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• WA surplus set to nudge $8b as Commonwealth, states flounder in sea of deficits, ratings giant says

  28-03-2022 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  WA is set to post an eye-popping surplus of almost $8 billion this year as the state rakes in windfall gains from the iron ore boom and record gas prices, according to ratings giant S&P.
  
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• WA surplus nears $8b as Commonwealth, states flounder in sea of deficits, ratings giant says

  28-03-2022 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  WA is set to post an eye-popping surplus of almost $8 billion this year as the state rakes in windfall gains from the iron ore boom and record gas prices, according to ratings giant S&P.
  
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• Hobart moves to clamp down on new whole-house short-stay properties

  28-03-2022 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The number of short-stay properties allowed in the Hobart area is a step closer to being limited under a motion passed by the Hobart City Council to stop any new permits for whole-house short-stay development in residential areas.
  
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• Oil stocks take a hit as brent price jumps around, while the ASX gains

  28-03-2022 22:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Meanwhile, fresh data shows concerns about inflation are rising and more Australians are re-considering buying major household items.
  
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• Oil stocks take a hit as brent price dives on Shanghai lockdowns, while the ASX rises

  28-03-2022 22:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Meanwhile, fresh data shows concerns about inflation are rising and more Australians are re-considering buying major household items.
  
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• Oil price drops on China lockdown concerns, while Tesla boosts Wall Street

  28-03-2022 22:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are headed for a muted day of trade after five days in a row of gains.
  
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• Oil price dives on Shanghai lockdowns, while Tesla boosts Wall Street

  28-03-2022 22:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are headed for a muted day of trade after five days in a row of gains.
  
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• As the cost of living keeps rising, this mum-of-eight hopes tonight's federal budget will bring some relief

  28-03-2022 22:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Financially stressed families including that of Northern Territory resident Kristie Hoskins are hoping tonight's federal budget will address the rising cost of living and shortage of affordable housing.
  
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• Live: NSW Now: Flash flooding hits parts of Sydney

  28-03-2022 22:31 via abc.net.au
  
  MORNING BRIEFING: The State Emergency Service responds to flash flooding in parts of Sydney.
  
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• Getting rail to Gold Coast Airport should be 'core' of public transport plan, says infrastructure group

  28-03-2022 22:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Connecting heavy rail to Gold Coast Airport, after 20 years of reports and reviews, should be a budget or election priority, says an infrastructure research group. 
  
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• What's in the election-year budget? Here are the major measures we know about so far

  28-03-2022 19:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is unveiling his fourth budget tonight, and it's all about the "cost of living." Here are the major policies that have already been flagged to give immediate financial relief to households..
  
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• The government is going to temporarily cut fuel taxes tonight. What else do we already know about the budget?

  28-03-2022 19:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is unveiling his fourth budget tonight, and it's all about the "cost of living". Here are the major policies that have already been flagged to give immediate financial relief to households..
  
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• Commercial builders in the NT could soon be required to hold higher qualifications

  28-03-2022 10:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Concerns have been raised about a Northern Territory government proposal which would require commercial contractors to hold extra qualifications before they can become registered. 
  
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• Commercial builders in the NT could soon be required to have a university education

  28-03-2022 10:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Concerns have been raised about a Northern Territory government proposal which would require commercial contractors to complete a university qualification before they can become registered. 
  
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• PM's $1bn bill for WA projects

  28-03-2022 10:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government will now spend $1 billion on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, almost double initial projections; as $1 billion extra cash flows to projects including the Yanchep and Thornlie-Cockburn rail lines.
  
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• At Close of Business: Claire Tyrrell on the property market

  28-03-2022 10:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell gives an overview of major purchases and emerging trends in Perth's property market.
  
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• Perth affirmed as FIFO capital

  28-03-2022 10:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  New data has revealed more than half of WA’s full-time mining and resources workforce is based in the Perth metro area, illustrating the dominance of the state’s fly-in, fly-out workforce.
  
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• Weir Minerals warehouse sells for $8m

  28-03-2022 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Queensland property syndicator had bought a Weir Minerals warehouse in Kalgoorlie for $8 million from Weir Minerals.
  
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• WA projects win $5m R&D funding

  28-03-2022 09:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth companies OncoRes Medical and PhosEnergy are among the latest recipients of federal government research grants, with OncoRes also looking to close a private capital raising.
  
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• ASIC charges Griffin Coal over financial reports

  28-03-2022 09:27 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA mining company Griffin Coal has been charged after allegedly failing to lodge its annual financial reports since 2018.
  
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• Taliban forbid Afghan women from catching flights without male relatives

  28-03-2022 09:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Two officials from Afghanistan's Ariana Afghan airline and Kam Air say the Taliban have ordered them to stop boarding women if they are travelling alone, as female students also remain locked out of secondary schools.
  
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• Bike ride raises $2.9m

  28-03-2022 09:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  More than 200 people participated in the 20th annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth and raised a record $2.9 million for mental health charity Youth Focus.
  
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• Australia and Vietnam reach agreement on agriculture visa

  28-03-2022 09:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Vietnam signs up for Australia's Agriculture Visa Program, but it is not clear how many farmer workers it will deliver, or when.
  
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• ASX gains limited as yields hard to ignore

  28-03-2022 08:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's share market had a marginal gain as investors found bond yields increasingly attractive in a rising interest rate environment.
  
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• Rising prices outpace wages growth

  28-03-2022 08:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Price increases are an inescapable topic of conversation lately.
  
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• Central Australian roads to be NT's main beneficiary in federal budget infrastructure spend

  28-03-2022 07:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory will receive a modest slice of the $18 billion in infrastructure spending the federal government will announce in its upcoming budget, with a key tourist road to receive $132 million.
  
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• Carnarvon seeks $70m for Dorado

  28-03-2022 07:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Carnarvon Energy is chasing institutional backing to support its Dorado oil discovery last week, earning newcomer Barrenjoey Markets its second WA deal.
  
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• More money needed to pursue unexplained wealth

  28-03-2022 06:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Corruption and Crime Commission will need a significant increase in funding to continue chasing the unexplained wealth of organised crime figures in WA, according to a review by Judge Peter Martino.
  
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• Tens of billions of dollars' worth of property facing climate and erosion risk, analysis shows

  28-03-2022 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Analysis finds climate change is threatening coastal homes, property values and the ability for buyers to secure bank loans and insurance.
  
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• Troy Kotsur beats Australian Kodi Smit-McPhee to win Best Actor in a Supporting Role

  28-03-2022 04:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Troy Kotsur wins the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in CODA, becoming the first deaf man to win an Oscar. He beat Australian Kodi Smit-McPhee.
  
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• CODA has won best picture at the Academy awards in a ceremony that was overshadowed by Will Smith

  28-03-2022 04:55 via abc.net.au
  
  CODA has pulled off a fairytale best picture win, capping an historic night at the Academy Awards and a ceremony that saw Oscar winner Will Smith in an altercation with Chris Rock.
  
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• McGowan to consider business case for cancer centre

  28-03-2022 04:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government has shown its support for a $750 million comprehensive cancer centre and pledged $375 million to fund the project, but the state government is yet to commit its half.
  
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• Deal rumours fly for Vimy, Deep Yellow

  28-03-2022 04:12 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Former potential merger partners Vimy Resources and Deep Yellow have both placed their shares in a trading halt, citing a potential control transaction.
  
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• New COVID cases grow by 7,288

  28-03-2022 03:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia has recorded 7,288 new COVID cases and no COVID-related deaths were reported overnight.
  
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• Workplace safety laws lift the bar

  28-03-2022 03:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  New work health and safety laws coming into effect this month have wide implications.
  
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• Budget expected to cut fuel prices

  28-03-2022 02:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Tuesday night's federal budget is expected to include a cut to the fuel excise as well as assistance for more first home buyers.
  
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• A letter from the inside

  28-03-2022 02:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The pandemic is weighing heavily on those tasked with caring for vulnerable older Australians.
  
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• New ACCC chair vows to target price gougers, plays down Murdoch family links

  28-03-2022 02:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The new ACCC chair says she will target retailers who try and take advantage of floods, war and the pandemic to price gouge consumers. Gina Cass-Gottlieb has also played down her recent close professional relationship with the Murdoch family.
  
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• Miners hit over seven-month high on iron ore rally, Star CEO resigns, ASX rises

  28-03-2022 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares rise, led by miners on strong iron ore prices, as investors assess interest rate hikes and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Miners hit over 7-month high on iron ore rally, Star CEO resigns, ASX rises

  28-03-2022 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares rise, led by miners on strong iron ore prices, as investors assess interest rate hikes and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• ASX rises after US Treasury yields near three-year peak; Star CEO resigns

  28-03-2022 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares start the day slightly higher, tracking gains on Wall Street.
  
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• '16 years too late': V/Line apologises to man in wheelchair forced to travel in luggage compartment

  28-03-2022 00:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Regional rail provider V/Line apologises to a man with a disability who was forced to travel in a luggage compartment to the Commonwealth Games in 2006.
  
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• Will Smith wins Best Actor after slapping Chris Rock on stage, CODA nabs Best Picture — as it happened

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Will Smith has won the Oscar for Best Actor after walking onto the stage and slapping Chris Rock over a joke made about his wife. Look back on the event as it happened.
  
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• Live: Will Smith wins Best Actor after slapping Chris Rock on stage, CODA nabs Best Picture

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Will Smith wins Best Actor for King Richard after invading the Oscars stage and slapping Chris Rock over a joke made about his wife. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Will Smith wins Best Actor after slapping Chris Rock on stage

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Will Smith wins Best Actor for King Richard after invading the Oscars stage and slapping Chris Rock over a joke made about his wife. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Troy Kotsur signs his acceptance speech after becoming first deaf actor to win Best Supporting Actor Oscar

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Troy Kotsur wins Best Supporting Actor ahead of Australia's Kodi Smit-McPhee, becoming the first deaf person to clinch the award, signing his acceptance speech in the process. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Tony Kotsur signs acceptance speech, becomes first deaf man to win Best Supporting Actor Oscar

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Troy Kotsur wins Best Supporting Actor ahead of Australia's Kodi Smit-McPhee, becoming the first deaf person to clinch the award, signing his acceptance speech in the process. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Tony Kotsur signs acceptance speech, becomes first deaf man to win Best Supporting Actor gong

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Troy Kotsur wins Best Supporting Actor ahead of Australia's Kodi Smit-McPhee, becoming the first deaf person to clinch the award, signing his acceptance speech in the process. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Stars descend on red carpet for 94th annual Oscar awards

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The 94th Academy Awards are kicking off in Hollywood. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Australia's Greig Fraser lands Best Cinematography Oscar for Dune

  28-03-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Greig Fraser takes out the Oscar for Best Cinematography to add an Australian flavour to Dune's sweep of the technical categories at the 94th Academy Awards. Follow live. 
  
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