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• US and global equity indicies show deepening bear market; ASX marginally higher

  27-09-2022 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares start the day marginally higher, despite global equity indices showing evidence of a deepening bear market.
  
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• US and global equity indicies show deepening bear market

  27-09-2022 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are expected to start the day lower as global equity indices show evidence of a deepening bear market.
  
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• ASX sinks to three-month low, Wall Street sell-off deepens on 'global recession' risk

  27-09-2022 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have dropped to their lowest level in three months, as surging borrowing costs intensified fears of a global recession — spooking investors into the arms of the safe-haven US dollar and punishing currencies across the region.
  
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• ASX reverses early gains, US and global equity indicies show deepening bear market

  27-09-2022 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares reverse early gains as global equity indices show evidence of a deepening bear market.
  
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• Pfizer buys Brisbane company behind COVID-19 diagnosis app for $179m

  27-09-2022 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Recent studies had shown the app had a 92 per cent success rate in diagnosing the virus among symptomatic patients, but more clinical trials were needed for it to gain regulatory approval.
  
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• Optus data breach a reminder of the unique risks facing West Australian fraud victims

  27-09-2022 23:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government says it's looking at all options to safeguard the identities of West Australians, after concerns were raised they have been left uniquely vulnerable by last week's cyber attack on Optus.
  
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• ‘Golden ticket’ for scammers as one document exposes West Australians to identity theft

  27-09-2022 23:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government says it's looking at all options to safeguard the identities of West Australians, after concerns were raised they have been left uniquely vulnerable by last week's cyber attack on Optus.
  
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• Gambling reports they didn't want you to see, quietly released

  27-09-2022 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The reports, which paint a grim picture of the harms caused by gambling in the Northern Territory, were sat on for over a year by the people who commissioned them.
  
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• Chanel avoids going to the doctor, dentist and fresh food to cover her rent

  27-09-2022 22:32 via abc.net.au
  
  When Adelaide student Chanel Trezise moved from regional SA to the CBD for her studies, she didn't ever imagine forgoing medical appointments or fresh food to keep a roof over her head.
  
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• 'Flood' of complaints over dodgy solar companies sparks calls for stronger safeguards

  27-09-2022 22:28 via abc.net.au
  
  A campaign for greater consumer protection from shoddy solar companies comes as government regulators seek more power to investigate unscrupulous operators.
  
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• Calls for more safeguards amid 'flood' of complaints over dodgy solar installations

  27-09-2022 22:28 via abc.net.au
  
  A campaign for greater consumer protection from shoddy solar companies comes as government regulators seek more power to investigate unscrupulous operators.
  
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• Will granny flat rentals help to ease Qld housing crisis? Real estate industry doubts it

  27-09-2022 22:13 via abc.net.au
  
  One real estate agent says the Queensland government's scheme to address the rental shortage is based on a fallacy, while an industry body says the idea could put property owners at risk.
  
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• From 'garden variety' ID theft to framing you for a crime, here's how the stolen Optus data could be used

  27-09-2022 22:13 via abc.net.au
  
  John Theodosis is one of thousands of Australians at serious risk after the Optus data breach. As the company and officials scramble to safeguard the victims, we ask how their information could be used.
  
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• Changes to granny flat rental laws receive lukewarm reception from industry stakeholders

  27-09-2022 22:13 via abc.net.au
  
  One real estate agent says the Queensland government's scheme to address the rental shortage is based on a fallacy, while an industry body says the idea could put property owners at risk.
  
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• Oil and gas industry seeks alternative to reducing emissions

  27-09-2022 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The oil and gas industry pushes to be allowed to buy international offsets to meet emissions reduction requirements under the federal government's new climate change policy.
  
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• 'I honestly can't see the end': Sean delivers goods but can't afford Sydney's toll roads

  27-09-2022 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney is now one of the most tolled jurisdictions in the world, costing drivers $2 billion a year — and the costs are becoming unaffordable for business owners like Sean. 
  
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• New childcare reforms, including changes to the subsidy, are another step closer. This is how they'll work

  27-09-2022 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Parents paying for childcare are a step closer to more relief as the federal government introduces its long-awaited subsidy legislation to parliament.
  
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• How the government's childcare reforms will impact your family

  27-09-2022 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Parents paying for childcare are a step closer to more relief as the federal government introduces its long-awaited subsidy legislation to parliament.
  
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• How much will the government's childcare reforms save your family? Here's what you need to know

  27-09-2022 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Parents paying for childcare are a step closer to more relief as the federal government introduces its long-awaited subsidy legislation to parliament.
  
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• How much will the government's childcare changes save your family?

  27-09-2022 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Parents paying for childcare are a step closer to more relief as the federal government introduces its long-awaited subsidy legislation to parliament.
  
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• Planning a Christmas getaway? Fuel prices are set to jump even higher in coming months

  27-09-2022 20:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Fuel is a big expense for caravanners Ken and Glenys Whalley. They have been on the road for 10 weeks and their fuel budget has doubled. 
  
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• At Close of Business 27 September 2022

  27-09-2022 10:19 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Matt McKenzie and Jesinta Burton discuss force majeure clauses and how COVID may change the way risk is distributed.
  
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• Queenslanders hit by Optus data breach to receive new free drivers licences

  27-09-2022 10:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Queenslanders impacted by the Optus data breach will be provided new licences with new numbers free of charge, state Transport Minister Mark Bailey says.
  
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• Mother whose son took his life after learning debt hopes Robodebt royal commission will bring justice

  27-09-2022 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  A Queensland mother whose son took his own life just hours after learning he owed a Centrelink debt says she hopes the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme will bring about justice for victims.
  
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• First day of Robodebt royal commission hears from mother whose son took his own life amid debt discovery

  27-09-2022 10:10 via abc.net.au
  
  A Queensland mother whose son took his own life just hours after learning he owed a Centrelink debt calls for justice and accountability at the first hearing of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
  
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• MC Mining seeks funding for South African project

  27-09-2022 10:04 via businessnews.com.au
  MC Mining is expecting to raise $40 million to fund its flagship Makhado project via a renounceable rights issue.
  
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• Inflation outlook dimmer for consumers

  27-09-2022 09:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Almost a third of Western Australians think inflation won’t ease for at least two years, but they’re still more confident than five years ago.
  
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• ASX snaps losing streak, gains 0.4pc

  27-09-2022 09:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Australian share market finished 0.4 per cent higher, a modest recovery after its three-day sell-off.
  
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• Firefinch takes rain check on placement

  27-09-2022 09:42 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Frefinch says it is evaluating alternative funding options after pulling the pin on a planned capital raising, pointing to a weaker gold price and Australian-US dollar exchange rates.
  
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• Get-out clause can be risky business

  27-09-2022 09:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A force majeure clause has long been standard in contracts, but COVID may change the way risk is distributed.
  
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• Ridges at centre of royalties row

  27-09-2022 09:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The owner of the embattled Ridges iron ore project is facing legal action at the hands of the mine's owner for allegedly failing to pay royalties as part of a two-decade old deal.
  
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• 'A policy of water mining': NT government warned by advisor against water allocation changes

  27-09-2022 09:14 via abc.net.au
  
  According to freedom of information documents, the government changed its water allocation rules despite its senior water planner warning it could deplete aquifers and cause the Roper River to "flow in the opposite direction". 
  
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• Not for profit volunteer push

  27-09-2022 08:22 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local organisations are changing the nature of volunteering to attract unpaid staff.
  
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• Wrecking ball looms for West Perth landmark

  27-09-2022 08:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  An application to demolish the Desborough and Terrace houses on the corner of Hay and Havelock streets in West Perth has been lodged to the local council.
  
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• Apple shifting more iPhone production out of China amid growing discontent over COVID-zero

  27-09-2022 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Apple is to start making iPhone 14s in India, amid growing criticism over the economic and human costs of Beijing's strict COVID-zero policy.
  
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• Closure of more than 470 regional banks since mid-2017 prompts calls to reinstate task force

  27-09-2022 07:04 via abc.net.au
  
  A banking task force established by the former Morrison government to investigate the impact of regional branch closures has been disbanded, before releasing its final report
  
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• Clarion call to reinstate banking task force examining regional branch closures

  27-09-2022 07:04 via abc.net.au
  
  A banking task force established by the former Morrison government to investigate the impact of regional branch closures will be disbanded, before it releases its final report.
  
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• Calls for banking task force examining regional branch closures to finish work

  27-09-2022 07:04 via abc.net.au
  
  A banking task force established by the former Morrison government to investigate the impact of regional branch closures has been disbanded, before releasing its final report
  
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• The full fuel excise returns this week. Here's who wins and who may lose

  27-09-2022 06:59 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australians prepare to start paying more for petrol, some sectors are set to benefit as the fuel tax system gets back to normal. 
  
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• Motorists face higher fuel prices from this week, but some stand to benefit

  27-09-2022 06:59 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australians prepare to start paying more for petrol, the trucking industry is eagerly awaiting the reinstatement of the fuel tax credit, while farmers aren't expected to see a difference.
  
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• An alleged hacker has offered their 'deepest apologies' to Optus. Here's the latest on the data breach

  27-09-2022 06:35 via abc.net.au
  
  What we know after a forum user claiming to have the details of Optus customers threatened to release 10,000 records unless a ransom is paid, only to then claim "we don't care anymore".
  
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• Street crossing 'diabolical' as Brisbane Metro project frustrates Buranda commuters, cyclists

  27-09-2022 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Road users are battling delays and difficult transport routes caused by the temporary closure of a key southside thoroughfare.
  
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• Buranda traffic backup frustrates commuters, cyclists as Brisbane Metro work starts

  27-09-2022 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Road users are battling delays and difficult transport routes caused by the temporary closure of a key southside thoroughfare.
  
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• Arcana Capital buys Kalgoorlie site

  27-09-2022 05:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Queensland-based commercial property investor and funds manager has acquired an industrial and engineering workshop in Kalgoorlie for $10.9 million.
  
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• Client who invested $2.5m with Caddick made shock discovery at dental clinic, inquest told

  27-09-2022 04:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A woman who invested $2.5 million with alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick says she requested her money back after a chance meeting with another financial services adviser at a Sydney dental clinic.
  
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• Caddick's husband didn't ask her why their Sydney home was being raided, inquest told

  27-09-2022 04:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Koletti was shocked when ASIC and the AFP raided the home he shared with his wife Melissa Caddick in 2020 but didn't ask the alleged fraudster why she thought a search warrant had been granted, an inquest hears.
  
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• Pitch Black shines light on solidarity

  27-09-2022 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Developing and maintaining strong alliances is vital for security in the Indo-Pacific region.
  
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• Manly ferry operator denies vessel stopped in path of cruise ship leaving Sydney Harbour

  27-09-2022 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The operator of Sydney's ferries is investigating a steering failure in one of its vessels, the second steering problem to hit the new Emerald Class fleet within days.
  
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• Farm sector given 2 years to implement mandatory e-tags for sheep and goats

  27-09-2022 03:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's sheep and goat industries have been given a January 2025 deadline for the mandatory implementation of electronic sheep tagging.
  
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• Higher taxes will kill innovation: Taylor

  27-09-2022 02:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The shadow treasurer says higher taxes will hinder business innovation and put a handbrake on the economy.
  
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