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• Work starts on Bundaberg's first hotel development in 20 years

  17-10-2026 02:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The tourism industry hopes it's the start of a long-awaited hotel building boom for the city, which has struggled to attract significant short-term accommodation development.
  
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• Data centre gas plant could be mothballed after two years, court told

  21-10-2026 10:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Developers behind a proposed $23 million gas-powered power plant required for a data centre have told a court they want the project to be powered by the grid as soon as possible.
  
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• Plans for commercial helium production on Yorke Peninsula

  21-10-2026 08:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The region is expected to become Australia's only helium production site within 18 months, helping address a global shortage of the rare and vital gas.
  
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• Childcare chain collapses amid wave of closures

  21-10-2026 07:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Shared Beginnings entered administration this week after its centres operated "at a loss", casting another shadow on a sector undergoing a wave of closures.
  
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• Childcare chain collapse highlights private credit risks

  21-10-2026 07:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Shared Beginnings entered administration this week after its centres operated "at a loss", casting another shadow on a sector undergoing a wave of closures.
  
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• Fortescue senior executive sacked after sexual harassment probe

  21-10-2026 07:14 via abc.net.au
  
  A senior executive at Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group has been sacked following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the iron ore miner.
  
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• McDonald's bid for Phillip Island restaurant knocked back by council

  21-10-2026 07:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A council in Victoria's south-east has rejected an application from fast food giant McDonald's to open a restaurant on Phillip Island.
  
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• AI data centre company cold calling about buying land, inquiry told

  21-10-2026 06:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Consultants for an AI data centre company have been cold calling residents in north-west Tasmania wanting to buy their land, the Greens say.
  
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• Last drinks for Boag's as final Tasmanian beers roll off production line

  21-10-2026 05:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The Tasmanian brewery has been operating longer than the state has had electricity, but now, the state icon will be brewed elsewhere.
  
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• Tech giant shares plunge 40pc after delays to Melbourne data centre

  21-10-2026 04:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Community opposition to one of Victoria's largest data centres has seen the value of shares in NextDC plummet.
  
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• RBA deputy warns inflation outlook 'materially worse' as next decision looms

  21-10-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  As markets put the chance of a rate hike in November at 42 per cent, Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser warns of a "central banker's nightmare".
  
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• ASX gains ground, NextDC shares plunge — as it happened

  20-10-2026 23:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Shares in data centre operator NextDC plummeted over 40 per cent after returning to trade following a suspension. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Weighing up if a trip from Sydney's new airport is for you

  20-10-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The doors to Western Sydney International Airport are set to soon welcome commercial passengers.
  
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• Travellers weigh up the cost to get to Sydney's new airport opening this week

  20-10-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The doors to Western Sydney International Airport are set to soon welcome commercial passengers.
  
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• Transport costs to Sydney's new airport: Is it worth it for you?

  20-10-2026 21:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The doors to Western Sydney International Airport are set to soon welcome commercial passengers.
  
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• Golden North's ice cream factory starts production at new site

  20-10-2026 21:17 via abc.net.au
  
  After leaving its home of more than a century, South Australian ice cream producer Golden North has started production at its new home 270 kilometres away. 
  
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• Adelaide restaurateurs say Michelin guide recognition 'a great honour'

  20-10-2026 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The Ayubi family decided to share their culture through food after fleeing to Australia in the Cold War. They have now been recognised by the world's most prestigious restaurant guide.
  
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• Loan of $20m to troubled smelter deemed high risk, govt went ahead anyway

  20-10-2026 20:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Tasmanian government was advised to approve a $20 million loan to the country's only manganese smelter last year despite knowing the risk of not getting all the money back was high, as inaction was deemed too risky.
  
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• Seven West Media had 'diabolical' culture, secret review hears

  20-10-2026 20:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A bombshell review of Seven West Media in 2024 has been told of a "diabolical" corporate culture, with allegations sexism, bullying and harassment were rife and "sacred cow" executives favoured by then-chairman Kerry Stokes were protected amid a ratings obsession.
  
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• Secret review into Seven West Media reveals 'diabolical' culture problems

  20-10-2026 20:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A bombshell review of Seven West Media in 2024 has been told of a "diabolical" corporate culture, with allegations sexism, bullying and harassment were rife and "sacred cow" executives favoured by then-chairman Kerry Stokes were protected amid a ratings obsession.
  
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• Sydney firm linked to suspected scammers investigated, $138m feared lost

  20-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Investors who may have lost as much as $138 million are asking how an alleged scam with possible terrorism links went undetected.
  
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• Retired judge lashes NSW decision to rewrite laws to support coalmine

  20-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A former Supreme Court Judge says a NSW government plan to draft special laws for a Hunter Valley coalmine "obliterates" the legal process and should be independently reviewed.
  
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• Firm linked to suspected investment scam investigated, $138m feared lost

  20-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Investors who may have lost as much as $138 million are asking how an alleged scam with possible terrorism links went undetected.
  
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• European banks, websites hit as Google Cloud data centre goes offline for hours

  20-10-2026 12:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The technology giant's London data centre reports "service disruption" as major banking institutions experience outages.
  
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• Breaking: Banks, websites offline as Google Cloud services fail across Europe

  20-10-2026 12:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The technology giant's London data centre reports "service disruption" as major banking institutions experience outages.
  
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• Banks, websites offline as Google Cloud services fail across Europe

  20-10-2026 12:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The technology giant's London data centre reports "service disruption" as major banking institutions experience outages.
  
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• Landholders and politicians push for tougher laws on renewable energy developments

  20-10-2026 09:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland landholders say they are facing challenges amid growth in the renewable energy sector.
   
  
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• Cumulative impacts of data centre gas plants overlooked, court hears

  20-10-2026 09:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Community members opposed to Nakar Property’s proposal to build a gas-fired power station in Moss Vale voice their concerns in the Land and Environment Court.
  
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• WA woman's 'harrowing' ordeal stranded in Bali hospital after fall

  20-10-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A West Australian grandmother is facing a potential bill of $100,000 to return home to Australia after falling down stairs at a Bali restaurant.
  
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• Inquiry urges halt to plan to burn Sydney's waste in regional towns

  20-10-2026 07:50 via abc.net.au
  
  A NSW inquiry into energy-from-waste facilities has recommended a moratorium on the technology and called for the state government to reject two proposals before the planning department. 
  
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