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• This town that is booming too fast for its own good

  30-05-2021 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  While the world grapples with the impact of the pandemic, a suburb 12 kilometres from central Hobart is busily growing its economy. New businesses are popping up in Kingston all the time but a lack of infrastructure could force out the best of what's been created.
  
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• The town that is booming too fast for its own good

  30-05-2021 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  While the world grapples with the impact of the pandemic, a suburb 12 kilometres from central Hobart is busily growing its economy. New businesses are popping up in Kingston all the time but a lack of infrastructure could force out the best of what's been created.
  
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• Business is booming, but there is no room to grow

  30-05-2021 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  While the world grapples with the impact of the pandemic, a suburb 12 kilometres from central Hobart is busily growing its economy. New businesses are popping up in Kingston all the time but a lack of infrastructure could force out the best of what's been created.
  
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• First-home buyers looking to enter market as NT stamp duty concession ends

  30-05-2021 23:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Leah Brown and her family are feeling the pressure to buy a house before a generous stamp duty exemption in the Northern Territory finishes – but does this type of help really benefit first-home buyers in the long-run?
  
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• 'Stop taking migrants who are old and speak bad English': Call to rethink Australia's immigration policy

  30-05-2021 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's immigration policy is not attracting migrants who pay economic dividends, according to a Grattan Institute report that calls for a complete revamp of the visa system.
  
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• Call to award visas to younger skilled migrants, not older workers with 'poor English'

  30-05-2021 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's immigration policy is not attracting migrants who pay economic dividends, according to a Grattan Institute report that calls for a complete revamp of the visa system.
  
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• Australia welcomes New Zealand's support on China dispute

  30-05-2021 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Ahead of today's formal talks between Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern, Australia has welcomed New Zealand's decision to support its trade dispute with China over barley tariffs.
  
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• The room where it happened: the private lunch a billionaire and a premier forgot to mention

  30-05-2021 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Billionaire James Packer and then-NSW premier Barry O'Farrell failed to reveal a private lunch at influential broadcaster Alan Jones's apartment as they became central players in the high-stakes battle to build Crown Sydney.
  
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• 'James loves his pies': The private lunch between Packer and a premier they both forgot to disclose

  30-05-2021 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Billionaire James Packer and then-NSW premier Barry O'Farrell failed to reveal a private lunch at influential broadcaster Alan Jones's apartment as they became central players in the high-stakes battle to build Crown Sydney.
  
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• 'Unbearable' conditions, 'systemic' failures see Panama-flagged ship slapped with record ban

  30-05-2021 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Maritime authorities have taken the unprecedented step of banning a flag-of-convenience ship from Australian waters for three years after its crew endured months of appalling conditions.
  
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• Ski resorts plough ahead as Victorian outbreak threatens potential bumper season

  30-05-2021 06:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2021 ski season was meant to be one of recovery for towns like Mount Beauty, but businesses are now facing a nervous wait.
  
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• Victorian government announces $250m COVID business support package

  30-05-2021 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Victorian Acting Premier James Merlino announces a $250 million support package for 90,000 businesses affected by the seven-day COVID-19 lockdown.
  
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• Victorian government announces $250m business support package, but slams feds for 'disgraceful' lack of assistance

  30-05-2021 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Victorian Acting Premier James Merlino announces a $250 million support package for 90,000 businesses affected by the seven-day COVID-19 lockdown.
  
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• International students to quarantine at Adelaide's Parafield Airport under new plan

  30-05-2021 02:31 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer has approved a plan to bring back Adelaide's international students by letting them serve two weeks' quarantine at Parafield Airport, in the city's north.
  
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• Canola shines bright as West Australian harvest reaps top dollar

  30-05-2021 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Record plantings, early rain and a global shortage of oilseed crops could set up West Australian farmers for a two billion dollar canola harvest. 
  
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• Global car giant says Australia is 'missing out' on new, cheap electric car models

  30-05-2021 00:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Electric vehicle experts say Australia is a "backwater" for global car manufacturers and is missing out on the latest EV technology. 
  
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• 'Boobs in the workshop ain't going to happen': Gender report reveals female workers still disadvantaged in Queensland

  30-05-2021 00:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Sharine Milne was laughed out of five businesses when looking for work as a mechanic. She's not alone, with a new report showing women in Queensland are still earning and retiring on less money and are less likely to hold management roles.
  
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