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• Record Jetstar profits fuel pay fight over 'rock bottom' wages

  17-08-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Jetstar is making record profits while passengers are being slugged more fees and now workers say they want a bigger slice of the airline's success.
  
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• Government to crack down on super switching schemes

  18-08-2026 16:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Unlicensed telemarketers that cold call and make unsolicited approaches to consumers to convince them to switch their super will be banned under long-awaited reforms.
  
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• Queensland Rail reaches deal with train controllers

  18-08-2026 11:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The Fair Work Commission has overseen bargaining negotiations since May, after six enterprise agreements between Queensland Rail and seven unions expired earlier this year.
  
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• Construction worker confronted by men linked to bikie gang, CFMEU inquiry hears

  18-08-2026 09:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland's CFMEU inquiry has heard three Melbourne men linked to the Comancheros bikie gang flew to Brisbane before one allegedly threatened a construction worker at a major government project.
  
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• Commonwealth accuses chemical giant of hiding health impacts of PFAS

  18-08-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  In the largest suit ever brought by the federal government, details emerge about the alleged conduct of a US chemical giant accused of withholding health warnings. 
  
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• Wet winter sees River Murray roar with unexpected flows and life

  18-08-2026 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Wet winter conditions across southern Australia have brought increased flows into South Australia's River Murray.
  
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• Disability advocate removed from Virgin flight over wheelchair motor dispute

  18-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Virgin Australia says it is reviewing an incident where a wheelchair user was removed from a flight after his battery-powered motor could not be stored in overhead lockers on board.
  
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• Former Alan Jones colleague tells court of currying favour through texts

  18-08-2026 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Complainant C has alleged he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones on eight separate occasions while working with the veteran broadcaster in 2008.
  
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• Former Alan Jones colleague alleges he was 'groomed for 10 years'

  18-08-2026 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Complainant C has alleged he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones on eight separate occasions while working with the veteran broadcaster in 2008.
  
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• Origin Energy hack traced to Accenture's Manila office

  18-08-2026 04:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The investigation into last month's breach reveals a link to a former Accenture employee in the Philippines.
  
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• 'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60

  18-08-2026 00:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A new global study suggests older people may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.
  
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• ASX falls short of snapping five-day losing streak — as it happened

  17-08-2026 23:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market fell short of snapping its five-day losing streak on Tuesday, despite companies posting bumper earnings results for the last financial year.
  
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• 'Very fortunate' no collision yet at Sydney Airport, former pilot says

  17-08-2026 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and aviation safety investigator says.
  
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• Sydney Airport 'crisis' a 'long time coming', retired airline pilot says

  17-08-2026 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and aviation safety investigator says.
  
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• Retired airline pilot says Sydney Airport safety incident 'diminished'

  17-08-2026 22:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Airport could face "catastrophic" consequences if safety issues are not addressed following three incidents in as many weeks, a former pilot and aviation safety investigator says.
  
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• Marketplace warning as woman loses $10k in stolen-car purchase

  17-08-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A consumer group says Facebook Marketplace should be included in new federal anti-scam laws, after a Tasmanian woman lost $10,000 inadvertently buying a stolen vehicle. 
  
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• Marketplace warning as woman left $10K out of pocket after car purchase

  17-08-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A consumer group says Facebook Marketplace should be included in new federal anti-scam laws, after a Tasmanian woman lost $10,000 inadvertently buying a stolen vehicle. 
  
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• Russian bank fires economist who said Moscow losing 'war of attrition' with West

  17-08-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Andrei Klepach, one of Russia's most prominent macroeconomists, predicted a social crisis and said costs were "mounting" over the Ukraine war. 
  
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• What to do if your credit card debt is starting to feel overwhelming

  17-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  As the cost of living continues to rise, what steps can you take if your credit card is starting to feel like a problem?
  
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• How to clear a big credit card debt

  17-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  As the cost of living continues to rise, what steps can you take if your credit card is starting to feel like a problem?
  
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• Qantas A380 flew to US and back with maintenance light left in wing

  17-08-2026 10:04 via abc.net.au
  
  A Qantas A380 was cleared to fly passengers from Sydney to Dallas and back with a large maintenance light accidentally left inside its wing. It comes after a large tool was left inside the airline's superjet in 2023.
  
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• Architect of current GST system says its 'working exactly as intended'

  17-08-2026 09:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Former WA senator Mathias Cormann has defended the current GST system as fit for purpose, after a landmark interim report by the Productivity Commission found the carve-up was costly and unfair.
  
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• Architect of current GST system says it is 'working exactly as intended'

  17-08-2026 09:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Former WA senator Mathias Cormann has defended the current GST system as fit for purpose, after a landmark interim report by the Productivity Commission found the carve-up was costly and unfair.
  
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• New system to target no-shows as free public transport popularity increases

  17-08-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Tasmania's bus companies will start its new system to reduce unused tickets, which have risen in the five months public transport has been free.
  
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• 'Frustration' as no-shows increase with popularity in free public bus transport

  17-08-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Tasmania's bus companies will start its new system to reduce unused tickets, which have risen in the five months public transport has been free.
  
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• Kangaroo Island community 'desperately cranky' as ferries delayed again

  17-08-2026 05:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Kangaroo Island's long-awaited new ferry service has been delayed yet again, more than 12 months after it was supposed to start. 
  
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• Ray Hadley and Peter FitzSimons told about Alan Jones claims, court told

  17-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The claims were made by a man who told police the broadcaster kissed him and touched him without consent.
  
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• Ray Hadley and Peter FitzSimons told about Alan Jones claims, court hears

  17-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The claims were made by a man who told police the broadcaster kissed and touched him without consent.
  
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• Alan Jones accuser told Ray Hadley about alleged assault, court hears

  17-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The claims were made by a man who told police the broadcaster kissed him and touched him without consent.
  
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• Victorian teachers vote in favour of new pay deal after months-long dispute

  17-08-2026 03:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Education Union says 79 per cent of its members voted to endorse the latest pay offer from the government.
  
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