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• What's in the federal budget for Western Australia?

  25-03-2025 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Federal politicians from both sides of politics have been quick to hit Perth's airwaves to either spruik or slam Labor's final budget before the election. So what does it offer specifically for Western Australia?
  
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• 'Legacy' venues, not just 'pop-ups': Regions react to 2032 Olympics plans

  25-03-2025 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Regional centres will see a raft of infrastructure upgrades under the $7.1 billion budget for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Here's what regional Queenslanders think so far.
  
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• Live: Businesses react to non-compete ban, ASX to open higher, Wall St gains

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff regime leads to the lowest consumer confidence score in four years. Wall St appears unfazed as all major indexes closed higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Businesses react to non-compete ban, ASX opens higher, Paladin shares tumble

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have risen following gains on Wall Street overnight, and business reacts to the federal budget, including the non-compete ban. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Businesses react non-compete ban, ASX to open higher, Wall St gains

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff regime leads to the lowest consumer confidence score in four years. Wall St appears unfazed as all major indexes closed higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Australia's inflation drops again to 2.4 per cent in February

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bureau of Statistics has released its latest monthly inflation indicator, with CPI declining from 2.5 per cent down to 2.4 per cent. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher, Wall St gains

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff regime leads to the lowest consumer confidence score in four years. Wall St appears unfazed as all major indexes closed higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Australia's inflation drops again to 2.4 per cent in February — as it happened

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's inflation declined to 2.4 per cent in February, ahead of the RBA's rate meeting in April, helping the ASX to close higher. Catch up on the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog.
  
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• Wealth Architects plans expansion post-insurance M&A deal

  25-03-2025 21:30
  
  Wealth Architects plans expansion post-insurance M&A deal
  Laura DewWed, 2025-03-26 07:30LauraDewLaura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. View articles byLaura Laura's social profiles: E-mail AuthorTwitter
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• Silver tsunami underscores need for multidisciplinary advice

  25-03-2025 21:00
  
  Silver tsunami underscores need for multidisciplinary adviceJasmine SiljicWed, 2025-03-26 07:00JasmineSiljicJasmine Siljic is a journalist at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she also worked across other Momentum Media brands as an intern and cadet journalist. She recently completed a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Macquarie University. View articles byJasmine Jasmine's social profiles: E-mail Author
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• FAAA expands advocacy team with senior hire

  25-03-2025 21:00
  
  FAAA expands advocacy team with senior hireLaura DewWed, 2025-03-26 07:00LauraDewLaura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. View articles byLaura Laura's social profiles: E-mail AuthorTwitter
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• 'Disappointing' draft DBFO reforms denounced by FAAA's Abood

  25-03-2025 21:00
  
  'Disappointing' draft DBFO reforms denounced by FAAA's AboodLaura DewWed, 2025-03-26 07:00LauraDewLaura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. View articles byLaura Laura's social profiles: E-mail AuthorTwitter
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• Calls to charity from 'Hi Mum' victims jump as text scam persists

  25-03-2025 19:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Three years on from when the first "Hi Mum" texts appeared on Australian mobile phones, parents are still falling for this emotive scam.
  
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• Chalmers hands down 2025–26 budget

  25-03-2025 10:15
  
  Chalmers hands down 2025–26 budget
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• Will the budget's 'cup of coffee' tax cut be a boost for business?

  25-03-2025 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Businesses reliant on Australian workers to buy their goods and services will cheer news the federal budget will leave more cash in the pockets of their customers. But firms may face more competition to hang on to their staff, with reforms to abolish non-compete clauses for most workers.
  
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• Will the budget’s 'cup of coffee' tax cut be a boost for business?

  25-03-2025 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Businesses reliant on Australian workers to buy their goods and services will cheer news the federal budget will leave more cash in the pockets of their customers. But firms may face more competition to hang on to their staff, with reforms to abolish non-compete clauses for most workers.
  
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• What the federal budget holds for businesses

  25-03-2025 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Businesses reliant on Australian workers to buy their goods and services will cheer news the federal budget will leave more cash in the pockets of their customers. But firms may face more competition to hang on to their staff, with reforms to abolish non-compete clauses for most workers.
  
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• Here's what the government's 'cost-of-living' budget means for you

  25-03-2025 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Changes to Medicare, fresh tax cuts and more energy bill relief — here's what the federal government's latest budget means for the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• From students to pensioners, here’s what the budget means for your bills

  25-03-2025 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Changes to Medicare, fresh tax cuts and more energy bill relief — here's what the federal government's latest budget means for the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• If you want to ride Bali's fast boats, here's how to do it safely

  25-03-2025 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The death of an Australian tourist on a snorkelling boat that capsized near Bali once again raises concerns over boat safety for tourists.
  
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• How can you stay safe on a fast boat in Bali?

  25-03-2025 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The death of an Australian tourist on a snorkelling boat that capsized near Bali once again raises concerns over boat safety for tourists.
  
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• Setback for coal mine bid on 'prime' Qld agricultural land

  25-03-2025 04:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The state's attorney-general has released a preliminary finding that a licence to develop a coking coal mine near Bundaberg is not in the public interest. 
  
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• Pilot who died after plane crash likely distracted by flapping engine cover

  25-03-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A pilot who died in a plane crash at Jandakot Airport last year was likely distracted by a loose engine cover, a report finds. 
  
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• Pilot likely distracted by loose engine cover before fatal Jandakot crash

  25-03-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A pilot who died in a plane crash at Jandakot Airport last year was likely distracted by a loose engine cover, a report finds. 
  
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• Independent to open 69th store in face-off with big supermarkets

  25-03-2025 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  As rising costs and shrinking margins continue to hit independent grocers, competing with Coles and Woolworths is getting tougher. But that is not stopping them from trying. 
  
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• Facebook shut down in PNG in 'test' to stop 'pornography, misinformation'

  25-03-2025 03:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Facebook users in Papua New Guinea remain offline after the government carried out what it described as "testing" to regulate hate speech and offensive content.
  
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• The fight for EV supremacy speeds up, as BYD overtakes Tesla's revenue

  25-03-2025 02:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has unveiled its ultra-fast charger that promises to take just five minutes to fully power EVs — putting heat on rival Tesla in the process. But analysts say the electricity grid may not be ready, in Australia at least. 
  
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• Chinese EV company BYD takes fight to Tesla, as Elon's global sales slump

  25-03-2025 02:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has unveiled its ultra-fast charger that promises to take just five minutes to fully power EVs — putting heat on rival Tesla in the process. But analysts say the electricity grid may not be ready, in Australia at least. 
  
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• Some 'badly treated' farmers not convinced on supermarket inquiry

  25-03-2025 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Some farmers say the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report hasn't gone far enough, with more transparency wanted between supermarkets and shoppers. Others are happy to see changes made to the way they do business with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths. 
  
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• Frustrated fruit grower wants supermarkets to display what they pay farmers

  25-03-2025 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Some farmers say the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report hasn't gone far enough, with more transparency wanted between supermarkets and shoppers. Others are happy to see changes made to the way they do business with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths. 
  
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• Miner reopens private road after six truck rollovers

  25-03-2025 00:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Heavy haulage trucking is again thundering along a mining company's private road in WA's Pilbara after a brief halt due to safety questions, but experts and residents still have concerns.
  
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