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• ‘You want to get injured on the right day’: Local communities give evidence at rural GP shortage inquiry

  01-03-2022 23:49 via abc.net.au
  
  An Eyre Peninsula mayor has called the difficulties accessing healthcare in regional South Australia "diabolical" because of the shortage of GPs and health professionals, a Senate Committee has heard.
  
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• Oil price surges 8 per cent, as Wall Street declines on Russian strikes

  01-03-2022 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to fall, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to hit global markets.
  
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• Oil price surges 8 per cent, as Wall Street and European markets take a hit on Russian strikes

  01-03-2022 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to fall, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to hit global markets.
  
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• Global markets take a hit on Russian strikes, but ASX defies the trend to rise

  01-03-2022 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is having a bumpy day of trade, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to spook markets. Meanwhile, an Australian miner is booming on a deal with Tesla.
  
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• Rise of the machines — and your shopping — as Google and Coles team up to deliver groceries by drone

  01-03-2022 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A company backed by Google's owner is replacing the delivery driver with a drone, as part of a pilot project with a major Australian supermarket. Experts say the idea could literally take off and may work out cheaper than road transport.
  
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• Alona Shevchenko hasn't slept in four days. But she's helped raise $4.1m in crypto for the Ukrainian army

  01-03-2022 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Millions of dollars worth of crypto donations from individuals are paying for military equipment in Ukraine. Here's how crypto and blockchain are being used in unprecedented ways in the conflict.
  
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• Cedar recognised for leadership

  01-03-2022 14:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Nyiyaparli Yindjibarndi woman, former 40under40 winner and executive director of IPS Management Consultants Jahna Cedar has won a state award for leadership.
  
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• PM tests positive for COVID-19

  01-03-2022 13:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested positive for COVID-19 after developing a fever this afternoon.
  
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• Lack of GP, health workers, means 'you want to get injured on the right day’, regional Mayor says

  01-03-2022 11:12 via abc.net.au
  
  An Eyre Peninsula Mayor, who gave evidence at a Senate inquiry into healthcare, says GP and health professional shortages in regional South Australia is "diabolical".
  
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• New restrictions pose challenges for large venues

  01-03-2022 08:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Hospitality operators are calling for substantial support packages and level two COVID-19 restrictions to be removed as soon as possible to reduce job losses and save businesses.
  
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• Construction revived at troubled South Perth project

  01-03-2022 08:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Devwest Group has recommenced construction of an $80 million nine-storey office building and 13-storey residential tower after a seven-year hiatus.
  
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• At Close of Business: Claire Tyrrell on cost pressures

  01-03-2022 08:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell examines the risk to WA builders amid steep cost escalation.
  
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• Branding agency Juicebox buys Freeform

  01-03-2022 08:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The combined firm is the fourth largest on the Business News’ list of advertising and branding agencies in Western Australia.
  
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• Branding agency Juicebox acquires Freeform

  01-03-2022 08:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The combined firm is the fourth largest on the Business News’ list of advertising and branding agencies in Western Australia.
  
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• Complying with defence export controls

  01-03-2022 08:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Understanding defence exports and dual-use technology will benefit those businesses seeking to participate in the sector.
  
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• Qube to reinstate six workers at Freo Port

  01-03-2022 08:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Qube has been ordered by the Fair Work Commission to reinstate and back pay six workers who were asked to cross a picket line amid protected industrial action taken by the MWU.
  
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• Qube to reinstate six Freo Port workers

  01-03-2022 08:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Qube has been ordered by the Fair Work Commission to reinstate and back pay six workers who were asked to cross a picket line amid protected industrial action taken by the MUA.
  
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• Mary Stuart is a battle royal for the ages

  01-03-2022 08:26 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mary Stuart, the great play Shakespeare could never write, has a flawlessly conceived and delivered staging at the Heath Ledger Theatre, writes David Zampatti.
  
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• Rosewood to lead new Perth Hills development

  01-03-2022 08:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Aged care provider Rosewood will spearhead the development of a new aged care facility in the Perth Hills as part of a contract with the state government.
  
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• First ore from Miralga Creek

  01-03-2022 08:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Atlas Iron’s Miralga Creek mine has produced its first iron ore, with the project built by a joint venture including Indigenous contractor East West Pilbara.
  
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• Investors buying ASX as rates put on hold

  01-03-2022 08:12 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Investors are betting the war in Ukraine will deter central banks from raising rates, as they moved the ASX higher for a third consecutive day.
  
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• FFI, WAE to develop $68m electric train

  01-03-2022 08:03 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Fortescue Future Industries and Williams Advanced Engineering have set to work on developing a regenerating battery electric train as one of the first projects under their new partnership.
  
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• How do you start cleaning up after a flood? Here is what you need to know

  01-03-2022 07:37 via abc.net.au
  
  While many people in south-east Queensland have been through flooding before, in 2011 or even in 1974, others will be navigating uncharted waters. Here's what you need to know before you start cleaning up.
  
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• NT Parks hiking and camping booking system experiences 'teething issues'

  01-03-2022 07:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Adventure-seekers keen to experience some of the Northern Territory's most spectacular multi-day hikes have waited hours online after a long-awaited booking system experienced glitches on the first day of its rollout. 
  
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• Green group loses Supreme Court challenge against Scarborough gas project

  01-03-2022 06:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The Conservation Council of WA fails in its Supreme Court challenge against the $16.5 billion Scarborough project off WA's coast – the biggest gas development to be built in Australia in a decade. 
  
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• Court dismisses green challenge against biggest gas development to be built in Australia in a decade

  01-03-2022 06:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The Conservation Council of WA fails in its Supreme Court challenge against the $16.5 billion Scarborough project off WA's coast – the biggest gas development to be built in Australia in a decade. 
  
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• Perth home values rise 0.3 per cent

  01-03-2022 06:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Growth in Perth’s home values have slowed in February, tracking national trends.
  
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• Call for regional COVID case breakdowns as infection rates rise

  01-03-2022 06:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Medical Association WA says while it is "not appropriate" to release specifics about where COVID-19 cases are in regional areas, people will need the information soon.
  
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• Perth fund takes big Russia hit

  01-03-2022 05:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Packer & Co’s $2 billion investment fund is down 12 per cent for the month of February after its large portfolio of Russian stocks collapsed in value.
  
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• COVID cases climb by 1,179, McGowan defends new rules

  01-03-2022 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The total number of cases in Western Australia is fast approaching 6,000, with another 1,179 COVID cases recorded overnight.
  
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• Reserve Bank keeps cash rate at 0.1 per cent amid Ukraine invasion turmoil

  01-03-2022 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank keeps its cash rate target at a record low 0.1 per cent as it watches the unfolding economic fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine .
  
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• Plans lodged for giant offshore wind farm

  01-03-2022 04:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Danish company is hoping to secure environmental approval for an ambitious offshore wind farm from Bunbury to Mandurah, potentially making it one of the world's largest.
  
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• Tasmania hit by 'major' statewide internet outage

  01-03-2022 04:17 via abc.net.au
  
  TasNetworks, the state's power utility, says the outage which began around 1pm is due to "upstream provider issues".
  
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• Tasmania hit by 'major' statewide internet and phone outage

  01-03-2022 04:17 via abc.net.au
  
  EFTPOS and banking services are affected by a major network fault which is impacting a range of telcos right across the state.
  
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• Road works, civil construction blamed for Tasmanian internet outage

  01-03-2022 04:17 via abc.net.au
  
  EFTPOS, banking services and travel are affected by a major network fault which cut Tasmania off from the rest of the country.
  
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• Court throws out Woodside LNG appeal

  01-03-2022 03:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the state’s conservation council to review the approval of Woodside’s $16.5 billion Scarborough project.
  
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• Court throws out Scarborough challenge

  01-03-2022 03:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the state’s conservation council to review the approval of Woodside’s $16.5 billion Scarborough project.
  
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• Here are the roads to avoid in Brisbane today

  01-03-2022 03:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Authorities are frustrated their pleas to stay at home are falling on deaf ears as parts of Brisbane experience gridlock today.
  
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• No deal for IGO, Glencore

  01-03-2022 02:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  IGO has walked away from talks first reported last month regarding Glencore’s CSA copper mine in New South Wales without a commercial agreement.
  
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• Diversification to drive growth pathway

  01-03-2022 02:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  As WA opens to the rest of the country, business leaders are debating which industries the state should target for growth.
  
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• Confidence sunk by floods and conflict

  01-03-2022 01:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Consumer confidence dropped 2.6 per cent in the past week as the war in Ukraine began and storms battered Australia's east coast.
  
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• Regulator drags Crown to court over 'money laundering'

  01-03-2022 00:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The nation’s financial intelligence agency is set to take Crown Perth to the Federal Court over claims it breached anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
  
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• 'I put it on Facebook and my phone just started ringing': Smaller cities boom as Sydney home prices start falling

  01-03-2022 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian property prices continue to race upwards, but the nation's two biggest cities are now lagging well behind.
  
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• Australian house prices keep growing but Sydney posts first fall in 17 months

  01-03-2022 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian property prices continue to race upwards, but the nation's two biggest cities are now lagging well behind.
  
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