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• Union says industrial action threat only way to get government 'to the table'

  18-02-2025 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The Fair Work Commission has been told ordering an end to industrial action on NSW's rail network will jeopardise the chances of a deal on pay and conditions being reached.
  
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• NSW government wins bid to suspend industrial action on rail network

  18-02-2025 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The full bench of the Fair Work Commission has decided to impose a cooling-off period until July 1, so the government and unions can keep negotiating on pay and conditions.
  
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• NSW government and rail unions head back to Fair Work Commission

  18-02-2025 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  After months of industrial action over a bitter pay dispute, the state government and rail unions will argue their cases before the Fair Work Commission on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Bare shelves in Queensland food bowl spark calls for distribution hub

  18-02-2025 23:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The lack of produce in major supermarkets compared to the abundance in independent stores has highlighted concerns about food supply routes in Queensland.
  
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• Cuts to enforcement officers spark illegal fishing 'free-for-all' fears

  18-02-2025 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  A proposed shake-up of Victoria's fisheries department will result in a significant rise in maritime crime and negatively affect the environment, according to a former officer.
  
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• Election pledges too little too late for angry users of 'stuffed' road

  18-02-2025 22:39 via abc.net.au
  
  With billions of dollars tipped in to improve public transport in Perth, residents along the battered road between Mount Magnet and Geraldton wonder when similar upgrades will come.
  
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• As regional road deteriorates, voters are wondering why the fix is taking so long

  18-02-2025 22:39 via abc.net.au
  
  With billions of dollars tipped in to improve public transport in Perth, residents along the battered road between Mount Magnet and Geraldton wonder when similar upgrades will come.
  
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• Construction workforce issues leading to housing target shortfall

  18-02-2025 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report says a national shortage of construction workers is impacting on Australia's housing supply, with the issue shaping up to be a key concern for voters this federal election.
  
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• Regulator probes how chemical started underground fire at Broken Hill mine

  18-02-2025 21:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Miners were using a commonly-used chemical to stabilise ground in the Perilya Southern Operations mine when it ignited and caused a fire with potentially toxic fumes.
  
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• Regulator investigates how chemical sparked fire at Broken Hill mine

  18-02-2025 21:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Miners were using a commonly-used chemical to stabilise ground in the Perilya Southern Operations mine when it ignited and caused a fire with potentially toxic fumes.
  
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• Royal Adelaide Hospital legal battle leaves taxpayers with $20 million bill

  18-02-2025 20:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost eight years after it opened, a public hospital once branded Australia's most-expensive building continues to cost taxpayers, with more than $20 million spent last financial year alone on a long-running legal battle between its builder and the South Australian Government.
  
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• Uber sued in Federal Court over repeated guide dog refusals

  18-02-2025 19:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A Victorian woman is suing Uber in the Federal Court, alleging drivers breached disability discrimination laws by repeatedly refusing to pick up her guide dog.
  
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• 'I'm not a second-class citizen': Woman sues Uber over guide dog refusals

  18-02-2025 19:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A Victorian woman is suing Uber in the Federal Court, alleging drivers breached disability discrimination laws by repeatedly refusing to pick up her guide dog.
  
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• Hundreds protest as Cook Islands PM faces no confidence vote

  18-02-2025 17:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in the Pacific nation of Cook Islands, urging the government to protect its ties with New Zealand. 
  
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• Cook Islands PM facing no confidence vote over China pact

  18-02-2025 17:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in the Pacific nation of Cook Islands, urging the government to protect its ties with New Zealand. 
  
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• At least 30 killed as bus plunges 800 metres off Bolivian cliff

  18-02-2025 16:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which happened on a bus route between two cities in the South American country.
  
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• World's fastest waterski race becomes boat race amid sporting suspension

  18-02-2025 05:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The Mildura 100 waterski race cannot go ahead as normal this year due to a suspension following four deaths in the sport across an eight month period last year.  
   
  
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• Major banks respond following RBA decision to cut interest rates

  18-02-2025 05:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Westpac and NAB make their announcement just minutes after the RBA made its decision public.
  
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• 'Long-awaited relief': Major banks respond following RBA decision

  18-02-2025 05:05 via abc.net.au
  
  All four of Australia's major banks make their announcement just minutes after the RBA made its decision public.
  
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• Breaking: Major banks respond following RBA decision to cut interest rates

  18-02-2025 05:05 via abc.net.au
  
  All four of Australia's major banks make their announcement just minutes after the RBA made its decision public.
  
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• BHP records 23pc fall in first-half profit but expects a recovery in copper and steel demand

  18-02-2025 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  BHP has reported a 23 per cent fall in first-half profit, but the miner says demand for key commodities should improve.
  
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• BHP records 23pc fall in first-half profit

  18-02-2025 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  BHP has reported a 23 per cent fall in first-half profit, but the miner says demand for key commodities should improve.
  
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• Use our rate cut calculator to see how falling interest rates might impact you

  18-02-2025 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Tell us your loan size, term and interest rate and our mortgage rate cut calculator will work out how much you could save as rates fall.
  
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• Relief for mortgage borrowers as rates cut but RBA remains 'cautious'

  18-02-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank board cuts interest rates, decreasing the cash rate by 0.25 of a percentage point to 4.1 per cent. 
  
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• Relief for borrowers as RBA cuts rates for first time since 2020

  18-02-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank board cuts interest rates, decreasing the cash rate by 0.25 of a percentage point to 4.1 per cent.
  
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• Breaking: Relief for borrowers as RBA cuts rates for first time since 2020

  18-02-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank board cuts interest rates, decreasing the cash rate by 0.25 of a percentage point to 4.1 per cent.
  
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