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• ASX set to fall, Nasdaq tumbles as Yellen warns of rate hike so 'economy doesn't overheat'

  04-05-2021 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are set to open lower after a global tech sell-off overnight on concerns that interest rates may have to rise sooner than expected.
  
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• ANZ profits from rapid COVID rebound, but tech stocks slump on rate rise fears; ASX to slip

  04-05-2021 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are set to open lower after a global tech sell-off overnight on concerns that interest rates may have to rise sooner than expected, but ANZ is the latest bank to profit from the fast COVID rebound.
  
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• ANZ profits from rapid COVID rebound, but tech stocks slump on rate rise fears; ASX flat

  04-05-2021 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are trading flat after a global tech sell-off overnight on concerns that interest rates may have to rise sooner than expected, but ANZ is the latest bank to profit from the fast COVID rebound.
  
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• ANZ profits from COVID rebound as Westpac sued for insider trading; ASX rises despite rate rise fears

  04-05-2021 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares rise despite a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street overnight. ANZ announces a huge profit rise, while Westpac faces an insider trading court action from ASIC.
  
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• Live: NSW Now: Gladys Berejiklian pick loses fight over plum role, funeral for drowned international student

  04-05-2021 22:23 via abc.net.au
  
  MORNING BRIEFING: Natasha McLaren-Jones, the Premier's pick for President of the state's Legislative Council, loses out to another Liberal during fiery scenes in parliament. A funeral will be held today for international student Ayaz Younus, 25, who died in floodwaters north-west of Sydney last month.
  
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• Live: NSW Now: Gladys Berejiklian pick loses fight after 'mini coup', funeral for drowned international student

  04-05-2021 22:23 via abc.net.au
  
  MORNING BRIEFING: Natasha McLaren-Jones, the Premier's pick for President of the state's Legislative Council, loses out to another Liberal during fiery scenes in parliament. A funeral will be held today for international student Ayaz Younus, 25, who died in floodwaters north-west of Sydney.
  
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• 'They just kept loading him up with drugs that slowed his heart rate and breathing until it stopped'

  04-05-2021 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  On his last night, Isaac asked to stay over at his family home because he was worried about the high number of medications he was prescribed to take. He died the next morning.
  
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• Isaac died with a toxic combination of drugs in his system, but it was not an overdose or suicide

  04-05-2021 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  On his last night, Isaac asked to stay over at his family home because he was worried about the high number of medications he was prescribed to take. He died the next morning.
  
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• System to make super amounts during divorce proceedings clearer needed 'urgently'

  04-05-2021 21:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Superannuation is considered a household asset, but it is can be incredibly hard for women to find out how much their ex-partners have. But a law to help change that was put on the backburner and now advocates are demanding it be implemented.
  
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• Super is considered a joint asset, but not everyone is keen to share when they separate

  04-05-2021 21:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Superannuation is considered a household asset, but it is can be incredibly hard for women to find out how much their ex-partners have. But a law to help change that was put on the backburner and now advocates are demanding it be implemented.
  
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• 'If they win, I'll probably lose everything': Aussie ugg boot maker appeals US court ruling

  04-05-2021 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Eddie Oygur is appealing a US court decision that's put him on the hook for millions in damages and legal costs over the sale of around a dozen ugg boots, in what his lawyers call a 'David versus Goliath' legal battle.
  
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• 'I got fired': Westpac ex-CEO wants to help you be 'better' after $1.3b blunder

  04-05-2021 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer was fired after a money-laundering scandal led to a $1.3 billion fine. He's past it, and wants to help you better engage the people you work with, for and above.
  
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• 'I got fired': The bank boss, the billion-dollar blunder and what came next

  04-05-2021 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer was fired after a money-laundering scandal led to a $1.3 billion fine. He's past it, and wants to help you better engage the people you work with, for and above.
  
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• Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 left 'false trails' before disappearing, new research suggests

  04-05-2021 18:48 via abc.net.au
  
  New research based on new tracking technology suggests the pilot in command of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 deliberately made a series of turns to avoid detection before flying the doomed plane into the southern Indian Ocean.
  
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• PM refusing to budge on India travel pause

  04-05-2021 11:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Scott Morrison is refusing to back down from the India travel ban despite a torrent of criticism from high-profile figures and within conservative ranks.
  
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• Sino Iron restarts production after fire

  04-05-2021 09:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Production has restarted at the multi-billion dollar Sino Iron mine after a fire on Monday, with inspectors due to visit the site this afternoon to determine the cause.
  
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• Miners back in favour as they lift ASX

  04-05-2021 09:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  BHP, Rio Tinto and gold miners had sizeable gains as investors rushed back to commodity stocks and lifted the Australian share market.
  
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• MLG makes strong ASX debut

  04-05-2021 09:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Kalgoorlie-based MLG Oz has become the latest mining services provider to list on the ASX, with its share price closing up 27 per cent.
  
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• COVID Commission wound up

  04-05-2021 09:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government has quietly wound up the Nev Power-chaired COVID-19 Commission advisory board, just more than 13 months after it was established.
  
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• At Close of Business: Mark Beyer on paying not-for-profit board members

  04-05-2021 09:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about the increasing trend towards paying not-for-profit board members and why it remains such a vexed issue.
  
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• Kardinya starts first stage of revamp

  04-05-2021 09:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local developer Con Berbatis has pushed go on the first stage of his $100 million plan to redevelop the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre.
  
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• $100m Wagerup battery headed for decision

  04-05-2021 09:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A $100 million battery storage proposal for Wagerup is set for development review next week, but could be delayed because of bushfire risk.
  
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• RBA more optimistic on growth outlook

  04-05-2021 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has upgraded its economic forecast while reiterating that the cash rate will remain at a record low 0.1 per cent until 2024.
  
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• Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 24 and injuring dozens

  04-05-2021 08:58 via abc.net.au
  
  An overpass carrying metro train cars in Mexico City partially collapses, killing 24 people and injuring dozens. 
  
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• Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 23 and injuring dozens

  04-05-2021 08:58 via abc.net.au
  
  An overpass carrying metro train cars in Mexico City partially collapses, killing 23 people and injurying dozens. 
  
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• Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 20 and injuring dozens

  04-05-2021 08:58 via abc.net.au
  
  An overpass carrying metro train cars in Mexico City partially collapses, killing 20 people and injurying dozens. 
  
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• Strandline begins Coburn construction

  04-05-2021 08:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Strandline Resources has announced a final investment decision for its Coburn mineral sands project in WA, with construction to begin immediately.
  
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• Veterans, Anzac, and your business

  04-05-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Anzac Day is a reminder of sacrifice, and how we can help our armed forces personnel.
  
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• Clough, Forge $200m sale stoush returns to court

  04-05-2021 07:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Engineering company Clough and its former directors have lost their bid to have amendments to Forge Group’s $200 million claim against them struck out, as the legal battle enters its third year.
  
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• State pledges $20m for Aboriginal tourism

  04-05-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Aboriginal tourism is set to receive $20 million over the next four years as part of a newly announced action plan for the sector.
  
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• Freo match moved to Queensland

  04-05-2021 06:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  This Sunday’s AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions has been moved from Optus Stadium to the Gabba, as WA’s virus restrictions remain in place.
  
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• NAB offers up $565m loan to world's biggest coal port — and green groups are cheering

  04-05-2021 06:13 via abc.net.au
  
  NAB will lend money to the Port of Newcastle, but it will need to reduce emissions and screen suppliers for modern slavery issues.
  
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• WA gets $1.3bn infrastructure boost

  04-05-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A number of major infrastructure projects in WA will receive more than $1 billion in funding, to be announced in next week’s federal budget.
  
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• What will the federal government's $10 billion reinsurance pool mean for you?

  04-05-2021 05:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A pilot program will subsidise the cost of insurance for cyclones and related flood damage, potentially helping lower 500,000 premiums. Here's how it might help you.
  
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• Federal government announces $10 billion reinsurance pool for northern Australia

  04-05-2021 05:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A new pilot program will subsidise the cost of insurance for cyclones and related flood damage, potentially helping lower 500,000 premiums. So what will it mean for you?
  
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• Sydney's Cockatoo Island to become 'must-see destination' under ambitious proposal

  04-05-2021 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Cockatoo Island will be transformed into a "must-see destination" with art, retail, dining and educational spaces under a "bold and ambitious" plan put forward by the Harbour Trust.
  
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• 'Bold' plan to turn to Sydney's largest harbour island into arts and culture district

  04-05-2021 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Cockatoo Island will be transformed into a "must-see destination" with art, retail, dining and educational spaces under a "bold and ambitious" plan put forward by the Harbour Trust.
  
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• No new cases, number of casual contacts doubles

  04-05-2021 05:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The number of casual contacts linked to the latest cases of COVID-19 has doubled overnight, as WA health authorities retrace the steps of two COVID positive delivery drivers.
  
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• $2m pledged for India COVID-19 relief

  04-05-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Indian community organisations are set to benefit from $2 million worth of grants as criticism of the federal government's use of the Biosecurity Act mounts.
  
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• Bill and Melinda Gates agree to divide their assets, but exactly who gets what is uncertain

  04-05-2021 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Bill and Melinda Gates are splitting up, and it is unclear how the foundation they built together, focusing on global health projects, will operate or who will get how much of their shared billions. 
  
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• The NT Budget took a ‘massive whack’ from COVID. But the finances aren't as bad as expected

  04-05-2021 03:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government has announced significant improvements in its debt and deficit levels, largely off the back of a re-energised national economy. But the Budget books will still be stained in red for at least a decade.
  
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• 'Everyone is crying out for cooks': Regional job vacancies surpass mining boom

  04-05-2021 03:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The demand for workers in regional Australia has hit an all time high, surpassing the demand seen during the mining boom a decade ago.
  
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• Biosecurity checks get $371m boost

  04-05-2021 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Biosecurity controls will be beefed up in a bid to protect Australian agriculture from devastating diseases and pests.
  
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• Telstra cops record consumer rights fine

  04-05-2021 02:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Telstra failed to provide consumers with the opportunity to keep their existing local phone number when changing telcos, copping a $1.5 million fine.
  
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• Farmer phone service flops as Telstra techs find no faults

  04-05-2021 02:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Farmers in SA's Mallee region say their phone service has seriously declined over the past twelve months, leaving them at risk in times of need.
  
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• Telstra fined $1.5m for not letting customers keep their phone numbers

  04-05-2021 01:10 via abc.net.au
  
  ACMA slugs Telstra with a fine for not letting consumers keep their existing phone numbers as they tried to switch to other networks.
  
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• Telstra fined $1.5m for not letting customers keep their mobile numbers

  04-05-2021 01:10 via abc.net.au
  
  ACMA slugs Telstra with a fine for not letting consumers keep their existing phone numbers as they tried to switch to other mobile networks.
  
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