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• Market forces for courses? Regions point to skills shortages

  01-02-2022 23:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor's promise to create 465,000 free TAFE places is exciting news to a regional provider but its chief executive warns the scheme can't be a "one-size-fits-all".
  
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• WA to allow triple road trains in attempt to fill supermarket shelves

  01-02-2022 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Western Australia will allow trucks to haul three semi-trailers in order to bring more freight into the state and fill supermarket shelves left empty after extreme flooding in South Australia.
  
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• Already hit hard by COVID worker shortages, NT cafes are now battling a scarcity of fresh supplies

  01-02-2022 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Top End cafes say a scarcity of fresh supplies is compounding the significant worker shortages hitting businesses during the Omicron outbreak , as flooding on the southern end of the Stuart Highway forces changes to menus thousands of kilometres away.
  
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• ASX set to rise ahead of RBA governor's speech on 2022 economic outlook

  01-02-2022 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are expected to start the day higher, with investors looking forward to Reserve Bank's governor Philip Lowe's speech on the economic outlook today.
  
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• ASX rises as RBA downplays early rate hike, Telstra announces $1.6bn infrastructure investment

  01-02-2022 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares rise in the afternoon's trade, as Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe indicates the central bank will "take time" before raising interest rates.
  
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• ASX edges up ahead of RBA governor's speech, Telstra announces $1.6bn infrastructure investment

  01-02-2022 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares open higher, with investors looking forward to Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe's speech on the economic outlook today.
  
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• ASX edges up ahead of RBA governor's speech on 2022 economic outlook

  01-02-2022 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares open higher, with investors looking forward to Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe's speech on the economic outlook today.
  
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• ASX climbs on energy and materials stocks, living costs rise in December quarter

  01-02-2022 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares finish higher, nearing its five-day session high.
  
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• Soaring temperatures, 'exceptional' humidity continue in SE Queensland after storm brings damaging tornado

  01-02-2022 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Authorities ask people to conserve electricity, with severe heatwave conditions expected to strain supply over coming days after a supercell and tornado left more than 30,000 households without power.
  
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• Soaring temperatures continue as 'exceptional' heatwave and storms bear down on south-east Queensland

  01-02-2022 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  South-east Queenslanders have woken to another scorcher, with "exceptional" heatwave conditions expected to continue today, with no reprieve until Thursday.
  
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• Hot and humid across south-east Queensland with the risk of 'life-threatening' flash flooding

  01-02-2022 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  South-east Queenslanders are experiencing another scorcher today, but are being warned that there is the chance of severe storms again this afternoon, as well as "life-threatening flash flooding" if intense rain falls.
  
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• Hot and humid across south-east Queensland as Logan residents begin tornado clean-up

  01-02-2022 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  South-east Queenslanders experience another scorcher today, as the region endures unusually high humidity.
  
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• Live: Sydney news: Thousands of free hospitality courses offered to ease worker shortage

  01-02-2022 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government will fund 5,000 spots on responsible service of alcohol courses to boost the workforce in the hospitality industry, which has been devastated by COVID-19.
  
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• In a spot: Residents told campervans, large vehicles can park 'indefinitely' in suburban streets

  01-02-2022 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The sight of campervans, caravans, buses and trailers blocking views and parking spots is source of frustration for Gold Coast locals. 
  
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• The transgender carpenter hoping to build safer workplaces for queer tradies

  01-02-2022 20:37 via abc.net.au
  
  A trade career remains a daunting prospect for many members of the queer community, but Jimmy Rizk is working on the best way to change that.
  
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• Countdown to farm worker minimum pay after Fair Work ruling

  01-02-2022 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Workers picking fruit and vegetables on Australian farms will be guaranteed a minimum rate of pay when changes to the Horticulture Award come into effect on April 28.
  
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• Interest rates are tipped to rise later this year. So, is it time to fix your home loan?

  01-02-2022 19:48 via abc.net.au
  
  While the Reserve Bank may have kept the official cash rate on hold this week, economists are predicting rates to rise before the end of the year.
  
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• Have you missed the boat on fixing your interests rate?

  01-02-2022 19:48 via abc.net.au
  
  While the Reserve Bank may have kept the official cash rate on hold this week, economists are predicting rates to rise before the end of the year.
  
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• Have you missed the boat on fixing your interest rate?

  01-02-2022 19:48 via abc.net.au
  
  While the Reserve Bank may have kept the official cash rate on hold this week, economists are predicting rates to rise before the end of the year.
  
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• The average super fund lost $4,000 last month, but experts say 'now is not the time to panic'

  01-02-2022 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians have nervously watched their super balances plummet in recent weeks off the back of stock market falls. But there are steps people can take to protect their retirement nest egg.
  
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• 'It's a lot of money lost': Rising rates and falling share prices are hitting super funds but 'now is not the time to panic'

  01-02-2022 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians have nervously watched their super balances plummet in recent weeks off the back of stock market falls. But there are steps people can take to protect their retirement nest egg.
  
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• 'It's a lot of money lost': How you can protect your super with the stock market plunging and interest rates rising

  01-02-2022 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians have nervously watched their super balances plummet in recent weeks off the back of stock market falls. But there are steps people can take to protect their retirement nest egg.
  
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• Forrest "gets things done", writes Grill

  01-02-2022 18:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Julian Grill has hailed Andrew Forrest as a nation builder in his new book, which provides an account of his contentious lobbying activities on behalf of Fortescue Metals Group in the 2000s.
  
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• BP future fuel hopes shaping up for Kwinana

  01-02-2022 14:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Engineering and design work on a multi-hundred-million-dollar future fuels plant planned by BP in Kwinana could start within months.
  
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• At Close of Business: Sean Cowan on Commonwealth Games

  01-02-2022 09:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, managing editor Sean Cowan makes the case for WA to host the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• Randal Humich sells Canning Vale site for $14.8m

  01-02-2022 08:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A private east coast investor has bought the Humich Canning Vale Portfolio in a $14.85 million deal.
  
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• ASX rally helped by RBA caution on rates

  01-02-2022 08:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Investors have cheered the Reserve Bank downplaying the prospect of higher rates soon as they helped the ASX to a broad-based rally.
  
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• ‘Land bridge’ to alleviate supply chain woes

  01-02-2022 08:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government is expecting to implement a ‘land bridge’ in coming days to transport products from the east coast to WA after railways in SA were damaged by floods.
  
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• Kailis dynasty sells WA fishing assets

  01-02-2022 08:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Longstanding family business MG Kailis Group has agreed to sell its WA fishing assets to Sea Harvest Group for $70 million, with Alex Kailis to helm the buyer’s Australian branch.
  
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• Deal targets 700mtpa for Port Hedland

  01-02-2022 08:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government has managed to strike a deal that promises to satisfy each of the mining giants battling for a larger slice of the port of Port Hedland.
  
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• Deal targets 660mtpa for Port Hedland

  01-02-2022 08:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government has managed to strike a deal that promises to satisfy each of the mining giants battling for a larger slice of the Port of Port Hedland.
  
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• Lynas clears final hurdle for WA refinery

  01-02-2022 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Lynas Rare Earths has received ministerial approval for its planned $500 million processing facility in Kalgoorlie where construction is underway.
  
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• New law firm poaches four partners

  01-02-2022 08:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Sydney-based law firm Hamilton Locke has entered the Western Australian market with a bang after recruiting four corporate finance partners from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
  
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• HealthEngine raises $30m

  01-02-2022 07:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth tech company HealthEngine has completed a $30 million private capital raising and says it is still exploring an initial public offering and listing on the ASX.
  
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• Rio finds systemic bullying, sexism

  01-02-2022 07:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A report commissioned by Rio Tinto has found widespread bullying, sexual harassment and racism across its global workforce, with the miner pledging to make lasting change.
  
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• Review sets out procurement targets

  01-02-2022 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  All parties in the defence sector are invested in improving the procurement process to ensure more agile delivery for the ADF.
  
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• Unionist fined for data centre breach

  01-02-2022 06:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A CFMMEU official has been fined $18,000 for contravening right of entry laws at the NextDC data centre project in Perth.
  
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• Union fined for data centre breach

  01-02-2022 06:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The CFMMEU has been fined $18,000 for an official contravening right of entry laws at the NextDC data centre project in Perth.
  
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• Celsius buys $8m Piara Waters land

  01-02-2022 06:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The 5.6-hectare site will be developed into 85 residential lots and public open space.
  
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• 'You feel hopeless': Grieving Queensland family hit by state's worsening housing crisis

  01-02-2022 06:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Unable to afford increased rent and while still grieving the loss of their eldest child, this Yeppoon family has ended up living in a hotel. They're just one of many families struggling to find affordable housing, as advocacy groups push for change. 
  
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• Female workers report rape, sexual assault to independent Rio Tinto review

  01-02-2022 06:06 via abc.net.au
  
  An independent review finds sexism and bullying is systemic across Rio Tinto's worksites, with more than 20 women reporting actual or attempted rape or sexual assault in the last five years. 
  
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• 'Everyday' sexism and bullying systemic across Rio Tinto mine sites, independent review finds

  01-02-2022 06:06 via abc.net.au
  
  An independent review finds sexism and bullying is systemic across Rio Tinto's worksites, with more than 20 women reporting actual or attempted rape or sexual assault in the last five years. 
  
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• Govt awards $28m road, school contracts

  01-02-2022 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Crothers Construction has been selected to upgrade a high school in Willetton, while MACA is building a series of bridges in the South West.
  
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• Green steel in 10 years and the 'battery for the state' — inventor's bold vision for NSW

  01-02-2022 05:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A world-leading engineer on electrical energy now based in Wollongong says the city is perfectly placed to contribute to a national electrical revolution.
  
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• Cbus Super buys stakes in Jandakot Airport

  01-02-2022 05:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Cbus Super is set to acquire a sizeable stake in Jandakot Airport as part of a new joint venture with existing owner Dexus.
  
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• WA records 13 new local cases, five from 'mystery source'

  01-02-2022 04:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia has recorded 13 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 overnight, including another five mystery cases.
  
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• Dovish RBA ends bond buying

  01-02-2022 04:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia’s central bank will end its bond buying program but will have a slow approach to increasing interest rates from record low levels.
  
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• WA records 13 new local cases, five from 'mystery sources'

  01-02-2022 04:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia has recorded 13 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 overnight, including another five mystery cases.
  
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• Reserve Bank to wrap up $350 billion stimulus program this month as economy beats forecasts

  01-02-2022 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank will end its $350 billion bond-buying program on February 10, amid much better-than-expected economic data and rising inflation.
  
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• An average mortgage might go up $1,000 a month in the next few years, warn economists, even as the RBA promises patience on rates

  01-02-2022 04:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank will end its $350 billion bond-buying program on February 10, amid much better-than-expected economic data and rising inflation.
  
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