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• This is where the state government wants to build affordable and social homes in regional Victoria

  24-10-2024 23:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Victorian government has confirmed it wants to fast-track housing construction in the regional areas just as it does in Melbourne and has hinted at limiting appeal opportunities as part of achieving this goal. 
  
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• Appeals against developments in regional Victoria could be about to get harder

  24-10-2024 23:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Victorian government has confirmed it wants to fast-track housing construction in the regional areas just as it does in Melbourne and has hinted at limiting appeal opportunities as part of achieving this goal. 
  
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• Live: Qantas shares touch record high as airline avoids board spill, ASX rallies led by WiseTech

  24-10-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas shares touch a record high as it holds its annual meeting under the cloud of an engineer's strike, but avoids a board spill. WiseTech shares lead the ASX higher after the company's founder stands down as CEO. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: Qantas shares touch record high as AGM faces protests, ASX rallies led by WiseTech

  24-10-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas shares touch a record high as its annual meeting kicks off under the cloud of an engineer's strike. WiseTech shares lead the ASX higher after the company's founder stands down as CEO. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX rises, WiseTech shares leap after CEO stands down, Qantas AGM hit with protests

  24-10-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Tesla boosts Wall Street, and the ASX follows, opening higher. WiseTech's Richard White steps down but not out of the company, and investors have cheered the news. Qantas holds its AGM as engineers strike. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX poised to rise, WiseTech shares in focus as boss steps aside, Qantas AGM ahead

  24-10-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Tesla boosts Wall Street, leaving local futures pointing higher. WiseTech's Richard White steps down but not out of the company. Qantas will hold its annual meeting as engineers strike. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• ASX posts gain, Qantas avoids board spill, WiseTech rallies after White stands aside — as it happened

  24-10-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas shares touch a record high as it holds its annual meeting under the cloud of an engineer's strike, but avoids a board spill. WiseTech shares lead the ASX higher after the company's founder stands down as CEO. Here's how the session unfolded on the ABC markets blog.
  
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• Farmers say agricultural water security under a cloud in new national water plan

  24-10-2024 21:56 via abc.net.au
  
  In a region that grows a quarter of the nation's fruit and vegetables, farmers are worried a new national water policy will grind future investment to a halt and put water security at risk. 
  
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• Rail operator Aurizon suspends services for GFG Alliance over unpaid debts

  24-10-2024 21:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Whyalla steelworks owner Sanjeev Gupta is facing another major challenge, with rail company Aurizon suspending some of its services for GFG Alliance over unpaid debts.
  
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• Typhoon Yagi was blamed for this bridge collapse. But was something else responsible?

  24-10-2024 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  As one of the deadliest typhoons in decades ripped through Vietnam, a harrowing video of a bridge collapsing emerged on social media. And while the storm dealt the final blow to the bridge, it may not be the only thing responsible for the tragedy.
  
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• The sand mines, the typhoon and the deadly bridge collapse

  24-10-2024 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  As one of the deadliest typhoons in decades ripped through Vietnam, a harrowing video of a bridge collapsing emerged on social media. And while the storm dealt the final blow to the bridge, it may not be the only thing responsible for the tragedy.
  
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• Missiles flying between Israel and Iran have the aviation industry concerned about getting caught in the crossfire

  24-10-2024 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  As Israel and Iran trade blows in the Middle East, commercial aircraft traversing the region are doing so through fewer corridors to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
  
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• How war in the Middle East is impacting air travel over the region

  24-10-2024 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  As Israel and Iran trade blows in the Middle East, commercial aircraft traversing the region are doing so through fewer corridors to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
  
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• 'Storytelling was our tv': First Nations tourism operators love sharing their culture, but getting started can be a challenge

  24-10-2024 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A recent report has called for a new First Nations tourism body. Those on the ground know the challenges faced by budding business owners.
  
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• A conversation with elders sparked an idea to share culture with visitors, but not without its challenges

  24-10-2024 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A recent report has called for a new First Nations tourism body. Those on the ground know the challenges faced by budding business owners.
  
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• 'Can we trust them?' Business group savages Liberal government over 'embarrassing' Spirits fiasco

  24-10-2024 20:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmania's business and tourism groups have grown increasingly fed up with the state government over its handling of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. That anger overflowed on Thursday.
  
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• 'A calamity for Tasmania': Premier wanted calm seas over Spirits fiasco, but now he faces a storm

  24-10-2024 20:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmania's business and tourism groups have grown increasingly fed up with the state government over its handling of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. That anger overflowed on Thursday.
  
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• WA Museum under fire for acquiring perspex cover on famous Frederick McCubbin painting defaced by climate protesters

  24-10-2024 08:20 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA Museum is criticised after acquiring a piece of perspex protecting an iconic Australian painting which was graffitied by climate activists.
  
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• 'Celebrating vandals': MPs take aim at WA Museum for acquiring perspex protecting priceless painting defaced by climate activist

  24-10-2024 08:20 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA Museum is criticised after acquiring a piece of perspex protecting an iconic Australian painting which was graffitied by climate activists.
  
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• Richard White steps down as WiseTech Global CEO

  24-10-2024 08:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Richard White has announced he will step down as the CEO of WiseTech Global, effective immediately, after a series of allegations against him wiped billions off the company's share price.
  
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• 'Now is the right time': Richard White steps down as WiseTech Global CEO

  24-10-2024 08:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Richard White has announced he will step down as the CEO of WiseTech Global, effective immediately, after a series of allegations against him wiped billions off the company's share price.
  
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• About one in 10 salmon farmed in Macquarie Harbour died over a seven-month period

  24-10-2024 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Environmentalists have raised concerns after new data showed about 10 per cent of salmon farmed in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour died during the process.
  
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• On-duty firefighters who attended Melbourne CBD rally to have pay docked amid wages dispute

  24-10-2024 04:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Victorian firefighters who attended a rally against the state government will be docked at least four hours pay, with Fire Rescue Victoria saying the industrial action was unprotected.
  
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• CFMEU official charged for allegedly climbing a crane at Perth worksite and refusing to come down

  24-10-2024 04:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Fair Work Ombudsman starts legal action against the CFMEU and one of its officials after he allegedly climbed a 50-metre crane on a Perth work site, preventing it from operating.
  
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• Tasmanian government plans to lease out new ferries after port bungle means berth not ready until 2027

  24-10-2024 02:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The Tasmanian government says it is looking to lease out its two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries to a private operator until permanent port infrastructure is built at Devonport much later than first envisaged.
  
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• Recent-model phones from overseas may not work after 3G switch-off

  24-10-2024 02:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Those who have looked for a better deal by purchasing a refurbished phone may find it will not work after the 3G shutdown.
  
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• Vegetation dieback near South32's Groote Eylandt mine under investigation

  24-10-2024 02:34 via abc.net.au
  
  It's feared damage to the environment near a manganese mine on the island may have been caused by the dewatering of mining pits that were flooded by Cyclone Megan in March.
  
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• Residents in far-west NSW to face more power outages, as premier confirms financial support

  24-10-2024 02:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The fallout from a storm that destroyed transmission infrastructure from Menindee to Tibooburra in regional NSW threatens to leave locals without power until November 6.
  
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• NSW residents hit by power outages to receive $200 payment, premier announces

  24-10-2024 02:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The fallout from a storm that destroyed transmission infrastructure from Menindee to Tibooburra in regional NSW threatens to leave locals without power until November 6.
  
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