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• Payday looms for Rio Tinto investors as mega miner posts record profit, ASX ends in the red

  27-07-2021 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market ends in the red, just as one of its biggest listed companies posts a record six-month profit off the back of soaring iron ore prices.
  
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• CBA says economy has hit a 'major pothole'; iPhone sales boost Apple profit

  27-07-2021 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Commonwealth Bank economists forecast a bigger economic contraction due to COVID lockdowns. Meanwhile, US tech giants Apple, Microsoft and Google's parent company Alphabet beat earnings expectations.
  
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• Better-than-expected iPhone sales boost Apple profit; ASX to follow Wall St falls

  27-07-2021 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares look set to fall after US stocks retreated from record highs. Meanwhile, tech giants Apple, Microsoft and Google's parent company Alphabet beat earnings expectations.
  
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• Australian shares in the red; iPhone sales boost Apple profit

  27-07-2021 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX falls in early trade after Wall St ends lower, led by the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, US tech giants Apple, Microsoft and Google's parent company Alphabet beat earnings expectations.
  
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• Turf club falsely declared it monitored environment after applying 60,000 litres of oil to track

  27-07-2021 22:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Internal documents show the Darwin Turf Club falsely declared it had conducted mandatory environmental monitoring after mixing 60,000 litres of oil into its track at Fannie Bay. The EPA has stopped short of fining the club and instead ordered an environmental audit.
  
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• Thousands of rooms snapped up as part of Brisbane's Olympic bid

  27-07-2021 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Cruise ships,  boarding schools, and other "alternative styles" of accommodation are among the almost 50,000 rooms already secured for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games guests.
  
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• Tens of thousands of rooms snapped up as part of Brisbane's Olympic bid

  27-07-2021 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Cruise ships,  boarding schools, and other "alternative styles" of accommodation are among the almost 50,000 rooms already secured for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games guests.
  
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• How a ceremony in NSW Parliament helped a company steal $46 million from retirees

  27-07-2021 22:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The Premier's ex-boyfriend Daryl Maguire lent government legitimacy to companies now accused of swindling Australians and Chinese pensioners for vast sums. Then she told him to "stay away".
  
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• Alicia spends almost half her income on rent, but says she's 'privileged'

  27-07-2021 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report on Tasmania's housing market shows rental yields across the state are dropping, making it less appealing to investors and that, the industry says, could be a "perfect storm" for renters.
  
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• How financially literate are you? Take this quiz to find out

  27-07-2021 21:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Financial products are getting increasingly complicated, and it's getting tougher to stay on top of regulations that govern what can happen to your money. So we made this quiz to test how much you know.
  
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• 'So laborious': JobSaver payment scheme for COVID-19 lockdown cops scathing reviews

  27-07-2021 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  It's designed to provide NSW employers with much-needed cash to stay afloat, but some businesses complain they're finding the application process for the COVID-19 JobSaver payment clunky and confusing.
  
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• As unis cut Asian studies programs experts say 'we need more engagement with Asia, not less'

  27-07-2021 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's universities are cutting back on Asia specific programs in the wake of the pandemic, threatening the nation's ability to understand, engage and do business with the region, experts say.
  
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• As Australia's universities cut Asian programs, Gerald is 'professionally a dead man walking'

  27-07-2021 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's universities are cutting back on Asia specific programs in the wake of the pandemic, threatening the nation's ability to understand, engage and do business with the region, experts say.
  
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• A Twitter-storm has erupted over allegations against popular crypto influencer Alex Saunders

  27-07-2021 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Former colleagues of Nugget's News CEO Alex Saunders distance themselves after allegations are made against him on Twitter.
  
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• 'Too large, too much': Hobart City Council says no to cable car bid for kunanyi/Mount Wellington

  27-07-2021 15:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of community division, debate and a record number of public submissions, the Hobart City Council has voted to reject a controversial proposal for a cable car on kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
  
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• Hobart City Council says no to cable car bid for kunanyi/Mount Wellington

  27-07-2021 15:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of community division, debate and a record number of public submissions, the Hobart City Council has voted to reject a controversial proposal for a cable car on kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
  
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• 'Anger, sorrow, personal abuse': Cable car company flags fight not over

  27-07-2021 15:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of community division, the Hobart City Council votes to reject a cable car on kunanyi/Mount Wellington — with the company's chairman admitting he feels "anger and sorrow" over the knock back.
  
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• WBHO, Decmil win road upgrades

  27-07-2021 11:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WBHO Infrastructure and Decmil Group have been contracted to complete upgrades at two major highways in Perth.
  
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• Live exporter accuses big four of hypocrisy after finance denied

  27-07-2021 10:33 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Australia's biggest live exporters has accused a big four bank of hypocrisy for refusing it basic services despite its claim of having strong ties to agribusiness.
  
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• Finalists named in WA Innovator of the Year awards

  27-07-2021 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Four companies including VeinTech and Vision Pharma have been selected as finalists for the state’s Innovator of the Year Awards, to be announced in November.
  
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• ASX sets record again, miners thrive

  27-07-2021 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  There is no stopping the Australian share market after the indices hit record levels for the second consecutive day.
  
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• NAB: Perth house price growth to slow

  27-07-2021 09:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  National Australia Bank has revised its forecast for house price growth in 2021, elevating its predictions for every capital city other than Perth.
  
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• NAB: Perth house price growth to continue to slow

  27-07-2021 09:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The National Australia Bank has revised its forecast for house price growth in 2021, elevating its predictions for every capital city other than Perth.
  
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• At Close of Business: Katie McDonald on Dunsborough

  27-07-2021 09:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses challenges facing developments in Dunsborough.
  
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• Dismay and anger as NSW towns booted out of Victorian bubble

  27-07-2021 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Victoria's decision to exclude three NSW council areas from the border bubble has left struggling business owners worried, confused and angry over what they say is poor messaging from both states.
  
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• China tariffs hit Australian wine exports

  27-07-2021 09:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  China's anti-dumping duties will end imports of Australian bottled wine, rendering the Chinese market unviable in the near term, new research has found.
  
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• CBH's $50m Kwinana fertiliser project approved

  27-07-2021 09:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state’s largest grain handler will progress its $50 million Kwinana fertiliser project after the proposal receiving development approval today.
  
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• NBL scores record broadcast deals

  27-07-2021 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The NBL has made its biggest media deal in history after striking partnerships with ESPN, Foxtel and News Corp.
  
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• Minara exploration plan gets green light

  27-07-2021 08:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The EPA has given Perth-based nickel miner Minara Resources the green light to conduct an exploration program in the southern portion of its Irwin Hills Project in the north-eastern Goldfields.
  
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• Striking a balance on funding

  27-07-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A changing geopolitical climate poses challenges for defence, aid and diplomatic funds.
  
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• Farrell to lead Nickel West

  27-07-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  BHP has appointed a mining executive who has spent most of her career at Rio Tinto as the new asset president for its Nickel West business.
  
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• COVID breach very disappointing: Cook

  27-07-2021 07:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Two unvaccinated healthcare workers have been placed in hotel quarantine after potentially being exposed to COVID-19 during the transfer of a sick crew member from a vessel yesterday.
  
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• Cooked in champagne and sprinkled in gold, these are the world's most expensive chips

  27-07-2021 07:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side is plating up the most expensive chips on the planet, with a single serve going for $US200.
  
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• $99m CBD tower likely

  27-07-2021 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Far East Consortium’s proposal to deliver a 15-storey mixed-use development on the corner of Roe Street and King Street has been recommended for approval.
  
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• NRW wins $87m in Pilbara contracts

  27-07-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Listed contractor NRW Holdings has secured new work from Rio Tinto and its subsidiary, Hamersley Iron, worth a combined $86.5 million.
  
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• Labor drops $6.2m on state poll

  27-07-2021 05:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Newly disclosed figures reveal Labor’s dominant financial position ahead of the March state election, having outspent the Liberals by nearly $2.5 million.
  
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• IGO, Creasy in $45m nickel deal

  27-07-2021 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  IGO is set to bolster its nickel portfolio after signing an agreement with mining prospector Mark Creasy.
  
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• Perenti launches new tech business

  27-07-2021 03:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perenti has launched a new technology-focused mining services business while reporting a 22 per cent jump in contracted work.
  
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• These two blokes reckon they can turn around a ski field that sometimes has just two days of snow

  27-07-2021 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The two-year search for a buyer for Tasmania's only operating ski lift has wrapped up. Despite challenges, including a ski season that some years lasts just one or two days, the new owners are optimistic they can unlock the mountain's year-round potential.
  
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• Manganese move of elemental interest

  27-07-2021 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A new mine in WA and aspiring producers are contributing to rising Australian manganese output.
  
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• From two days of snow to 100: Can Ben Lomond be a great ski destination?

  27-07-2021 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The two-year search for a buyer for Tasmania's only operating ski lift has wrapped up. Despite challenges, including a ski season that some years lasts just one or two days, the new owners are optimistic they can unlock the mountain's year-round potential.
  
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