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• Scientists say this Australian native needs bauxite. A US mining giant is taking it

  15-10-2024 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  In the world's only jarrah forests a US aluminium giant has been mining bauxite for 60 years. Scientists say the damage may be permanent.
   
  
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• Analyst warns of 'late-stage bubble' as rates and oil prices surge

  11-09-2026 07:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Global interest rate hikes are predicted as oil prices spark inflation fears.
  
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• Residents say they 'can't live without' firewood ahead of ban

  11-09-2026 07:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A ban on collecting firewood in two national parks, due to come into effect next month, has many residents questioning how they will heat their homes next winter.
  
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• Tasmanian sand mine bid to include 700m jetty in the north-east

  11-09-2026 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  An upcoming proposal to mine millions of tonnes of sand for export from Tasmania's largest farm triggers concern from Aboriginal groups.
  
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• Company plans 700-metre jetty as part of sand export project

  11-09-2026 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  An upcoming proposal to mine millions of tonnes of sand for export from Tasmania's largest farm triggers concern from Aboriginal groups.
  
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• Mining safety regulator warns against 'unprecedented' vapes in mines

  11-09-2026 04:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Resources Safety and Health Queensland is investigating an unprecedented number of reports of contraband being brought into coalmines. 
  
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• Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation

  11-09-2026 04:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.
  
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• Apartment buyer facing $40k shortfall as Bathla collapse puts discount offer at risk

  11-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  May bought her apartment on the promise that property developer Bathla would knock $40,000 off the price at settlement. Now with the company in administration, she has no guarantee it will be honoured.
  
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• BHP subsidiary class action begins over public holiday work

  11-09-2026 02:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The class action alleges that a BHP subsidiary did not offer workers a reasonable chance to apply for leave over public holidays. 
  
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• New pest insect breaches biosecurity and destroys berry crops

  11-09-2026 01:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Invasive flower thrips, detected in Australia for the first time, are destroying millions of dollars' worth of berry crops. The pest could spread to vegetables and flowers, and increase food prices.
  
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• Why these big new AI data centres are set to escape new regulations

  11-09-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Dozens of approved but yet-to-be-built AI data centre projects will escape the federal government's proposed restrictions around energy and water use because the new rules are not expected to be retrospective.
  
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• Bigger and hungrier: What we know about 27 proposed new data centres

  11-09-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Dozens of approved but yet-to-be-built AI data centre projects will escape the federal government's proposed restrictions around energy and water use because the new rules are not expected to be retrospective.
  
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• Bigger and hungrier: What we know about 25 proposed new data centres

  11-09-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Dozens of approved but yet-to-be-built AI data centre projects will escape the federal government's proposed restrictions around energy and water use because the new rules are not expected to be retrospective.
  
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• ASX drops, Nikkei plunges as oil prices and bond yields surge — as it happened

  10-09-2026 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are lower after oil prices and treasury yields surge, weighing on Wall Street.
  
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• Outbid by $60k, Karli won her dream home with a heartfelt letter

  10-09-2026 22:55 via abc.net.au
  
  In a red-hot property market where cash is usually king, Karli Bryant was outbid by $60,000 on a 116-year-old railway cottage. Then the owner read her letter.
  
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• First homebuyer scores historic cottage despite $60,000 higher bid

  10-09-2026 22:55 via abc.net.au
  
  In a red-hot property market where cash is usually king, Karli Bryant was outbid by $60,000 on a 116-year-old railway cottage. Then the owner read her letter.
  
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• First home buyer scores historic cottage despite $60,000 higher bid

  10-09-2026 22:55 via abc.net.au
  
  In a red-hot property market where cash is usually king, Karli Bryant was outbid by $60,000 on a 116-year-old railway cottage. Then the owner read her letter.
  
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• Can Alice Springs turn around its bad reputation? Council hopes so

  10-09-2026 22:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.
  
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• Alice Springs council hopes new strategy will rectify town's bad reputation

  10-09-2026 22:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.
  
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• Horses hop on steam train for unique ride through Flinders Ranges

  10-09-2026 22:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A historic steam train and a horse enthusiast have come together for a unique trail ride in the southern Flinders Ranges.
  
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• Free canola field lets tourists take selfies without trampling crops

  10-09-2026 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW towns are capitalising on canola's picturesque backdrop with a free public field proving a major drawcard.
  
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• Qantas changes tune over broken wheelchair after ABC questions

  10-09-2026 20:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Qantas has backflipped and says it is now planning to replace an expensive powered wheelchair broken beyond repair on one of its flights, after questions from the ABC. 
  
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• Stalwart says fishing industry facing wipe-out without radical change

  10-09-2026 08:43 via abc.net.au
  
  With the state government cutting $400,000 in funding from the WA Fishing Industry Council, a veteran fisherman says their political advocacy needs a significant rethink.
  
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• Calls for radical change to avoid commercial fishing 'wipe out' in WA

  10-09-2026 08:43 via abc.net.au
  
  With the state government cutting $400,000 in funding from the WA Fishing Industry Council, a veteran fisherman says their political advocacy needs a significant rethink.
  
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• One Nation to back Greens' gas fracking ban in SA's South East

  10-09-2026 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  In an unlikely political alliance, One Nation will back a Greens' bill to permanently ban fracking for gas on South Australia's Limestone Coast.
  
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• Sydney crime syndicate allegedly defrauded banks of up to $600m

  10-09-2026 08:31 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW police say one of Australia's largest fraud syndicates has fleeced banks of up to $600 million in fraudulent loans in what one investigator described as the largest financial crime he has seen.
  
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• 'Perfect storm': How banks allegedly defrauded of up to $600m

  10-09-2026 08:31 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW police say one of Australia's largest fraud syndicates has fleeced banks of up to $600 million in fraudulent loans in what one investigator described as the largest financial crime he has seen.
  
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• Town delights as government cans renewable energy zone plans

  10-09-2026 08:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A small town in northern Victoria is relieved that a proposed renewable energy zone has been scrapped by the government.
  
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• Victoria leads nation for theft-related insurance claims, data shows

  10-09-2026 06:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The Insurance Council of Australia calls for urgent action to address crime in Victoria, with theft-related claims costing insurers more than $300 million in the last financial year.
  
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• Chinese cargo ship nearly halves time to UK via 'Polar Silk Road'

  10-09-2026 06:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A Chinese container ship completes the first regular Arctic voyage to the UK, cutting weeks off the traditional Asia-Europe route.
  
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