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• They're vital community hubs, but regional post offices face uncertain futures

  13-10-2026 23:22 via abc.net.au
  
  For decades, post offices have been the heart of most small towns. But as licensees age and habits change, there are fears they could disappear.
  
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• ASX slips, Commonwealth Bank faces shareholders — as it happened

  13-10-2026 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX lost ground after a negative close on Wall Street. Major bank stocks fell, including CBA, which detailed its AI rollout at its annual meeting. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Real estate agents urged to 'enhance responsibly' as AI use rises

  13-10-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The real estate industry is "one of the fastest adopters of AI", using the technology to create listings, enhance images and songs, experts say.
  
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• Lux Solar fined, investigated as consumers say they were ripped off

  13-10-2026 20:28 via abc.net.au
  
  More consumers have come forward claiming solar battery installers have ripped them off under the federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
  
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• Consumers say regulators must 'lift their game' after solar battery delays

  13-10-2026 20:28 via abc.net.au
  
  More consumers have come forward claiming solar battery installers have ripped them off under the federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
  
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• Outcry over council's 'extortionate' fee hike on short-stay homes

  13-10-2026 20:14 via abc.net.au
  
  A coastal Victorian council is defending a fee increase for providers of short-stay rental accommodation, as some locals urge a rethink.
  
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• Private school fees loophole a sticking point in Labor's trust tax plan Greens say

  13-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to introduce legislation for a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts on Wednesday amid fierce business opposition, but has been presented with another obstacle from the Greens.
  
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• Greens warn of private school fees loophole in Labor's trust tax

  13-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to introduce legislation for a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts on Wednesday amid fierce business opposition, but has been presented with another obstacle from the Greens.
  
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• More than 300 scientists say AI oversight needed after 'preventable' hacks

  13-10-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of scientists from more than 30 countries call for greater AI safety measures in an open letter, saying that without them, critical infrastructure risks being exposed.
  
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• Hundreds of scientists call for greater AI security in new open letter

  13-10-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of scientists from more than 30 countries call for greater AI safety measures in an open letter, saying that without them, critical infrastructure risks being exposed.
  
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• Germany's Nuremberg Airport reopens after aviation emergency

  13-10-2026 12:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Nuremberg Airport said all passengers are safe after a flight from Corfu transmitted an emergency code.
  
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• Germany's Nuremberg Airport closes due to aviation emergency

  13-10-2026 12:56 via abc.net.au
  
  An aviation emergency halts flights at one of Germany's biggest international airports. 
  
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• Germany scrambles jets after airline radio glitch sends false hijack alert

  13-10-2026 12:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Nuremberg Airport said all passengers are safe after a flight from Corfu transmitted an emergency code.
  
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• Breaking: Germany's Nuremberg Airport closes due to aviation emergency

  13-10-2026 12:56 via abc.net.au
  
  An aviation emergency halts flights at one of Germany's biggest international airports. 
  
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• Consumer watchdog takes egg 'cartel' to court

  13-10-2026 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Sunny Queen and 11 other egg businesses coordinated on production and supply decisions, likely substantially reducing competition for many years, the ACCC alleges.
  
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• ACCC takes egg 'cartel' to court

  13-10-2026 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Sunny Queen and 11 other egg businesses coordinated on production and supply decisions, likely substantially reducing competition for many years, the ACCC alleges.
  
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• What we know about Lady Violet Bridgerton ahead of Netflix spin-off

  13-10-2026 01:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Scant details are available about the Bridgerton spin-off focusing on Lady Violet but here's what we know about the upcoming show's main character ahead of its rollout.
  
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• Uber struggles to solve Broome's late-night transport issues

  13-10-2026 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The arrival of the ridesharing giant fails to improve the long waits for residents and visitors looking for a ride home in Broome.
  
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