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• Beauty spending splurge, ASX wobbles

  12-10-2021 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  While Australian shares are up and down in trading on Wednesday, beauty and fashion spending have kickstarted the New South Wales economic recovery. 
  
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• ASX to open higher as Wall Street slips amid inflation fears

  12-10-2021 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are set to rise on Wednesday, despite a choppy day on Wall Street where a global energy crunch has fuelled inflation fears, clouding investor sentiment before the US corporate earnings season.
  
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• ASX opens lower, after Wall Street slips amid inflation fears

  12-10-2021 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have slipped as miners and bank stocks weighed on the market. It follows a choppy day on Wall Street where a global energy crunch has fuelled inflation fears.
  
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• ANZ data shows many Sydneysiders spent 'freedom day' at the nail salon; ASX closes lower

  12-10-2021 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  While Australian shares slipped on Wednesday, beauty and fashion spending have kickstarted the New South Wales economic recovery. 
  
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• ANZ data show many Sydneysiders spent 'freedom day' at the nail salon; ASX wobbles

  12-10-2021 23:52 via abc.net.au
  
  While Australian shares are up and down in trading on Wednesday, beauty and fashion spending have kickstarted the New South Wales economic recovery. 
  
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• Australia's wine industry works on telling 'the right story' about sustainability

  12-10-2021 23:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian wineries are being encouraged to embrace sustainability in line with changing consumer expectations with the creation of a new "trustmark" logo.
  
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• A massive NT mine's environmental bond was slashed. FOI documents show bureaucrats wanted to go even further

  12-10-2021 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Documents released under Freedom of Information reveal the NT government's mining department proposed an even bigger reduction of a massive lead and zinc mine's environmental security bond before it was controversially slashed last year.
  
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• A massive mine's environmental bond was slashed. FOI documents show NT bureaucrats wanted to go further

  12-10-2021 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Documents released under Freedom of Information reveal the Northern Territory government's mining department proposed an even bigger reduction of a massive lead and zinc mine's environmental security bond before it was controversially slashed last year.
  
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• 'It's often the first thing taken or destroyed': Charity needs 1,000 mobile phones for survivors of domestic violence

  12-10-2021 21:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Your old mobile phone could help save a life, thanks to a charity working with domestic abuse survivors.
  
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• The healthcare sector's plastic addiction is spiralling during COVID. There's a business case for tackling it

  12-10-2021 21:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated doctors and nurses workers are speaking out about their sector's reliance on single-use plastics. They're fighting back to save both the environment and money.
  
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• Healthcare workers are 'dressed in oil' during COVID. They want something to be done about it

  12-10-2021 21:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated doctors and nurses workers are speaking out about their sector's reliance on single-use plastics. They're fighting back to save both the environment and money.
  
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• Queensland coal city 'moving fast' to become global hydrogen hub

  12-10-2021 21:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite the tension within the coalition government about committing to a net-zero carbon target, in the centre of the Queensland coal belt leaders are already planning for a low carbon future.
  
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• Construction of bridges, roads, railways at threat due to worst skilled labour shortage in decades

  12-10-2021 21:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Government investment in bridges, roads and railways is expected to double in coming years, but a new report warns the spending blitz could be undermined by one of the worst skills shortages in decades.
  
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• JobMaker was meant to support 450,000 jobs. The real figure is just 1 per cent of that

  12-10-2021 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  One of the key elements touted in the October 2020 federal budget, JobMaker promised $4 billion over two years in taxpayer funds to pay employers to hire workers under the age of 30. But fewer than 5,300 workers have been signed up.
  
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• Jon was 'ripped off' and sold a solar system at more than double the retail price. And he's not alone

  12-10-2021 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Vulnerable Australians — including pensioners — are being signed up to overpriced solar deals, with some being charged almost double what their system is worth.
  
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• Jon thought his solar panels were a good deal. Then he discovered he'd paid double the price

  12-10-2021 21:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Vulnerable Australians — including pensioners — are being signed up to overpriced solar deals, with some being charged almost double what their system is worth.
  
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• In this country, you get two power bills: One from the electric company, the other from the 'Mafia'

  12-10-2021 17:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Years of corruption and warlord rule has seen Lebanon slowly sink into economic collapse. But who keeps the wi-fi going and the hospital lights on when the government can't? Enter the 'Generator Mafia'.
  
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• 'It is pretty serious now': China's property sector wary of Evergrande default

  12-10-2021 16:24 via abc.net.au
  
  A wave of developers face payment deadlines before the end of the year and with Evergrande's fate looking increasingly bleak, fears mount of a wider crisis.
  
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• Casino operator Star Entertainment Group to be investigated by Queensland gaming regulator

  12-10-2021 11:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland's gaming regulator announces an investigation into allegations of money laundering related to Star Entertainment Group, which has casinos in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
  
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• Hundreds of workers walk off Brisbane's Queen's Wharf redevelopment amid asbestos scare

  12-10-2021 10:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of workers walk off the $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf redevelopment construction site in Brisbane's city centre amid an asbestos scare.
  
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• CSL helps reduce losses on the ASX

  12-10-2021 10:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Market giant CSL has helped offset losses on the Australian share market after revealing it is starting to collect more plasma for its therapies despite the pandemic.
  
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• Life jackets made mandatory for WA boaties in an effort to reduce deaths at sea

  12-10-2021 10:13 via abc.net.au
  
  It will become illegal for people on boats to not wear a life jacket in certain situations in an effort to reduce drownings at sea.
  
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• At Close of Business: Claire Tyrrell on Scarborough

  12-10-2021 10:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell goes behind the issues vexing developers, planning officials and community members in the coastal suburb of Scarborough.
  
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• iCollege wraps up major takeover

  12-10-2021 10:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  iCollege is set to finalise its off-market takeover of RedHill Education after acquiring a 93 per cent interest in the NSW-based online education provider.
  
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• Further funding to upskill Western Australians

  12-10-2021 10:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government is set to issue further JobTrainer funding to the tune of $103.5 million in a bid to upskill young people and those seeking employment.
  
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• Copper, gold explorers join ASX

  12-10-2021 10:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The spinout companies of Hawkstone Mining and Liontown Resources have hit the ASX boards, joining Recharge Metals which listed yesterday.
  
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• TAB sale restarted

  12-10-2021 09:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Racing Minister Reece Whitby has restarted the long running campaign to privatise the state government’s betting agency.
  
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• Project Sea Dragon cost revised

  12-10-2021 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The first stage of aquaculture company Seafarms Group’s Project Sea Dragon will cost at least an extra $80 million due to changes to project scope and increasing material costs.
  
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• Newcrest budgets $529m for Havieron

  12-10-2021 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Goldminer Newcrest Mining has put a price on developing its Havieron project in Western Australia, while detailing plans for its assets in Canada and Papua New Guinea.
  
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• WA group acquires Downer assets

  12-10-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  NSW’s Downer EDI has sold its remaining mining services assets to Perth-based Avidsys Group for $150 million in cash.
  
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• WA considers mandatory jabs for teachers

  12-10-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  School teachers could be the next group targeted for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations in Western Australia in a bid to accelerate the state's rollout.
  
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• International students fear 'second culture shock' as return to Australia looms

  12-10-2021 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Nearly 60,000 international students are itching to get on Australian soil to begin or resume their studies, but many are anxious about what life will look like once they arrive.
  
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• Entrepreneurial flair could sustain resources

  12-10-2021 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  It is not just startups that innovate to grow.
  
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• Tourism WA appoints permanent MD

  12-10-2021 07:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Tourism WA’s executive director of industry, aviation and markets has stepped up as managing director, more than a year after Brodie Carr left the agency's top job.
  
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• Heated forum restarts government cogs on Adelaide Hills passenger rail

  12-10-2021 07:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite ruling out the reinstatement of the Adelaide Hills passenger railway line, South Australia's Transport Minister has asked Engineers Australia to look into it after facing a hostile crowd in Mount Barker overnight.
  
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• Norcliffe claims major stake in Perth’s Enerflow

  12-10-2021 06:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ASX aspirant Norcliffe Mining Services has finalised its acquisition of industry counterpart Enerflow Mining Services in its second notable buy of the year.
  
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• Norcliffe buys stake in Perth’s Enerflow

  12-10-2021 06:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ASX aspirant Norcliffe Mining Services has finalised its acquisition of industry counterpart Enerflow Mining Services in its second notable buy of the year.
  
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• Man who allegedly murdered colleague at Pilbara mine site ruled fit to stand trial

  12-10-2021 06:34 via abc.net.au
  
  A man accused of murdering his co-worker on a Pilbara mine will stand trial in February, despite earlier showing signs of psychosis.
  
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• New budget airline Bonza eyes a hungry cut price domestic market with planned 2022 launch

  12-10-2021 06:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A major US investment firm is planning to launch an Australian low-cost carrier by the name of Bonza to compete with Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin and Rex in the domestic aviation market.
  
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• Solar plant added to Covalent Lithium plans

  12-10-2021 06:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A 12 megawatt solar plant has been included in an updated plan for Wesfarmers-backed Covalent Lithium's $1.9 billion mine and refinery project.
  
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• The case for trams in Perth

  12-10-2021 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth could stand to reap major benefits from rebuilding its light-rail tram network, writes Andrew Toulalan.
  
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• Fines of up to $11,000 for misusing primary producer rego

  12-10-2021 05:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The heavy vehicle industry cracks down on farmers misusing heavy vehicle registration concessions.
  
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• Support floods in for small Sydney coffee shop targeted by anti-vaxxer in online video

  12-10-2021 05:54 via abc.net.au
  
  A small coffee shop in Sydney's inner west has been buoyed by the support of the local community in the wake of an anti-vaxxer attack over the government vaccination rules.
  
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• It was dubbed Freedom Day, but these regional businesses had to shut down

  12-10-2021 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  In what's being described as a Sydney-centric roadmap, regional businesses which were operating with restrictions have been closed under new public health orders.
  
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• Fenix reports strong quarterly result

  12-10-2021 04:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Iron ore junior Fenix Resources has reported $25 million in net operating cashflows for the September quarter despite a testing period for the commodity.
  
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• Fenix books $49m net profit

  12-10-2021 04:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Iron ore junior Fenix Resources has reported $25 million in net operating cashflows for the September quarter despite a testing period for the commodity.
  
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• Health risk forces family of eight out of newly built home after a year

  12-10-2021 04:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Joe Treagus says he had no choice but to shift his family into a caravan after a serious problem with their new house emerged.
  
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• 'Aggressive’ truckie behaviour towards SA vaccination staff

  12-10-2021 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Truck drivers have been asked to consider their behaviour, after reports that health staff in Mount Gambier had experienced "aggressive" behaviour. 
  
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• 'Aggressive' truckie behaviour towards SA vaccination staff

  12-10-2021 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Truck drivers have been asked to consider their behaviour, after reports that health staff in Mount Gambier had experienced "aggressive" behaviour. 
  
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• Pilbara generates WA's wealth, now it wants long-term community investment

  12-10-2021 04:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Karratha's business chamber is calling for longer-term state and industry investment in Pilbara communities as sales in the minerals and petroleum sector reach a record high. 
  
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