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• Pilot makes 'remarkable' landing away from homes before plane explodes

  19-10-2022 02:35 via abc.net.au
  
  David Jardine suffered burns to around 80 per cent of his body in the crash but was able to keep the aircraft clear of houses near the Hunter Valley airfield.
  
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• Construction starts on Adelaide's first skyscraper amid continued opposition

  14-02-2026 05:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Festival Tower Two is set to tower over South Australia's Parliament House, which the premier says will bring money and people into the city, but others remain against the $800 million project.
  
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• Wool price jumps ahead of industry-first Chinese New Year break

  14-02-2026 03:31 via abc.net.au
  As wool growers enjoy their best prices since 2019, the market will now pause to respect China's request for a week off to celebrate Lunar New Year. 
  
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• New Ningaloo campsite booking system under review after website crashes

  14-02-2026 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A West Australian department is working to refine its new campsite booking system for a World Heritage area after its website crashed during the first week of the trial.
  
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• National park officials defend 'diabolical' new booking system for WA campers

  14-02-2026 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A West Australian department is working to refine its new campsite booking system for a World Heritage area after its website crashed during the first week of the trial.
  
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• Australia and EU to ink landmark free trade agreement

  14-02-2026 01:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia and the European Union are on the cusp of finally reaching a free trade agreement after years of sometimes fraught negotiations.
  
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• Australia and EU on the cusp of signing landmark free trade agreement

  14-02-2026 01:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia and the European Union are on the cusp of finally reaching a free trade agreement after years of sometimes fraught negotiations.
  
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• Perth set to 'come alive' as inner-city university opens

  14-02-2026 01:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of students will inject vibrancy and life into Perth's CBD with the opening of the new Edith Cowan University. But how will the city cope with influx of people? 
   
  
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• Business, housing concerns as new Edith Cowan University city campus opens

  14-02-2026 01:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of students will inject vibrancy and life into Perth's CBD with the opening of the new Edith Cowan University. But how will the city cope with influx of people? 
   
  
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• Australia marks 60 years since switching to decimal currency

  13-02-2026 22:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Six decades ago, Australia swapped its old currency for dollars and cents. A catchy jingle sung by a cartoon character named Dollar Bill helped the country adapt.
  
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• Anti-dumping activist fed up with illegal tyre stockpiles

  13-02-2026 22:06 via abc.net.au
  
  When anti-dumping activist Dave Dudley goes bush he often stumbles across dumped tyres. It's an environmental risk he says the government needs to address.  
  
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• Traders 'excited for the future' after lengthy Jetty Road disruptions

  13-02-2026 21:33 via abc.net.au
  
  After a difficult time for many traders in Glenelg, an air of optimism is starting to emerge as the impact of major construction projects eases and the algal bloom has all but vanished from metropolitan beaches. But some businesses along Jetty Road are still hurting from the disruptions.
  
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• 'Holiday in a can': Why Japanese beer is suddenly everywhere

  13-02-2026 20:22 via abc.net.au
  
  As record numbers of Australians continue to visit Japan, Japanese brewers have come to dominate our domestic beer market.
  
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• Australian craft brewers hop on 'clean and easy' Japanese lagers

  13-02-2026 20:22 via abc.net.au
  
  As record numbers of Australians continue to visit Japan, Japanese brewers have come to dominate our domestic beer market.
  
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• 'World first' bill aims to revitilise Sydney's music scene

  13-02-2026 06:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government introduces what it describes as a "world first" bill to support the live music scene.
  
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• 'World first' bill aims to revitalise Sydney's music scene

  13-02-2026 06:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government introduces what it describes as a "world first" bill to support the live music scene.
  
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• Sweeping reforms to boost Sydney's live music scene

  13-02-2026 06:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government introduces what it describes as a "world first" bill to support the live music scene.
  
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• Cocaine ship heads towards Sydney after being stripped of cargo

  13-02-2026 05:33 via abc.net.au
  
  A ship caught carrying five tonnes of cocaine is making its way towards Sydney after being stripped of its cargo.
  
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• Maugean skate's endangered status not changing, environment minister says

  13-02-2026 05:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Environment Minister Murray Watt says his decision to keep the status of a rare Tasmanian skate species as endangered rather than change it to critically endangered is based on scientific advice.
  
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• Mystery barge washed up in Torres Strait last seen 'struggling' off Bali

  13-02-2026 01:33 via abc.net.au
  
  One of the last known people to have seen a foreign-owned barge at sea before it washed up on a remote Australian island says it was being towed by a boat not suited to the job.
  
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• Refinery closure a reality check for WA government's lithium processing dreams

  12-02-2026 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  It was once hoped WA would be in the "box seat" to process critical minerals like lithium. So why are processors like Albemarle pulling the pin?
  
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• Do you think local councils should charge for parking?

  12-02-2026 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Parking meters have been ripped out in some country towns, while in others, motorists are still being slugged, and retailers are feeling the pinch.
  
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• Share market tumbles on 'traditional Friday 13 meltdown' — as it happened

  12-02-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Market analysts have blamed a share market sell-off on an increasing trend that is resulting in heavy stock selling as investors fear a meltdown on Wall Street's last day of trade for the week. Look back on the day's business developments in our blog.
  
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• Live: Westpac quarterly profit hits $1.9 billion

  12-02-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The local currency is back below 70 US cents again, and CBA's currency analysts think it could highlight things to come in 2026. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Share market tumbles on 'traditional Friday 13 meltdown'

  12-02-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Market analysts are blaming a share market sell-off on an increasing trend that is resulting in heavy stock selling as investors fear a meltdown on Wall Street's last day of trade for the week.
  
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• Live: AUD back below 71 US cents as 'old economy' fears grow

  12-02-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The local currency is back below 70 US cents again, and CBA's currency analysts think it could highlight things to come in 2026. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX headed for Friday 13th curse as AI fears stoke market downturn

  12-02-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Meanwhile, the Webjet and Helloworld merger has fallen through, and Westpac is the latest Big Four bank to report rising profits. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Live: ASX down as AI fears stoke fall on Wall Street

  12-02-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Meanwhile, the Webjet and Helloworld merger has fallen through, and Westpac is the latest Big Four bank to report rising profits. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• With imports on the rise, why aren't we told where our wood comes from?

  12-02-2026 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumer advocates and the wood products industry say it is time the origin of timber was made clear, as imports grow year-on-year.  
  
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• More young women sacrificing basic needs to cope with cost of living

  12-02-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  A study from Deakin University has found many young women admit skipping meals or forgoing medical attention to save money.
  
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