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• Nasdaq closes at new high but ASX set to slip as iron ore falls

  01-09-2021 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Global markets were mostly higher overnight, with the Nasdaq closing at a new high in US trade, but the local share market could be set to fall this morning.
  
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• ASX falls despite record close for Nasdaq as global markets rise

  01-09-2021 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market falls in early trade, driven in large part by a steep drop in BHP's share price. Global markets were mostly higher overnight, with the Nasdaq closing at a new high.
  
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• ASX dips despite record close for Nasdaq as global markets rise

  01-09-2021 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market falls in early trade, driven in large part by a steep drop in BHP's share price as it trades ex-dividend. Global markets were mostly higher overnight, with the Nasdaq closing at a new high.
  
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• Canberra hairdresser says COVID payments forcing sole traders to choose between saving business or home

  01-09-2021 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Canberra businesses grappling with the lockdown extension can expect support grant payments to hit their bank accounts within days as the ACT Government brings in extra forces to process almost 4000 applications.
  
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• Canberra businesses 'treading water' in wake of lockdown extension will receive grant payments 'within days'

  01-09-2021 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Canberra businesses grappling with the lockdown extension can expect support grant payments to hit their bank accounts within days as the ACT Government brings in extra forces to process almost 4000 applications.
  
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• The steaks were tender and competition tough, but there's no beef over top prize

  01-09-2021 22:47 via abc.net.au
  
  A North Queensland cattle company is crowned Brisbane's Regatta Hotel's Beef Off champion for a fifth time.
  
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• Engineer investigated over Sydney apartment 'structural issues' in NSW first

  01-09-2021 21:20 via abc.net.au
  
  A prominent Sydney engineer is being investigated by Engineers Australia over "structural defects" in his former project, Skyview Towers. Anthony Hasham is the first engineer to be referred to the peak body by the NSW building commissioner and could see his accreditation stripped. He denies any wrongdoing.
  
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• Three years ago, Spain shut its coal industry. Here's how they are dealing with the fallout

  01-09-2021 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Spain has been closing down its coal industry since the 1990s. Come December, its last power plant will switch off.
  
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• 'This is exponential': Has Spain found the answer to quitting coal?

  01-09-2021 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Spain has been closing down its coal industry since the 1990s. Come December, its last coal mine will be switched off.
  
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• $3,700 a month for life: The European nation paying coal miners to retire

  01-09-2021 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Spain has been closing down its coal industry since the 1990s. Come December, its last power plant will switch off.
  
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• JobKeeper went to thousands of companies whose turnover tripled at the height of the pandemic in 2020

  01-09-2021 14:46 via abc.net.au
  
  New data reveals nearly 20,000 companies tripled their turnover yet accrued nearly $370 million in JobKeeper during the first three months of the wage subsidy program.
  
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• JobKeeper went to thousands of companies whose turnover tripled at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

  01-09-2021 14:46 via abc.net.au
  
  New data reveals nearly 20,000 companies tripled their turnover yet accrued nearly $370 million in JobKeeper during the first three months of the wage subsidy program.
  
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• Adelaide house prices soar as buyers move from COVID-hit eastern states

  01-09-2021 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The attractiveness of the Adelaide housing market is enhanced by coronavirus outbreaks in Sydney and Melbourne, one estate agent says — but another warns of "deceptive, dishonest" pricing to lure in prospective buyers. 
  
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• Humanitarian flight carrying evacuees from Afghanistan touches down in Darwin

  01-09-2021 10:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A plane carrying evacuees from Afghanistan arrives in the Top End, where the asylum seekers will spend the next two weeks in quarantine.
  
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• At Close of Business: Sean Cowan on women in sports

  01-09-2021 10:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, editor Sean Cowan makes the case for further investment in professional women's sporting codes.
  
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• Murdoch flags departure of acting VC

  01-09-2021 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Romy Lawson is set to leave Murdoch University at the end of this year, just two months after she commenced as acting vice chancellor.
  
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• Covalent steps toward refinery

  01-09-2021 09:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wesfarmers-backed Covalent Lithium has signed a lease for its planned Kwinana refinery project with the state government.
  
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• Opposition criticises development pathway extension

  01-09-2021 09:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The opposition has slammed the state government's plan to make elements of its temporary development pathway permanent, labelling it a move to sneak through planning laws.
  
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• Tallest Wollongong building proposed for new WIN Corporation mega redevelopment

  01-09-2021 09:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Bruce Gordon's WIN Corporation has taken a big plunge into the centre of Wollongong by buying up a whole city block and unveiling plans for its 39-storey WIN Grand.
  
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• ASX limits losses after better GDP growth

  01-09-2021 09:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Investors have recovered most of their early losses after Australia's economy staved off another coronavirus recession, but some wondered for how long.
  
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• New owners for Mojos

  01-09-2021 09:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australian hospitality group Triple-1-Three has acquired the majority stake in North Fremantle live music venue Mojos Bar.
  
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• Slower growth in WA

  01-09-2021 09:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Growth in Western Australia’s domestic economy was the second lowest nationally in the June quarter, but was still 12 per cent larger than 12 months prior.
  
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• Australia Post to pause parcel pick-up for three days with 500 staff in COVID isolation

  01-09-2021 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia Post will not pick up parcels from e-commerce retailers in NSW, Victoria and the ACT for three days beginning this weekend. The organisation has 500 staff in COVID isolation.
  
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• Australia Post to pause parcel pick-up for four days with 500 staff in COVID isolation

  01-09-2021 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia Post will not pick up parcels from e-commerce retailers in NSW, Victoria and the ACT for four days beginning this weekend. The organisation has 500 staff in COVID isolation.
  
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• Zenviron wins $250m contract

  01-09-2021 09:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Monadelphous’ partly owned subsidiary Zenviron has secured work on the Rye Park windfarm in regional NSW.
  
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• Running blind on Yagan Square data

  01-09-2021 08:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  DevelopmentWA was running blind on foot traffic data at Yagan Square during two key periods in the precinct’s operation and demise, documents obtained under freedom of information suggest.
  
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• WA's hospital capacity woes revealed as more nurses employed

  01-09-2021 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government announced it will employ another 170 graduate nurses in COVID-response roles, the same day new figures laid bare the strain on Perth's biggest hospitals.
  
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• Figures reveal WA hospital capacity woes

  01-09-2021 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  New figures have laid bare the strain on Perth's biggest hospitals, which are struggling to meet demand despite Western Australia remaining virus-free.
  
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• Perth Mint launches bullion program

  01-09-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Perth Mint has today launched its latest bullion program to an international audience of wholesale and retail distributors.
  
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• Fragrance Group snaps up London Court for $28m

  01-09-2021 07:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Singaporean property developer Fragrance Group has purchased London Court for more than $28.3 million.
  
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• Fragrance Group buys London Court for $28m

  01-09-2021 07:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Singaporean property developer Fragrance Group has purchased London Court for more than $28.3 million.
  
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• Telstra to 'pause billing', install mobile cells to help Wilcannia connect in outbreak

  01-09-2021 06:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Telstra, the monopoly telco in Wilcannia, commits to pausing billing and installing a new small cell to improve phone and internet to help residents of the town stay connected in during their COVID outbreak.  
  
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• Queensland's ban on single-use plastics begins

  01-09-2021 06:02 via abc.net.au
  
  As the government sets out to cut plastic pollution by banning items like straws and cutlery, disability advocates call on businesses to be mindful of exemptions.
  
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• Volt raises funds for batteries business

  01-09-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Volt Resources has secured $5.8 million to fast-track its batteries business.
  
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• Delivering benefits via VR training

  01-09-2021 05:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Cost-effective virtual reality in the workplace is becoming … a reality.
  
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• Inadequate COVID-19 check-in records for Central Coast construction site cluster

  01-09-2021 05:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Health authorities say contact tracers couldn't identify all close contacts at a large construction site linked to a cluster because it had incomplete check-in data and records.
  
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• WA has the worst gender pay gap in the country. This expert says getting women into mining is the key to pay parity

  01-09-2021 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The latest data from the Workplace Gender Data Equality Agency shows the national gender pay gap has worsened in the last six months, widening from 13.8 per cent to 14.2 per cent. 
  
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• Small business boom, pressures loom

  01-09-2021 04:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government will have a chance to alleviate rising cost and wage pressure for small businesses in its upcoming budget.
  
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• Fitness sector flexes post-pandemic muscle

  01-09-2021 04:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Losses due to the pandemic have led to some upheaval in the sector.
  
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• Decmil wins $28m road contract

  01-09-2021 04:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Osborne Park-based Decmil Group has been contracted to build a bridge over BHP’s Yandi rail line and complete road restoration works in the Pilbara.
  
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• Australia's economy grew over the June quarter, but lockdowns will bite

  01-09-2021 03:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's economy has bounced from the COVID recession, with national growth rising 9.6 per cent over the year to June.
  
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• Christmas border closures up to states: PM

  01-09-2021 02:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded opening Australia's internal borders will be up to state governments despite making Christmas a key goal.
  
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• Australian property prices jumped 18.4pc, the biggest annual increase in 32 years

  01-09-2021 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian houses become even more expensive, with lockdowns across NSW, Victoria and the ACT having practically no impact on property values.
  
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• Australian property prices are surging at their fastest rate in 32 years

  01-09-2021 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian houses become even more expensive, with lockdowns across NSW, Victoria and the ACT having practically no impact on property values.
  
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• Australian property is $103,400 more expensive than last year

  01-09-2021 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian house prices have become even more expensive, with lockdowns across NSW, Victoria and the ACT having practically no impact on property values.
  
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• Australian houses are $103,400 more expensive than last year

  01-09-2021 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian house prices have become even more expensive, with lockdowns across NSW, Victoria and the ACT having practically no impact on property values.
  
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• Australian house prices are $103,400 more expensive than last year

  01-09-2021 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian house prices have become even more expensive, with lockdowns across NSW, Victoria and the ACT having practically no impact on property values.
  
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