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• Hollywood stars flock to Queensland as state enjoys biggest film boom in its history

  12-03-2021 23:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland is in the midst of its biggest screen boom in history as the promise of a coronavirus refuge lures A-list stars and big-budget programs.
  
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• 'It pushes us back into the closet': The Gold Coast doesn't have a gay bar

  12-03-2021 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  There hasn't been a dedicated LGBTQIA+ club or bar on the Gold Coast for the past two years, but there's hopes a "surge" in events could help change that.
  
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• Fears of a debt disaster as housing market runs hot and changes to lending laws loom

  12-03-2021 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumer groups fear that axing safe lending laws during a pandemic could prove risky, fuelling an overheating housing market and leading to a situation where borrowers are saddled with unaffordable mortgages.
  
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• Cormann elected OECD chief

  12-03-2021 17:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Former finance minister Mathias Cormann has been chosen as the new secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
  
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• Regulators launch probe over Alcoa spill

  12-03-2021 10:15 via businessnews.com.au
  
  State government inspectors spent the day at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery as part of an investigation into a spill of alkaline processing liquid.
  
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• ASX up 0.79%, posts best week in five

  12-03-2021 08:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A broad-based rally has helped the Australian share market post its best week in five, while central banks will have more opportunity to steer economic recovery in their favour next week.
  
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• Cirrus wins Geoscience contract

  12-03-2021 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based IT solutions provider Cirrus Networks has secured a $13 million contract with federal government agency Geoscience Australia.
  
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• Australia remains confident in AstraZeneca

  12-03-2021 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government is maintaining confidence in the AstraZeneca vaccine despite its use being suspended in parts of Europe.
  
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• Tianqi appeals court ruling

  12-03-2021 08:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Embattled Chinese mining company Tianqi Lithium has appealed a court order that it repay a $38.8 million debt to Perth-based engineering consultancy MSP Engineering.
  
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• Matchie McGrath pulls up stumps

  12-03-2021 08:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Retiring Liberal MLA John McGrath talked about his involvement in the new stadium, voluntary assisted dying, and passion for horse racing.
  
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• Perth appoints general counsel, infrastructure manager

  12-03-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A former board member of the disability services commission and a 28-year veteran of consultancy firm Arup round out two major hires at the City of Perth.
  
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• Hydrogen production from coal generates export hopes, emissions fears

  12-03-2021 07:15 via abc.net.au
  
  A Japanese consortium hopes its plant in the La Trobe Valley will prove it is commercially viable to create the gas for export using coal while also capturing the emissions.
  
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• Rio to farm in WA copper project

  12-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mining major Rio Tinto has agreed to another copper farm-in deal, this time with Agrimin’s private exploration subsidiary.
  
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• Rio to explore WA copper project

  12-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mining major Rio Tinto has agreed to another copper farm-in deal, this time with Agrimin’s private exploration subsidiary.
  
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• Gold rates in times of crisis

  12-03-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Gold’s role as a safe-haven asset seems likely to be around for some time yet.
  
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• World-first trial exports Aussie hydrogen

  12-03-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian-made hydrogen will be exported to Japan under a world-first trial taking a big step forward for the emerging industry.
  
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• Accountant accused of stealing in excess of a million dollars from clients

  12-03-2021 05:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Police have charged a tax accountant with more than 40 fraud offences, following an 18-month long investigation that was sparked by complaints on social media.
  
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• Auto producers face big fines

  12-03-2021 05:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government has moved to protect car dealers from the power of global manufacturers by increasing fines under the Franchising Code to as much as $10 million.
  
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• Libs cannot be trusted: McGowan

  12-03-2021 05:21 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On the eve of the state election, Premier Mark McGowan has urged voters not to support the WA Labor Party’s “risky” and “inexperienced opponents”.
  
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• Opportunity to create housing diversity

  12-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Real estate and development professional James Limnios is calling on government and local council to consider initiatives that will support infill residential projects.
  
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• Government has the greatest opportunity to create housing diversity

  12-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Real estate and development professional James Limnios is calling on government and local council to consider initiatives that will support infill residential projects.
  
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• Cyclist takes home top sports award

  12-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Professional cyclist Jai Hindley has taken home one of Western Australia’s most prestigious sports awards, after completing his third Grand Tour.
  
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• Cyclist takes home RAC sports award

  12-03-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Professional cyclist Jai Hindley has taken home one of Western Australia’s most prestigious sports awards, after completing his third Grand Tour.
  
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• Virgin's bookings jump 40pc weeks before the government's cheap airfares begin

  12-03-2021 04:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Virgin Australia sees bookings jump 40 per cent in the day after the federal government's announcement of cheap airfares, even though the cheap airfares will not begin until April.
  
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• Cheap airfare announcement drives flight booking surge even before the scheme begins

  12-03-2021 04:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Virgin Australia sees bookings jump 40 per cent in the day after the federal government's announcement of cheap airfares, even though the cheap airfares will not begin until April.
  
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• WAPC approves Nedlands aged care

  12-03-2021 04:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved a proposal for a four-storey aged care facility, with Nedlands’ residents continuing to express their objections for the project.
  
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• APRA ends Westpac probe, wants improvement

  12-03-2021 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Financial regulator APRA has closed its investigation into Westpac's breaches of anti-money laundering and terror financing laws, but says it will make sure the bank improves its operations.
  
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• Kirkup braces for likely exit

  12-03-2021 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Zak Kirkup insists he has no regrets as he prepares to lead the West Australian Liberals to a defeat that could spell the end of his own short-lived political career.
  
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• Cormann's bid for OECD job into extra time

  12-03-2021 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mathias Cormann's bid to become next secretary-general of the OECD has gone into extra time with the contest too close to call just yet.
  
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• Could the pandemic election return Labor to Kalgoorlie for the first time in two decades?

  12-03-2021 01:34 via abc.net.au
  
  With a margin of 6 per cent, the outback city is a seat to watch at this Saturday's election and it's even prompted a last-minute visit by party leaders.
  
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• TV news bulletins to go in Qld, Victoria, NSW as Nine drops Southern Cross for WIN

  12-03-2021 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  News bulletins and jobs will be lost in the coming months as the Nine Network changes its affiliation again from Southern Cross Austereo back to WIN.
  
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• Fintech targets cash flow woes

  12-03-2021 01:02 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based Realty Assist hopes its online platform can help address some of the financial challenges facing the real estate industry.
  
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• Sharing your mate's Netflix account? That could be a problem

  12-03-2021 00:26 via abc.net.au
  
  As the streaming market gets more crowded, Netflix is cracking down on users who share their account password with other people.
  
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• Netflix once said it 'had to live with' password sharing. That has changed

  12-03-2021 00:26 via abc.net.au
  
  As the streaming market gets more crowded, Netflix is cracking down on users who share their account password with other people.
  
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