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• Ernst and Young denies inflating mine value by hundreds of millions

  02-03-2021 23:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Consulting firm Ernst and Young rejects claims of ignoring a landmark ruling and using "discredited techniques" to inflate the value of a NSW mine expansion by hundreds of millions of dollars.
  
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• ASX set for gains despite tech-led Wall St sell-off

  02-03-2021 23:28 via abc.net.au
  
  US markets fall on a renewed tech sell-off, while mining is the only sector to rise, pointing to positive trade on the resources-heavy Australian share market.
  
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• ASX gains as GDP figures show promising recovery from COVID shock

  02-03-2021 23:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market rises as GDP figures show that Australia's economy is recovering from the shock hit of COVID-19.
  
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• ASX gaining as GDP figures show promising recovery from COVID shock

  02-03-2021 23:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is rising as GDP figures show that Australia's economy is recovering from the shock hit of COVID-19.
  
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• ASX gaining ahead of GDP figures; Wall St sees a tech sell-off

  02-03-2021 23:28 via abc.net.au
  
  US markets fall on a renewed tech sell-off, while mining is the only sector to rise, pointing to positive trade on the resources-heavy Australian share market.
  
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• Pandemic fuels upswing in demand for Australian-made products from prison industries

  02-03-2021 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Orders for handmade furniture have gone "through the roof" and continue to provide a daily escape for 200 inmates in this South Australian prison as they strive for a productive life behind bars.
  
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• HBF to refund $40m in claims

  02-03-2021 20:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  HBF will follow through with its pledge to refund deferred claims to patients and is expecting to make about 500,000 payments worth $40 million to policyholders.
  
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• Businesses bounce back from COVID recession with 'extremely positive' reporting season

  02-03-2021 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite a record-breaking reporting season, the losses felt from widespread shutdowns early in 2020 are fresh in the minds of businesses. Here is a look at what might be ahead.
  
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• A dividend bonanza is heading towards shareholders after 'bumper' company profits

  02-03-2021 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite a record-breaking reporting season, the losses felt from widespread shutdowns early in 2020 are fresh in the minds of businesses. Here is a look at what might be ahead.
  
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• 'We're seeing vaccines going to more affluent areas': The racial disparities in vaccine distribution in the US

  02-03-2021 18:36 via abc.net.au
  
  There are concerns poorer Latino and black communities are being left behind in the race to get vaccinated in the US, with "big disparities" between neighbourhoods and reports of queue jumpers emerging.
  
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• Queue-jumpers are leaving America's most vulnerable at risk of COVID-19

  02-03-2021 18:36 via abc.net.au
  
  There are concerns poorer Latino and black communities are being left behind in the race to get vaccinated in the US, with "big disparities" between neighbourhoods and reports of queue jumpers emerging.
  
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• California is the birthplace of a new COVID strain. But it's struggling to vaccinate those who need it most

  02-03-2021 18:36 via abc.net.au
  
  There are concerns poorer Latino and black communities are being left behind in the race to get vaccinated in the US, with "big disparities" between neighbourhoods and reports of queue jumpers emerging.
  
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• US, Canada hail Taiwan's 'freedom pineapples' after Chinese ban

  02-03-2021 14:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The de facto US and Canadian embassies in Taiwan praise the quality of pineapples grown on the island, releasing photographs of their top diplomats in Taipei with the fruit after an import ban by China.
  
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• Hunt stands by October virus vaccine goal

  02-03-2021 11:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australians have been told to still expect their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by October, with the federal government sticking by its time frame despite initial delays in the rollout.
  
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• Accused minister to identify himself

  02-03-2021 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Morrison government cabinet minister accused of a historical rape will reportedly come forward after coming under increasing pressure to publicly identify himself.
  
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• Labor to invest $37m in mining data overhaul

  02-03-2021 08:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Labor Party has vowed to spend more than $37 million on an overhaul of the state’s mining data and information system and halving project approval times.
  
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• Big miners pursue electrification

  02-03-2021 08:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Five large mining companies have separately launched initiatives this week to accelerate a move toward electrification of their mine sites.
  
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• TSA Group gets carbon neutral status

  02-03-2021 08:42 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia’s TSA Group has been certified as the first carbon neutral operator in the contact centre outsourcing sector.
  
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• More growth for Perth housing market

  02-03-2021 08:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth property prices increased in February, while the number of listings of houses for sale dropped to a 10-year low.
  
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• Uranium business seeks ASX listing

  02-03-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based 92 Energy is planning to become the first pure-play uranium company to list on the ASX in more than a decade, having launched a $5 million initial public offering.
  
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• ASX closes lower, RBA won't budge on rates

  02-03-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's share market closed lower while investors were reassured low borrowing costs will remain for some time yet, after the Reserve Bank left the cash rate and other settings unchanged.
  
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• WA may keep border restrictions post-COVID

  02-03-2021 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Premier Mark McGowan has cast an early vote ahead of the March 13 election, warning that border restrictions may continue long into the future.
  
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• Border plan a taste of what's to come: Kirkup

  02-03-2021 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Opposition leader Zak Kirkup has slammed the Premier’s insinuation that the state’s border controls could remain beyond the pandemic, labelling it a taste of what’s to come.
  
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• Experience counts for WA defence sector

  02-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state’s role in securing contracts and work associated with the defence industry will continue to grow.
  
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• DDH1 raises $150m through IPO

  02-03-2021 06:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local drilling business DDH1 is scheduled to list on the stock exchange next week after raising $150 million through its initial public offering.
  
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• RBA rates steady, commits to bond buying

  02-03-2021 05:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has left its key interest rates unchanged following its monthly board meeting, while remaining committed to its bond buying program aimed at keeping borrowing costs low.
  
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• RBA leaves cash rate at record low

  02-03-2021 05:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Reserve Bank of Australia has left its key interest rates, including the cash rate, unchanged at a record low 0.1 per cent as widely anticipated by economists.
  
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• Key seats could make the difference, despite polling

  02-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA’s political landscape could be radically altered this month as the state government appears primed for an unprecedented win.
  
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• Changes to $25m Como high-rise approved

  02-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Joint Development Assessment Panel has unanimously approved amendments to a contentious $25 million high-rise development in Como expected to lessen its impact.
  
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• Derbarl Yerrigan out of administration

  02-03-2021 04:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia’s largest Aboriginal health service has come out of administration after appointing a new board and modernising its governance rules, with independent directors given voting powers.
  
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• 'We won't see any further cuts in mortgage rates' even as RBA maintains easy money stance

  02-03-2021 04:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates unchanged at a record low 0.1 per cent and maintains its commitment to supporting the economy through unprecedented stimulus.
  
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• RBA leaves interest rates on hold at record low

  02-03-2021 04:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates unchanged at a record low 0.1 per cent and maintains its commitment to supporting the economy through unprecedented stimulus.
  
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• Interest rates stay at record lows, RBA says it 'will do more if necessary'

  02-03-2021 04:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates unchanged at a record low 0.1 per cent and maintains its commitment to supporting the economy through unprecedented stimulus.
  
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• The state government wants more apartment owners in WA - but not to protect them

  02-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian Apartment Advocacy founder Sam Reece explores the initiatives needed to protect apartment owners from risks such as defective buildings.
  
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• Sam Reece calls for more consumer protection

  02-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian Apartment Advocacy founder Sam Reece explores the initiatives needed to protect apartment owners from risks such as defective buildings.
  
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• NAIF backs third potash development

  02-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian Potash has secured $140 million in federal government funding to cover more than two thirds of the development costs associated with its Lake Wells project in WA.
  
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• Finding Dr Right: GP matchmaking program aims to attract more doctors to rural areas

  02-03-2021 03:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Dr Kate Davey was ready to hang up her stethoscope but couldn't find another GP to take over her regional medical practice to care for her patients. She hopes a new program will change that.
  
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• Population paucity perils

  02-03-2021 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Together with productivity and participation, population is one of the key elements of economic growth.
  
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• Government mulling levy hike for aged care

  02-03-2021 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Morrison government has left the door open to a tax increase to find billions of dollars needed to fix Australia's besieged aged care system.
  
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• Farm production tipped to hit $66 billion

  02-03-2021 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's farm production has been forecast to soar to a record high on the back of a remarkable turnaround from a crippling drought.
  
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