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• From a tome to a pamphlet: Liberal vows to demolish building code

  11-08-2026 20:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition housing spokesperson Andrew Bragg has promised to slash the National Construction Code from over 2,000 pages to 80 if elected.
  
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• Aluminium smelter bailout to cost taxpayers $2.5b over 10 years

  12-08-2026 14:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Under the deal, the Commonwealth and state of NSW will split the cost down the middle, with Rio Tinto contributing at least $1.1 billion to reduce its power usage and gear toward renewables.
  
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• Judge allows changes to dates of alleged Alan Jones assaults

  12-08-2026 08:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The judge in radio broadcaster Alan Jones's criminal trial has allowed changes to the date range of alleged indecent assault offences in the second week of proceedings, after witnesses gave conflicting timelines.
  
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• Residents call for moratorium on AI data centres at meeting in Darwin

  12-08-2026 08:16 via abc.net.au
  
  There is growing opposition and concern about a wave of data centres planned for the Northern Territory, with residents raising concerns about water use, noise and proximity to people's homes.
  
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• Energy minister admits to mistakes during lagging renewables rollout

  12-08-2026 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the rollout of renewable energy zones has been "too slow", with mistakes inevitable as part of efforts to speed up the process.
  
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• Western Power staff stood down over character references for rapist manager

  12-08-2026 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Western Australia's energy minister lashes out at Western Power employees who provided references for a senior manager who was jailed for raping a female colleague on a work trip.
  
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• Western Power staff stood down after backing manager in rape trial

  12-08-2026 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Western Australia's energy minister lashes out at Western Power employees who provided references for a senior manager who was jailed for raping a female colleague on a work trip.
  
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• One dead, 212 rescued from Bali ferry fire in waters off Lombok

  12-08-2026 07:20 via abc.net.au
  
  One person has died and 212 others have been rescued after a ferry travelling from Bali caught fire, local officials say.  
  
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• One dead, 172 rescued from Bali ferry fire in waters off Lombok

  12-08-2026 07:20 via abc.net.au
  
  One person has died and 172 others rescued after a ferry travelling from Bali caught fire at sea, local officials say. 
  
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• Bali ferry catches fire in rough seas off Lombok

  12-08-2026 07:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Emergency crews are working to rescue passengers from the vessel that caught fire on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Australia's largest aluminium smelter expected to get emergency bailout

  12-08-2026 06:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister and NSW premier are expected to announce a bailout for the country's largest aluminium smelter tomorrow.
  
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• Liberals pour cold water on frontbencher's migration comments

  12-08-2026 05:52 via abc.net.au
  
  In a wideranging speech to the National Press Club, Andrew Bragg accuses the Morrison government of "madness" and says the major political parties have "buggered it up".
  
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• Liberals pour cold water on Bragg's migration comments

  12-08-2026 05:52 via abc.net.au
  
  In a wideranging speech to the National Press Club, Andrew Bragg accuses the Morrison government of "madness" and says the major political parties have "buggered it up".
  
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• For One Night Only, guests in Sydney mixed with Callum Turner, Will Gluck

  12-08-2026 05:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Callum Turner and Will Gluck walked the red carpet at the Sydney premiere of One Night Only, as invited guests took a break from the census for the special event.
  
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• Commonwealth water policy blamed for loss of 78 jobs at rice giant

  12-08-2026 04:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After a month of consultation with staff and unions, SunRice has confirmed the loss of 78 jobs and changes to 92 positions in the Riverina, with the local council pointing the finger at water buybacks.
  
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• Commonwealth Bank home loan applications fall 15pc since May

  12-08-2026 02:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's largest home lender, the Commonwealth Bank, has seen home loan applications tumble 15 per cent since May, after three interest rate hikes and the federal budget's tax changes.
  
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• After 80 years of dairying, no-one wants this farm's milk

  11-08-2026 23:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite Queensland importing half its milk, Jason Rozynski fears he will have to slaughter his 600 cows if a processor won't buy his milk.   
  
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• After 80 years of dairying, no-one wants this farm's milk.

  11-08-2026 23:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite Queensland importing half its milk, Jason Rozynski fears he will have to slaughter his 600 cows if a processor won't buy his milk.   
  
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• E-scooter injuries plummet following council ban, study finds

  11-08-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  There has been a significant reduction in emergency department presentations following the City of Perth's ban on hiring e-scooters, according to a new study.
  
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• E-scooter ED presentations plunge after City of Perth ban

  11-08-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  There has been a significant reduction in emergency department presentations following the City of Perth's ban on hiring e-scooters, according to a new study.
  
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• Shut Sydney Chinatown cream puff eatery owes tax office $845,000

  11-08-2026 22:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The 47-year-old Emperor's Garden restaurant famously attracted long queues of customers lining up for cream puffs made fresh and sold cheap from a small takeaway window.
  
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• 'It won't fall apart': Leading Liberal says we don't need 'gold-plated' building code

  11-08-2026 20:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition housing spokesperson Andrew Bragg has promised to slash the National Construction Code from over 2,000 pages to 80 if elected.
  
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• Health insurers access full medical records in 'aggressive' audits

  11-08-2026 20:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Hospitals and allied health providers are concerned that insurers are asking providers for their patients' full clinical history. 
  
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• The RBA's best guess is that it's done hiking interest rates

  11-08-2026 10:42 via abc.net.au
  
  If the Reserve Bank's economic forecasts are right, then the governor says it is done raising interest rates. But the risks of it being wrong are skewed towards another hike.    
  
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• Port strike leaves cruise ships stranded at sea in Western Australia's north

  11-08-2026 10:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Cruise boat workers are pulling together to hand-load cargo and transfer passengers in small boats after strike action at the Port of Broome shuts down operations.
  
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• Luxury cruise ship passengers ferried to shore after strike closes port

  11-08-2026 10:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Cruise boat workers are pulling together to hand-load cargo and transfer passengers in small boats after strike action at the Port of Broome shuts down operations.
  
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• US court rules against Meta in Andrew Forrest scam ads case

  11-08-2026 10:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A US Federal Court has ruled against the social media giant in an ongoing legal dispute with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who is suing Meta over scam ads that feature his likeness without his permission.
  
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• Billionaire Andrew Forrest scores win against Meta in scam ads case

  11-08-2026 10:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A US Federal Court has ruled against the social media giant in an ongoing legal dispute with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who is suing Meta over scam ads that feature his likeness without his permission.
  
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• Reserve Bank keeps interest rates at 4.35pc

  11-08-2026 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its August meeting, after three rate hikes earlier this year.
  
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• Interest rates on hold but RBA governor keeps door open to hikes

  11-08-2026 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its August meeting, after three rate hikes earlier this year.
  
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