
  
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• Bight World Heritage bid seeks to ban oil drilling as Liberal senator joins fight

  29-08-2024 08:08 via abc.net.au
  
  A Liberal senator is leading a renewed push to permanently protect the Great Australian Bight from oil and gas exploration by having it listed as a World Heritage Site.
  
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• Thirteen more women make complaints against former Seven journalist Robert Ovadia, court told

  29-08-2024 06:36 via abc.net.au
  
  A lawyer representing the Seven network says 13 more women had come forward with complaints in relation to former employee Robert Ovadia.
  
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• Temporary closure of Walter Taylor Bridge reignites debate over need for duplicate river crossing

  29-08-2024 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The heritage-listed bridge in Brisbane's west will close for more than two weeks in September to allow for maintenance but the move has reignited concerns about traffic in the area.
  
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• Future of major new NSW gold mine project remains in limbo as miner commits to looking at alternatives

  29-08-2024 05:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The head of an Australian mining company says he's committed to trying to get a gold mine built in central western New South Wales, despite federal intervention. However, it could take up to a decade to find and have an alternative site approved.
   
  
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• Future of major new NSW gold mine project hangs in balance as premier says there are no guarantees

  29-08-2024 05:05 via abc.net.au
  
  New South Wales' premier Chris Minns has stopped short of promising to fast-track the approval of any updated plans for a stalled gold mine in the state's central west.
  
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• Trucking companies consider avoiding night driving after two crashes on the Bruce Highway

  29-08-2024 03:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Another truck has crashed on the Bruce Highway, 25 kilometres from Tuesday's five-truck pile-up, prompting widespread calls for urgent funding to improve safety.
  
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• The corner store is 'a lifestyle, not a job' for these proprietors who fear being left behind

  29-08-2024 01:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Regional general store owners say they love their jobs, but with rising pressures there are concerns whether there'll be anyone willing to take on the challenge when they sell up.
  
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• Nicheliving customer left waiting four years for his house now facing homelessness

  29-08-2024 01:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Richard Hamilton signed a contract in 2020 for Nicheliving to build him a new home. It's still unfinished, and now the troubled builder is selling a house he had been renting from them while he waited.
  
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• 'Emotional torture': Nicheliving customer faces homelessness, with new house still incomplete after four years

  29-08-2024 01:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A Nicheliving customer who has been waiting more than four years for his home to be completed is now on the brink of homelessness, with the company opting to sell a home he had been renting from them.
  
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• Qantas posts fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25b, as chief executive says 'there's more work to do' to restore trust

  29-08-2024 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas has recorded a 28 per cent fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25 billion in the 2024 financial year, driven by fares moderating, increased spending on customer initiatives and reduced freight revenue.
  
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• Qantas posts fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25 billion

  29-08-2024 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas has recorded a 28 per cent fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25 billion in the 2024 financial year, driven by fares moderating, increased spending on customer initiatives and reduced freight revenue.
  
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• Qantas boss says 'job is not done' after airline posts profit fall to $1.25b

  29-08-2024 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas has recorded a 28 per cent fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25 billion in the 2024 financial year, driven by fares moderating, increased spending on customer initiatives and reduced freight revenue.
  
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• Commonwealth Bank, Westpac face questioning in parliamentary inquiry — as it happened

  29-08-2024 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  ASX loses ground, Qantas records large fall in profits as parliamentary banking inquiry begins. Look back on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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