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• 'Why do they hate Townsville?': Government vows to 'revisit' cheap flights list amid growing backlash

  11-03-2021 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Dubbo's mayor has lashed the federal government's tourism support package, while Victoria says people from Melbourne and Sydney are being used as cash cows.
  
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• 'Get your crayons out and work out a better plan': Regions lash half-price flights bonanza

  11-03-2021 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Dubbo's mayor has lashed the federal government's tourism support package, while Victoria says people from Melbourne and Sydney are being used as cash cows.
  
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• US markets hit new high as Australian dollar rises

  11-03-2021 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Better-than-expected inflation and jobless figures in the US are boosting its markets and dropping its dollar, with the Australian dollar rising to almost 78 US cents.
  
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• ASX and Australian dollar up; Southern Cross loses 10.4pc after being dumped by Nine

  11-03-2021 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian dollar rises to almost 78 US cents. Southern Cross's stock loses more than 10 per cent on news it is being dumped by Nine.
  
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• ASX and Australian dollar up, as Southern Cross loses 9pc after being dumped by Nine

  11-03-2021 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian dollar rises to almost 78 US cents. Southern Cross's stock loses 7 per cent on news its being dumped by Nine.
  
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• ASX and Aussie dollar up, as Southern Cross loses 11pc after being dumped by Nine

  11-03-2021 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian dollar rises to almost 78 US cents. Southern Cross's stock loses 7 per cent on news its being dumped by Nine.
  
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• Artwork that only exists online sells for $90 million

  11-03-2021 21:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The landmark sale of the collage of 5,000 individual images — made one-per-day over more than 13 years — puts American artist Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, in the top three most valuable living artists.
  
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• 'It should be something all families can do': Calls for widespread nappy rebate

  11-03-2021 21:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A program encouraging parents to use reusable nappies has been so successful in some areas it has been oversubscribed, so why isn't it being done elsewhere?
  
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• Metung Hot Springs set to be a major drawcard for East Gippsland tourism

  11-03-2021 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The Metung Hot Springs will open next summer and locals expect it to attract thousands of tourists to East Gippsland year round.
  
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• Live: NSW Now: Shots fired at Western Sydney home, truck driver dead in Pennant Hills

  11-03-2021 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  MORNING BRIEFING: Shots have been fired at a home in Western Sydney and anyone with dashcam footage is being urged to come forward, and a truck driver dies after crashing into the wall on the M2 motorway.
  
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• Live: NSW Now: New rules for New Zealand arrivals at Sydney Airport from today

  11-03-2021 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  MORNING BRIEFING: People who have been in Auckland in the past 14 days will be exempt from hotel quarantine if they seek testing for COVID-19 after arriving in NSW.
  
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• There's serious money in selling invites to Clubhouse. What is it, and why are people paying to join?

  11-03-2021 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Invitations to join the exclusive social media platform are selling fast at $US30 each. Why is it so popular and will the craze last beyond a post-lockdown world?
  
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• Clubhouse: the new craze that's 'taking away from Zoom fatigue'

  11-03-2021 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Invitations to join the exclusive social media platform are selling fast at $US30 each. Why is it so popular and will the craze last beyond a post-lockdown world?
  
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• ATO owed hundreds of millions from JobKeeper and early super release rorts and overpayments

  11-03-2021 19:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The tax office says it is still owed hundreds of millions of dollars from companies attempting to rort the JobKeeper wage subsidy, and millions more from people trying to game the early super release scheme.
  
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• ATO confirms one major listed company is facing a potential JobKeeper prosecution

  11-03-2021 19:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The tax office says it is still owed hundreds of millions of dollars from companies attempting to rort the JobKeeper wage subsidy, and millions more from people trying to game the early super release scheme.
  
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• ATO confirms one large company is facing a potential JobKeeper prosecution

  11-03-2021 19:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The tax office says it is still owed hundreds of millions of dollars from companies attempting to rort the JobKeeper wage subsidy, and millions more from people trying to game the early super release scheme.
  
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• Peak-hour in this Sydney suburb is so bad, commuters are driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid it

  11-03-2021 19:18 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Australia's fastest-growing suburbs is caught in a development dilemma where the surging construction of homes is swamping local roads, with one bottleneck alone adding 30 minutes to a peak-hour commute.
  
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• 'Not enough': Government's tourism package panned on Q+A

  11-03-2021 13:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor senator Kristina Keneally takes aim at the federal government's latest stimulus package aimed at helping the tourism industry, as Liberal Zed Seselja agrees the package is "not enough" for the struggling sector.
  
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• Government taken to task over 'behind schedule' COVID-19 vaccine rollout on Q+A

  11-03-2021 13:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor senator Kristina Keneally takes aim at the federal government's latest stimulus package aimed at helping the tourism industry as well as their behind schedule vaccine rollout.
  
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• Disability groups warn against NDIS change

  11-03-2021 11:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Planned changes to Australia's disability support scheme will see participants viewed as a number, not individuals, peak groups warn.
  
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• Onus back on states for foreign students

  11-03-2021 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Universities and states will be forced to meet stringent conditions before the Morrison government considers plans to allow the return of international students.
  
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• China's traditional medicine market leader backs WA sandalwood producer Quintis

  11-03-2021 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The world's biggest Indian sandalwood producer has struck a deal with Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceuticals to develop products for the booming Chinese traditional medicine market.
  
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• Northern Territory flights featured in half-price travel deal

  11-03-2021 08:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Travellers will be able to obtain half-priced airfares to Darwin, Alice Springs and Uluru under the Federal Government's $1.2 billion tourist package.
  
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• ASX flat as next inflation test looms

  11-03-2021 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Investors on the ASX have resisted a mostly upbeat mood on Wall Street after bond yields eased, and may be waiting for signals from the US Federal Reserve's meeting next week.
  
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• MetalsTech to advance lithium assets

  11-03-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Subiaco-based MetalsTech is planning to capitalise on a booming batteries sector by advancing its high-grade lithium assets in Canada.
  
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• Five reasons to invest in startups

  11-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local tech startups still need angel investors.
  
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• Tax dodge or disaster tool? Farm deposit scheme under review

  11-03-2021 06:54 via abc.net.au
  
  A $380-million-a-year government incentive that allows farmers to pay less taxis to undergo a federal review.
  
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• Farm tax deferral drought measure under review

  11-03-2021 06:54 via abc.net.au
  
  A $380-million-a-year government incentive that allows farmers to pay less taxis to undergo a federal review.
  
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• Tasmania's north and north-west to benefit from subsidised flights

  11-03-2021 06:49 via abc.net.au
  
  A federal government plan will halve the price of flights to and from Tasmania's north and north-west, leaving southern tourism operators feeling left-out.
  
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• Switch flipped on Australia's largest community-owned solar farm

  11-03-2021 06:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Around 260 homes are now being powered by Australia's largest community-owned solar farm, which opened today in Canberra's east.
  
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• PM backs Reynolds while Porter under fire

  11-03-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Scott Morrison continues to stand by embattled Defence Minister Linda Reynolds as she takes another month off work.
  
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• Not all happy with JobKeeper substitute

  11-03-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Major banks have thrown their support behind the Morrison government's post-JobKeeper scheme but some business groups are far from happy, with one labelling it "second-class support".
  
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• Paul Kelly, Kate Ceberano to headline inaugural outback music festival

  11-03-2021 05:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Organisers of the world's most remote major music festival, the Birdsville Big Red Bash, confirm it will expand to a second location outside of Broken Hill in far-western New South Wales.
  
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• Law firm CEO loses her job over staff email sent hours after Christian Porter denied rape

  11-03-2021 05:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Annette Kimmitt, the CEO of Australia's largest law firm, told staff in an email last week she was "triggered" and "hurt" by the company's decision to take on rape-accused Attorney-General Christian Porter as a client.
  
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• CEO leaves law firm after her email to staff criticised taking on Christian Porter as a client

  11-03-2021 05:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Annette Kimmitt, the CEO of Australia's largest law firm, told staff in an email last week she was "triggered" and "hurt" by the company's decision to take on rape-accused Attorney-General Christian Porter as a client.
  
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• Vaccine double shot unlikely by October

  11-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's most senior health officials are set to be grilled about the coronavirus vaccine rollout which is falling short of lofty government targets.
  
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• CZR progresses Pilbara iron ore project

  11-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  CZR Resources is advancing its $51 million iron ore development south-west of Karratha, with environmental studies now underway.
  
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• ARTS REVIEW - Structural Dependency

  11-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Structural Dependency is yet more proof we don’t need to import world-class contemporary dance companies – they’re already here.
  
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• WA Liberals to finally reveal costings

  11-03-2021 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia's Liberal opposition is set to release its long-awaited policy costings, two days out from the state election.
  
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• WA Liberals' costings lacking key details

  11-03-2021 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  UPDATED: Western Australia's Liberal opposition has failed to provide key details on its policy costings in a shambolic presentation two days before the state election.
  
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• Industry baulks at tourism package

  11-03-2021 02:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government’s $1.2 billion tourism package has faced widespread criticism with WA's leading industry body slamming the effort as pork barrelling for marginal electorates.
  
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• Industry balks at tourism package

  11-03-2021 02:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government’s $1.2 billion tourism package has faced widespread criticism with WA's leading industry body slamming the effort as pork barrelling for marginal electorates.
  
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• Tourism chief says cheap flights package targets marginal seats and leaves WA out in the cold

  11-03-2021 02:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Broome is the only WA destination included on the Federal Government's list of subsidised airfare destinations — and tourism chief Evan Hall warns the decision will cost jobs in an already suffering industry.
  
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• Claxton lays foundations for solid business growth

  11-03-2021 02:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  First Amongst Equals Finalist Paul Claxton is laying the foundations for solid business growth.
  
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• Queenslanders miss out on discounted flights to home-grown tourist towns

  11-03-2021 02:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland's Treasurer says it's bizarre that the federal government decided not to discount flights for people travelling within their state as part of its plan to stimulate the tourism and airline industry.
  
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• Ravenscroft targets medical grant reform

  11-03-2021 01:02 via businessnews.com.au
  
  First Amongst Equals Finalist and Intrapreneur category winner, Gina Ravenscroft, is working to improve research capabilities.
  
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• Verhoogt engineers timely growth

  11-03-2021 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Good customer service and a rock-solid work ethic have helped deliver Damion Verhoogt the 40under40 First Amongst Equals award.
  
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• Oliver innovation turns waste into energy

  11-03-2021 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  First Amongst Equals Finalist and City of Perth award winner, Joe Oliver, has paved the way for innovation in the bioenergy space.
  
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• 'This place is like Swiss cheese': Massive mine blast leaves residents shaken

  11-03-2021 00:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Families say they ran from their homes and feared their roofs would collapse after a mining blast in the Goldfields that was likened to a "small earthquake".
  
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• Victims launch $150 million legal class action over Cudlee Creek bushfire

  11-03-2021 00:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Lawyers seek compensation from SA Power Networks for up to 1,000 victims of the Cudlee Creek blaze, which destroyed more than 90 homes and killed one person in December 2019.
  
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