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• 'Massive growth' of second-hand fashion apps in Australia

  27-07-2026 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Resale app users are balancing convenience with overconsumption in the second-hand fashion conversation.
  
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• KPMG to be grilled at parliamentary inquiry on secretly stashing client files

  28-07-2026 06:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Accounting firm KPMG will be hauled before a federal inquiry to answer further questions about why one of its former employees stored printed copies of confidential Lendlease board documents in her locker and shared them with her colleagues to win audit contracts.
  
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• Renewable-powered aluminium smelter snubbed for green energy funding

  28-07-2026 06:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Further doubt has been cast over the future of an aluminium smelter in Tasmania's north-east after a federal MP said it would not be eligible for a green energy scheme.
  
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• Reserve Bank governor warns world facing increased supply shocks

  28-07-2026 05:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank governor says the world has become more shock-prone in recent years, and the latest oil spike is a complication for the central bank's monetary policy.
  
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• 'Straight to the pool room': Film classic The Castle goes onstage

  28-07-2026 05:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The feature film responsible for Australian sayings such as ''Tell him he's dreaming'' is being launched as a stage production. 
  
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• 'Straight to the pool room': Film classic The Castle goes on stage

  28-07-2026 05:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The feature film responsible for Australian sayings such as ''Tell him he's dreaming'' is being launched as a stage production. 
  
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• Harvey Norman, Latitude issued $55m penalty for misleading ad campaign

  28-07-2026 05:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The two businesses misled customers into taking out credit cards and paying additional fees in a 60-month interest-free payment scheme, the corporate regulator says.
  
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• Harvey Norman and Latitude face $55m penalty for misleading ad campaign

  28-07-2026 05:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The two businesses misled customers into taking out credit cards and paying additional fees in a 60-month interest-free payment scheme, the corporate regulator says.
  
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• Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach

  28-07-2026 02:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a breach.
  
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• Breaking: Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach

  28-07-2026 02:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a breach.
  
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• Twice named and shamed builder accused of leaving customers out of pocket

  27-07-2026 23:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Unregistered builder Steve Preston has been operating in New South Wales after falling foul of authorities in Western Australia and Queensland. 
  
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• Thrice-bankrupt builder's past catches up with him in small town

  27-07-2026 23:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Unregistered builder Steve Preston has been operating in New South Wales after falling foul of authorities in Western Australia and Queensland. 
  
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• 'Immediately I was homeless': The financial reality victim-survivors face

  27-07-2026 22:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Rising living costs and housing insecurity are reshaping the experience of leaving domestic violence. Nicole Yade understands this experience firsthand.
  
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• 'Immediately I was homeless': A mother's battle after leaving violence

  27-07-2026 22:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Rising living costs and housing insecurity are reshaping the experience of leaving domestic violence. Nicole Yade understands this experience firsthand.
  
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• How the next frontier for live events could help reduce queues at entry

  27-07-2026 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Facial recognition technology is being used as an alternative form of ticketing, but some experts are concerned it could open the door to the data being used for more than just event entry.
  
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• Facial recognition could be your new ticket to the footy

  27-07-2026 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Facial recognition technology is being used as an alternative form of ticketing, but some experts are concerned it could open the door to the data being used for more than just event entry.
  
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• AFL clubs explore facial recognition as new ticketing method

  27-07-2026 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Facial recognition technology is being used as an alternative form of ticketing, but some experts are concerned it could open the door to the data being used for more than just event entry.
  
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• Salmon Tasmania ad ban overturned on appeal

  27-07-2026 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Salmon Tasmania has won its appeal against an earlier decision that found one of its ad campaigns to be in breach of advertising standards. 
  
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• Adverse decision on Salmon Tasmania advertisement overturned on appeal

  27-07-2026 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Salmon Tasmania has won its appeal against an earlier decision that found one of its ad campaigns to be in breach of advertising standards. 
  
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• Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns

  27-07-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government is yet to reveal whether it will extend the fuel excise discount, which is set to expire this week. 
  
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• Warnings consumers 'the fall guy' if data centres soak up spare power supply

  27-07-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumers should brace for hefty increases in the cost of generating electricity as data centres suck up vast quantities of power faster than new plants can be built, experts say.
  
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• Power prices are finally falling. Experts say data centres could change that

  27-07-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumers should brace for hefty increases in the cost of generating electricity as data centres suck up vast quantities of power faster than new plants can be built, experts say.
  
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• 'Mismatch' between data centres and power projects that has experts worried

  27-07-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumers should brace for hefty increases in the cost of generating electricity as data centres suck up vast quantities of power faster than new plants can be built, experts say.
  
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• Secret documents show 'horrifying' traces of horse meat in food

  27-07-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Government documents show hundreds of businesses operating in Australia have breached food safety laws, with one politician warning "you could be eating a minced horse". 
  
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• Horse meat has been sold as minced beef or lamb in Australia, documents show

  27-07-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Government documents show hundreds of businesses operating in Australia have breached food safety laws, with one politician warning "you could be eating a minced horse".  
  
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• Australians may have unknowingly eaten horse meat, secret documents show

  27-07-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Government documents show hundreds of businesses operating in Australia have breached food safety laws, with one politician warning "you could be eating a minced horse". 
  
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• Struggling to save? Here are five ways to curb your impulse spending

  27-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  If you'd rather be saving than shopping, but are struggling to switch gears, there are ways to change your habits. 
  
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• Can't stop spending? These approaches can help curb impulse buying

  27-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  If you'd rather be saving than shopping, but are struggling to switch gears, there are ways to change your habits. 
  
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• UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy, vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

  27-07-2026 18:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Downing Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine. 
  
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• UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy and vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

  27-07-2026 18:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Downing Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine. 
  
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