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• WA's largest dairy takes power into its own hands with solar investment

  04-03-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Facing rising electricity costs and repeated outages, WA's biggest dairy farm is investing $650,000 in a hybrid solar and battery system to keep irrigation running and milk flowing as the number of dairy farms in the state continues to decline.
  
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• Outback mine recruits foreign workers, despite pay criticism

  04-03-2026 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining giant Glencore will employ almost 30 international workers at Mount Isa Mines amid criticism the company is overlooking domestic workers. 
  
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• Live: ASX set to rise as Wall Street rallies, Star to learn fate in court

  04-03-2026 21:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX 200 is set to open higher after strong gains on Wall Street, and the Star Entertainment Group's court judgement is today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX opens higher, Star to learn fate in court

  04-03-2026 21:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX 200 opens higher after strong gains on Wall Street, and the Star Entertainment Group court judgment will be handed down today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• ASX rebounds, Aussie household spending rises — as it happened

  04-03-2026 21:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The technology sector is leading ASX's rebound after strong gains on Wall Street, and a court finds Star's former CEO and lawyer failed to exercise their powers and duties as directors. 
  
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• Breaking: Antibiotic licence for salmon farming revoked over 'unacceptable risk'

  04-03-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The use of florfenicol in Tasmania's salmon industry has been banned as the country's veterinary medicine regulator suspends an emergency licence for the antibiotic.
  
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• Antibiotic licence for salmon farming revoked over 'unacceptable risk'

  04-03-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The use of florfenicol in Tasmania's salmon industry has been banned as the country's veterinary medicine regulator suspends an emergency licence for the antibiotic.
  
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• Australian regulator delays ban on lead plumbing products

  04-03-2026 20:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Building Codes Board delays a ban on plumbing products containing lead by two more years, despite backlash from the industry.
  
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• Car buyers left thousands out of pocket as online platform collapses

  04-03-2026 20:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Online car-buying platform Carconnect has entered voluntary administration, leaving questions about how its customers will collect their vehicles, and whether they will get their money back.
  
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• 'Overjoyed': Emotions run high as first flight out of Middle East lands in Sydney

  04-03-2026 14:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Emirates flight EK414 from Dubai touched down safely with around 200 Australians on board, after departing Dubai in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• First repatriation flight out of Middle East since US struck Iran arrives in Sydney

  04-03-2026 14:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The plane touched down safely with 200 on board, after departing Dubai earlier this afternoon.
  
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• Emotions run high as first flight out of Middle East lands in Sydney

  04-03-2026 14:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Emirates flight EK414 from Dubai touched down safely with about 200 Australians on board, after departing Dubai in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• WA government moves to make wind, solar farms pay their host communities

  04-03-2026 10:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Shires in WA have welcomed the release of guidelines that could see them make significant money for hosting renewable energy projects, but there are questions about how to make sure the cash comes through.
  
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• Australians likely to face price hikes amid Middle East uncertainty, treasurer warns

  04-03-2026 07:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Price hikes for Australians are a likely outcome of the economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
  
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• Australians likely face price hikes amid Middle East uncertainty, treasurer warns

  04-03-2026 07:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Price hikes for Australians are a likely outcome of the economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
  
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• Under 16s should be banned from e-scooters and e-bikes, report says

  04-03-2026 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The committee has made a total of 28 recommendations covering the issues of safety, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, the retail of devices, enforcement and community awareness and education.
  
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• Under 16s should be banned from e-scooters and e-bikes, inquiry says

  04-03-2026 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The committee has made a total of 28 recommendations covering the issues of safety, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, the retail of devices, enforcement and community awareness and education.
  
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• Age ban, 10km/h limit recommended for e-scooters and e-bikes in Qld

  04-03-2026 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The committee has made a total of 28 recommendations covering the issues of safety, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, the retail of devices, enforcement and community awareness and education.
  
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• 'Complete rip-off': Diesel price jumps suddenly in the NT

  04-03-2026 06:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Remote communities are paying nearly $4 per litre for diesel and NT residents are claiming the price has jumped unfairly this week.
  
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• Long queues at servos as petrol prices surge amid Middle East war

  04-03-2026 06:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Petrol retailers across the nation are being accused of "unconscionable" behaviour by preying on people's anxieties as fuel prices surge in the midst of the Middle East war.
  
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• Cometti's most iconic one-liners from inside the AFL commentary box

  04-03-2026 05:40 via abc.net.au
  
  As the AFL community mourns the death of one of its most iconic voices, here are some of the most memorable Dennis Cometti one-liners.
  
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• $15 billion in Australian trade affected by Middle East conflict

  04-03-2026 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Exports have been halted and shipping containers filled with Australian meat are stranded at sea as the Middle East conflict takes a toll on trade.
  
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• Ban on NAPLAN testing in Tasmanian public schools

  04-03-2026 04:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Teachers in Tasmanian public schools will refuse to administer the nation-wide tests, as part of escalating industrial action calling for improved pay and conditions.
  
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• Fringe ticket sales 'drop off a cliff' as fizzer rain forecast combines with cost of living

  04-03-2026 03:51 via abc.net.au
  
  A dire weather forecast for last weekend in Adelaide combine with ongoing cost of living pressures to deliver a huge drop-off in Adelaide Fringe ticket sales, organisers and artists say.
  
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• Plibersek did not act on advice to halt salmon farming, documents show

  04-03-2026 03:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Former environment minister Tanya Plibersek was advised by her department to revoke salmon farming approvals in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour amid concerns about the industry's impact on the endangered Maugean skate, FOI documents show.
  
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• Kyle and Jackie O's reported $200m pay deal under a cloud after bust-up

  04-03-2026 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The demise of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie "O" Henderson's radio show likely marks the end of big-name stars on long-running multi-million-dollar contracts dominating Australian airwaves, media commentators say.
  
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• Kyle and Jackie O's reported $200m pay deal 'thing of the past' for radio stars

  04-03-2026 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The demise of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie "O" Henderson's radio show likely marks the end of big-name stars on long-running multi-million-dollar contracts dominating Australian airwaves, media commentators say.
  
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• Demise of Kyle and Jackie O end of mega contracts, commentators say

  04-03-2026 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The demise of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie "O" Henderson's radio show likely marks the end of big-name stars on long-running multi-million-dollar contracts dominating Australian airwaves, media commentators say.
  
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• Breaking: Australia's economy growing at fastest rate in almost three years

  04-03-2026 01:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy is growing at annual rate of 2.6 per cent, which is much stronger than forecast.
  
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• Australia's economy growing at fastest rate in almost three years

  04-03-2026 01:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy is growing at annual rate of 2.6 per cent, which is much stronger than forecast.
  
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• Marine traffic 'down to zero' due to Middle East conflict

  04-03-2026 01:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The Strait of Hormuz normally has 50 ships moving over 100 metres, but today there are virtually zero.
  
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