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• Perth food delivery kitchen's future uncertain amid cost-of-living crisis

  14-11-2024 22:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Chorus Kitchen's days of operating out of a kitchen in Perth's south could be numbered, with the premises slated for demolition to make way for an aged care centre.
  
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• Fears many older Australians will be without crucial meal service amid cost-of-living crisis

  14-11-2024 22:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Chorus Kitchen is a provider for Meals on Wheels WA, but its days could could be numbered, with its kitchen slated for demolition to make way for an aged care centre.
  
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• 'Am I just young and stupid?' Young Australians on being made redundant

  14-11-2024 22:05 via abc.net.au
  
  When your sense of your own identity gets attached to your job, how do you move on when you're let go? Studies suggest younger workers are more likely than older people to be sacked or made redundant. So what should you do if this happens to you?
  
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• Public transport users left waiting at bus stops after Canberra bus drivers stage snap strike

  14-11-2024 21:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The ACT government will ask the Fair Work Commission to order bus drivers back to work. The union says the strike is due to drivers being assaulted.  
  
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• Canberra bus services set to return to normal on Saturday following snap strike

  14-11-2024 21:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Bus services will return to normal on Saturday after drivers went on strike on Friday, in a surprise unprotected action that caught many off-guard and left some people stranded.
  
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• International workers show visitors around Australia as tour guide shortage hits crisis point

  14-11-2024 21:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Tour guides have been added to the national Occupation Shortage List for the first time enabling foreign workers with specific skills to fill labour shortages.
  
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• From English barman to tour guide: Elliot is now showing Australians around their own backyard

  14-11-2024 21:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Tour guides have been added to the national Occupation Shortage List for the first time enabling foreign workers with specific skills to fill labour shortages.
  
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• The Onion buys conspiracy website Infowars after $1.5b ruling against founder Alex Jones

  14-11-2024 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion after defaming the families of those killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, claiming it was a hoax staged by crisis actors.
  
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• 'Lost the plot': Housing approvals in NSW on the decline, lagging behind rest of the country

  14-11-2024 20:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite the government's commitment to deliver 377,000 new homes within five years from July, housing developments in NSW are declining. A design competition is trying to quicken the delivery of new homes across the state. But will it be effective?
  
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• Less than six months into its commitment for more housing, NSW is already trailing behind

  14-11-2024 20:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite the government's commitment to deliver 377,000 new homes within five years from July, the number of new housing developments in New South Wales has already begun to drop. Some industry figures point to high building costs and hesitant banks as reasons why. 
  
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• Councils to be stripped of power to block new residential developments in NSW

  14-11-2024 20:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Premier Chris Minns says a new Housing Development Authority will make it easier to "build the homes we need" as the state trails behind less than six months into a national race to deliver more homes.
  
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• Councils to be stripped of power to block certain new residential developments in NSW

  14-11-2024 20:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Premier Chris Minns says a new Housing Development Authority will make it easier to "build the homes we need" as the state trails behind less than six months into a national race to deliver more homes.
  
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• Councils to be cut from NSW approval process for new residential developments

  14-11-2024 20:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Premier Chris Minns says a new Housing Development Authority will make it easier to "build the homes we need" as the state trails behind less than six months into a national race to deliver more homes.
  
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• As approved NSW housing developments fall, sector points to construction costs and the banks

  14-11-2024 20:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite the government's commitment to deliver 377,000 new homes within five years from July, the number of new housing developments in New South Wales has already begun to drop. Some industry figures point to high building costs and hesitant banks as reasons why. 
  
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• 'It's disgraceful': How apartment owners are unfairly disadvantaged by one-sided strata contracts

  14-11-2024 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  An ABC investigation has found strata contracts promoted by a key industry body disproportionately favour managers over apartment owners, sparking calls for an urgent review to reform the agreements.
  
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• How 'appalling' and 'disgraceful' strata contracts favour managers over apartment owners

  14-11-2024 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  An ABC investigation has found strata contracts promoted by a key industry body disproportionately favour managers over apartment owners, sparking calls for an urgent review to reform the agreements.
  
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• 'Appalling' strata contract clauses sparks push for major overhaul to protect apartment owners

  14-11-2024 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  An ABC investigation has found strata contracts promoted by a key industry body disproportionately favour managers over apartment owners, sparking calls for an urgent review to reform the agreements.
  
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• Anthony Albanese to make pitch in the face of Donald Trump's anti-trade, anti-climate rhetoric

  14-11-2024 12:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese will fly in the face of Donald Trump's rhetoric, urging business and governments to work closer together. He's using a trip to South America to pitch Australia's case as a reliable trading partner. 
  
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• Why it's a good time to have a hero like Alex Cross as crime thriller gets TV treatment

  14-11-2024 09:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The cast and crew of Cross sat down with ABC News and shared how the James Patterson crime thrillers might be the source material for the show, but the new TV series goes where the books and films didn't.
  
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• New TV series Cross goes where the books and films don't

  14-11-2024 09:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The cast and crew of Cross sat down with ABC News and shared how the James Patterson crime thrillers might be the source material for the show, but the new TV series goes where the books and films didn't.
  
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• Watarrka National Park, home to popular Kings Canyon, placed on National Heritage List

  14-11-2024 08:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Traditional owners say they hope the park's new listing will trigger action to prevent the spread of an invasive grass species that's changing the ancient landscape.
  
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• Popular NT national park added to National Heritage List for 'outstanding' heritage value

  14-11-2024 08:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Traditional owners say they hope the park's new listing will trigger action to prevent the spread of an invasive grass species that's changing the ancient landscape.
  
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• Cbus industry super fund apologises for 'far from perfect' behaviour

  14-11-2024 05:02 via abc.net.au
  
  ASIC says it has done a thorough investigation into all super funds in the country and more court action is likely.
  
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• Australian super funds put 'on notice' as ASIC says issues are widespread

  14-11-2024 05:02 via abc.net.au
  
  ASIC says it has done a thorough investigation into all super funds in the country and more court action is likely.
  
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• What 24-hour timetable this weekend means for passengers on Sydney trains and light rail network

  14-11-2024 03:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government capitulated to demands for a temporary 24-hour timetable to avoid threats from the union of a complete shutdown of the rail network. 
  
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• Sydney's public transport is running 24 hours this weekend — but there's a catch

  14-11-2024 03:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government capitulated to demands for a temporary 24-hour timetable to avoid threats from the union of a complete shutdown of the rail network. 
  
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• Rail union's ultimatum forces 24-hour train timetable this weekend as passengers told to expect delays

  14-11-2024 03:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government capitulated to demands for a temporary overnight timetable to avoid threats from the union of a complete shutdown of the rail network. 
  
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• Australia's unemployment rate remained steady in October at 4.1pc

  14-11-2024 01:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate remained at 4.1pc in October, as 15,900 more people found employment.
  
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• Flights in and out of Bali resume after volcanic eruptions

  14-11-2024 01:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Flights in and out of Bali are resuming today after volcanic eruptions clouded parts of Indonesia with dangerous ash clouds and forced Australian airlines to cancel trips.
  
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• Bali flights are back on. But airlines are still monitoring volcanic activity

  14-11-2024 01:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Flights in and out of Bali are resuming today after volcanic eruptions clouded parts of Indonesia with dangerous ash clouds and forced Australian airlines to cancel trips.
  
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• Queensland government suspends construction sector 'perks' including $100 a week if a worker has to use own phone

  14-11-2024 01:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Described by the LNP as a "sweetheart deal" with the construction union, the policy dictates that workers can down tools if the air temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius, or 29C and 75 per cent humidity.
  
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• Queensland government suspends construction sector conditions policy as CFMEU labels move 'dangerous'

  14-11-2024 01:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Described by the LNP as a "sweetheart deal" with the construction union, the policy dictates that workers can down tools if the air temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius, or 29C and 75 per cent humidity.
  
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• 'I don't know why they stay': Nurse who left NSW for better pay and conditions interstate says she isn't alone

  14-11-2024 00:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Grace Searle said she is one of a handful in her Melbourne emergency department who left NSW over pay and work condition concerns.
  
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• Grace became a nurse to 'help people', but left Sydney for Melbourne due to the 'astounding' differences

  14-11-2024 00:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Grace Searle said she is one of a handful in her Melbourne emergency department who left NSW over pay and work condition concerns.
  
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