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• Oil and gas giant knowingly sheds plastic into ocean

  30-12-2025 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Documents reveal one of Australia's biggest oil and gas companies knowingly shed plastic into the ocean for two months before notifying the offshore regulator. 
  
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• US forces seize Russian-flagged oil tanker with Venezuela links

  07-01-2026 14:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The tanker has been evading an American blockade of sanctioned vessels linked to Venezuela's oil industry since December.
  
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• Breaking: US forces seize Russian-flagged oil tanker with Venezuela links

  07-01-2026 14:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The tanker has been evading an American blockade of sanctioned vessels linked to Venezuela's oil industry since December.
  
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• Breaking: US forces reportedly try to board Russian-flagged oil tanker

  07-01-2026 14:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The vessel has been evading an American blockade near Venezuela, multiple US news outlets are reporting.
  
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• Breaking: US forces reportedly seize Russian-flagged oil tanker with Venezuela links

  07-01-2026 14:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The vessel has been evading an American blockade near Venezuela, multiple US news outlets are reporting.
  
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• Small boat ramp inundated with fishers as ban takes place

  07-01-2026 06:21 via abc.net.au
  
  WA's new ban on demersal fishing sees fishers flock to a coastal hamlet unaffected by the new rules, but locals say the crowds are unsustainable. 
  
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• Coastal hamlet bears brunt of WA's new fishing crackdown

  07-01-2026 06:21 via abc.net.au
  
  WA's new ban on demersal fishing sees fishers flock to a coastal hamlet unaffected by the new rules, but locals say the crowds are unsustainable. 
  
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• Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer in tears as Australia Post loses $4k painting

  07-01-2026 05:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Indigenous artist Bobbi Lockyer has been left frustrated after she sent a $4,000 custom artwork of the Pilbara to a buyer in Queensland, only for an empty cardboard sleeve to be delivered.
  
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• 'Very pleasant surprise': inflation cools but remains above RBA target

  07-01-2026 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Inflation cooled in November, with the consumer price index rising 3.4 per cent over the year, down from 3.8 per cent a month earlier. Some economists continue to forecast a February rate hike, however.
  
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• Inflation cools in November but still above the RBA's target

  07-01-2026 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Inflation cooled in November, with the consumer price index rising 3.4 per cent over the year, down from 3.8 per cent a month earlier.
  
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• Inflation cools but February 'remains in play' for an RBA rate hike

  07-01-2026 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Inflation cooled in November, with the consumer price index rising 3.4 per cent over the year, down from 3.8 per cent a month earlier. Some economists continue to forecast a February rate hike, however.
  
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• Breaking: Inflation cools in November but still above the RBA's target

  07-01-2026 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Inflation cooled in November, with the consumer price index rising 3.4 per cent over the year, down from 3.8 per cent a month earlier.
  
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• Preschool worried about security of children's data in government portal

  07-01-2026 01:09 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW is rolling out a digital hub that centralises early childhood centres' information, but some are worried it could be vulnerable to data breaches.
  
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• Concerns about security of children's data in government portal

  07-01-2026 01:09 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW is rolling out a digital hub that centralises early childhood centres' information, but some are worried it could be vulnerable to data breaches.
  
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• Remote pub at centre of Peter Falconio mystery has liquor licence suspended

  06-01-2026 21:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The Barrow Creek Hotel was thrust into the global spotlight during the investigation into British backpacker Peter Falconio's disappearance. Now its liquor licence has been suspended for breaching Northern Territory licensing laws. 
  
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• Victims of car excess insurance hack worried about data security

  06-01-2026 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians who have rented cars have been caught up in a cyber incident affecting excess insurer Prosura, with customers receiving modified invoices from a self-proclaimed "threat actor".
  
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• Car excess insurer hit by cyber breach as 'threat actor' contacts customers

  06-01-2026 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians who have rented cars have been caught up in a cyber incident affecting excess insurer Prosura, with customers receiving modified invoices from a self-proclaimed "threat actor".
  
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• Young pilot's secret midnight mission to make history

  06-01-2026 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  In 1931, a young pilot named Guy Menzies became the first person to fly solo across the Tasman. It was a secret midnight mission that secured his place in history.
  
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• Libraries have bounced back after COVID. Here's how they did it

  06-01-2026 05:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Public libraries in Australia are experimenting with inventive ways to attract new members — but a lack of funding means they must do more with less.
  
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• BlueScope shares rocket higher on $13 billion Stokes bid

  06-01-2026 02:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Kerry Stokes-controlled firm SGH has launched a $13.2 billion takeover bid for BlueScope Steel, in partnership with a US steelmaker.
  
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• Historic Murray River bridge future uncertain as it nears its centenary

  06-01-2026 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia's only vertical-lift bridge has been unable to rise for more than a week due to a mechanical malfunction, affecting holiday-makers and locals alike.
  
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• Desalination site decision in WA's south delayed as community reacts

  05-01-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Plans for a desalination plant in Western Australia's Great Southern are delayed as the clock ticks to secure a critical water source.
  
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• Desalination plans delay as search for location in WA's south continues

  05-01-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Plans for a desalination plant in Western Australia's Great Southern are delayed as the clock ticks to secure a critical water source.
  
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• Live: ASX set to rise as oil price jumps after strike on Venezuela

  05-01-2026 21:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are set to jump as the price of oil makes a comeback. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• ASX runs out of steam despite Wall Street rally — as it happened

  05-01-2026 21:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares retreat into into the red, while steel producer BlueScope gains 20 per cent on a takeover tilt. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Algae fears boost business in unaffected SA tourist towns

  05-01-2026 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  An algal bloom that has been ravaging parts of SA's coast for months is pushing visitors to head to other parts of the state.
  
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• How a 'ruthless' energy company went after a pensioner for money he didn't owe

  05-01-2026 08:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's energy prices continue to soar as questions continue to be raised about the actions of providers, including by this pensioner who was overcharged and then had debt collectors chasing him.
   
  
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• How a 'ruthless' energy company went after a pensioner for $10k he didn't owe

  05-01-2026 08:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's energy prices continue to soar as questions continue to be raised about the actions of providers, including by this pensioner who was overcharged and then had debt collectors chasing him.
   
  
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• Energy company sent debt collectors after pensioner for their billing mistake

  05-01-2026 08:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's energy prices continue to soar as questions continue to be raised about the actions of providers, including by this pensioner who was overcharged and then had debt collectors chasing him.
   
  
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• 'We want to get that money back to you': $300m of unclaimed cash in NSW

  05-01-2026 03:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost $300 million in refunds, dividends and cheques remain unclaimed by households and businesses across New South Wales, with locals urged to take action to secure the money they are owed.
  
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