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• Wall Street stocks fall on US rate hike warnings, ASX to slip

  21-04-2022 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Wall Street's three main indexes close lower, giving up earlier gains as Federal Reserve officials, including chair Jerome Powell, give further signs of aggressive interest rate hikes this year.
  
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• ASX drops, Wall Street stocks fall on US Federal Reserve rate hike warning

  21-04-2022 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares fall sharply in early trade, following Wall Street's three main indexes falling after warnings of high and fast rate hikes.
  
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• ASX drops, Wall Street stocks fall on Fed chair Jerome Powell's rate hike warning

  21-04-2022 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares fell sharply, following losses on Wall Street as the chairman of the US Federal Reserve warned of aggressive interest rate hikes next month.
  
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• Australian agriculture is booming, so how do you invest without buying a farm?

  21-04-2022 22:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The price of Australian cattle, wheat, and agricultural land is off the charts right now. Here is how to get in on the boom without having to buy a cow or a farm.
  
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• Tourists are cancelling Kimberley travel plans due to crime, operators say, as peak season looms

  21-04-2022 22:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Tourism operators say despite the reputational damage caused by increased youth crime, visitors should not be afraid to travel to the region during the upcoming dry season.
  
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• Australians' most important election issues, according to Vote Compass

  21-04-2022 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Climate change, cost of living and the economy are the most important issues to Australians this election, but there's a large split along voting lines, according to Vote Compass.
  
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• Vlad's car was damaged by another driver. But his insurer wouldn't fix it because of an admin error

  21-04-2022 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Consumers can get caught out if they do not disclose information to their insurers, but consumer groups argue they cannot rely on the insurance industry's central database, which is riddled with errors.
  
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• Coalmining regions urged to diversify, with Chinese slowdown in coal consumption 'imminent'

  21-04-2022 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy economists are warning coalmining regions to make urgent changes to diversify as China both reduces consumption and opens massive mines of its own.
  
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• Coal regions 'need to make haste' to diversify as China's demand expected to fall sharply and soon

  21-04-2022 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Energy economists are warning coalmining regions to make urgent changes to diversify as China both reduces consumption and opens massive mines of its own.
  
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• Albanese tests positive for COVID

  21-04-2022 10:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  BREAKING: Federal opposition spokesperson Anthony Albanese has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of his imminent visit to Western Australia.
  
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• No warning of rock fall that killed ex-Royal Marine in Tasmanian mine, coroner finds

  21-04-2022 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  There was no warning of a rock fall that killed a man working in an open-cut mine in Tasmania's north-west, a coroner finds.
  
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• Few levers to pull on TAB sale

  21-04-2022 10:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The sale of the TAB was never going to be straightforward, but the government’s hoping it can pick a winner.
  
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• At Close of Business: Gary Adshead on the tow truck industry

  21-04-2022 09:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and political editor Gary Adshead discuss WA's unregulated tow truck industry.
  
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• Elvis faithful descend upon Parkes as the King's iconic festival returns

  21-04-2022 09:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of Elvis fans and tribute acts descend upon Parkes in regional NSW for a iconic rock 'n' roll festival after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
  
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• Comeback special: After two years down at the end of COVID street, Elvis faithful ready to rock Parkes again

  21-04-2022 09:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of Elvis fans and tribute acts descend upon Parkes in regional NSW for a iconic rock 'n' roll festival after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
  
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• Australian shares climb over big miners

  21-04-2022 09:44 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Most sectors, including energy, property, industrials and financials, have recorded strong trader interest, pushing the Australian share market higher.
  
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• Local agribusiness puts down ASX roots

  21-04-2022 09:42 via businessnews.com.au
  
  RLF AgTech is looking to expand the profile of its crop nutrition products on the back of an $8.5 million initial public offering and ASX debut this morning.
  
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• Doctor jailed over tax dodge

  21-04-2022 09:26 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A WA doctor has been sentenced to seven months’ jail for failing to comply court orders to lodge 18 outstanding income tax returns and business activity statements.
  
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• City backs $16m Woolworths precinct

  21-04-2022 09:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woolworths’ $16 million plan to transform the former Atlantis Marine Park into a commercial precinct looks set to get the green light next week.
  
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• SA government calls emergency meeting over COVID close contact rules, as businesses plead for change

  21-04-2022 09:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Small businesses in SA say they are "crying out for help" as COVID-19 close contact rules exacerbate staff shortages.
  
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• Jemma has worked 23 days straight. She fears it won't end unless COVID rules change

  21-04-2022 09:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Small businesses in SA say they are "crying out for help" as COVID-19 close contact rules exacerbate staff shortages.
  
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• $350m timber tower plan for South Perth

  21-04-2022 08:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth could soon be home to the world’s tallest timber building, after Victoria-based Grange Development lodged plans to build a $350 million apartment tower in South Perth.
  
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• WA housing sentiment strong

  21-04-2022 07:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA a “clear outperformer” in anticipated housing price growth and the state with the highest sentiment among property industry professionals, a NAB survey shows.
  
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• Dradgin sues SubiXO architect over 'structural issues'

  21-04-2022 06:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Dradgin has dragged the architect behind its $110 million SubiXO development to court over the alleged structural issues that led Mineral Resources to abandon its relocation plan.
  
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• Energy watchdog to investigate regional power network in WA after Wickepin bushfire

  21-04-2022 06:35 via abc.net.au
  
  A new investigation by Western Australia's energy regulator is launched into the Wickepin bushfire, with a $250,000 fine on the cards if it uncovers mismanagement of the region's electricity infrastructure.
  
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• Mayor pushes back on Tawarri override

  21-04-2022 06:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Control of the Tawarri Hot Springs deal has been taken from the City of Nedlands, but the city's mayor is pushing for the state government to reconsider.
  
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• Mayor push back on Tawarri override

  21-04-2022 06:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Tawarri Hot Springs deal has been plucked out of the City of Nedlands' hands, but Mayor Fiona Argyle is still pushing for the state government to reconsider.
  
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• Worker dies at Rio Tinto port facility in WA's Pilbara region

  21-04-2022 05:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A worker at a Rio Tinto site dies in WA's Pilbara after suffering a "medical episode" at the company's Cape Lambert port facility.
  
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• Against the grain: Northern Rivers rice growers say industry 'monopoly' obstructing growth

  21-04-2022 05:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Riverina rice growers have welcomed the single marketing desk decision but Northern Rivers growers say it's another "kick in the guts".
  
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• 'Critical minerals' sector becomes latest federal election battleground

  21-04-2022 05:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor brands Prime Minister Scott Morrison "ignorant" of the importance of critical minerals to the national economy, as construction of a $500 million rare earths refinery officially begins in WA. 
  
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• BHP cuts guidance as COVID-19 hits workforce

  21-04-2022 05:27 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Pandemic-bred labour shortages have caused headaches for another big miner, with BHP lowering guidance forecasts for copper and nickel.
  
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• WA records COVID spike, 9,134 new cases

  21-04-2022 04:03 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA’s daily COVID cases have spiked again, with 9,134 new infections recorded overnight, as the state government expands the flu vaccination program.
  
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• Pandemic fallout continues to create financial turbulence for regional airports

  21-04-2022 03:45 via abc.net.au
  
  A rural council calls for an immediate financial lifeline as Mount Gambier Regional Airport plunges into financial crisis due to the pandemic.
  
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• Sharing crackdown and ads — what Netflix changes could mean for you

  21-04-2022 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  With tough times seemingly ahead, Netflix has flagged possible changes to its product that will have ramifications for its fans.
  
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• Here's how Netflix's crackdown on password sharing and switch to ads might work

  21-04-2022 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  With tough times seemingly ahead, Netflix has flagged possible changes to its product that will have ramifications for its fans.
  
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• Businesses warned of rise in crypto crime

  21-04-2022 03:10 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Firms are being warned to look out for and report dodgy payments as criminals opt for the anonymity of cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Authorities warn tourists to be careful when hitting the sands in 4WDs as 11 pulled from notorious beaches

  21-04-2022 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Tow truck drivers kept busy over the Easter break as they retrieved 11 vehicles stuck in the sand.
  
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• 4WD drivers warned over Noosa and K'Gari beach driving after 11 rescues

  21-04-2022 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Tow truck drivers were kept busy over the Easter break, retrieving 11 vehicles stuck in the sand, with photos and videos of the incidents shared on social media.
  
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• 4WD drivers warned over Noosa and Fraser Island beach driving after 11 rescues

  21-04-2022 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Tow truck drivers were kept busy over the Easter break, retrieving 11 vehicles stuck in the sand, with photos and videos of the incidents shared on social media.
  
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• Change of pace provides solid building blocks

  21-04-2022 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  There might not be a better way to tackle the Cape to Cape than when it’s in support of youth mental health and suicide prevention.
  
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• Customers asked to not leave bad reviews as staff shortages plague WA hospitality

  21-04-2022 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While businesses in popular tourist towns like Margaret River soldiered on during the long weekend despite low staff numbers, it left some customers with a bad taste in their mouths.
  
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