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• Retirees enter millennial crypto domain to chase life-changing gains

  22-05-2025 21:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Research shows baby boomers are the fastest-growing demographic of cryptocurrency investors, but experts say it's risky business for retirees.
  
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• Some of Hobart's fastest growing areas could be doubling in size

  22-05-2025 21:35 via abc.net.au
  
  It's "not going to happen overnight", but some areas near Hobart can expect substantial development in coming decades after the growth boundary was changed. And one area has caused concern for a council.
  
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• RBA deputy says China knew it had a 'strong hand' in trade war with US

  22-05-2025 13:10 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says he witnessed first-hand China's willingness to fight a US trade war.
  
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• Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm steps down

  22-05-2025 11:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced chief executive Jakob Stausholm will step down, more than four years since he took over following global criticism of the company for its destruction of ancient rock shelters in WA.
  
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• Watt clears path for Woodside decision, rejecting green group concerns

  22-05-2025 08:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The path has been cleared for a final decision on Woodside's proposal to extend the life of its North West Shelf gas project to 2070, with Environment Minister Murray Watt formally rejecting challenges by environment groups over the gas facility. 
  
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• Why this viral podcast clip sparked a debate on gender norms

  22-05-2025 06:03 via abc.net.au
  
  An Australian podcaster's desire for a partner who does not "complain" about her workday and instead offers "peace and love" to support his ambitions has sparked discussions about the resurgence of traditional gender norms.
  
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• Holiday region slammed after scrapping NYE fireworks — again

  22-05-2025 05:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Sunshine Coast Council angers businesses after again voting not to hold midnight fireworks on New Year's Eve, which reportedly would have cost 36 cents per resident. 
  
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• Brisbane council announces review into low-to-medium density housing

  22-05-2025 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says car parking requirements, building heights, lot sizes and "red tape reduction" will form part of the review.
  
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• Conflict of interest allegation hovers over WA cotton venture

  22-05-2025 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A legal expert says hard questions must be asked after a conflict of interest in the award of a lucrative cotton farming contract.
  
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