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• Australian shares drop as Russia-Ukraine conflict enters 'multiverse of madness'

  21-02-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are lower on Tuesday, as global markets react to Russia announcing it will send troops into Ukraine. Coles, Costa and Alumina report half-year results. 
  
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• ASX set to drop as Ukraine tensions trouble investors

  21-02-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are poised to open lower on Tuesday, after European markets fell sharply as Ukraine tensions continue to weigh on investors. Coles and Seven Group will release their half-year results today. 
  
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• ASX drops as Ukraine tensions trouble investors, Coles profit falls

  21-02-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have opened lower on Tuesday, as global markets react to Russia announcing it will send "peacekeeping" troops into eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions. Coles, Costa and Alumina report half-year results. 
  
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• How long will black gold be king as 'green' steel makes a charge?

  21-02-2022 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is the world's largest exporter of metallurgical coal  used in steelmaking and the second-largest exporter of thermal coal used for electricity generation. How long will its run last?
  
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• Olivia is putting her business into liquidition. A COVID insurance payout may have stopped the heartache

  21-02-2022 20:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Lawyers say it appears increasingly unlikely many small businesses will ever get an insurance payout for COVID-related losses. However Olivia Jones and some others like her are determined to keep fighting.
  
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• Olivia is putting her business into liquidation. A COVID insurance payout may have stopped the heartache

  21-02-2022 20:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Lawyers say it appears increasingly unlikely many small businesses will ever get an insurance payout for COVID-related losses. However Olivia Jones and some others like her are determined to keep fighting.
  
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• Olivia has been left 'numb' by the pandemic that destroyed her business and the insurance company that won't pay out

  21-02-2022 20:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Lawyers say it appears increasingly unlikely many small businesses will ever get an insurance payout for COVID-related losses. However Olivia Jones and some others like her are determined to keep fighting.
  
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• Covid and climate change are changing how we use air con. We need to talk about it, says expert

  21-02-2022 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians are increasingly concerned with keeping toxic air out and clean air in. It's time to consider if our energy infrastructure can keep up, this expert says.
  
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• There's a ticking political time bomb waiting for whoever wins the next election

  21-02-2022 18:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The winner of the next federal election will face a tricky political challenge, with an all-but-confirmed rise in interest rates heading their way.
  
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• Fighter jet crashes into empty stadium in Iran

  21-02-2022 14:50 via abc.net.au
  
  A fighter jet crashes into a stadium in the north-west Iranian city of Tabriz. The pilots, who both died, recognised as heroes for guiding the aircraft away from civilians.
  
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• Reduced train services to resume across Sydney Tuesday morning

  21-02-2022 11:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Trains will start running again from 5am but commuters are being warned to expect delays and find alternative transport options where possible. 
  
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• Reduced train services to resume across Sydney tomorrow morning

  21-02-2022 11:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Trains will start running again from 5am tomorrow but commuters are being warned to expect delays and find alternative transport options where possible. 
  
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• Reduced train services to resume across Sydney this morning

  21-02-2022 11:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Trains will start running again from 5am but commuters are being warned to expect delays and find alternative transport options where possible. 
  
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• Reduced train services resume across Sydney after network closure caused day of chaos

  21-02-2022 11:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Trains started running from 5am but commuters are being warned to expect delays and find alternative transport options where possible. 
  
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• Nedlands site sells for $2m

  21-02-2022 09:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Ascent Capital’s David Steinepreis has sold a property to chemo@home founder Julie Adams.
  
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• Mum 'overwhelmed' by response to breastmilk plea amid formula shortage

  21-02-2022 09:17 via abc.net.au
  
  A Port Hedland mother was bracing for shame when she asked strangers for breastmilk, but the response she got blew her away.
  
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• At Close of Business: Madeleine Stephens on films in WA

  21-02-2022 09:10 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens shines a light on WA's film industry and what it takes for Perth filmmakers to get their movies to screen.
  
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• MACA reports 80% revenue increase

  21-02-2022 09:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  MACA’s revenues and earnings were driven by a strong pipeline of work during the half year despite a stifled labour market.
  
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• Syme makes whisky hall of fame

  21-02-2022 08:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australian distiller Cameron Syme has been inducted into the Australian Whisky Awards Hall of Fame for his trailblazing contributions to the industry.
  
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• Super Retail H1 profit down, costs rise

  21-02-2022 08:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Super Retail Group has had first-half profit dive 35 per cent and warns higher freight and transport costs will continue to affect margins.
  
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• Labour, commodities hike Yangibana costs

  21-02-2022 08:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Revisions to Hastings’ rare earths project have more than doubled its forecast return to $1 billion, but higher labour and commodity prices have run up capital costs by $142 million.
  
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• Telstra, TPG team up on regional coverage

  21-02-2022 08:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Telstra and TPG will share their regional networks with each other in what they claim will provide better service to people outside the major cities.
  
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• Swiss bank hits back over data leak reportedly showing accounts linked to criminals

  21-02-2022 08:37 via abc.net.au
  
  A huge data leak from Switzerland's second-biggest bank has allegedly shown it is holding billions of dollars' worth of assets in accounts linked to criminals from all over the world.
  
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• ASX inches up after US-Russia meet agreed

  21-02-2022 08:27 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ASX investors gained hope and the oil price eased after news US and Russian leaders will meet to try and resolve the Ukraine standoff.
  
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• Farm worker visa is being delayed by the Foreign Minister, Nationals deputy leader says

  21-02-2022 08:14 via abc.net.au
  
  It was meant to bring in overseas workers by the start of this year and a frustrated Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says it is up to Marise Payne to get the farm worker deal done.
  
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• Albanese, Joyce promise to throw millions at outback NT roads

  21-02-2022 07:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Cattle producers and local government officials who've spent years contending with key roads in disrepair couldn't be happier with the news.
  
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• Dream girl emerges from turbulent time

  21-02-2022 07:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth Festival’s Panawathi Girl is a polished production that uses music to tell an important story and ignite the heart, writes Barbara Hostalek
  
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• Baz Luhrmann falls in love with the Gold Coast making Elvis movie

  21-02-2022 07:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Luhrmann relocated his production company HQ to the Gold Coast to make his Elvis biopic, coming out in June, and says his teenage daughter spurred on his love for the city.
  
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• Call for urgent road repairs ahead of Central Australia's tourism season

  21-02-2022 06:55 via abc.net.au
  
  As COVID-19 national and international border restrictions ease, Northern Territory tourism operators are concerned about the coming season following significant rain damage to sections of the road network.
  
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• IGO divulges on another deal

  21-02-2022 05:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  With the dust barely settled on its Western Areas acquisition, IGO has taken to the ASX to address media speculation surrounding a deal with international commodity company Glencore.
  
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• Grain markets on conflict watch

  21-02-2022 05:21 via businessnews.com.au
  
  War between Russia and Ukraine could have a devastating effect on agricultural supply chains.
  
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• Cases grow by 224, new rules begin

  21-02-2022 05:12 via businessnews.com.au
  
  COVID WRAP: WA records 224 new COVID cases, public health measures reintroduced and a new registration system for critical workers.
  
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• Rail project costs near $2bn

  21-02-2022 04:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government has revealed the likely cost break-down of major upgrades to the Armadale rail line, with the combined cost increasing to nearly $2 billion.
  
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• Lendlease posts $264m loss

  21-02-2022 04:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The multinational behind East Perth’s Waterbank development has linked decreased construction and development earnings and a restructure for the loss.
  
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• Lendlease post $264m loss

  21-02-2022 04:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The multinational behind East Perth’s Waterbank development has cited decreased construction and development costs and a restructure for the loss.
  
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• 'An unquantifiable impact': Jamal Edwards, whose platform launched the career of artists like Ed Sheeran and Skepta, dies aged 31

  21-02-2022 04:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The SBTV founder began filming his mates performing on the streets of his west London council estate, creating an empire that had a huge influence on the British music industry.
  
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• Hayward to plead not guilty to 'child sex abuse'

  21-02-2022 04:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  South West MP James Hayward has indicated he will plead not guilty to a string of child sex abuse charges, just one week after vowing to continue in his role as a member of parliament.
  
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• Scam calls and texts really are increasing. Here's what the ACCC says you can do about them

  21-02-2022 03:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Those scam calls telling you about your overdue tax bill, promising to help you after your "recent" traffic accident, or an SMS letting you know a parcel has arrived — except you haven't ordered anything online for a while — are increasing.
  
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• ACCC says scam calls are increasing. Here's what you can do to avoid them

  21-02-2022 03:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Those scam calls telling you about your overdue tax bill, promising to help you after your "recent" traffic accident, or an SMS letting you know a parcel has arrived — except you haven't ordered anything online for a while — are increasing.
  
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• Steelmaker forges ahead with its biggest Australian infrastructure project after record profit

  21-02-2022 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  BlueScope reports a record half-yearly profit of $1.64 billion off the back of strong demand in its markets in Australia, New Zealand and, in particular, high prices in North America.
  
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• Steelmaker forges ahead with Australia's biggest infrastructure project following record profit

  21-02-2022 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  BlueScope reports a record half-yearly profit of $1.64 billion off the back of strong demand in its markets in Australia, New Zealand and, in particular, high prices in North America.
  
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• Net zero could give Australia the world's cheapest electricity, Atlassian co-founder says

  21-02-2022 03:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Billionaire co-founder of software company Atlassian, Mike Cannon-Brookes, says he will continue to work with the board of energy giant AGL to pursue a takeover that would help Australia have the "lowest-priced energy in the world".
  
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• Atlassian cofounder responds after AGL rejects his and Brookfield's $8 billion takeover bid

  21-02-2022 03:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Billionaire co-founder of software company Atlassian, Mike Cannon Brookes, says he will continue to work with the board of energy giant AGL to pursue a takeover that would help Australia have the "lowest-priced energy electricity in the world".
  
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• Everything you need to know about NSW's train shutdown, and what happens next

  21-02-2022 02:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The union and the NSW government are blaming each other for today's state-wide passenger train shutdown — this is what you need to know about the conflict.
  
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• AGL rejects takeover bid from tech mogul

  21-02-2022 02:02 via businessnews.com.au
  
  AGL Energy has rejected a takeover offer from a consortium helmed by tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes, but market experts say it's just a starting bid.
  
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• Flipping the script on film funding

  21-02-2022 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  New private players are funding films to change the conversation about investment.
  
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• ASX up, AGL rejects Atlassian billionaire's takeover bid

  21-02-2022 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market closed higher, as AGL shares surged on news the energy company had rejected a takeover bid from Mike Cannon-Brookes.
  
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• ASX down, AGL rejects Atlassian-billionaire's takeover bid

  21-02-2022 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are trading lower on Monday. Meanwhile, AGL rejects an unsolicited takeover bid from Atlassian-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes.
  
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