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• Trucking companies say they're being gouged by port operators, and you may end up paying for it

  10-03-2021 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Trucking companies say port fees are up as much as five-fold over the past four years, and the competition watchdog warns that consumers will ultimately pay the price when they buy imported goods.
  
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• Surging container fees may cause a 'bloodbath' for truckers and they warn you will pay for it

  10-03-2021 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Trucking companies say port fees are up as much as five-fold over the past four years, and the competition watchdog warns that consumers will ultimately pay the price when they buy imported goods.
  
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• Building industry delays could see HomeBuilder applicants miss out

  10-03-2021 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A shortage of materials and skilled tradespeople have blown out construction times on new homes, sparking concerns that landowners expecting to receive significant government grants could miss their deadline.
  
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• Worker receives severe burns from explosion of e-cigarette battery

  10-03-2021 21:52 via abc.net.au
  
  A WA mine worker is injured after an electronic cigarette battery spontaneously ignited in his pocket, with witnesses describing the explosion as similar to "fireworks going off and flying around inside of the vehicle".
  
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• 'It'll be disastrous': Residents plea for dump site plans to be reconsidered

  10-03-2021 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Residents living in a small suburban street near Helensburgh train station on the edge of the NSW Royal National Park call on Transport for NSW to reconsider plans for a dump site.
  
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• 'It'll be disastrous': Residents force delay of dump site after protest

  10-03-2021 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Residents living in a small suburban street near Helensburgh train station on the edge of the NSW Royal National Park force a temporary halt to plans for a dump site.
  
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• Flight Centre stocks soar 10pc as investors react to cheap flights scheme

  10-03-2021 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Pandemic-hit travel websites are soaring on the Australian share market. Afterpay makes a dive as PayPal announces it is muscling in on its territory.
  
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• Flight Centre shares soar 10pc on cheap tickets — but that's still half its pre-pandemic value

  10-03-2021 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Pandemic-hit travel websites are soaring on the Australian share market as investors respond to the federal government's half-price plane tickets package.
  
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• Australian investors seek out travel stocks, Dow Jones hits new record

  10-03-2021 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  US share markets are buoyed by inflation figures and a $2.5 trillion pandemic package. A stimulus measure for Australia's tourism sector is boosting travel stocks locally, too.
  
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• ASX expected to rise as Dow Jones hits a new record

  10-03-2021 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  US share markets are buoyed by inflation figures and news that US President Joe Biden is passing his $2.5 trillion pandemic package.
  
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• Why big tech literally wants to read your mind

  10-03-2021 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Tech companies are investing millions with the hope of creating a future where thought-controlled technology is everywhere. It offers hope to people with paralysis, but ethicists are worried where it could lead.
  
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• The thought-controlled technology that has big tech excited

  10-03-2021 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Tech companies are investing millions with the hope of creating a future where thought-controlled technology is everywhere. It offers hope to people with paralysis, but ethicists are worried where it could lead.
  
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• The thought-controlled tech that has Facebook and Elon Musk excited, and ethicists worried

  10-03-2021 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Tech companies are investing millions with the hope of creating a future where thought-controlled technology is everywhere. It offers hope to people with paralysis, but ethicists are worried where it could lead.
  
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• EU lawmakers warn Australia FTA deal under threat over lack of pollution reduction

  10-03-2021 20:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian exporters to Europe are likely to face millions of dollars in new tariffs after the European Parliament votes to move forward with a carbon levy on products from countries lacking serious pollution reduction programs.
  
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• Australia warned inaction on climate could sabotage European trade deal

  10-03-2021 20:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian exporters to Europe are likely to face millions of dollars in new tariffs after the European Parliament votes to move forward with a carbon levy on products from countries lacking serious pollution reduction programs.
  
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• This sparkling lake was once an open mine pit. Now it's part of a plan to future-proof the town

  10-03-2021 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  For more than 100 years Collie has dug up coal but, as Australia's demand for the black river of gold is drying up, residents must look elsewhere to guarantee their future.
  
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• The 100-year-old mining town facing an uncertain future as the world moves on from coal

  10-03-2021 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  For more than 100 years Collie has dug up coal but, as Australia's demand for the black river of gold is drying up, residents must look elsewhere to guarantee their future.
  
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• Coal was a way of life in this town, but change is coming

  10-03-2021 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  For more than 100 years Collie has dug up coal but, as Australia's demand for the black river of gold is drying up, residents must look elsewhere to guarantee their future.
  
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• Decision on AGL gas hub at Cribb Point looms as unlikely alliance campaigns against the proposal

  10-03-2021 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Groups opposed to a controversial floating gas terminal near an internationally-recognised wetland in Western Port are vowing to fight on even if the Victorian government approves the project.
  
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• Decision on AGL gas hub at Crib Point looms as unlikely alliance campaigns against the proposal

  10-03-2021 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Groups opposed to a controversial floating gas terminal near an internationally-recognised wetland in Western Port are vowing to fight on even if the Victorian government approves the project.
  
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• A rare alliance of Greg Hunt, Indigenous owners, and environmental groups oppose plans for floating gas hub

  10-03-2021 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Groups opposed to a controversial floating gas terminal near an internationally-recognised wetland in Western Port are vowing to fight on even if the Victorian government approves the project.
  
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• 'Hill I'm happy to die on': Piers Morgan refuses to back down over comments on Meghan

  10-03-2021 18:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Less than 24 hours after exiting as co-host of Good Morning Britain Piers Morgan reflects upon his comments about Meghan Markle and says he still believes he is correct about her.
  
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• 'Hill I'm happy to die on': Piers Morgan refuses to back down over comments about Meghan

  10-03-2021 18:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Less than 24 hours after exiting as co-host of Good Morning Britain, Piers Morgan reflects upon his comments about Meghan Markle and says he still believes he is correct about her.
  
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• Norilsk Nickel pays Russia $2.5 billion in damages to Russia over Arctic oil spill

  10-03-2021 15:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The environmental cost of a massive oil spill in Russia's Arctic region may continue to be felt for decades but the company responsible has now paid out $2.5 billion to Russia for the damage it casued.
  
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• Norilsk Nickel pays Russia $2.5 billion in damages over Arctic oil spill

  10-03-2021 15:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The environmental cost of a massive oil spill in Russia's Arctic region may continue to be felt for decades but the company responsible has now paid out $2.5 billion to Russia for the damage it casued.
  
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• Detained Australian economist Sean Turnell being treated well in Myanmar, says wife

  10-03-2021 14:54 via abc.net.au
  
  The wife of Sean Turnell, who was working with the deposed Myanmar leader, says she understands the military has reasons for detaining her husband despite him not having committed a crime.
  
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• Government to slash domestic airfares to get more Aussies to holiday at home

  10-03-2021 12:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The move is aimed at propping up ailing parts of the tourism and aviation sectors, which have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and fear the end of the JobKeeper program at the end of this month.
  
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• Telstra opens all-Indigenous call centre in bid to make amends with remote customers it exploited

  10-03-2021 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumer advocates welcome a move by Telstra to establish its first Indigenous call centre, months after the telco admitted to unconscionable conduct with more than 100 remote Indigenous customers.
  
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• Roy Hill appoints new CEO

  10-03-2021 09:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Roy Hill Holdings has announced a new leadership structure, with Barry Fitzgerald taking a board role and Gerhard Veldsman being promoted to chief executive.
  
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• ASX down as iron ore miners slide

  10-03-2021 08:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Plunging iron ore prices have pulled miners and the ASX lower on a day in which investors rediscovered growth stocks such as technology, going against the recent reflation trade.
  
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• Emissions down, decision ahead for Chevron

  10-03-2021 08:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A decision on Chevron’s Jansz-Io compression project is expected this year, while the company’s Australian emissions fell 22 per cent thanks to carbon capture.
  
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• Liberals flag concerns about port plan

  10-03-2021 08:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Liberal Party WA leader Zak Kirkup has urged those yet to place their vote to consider the impact supporting Labor could have on the future of Roe 8 and 9, Fremantle Port and Cockburn Sound.
  
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• Rhodes family joins rich list

  10-03-2021 08:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A low-profile WA family that has amassed a $300 million fortune from iron ore royalties has come to prominence by developing a head office in West Perth.
  
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• Verhoogt tops record field

  10-03-2021 07:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Bruce Rock Engineering managing director Damion Verhoogt was named First Amongst Equals at the 2021 40under40 Awards, which were announced at a gala event in Perth on Wednesday night.
  
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• Rare reaction to Iron Bridge

  10-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Company culture is key, but it often remains an internal secret.
  
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• Horizon Gold secures funds for WA project

  10-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Horizon Gold has secured $5 million in funding from its major shareholder to progress a drilling program at the company’s Gum Creek project in the Mid West.
  
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• Jobs to go as Hydro Tasmania announces restructure

  10-03-2021 06:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Hydro Tasmania announces around 5 per cent of its workforce will go in the next 12 months in a restructure of its operations.
  
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• SIMPEC wins $7m Fortescue contract

  10-03-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WestStar Industrial’s engineering and construction arm has been subcontracted to build a workshop at Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon Hub in the Pilbara.
  
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• Global food prices the highest in six years as countries compete to replenish stockpiles

  10-03-2021 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Agri-commodity prices are at their highest level in six years sparked by short supplies, rising demand, and are being driven even higher by speculators.
  
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• Queensland Public Trustee under scrutiny over fees and charges

  10-03-2021 05:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The Queensland Government will establish a new board to provide oversight to the Public Trustee in response to shortfalls in its legal duties and community expectations.
  
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• WA social media alternative seeks $1.5m

  10-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA-based social media platform LITT has raised $1 million in the past day as it appears on track to allocating all shares released as part of a crowdfunding equity round.
  
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• Chevron contracts EnerMech

  10-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Integrated solutions specialist EnerMech has secured a five-year contract to provide pipeline services to Chevron’s oil and gas facilities in Western Australia.
  
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• Peel seeks $32m for NSW copper assets

  10-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  NSW-focused copper play Peel Mining has sought funds from investors to progress a final investment decision for its South Cobar project.
  
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• Queensland snatches lucrative maritime training program from Tasmania

  10-03-2021 03:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Maritime College in Tasmania has been pipped at the post by Queensland TAFE for a $36 million-dollar patrol boat training program — after Tasmania's Minister for Defence Industries last year boasted that Queensland had "missed the boat".
  
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• Catholic schools seek better deal

  10-03-2021 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Funding for capital works, mental health services and hygienic upkeep are among the top priorities for Catholic Education Western Australia ahead of the state election.
  
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• Man in custody over attack on Premier's office

  10-03-2021 02:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A man has been taken into custody after a package containing a powder-like substance was allegedly thrown into Premier Mark McGowan’s Rockingham electorate office yesterday.
  
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• PM will not consider moving Porter

  10-03-2021 02:04 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Scott Morrison will not move Christian Porter out of the attorney-general or industrial relations portfolios, insisting he is "an innocent man under our law".
  
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• NDIS boosts demand for disability support workers

  10-03-2021 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The disability sector needs more support workers to meet the need created by the NDIS.
  
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• Morrison will not consider moving Porter

  10-03-2021 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Scott Morrison will not move Christian Porter out of the attorney-general or industrial relations portfolios, insisting he is "an innocent man under our law".
  
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• Two years ago Theo tried to sell his property for $12 million. Now it's worth just $1

  10-03-2021 01:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Theo Koutsomihalis says his 4-hectare property has been "rendered worthless" after rezoning around the new Western Sydney airport. He's among hundreds of angry residents who have seen the value of their homes plummet.
  
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