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• Tour bus driver hit with fine over passenger's seatbelt use

  17-10-2022 22:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A Brisbane tour bus owner-operator has told of the surprising amount he was fined after a passenger was caught not wearing their seatbelt correctly.
  
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• US stocks surge after UK abandons most tax cuts and strong Bank of America earnings boost optimism

  17-10-2022 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  US stocks rallied overnight after the UK Government ditched major parts of its economic plan that caused turmoil in financial markets and the Bank of America posted stronger earnings. 
  
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• ASX and US stocks surge after UK abandons most tax cuts, RBA says more interest rate rises are needed to curb inflation

  17-10-2022 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX has jumped and US stocks rallied overnight after the UK Government ditched major parts of its economic plan that caused turmoil in financial markets and the Bank of America posted stronger earnings. The Reserve Bank says it will keep raising interest rates.
  
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• ASX and US stocks surge after UK abandons most tax cuts and strong Bank of America earnings boost optimism

  17-10-2022 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX has jumped in early trade and US stocks rallied overnight after the UK Government ditched major parts of its economic plan that caused turmoil in financial markets and the Bank of America posted stronger earnings. 
  
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• Why the people of this SA country town want to know what will happen with nuclear submarine waste

  17-10-2022 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government is facing questions over how it will dispose of highly-radioactive waste produced by Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine fleet, as concerns about a controversial nuclear dump in outback South Australia grow.
  
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• Concerns in outback SA grow as federal government plans to store defence waste at Kimba dump

  17-10-2022 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government is facing questions over how it will dispose of highly-radioactive waste produced by Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine fleet, as concerns about a controversial nuclear dump in outback South Australia grow.
  
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• What's the point of a taxi voucher system if drivers refuse them?

  17-10-2022 21:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Disability advocate Adrian O'Malley says six taxis refused to take him from Melbourne airport because he had a voucher which subsidises interstate trips.
  
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• The cost of living is hitting Leigh so hard, it's showing in his blood

  17-10-2022 19:56 via abc.net.au
  
  As food prices and living costs rise, social services advocates say they've never seen Australians on JobSeeker struggling this much.
  
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• The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Leigh so hard, it's showing in his blood

  17-10-2022 19:56 via abc.net.au
  
  As food prices and living costs rise, social services advocates say they've never seen Australians on JobSeeker struggling this much.
  
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• Leigh lives on $48 a day and the cost of living crisis is hurting his health

  17-10-2022 19:56 via abc.net.au
  
  As food prices and living costs rise, social services advocates say they've never seen Australians on JobSeeker struggling this much.
  
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• Experts say 'crazy' policies will hobble role of gas in Australia's energy transition

  17-10-2022 19:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Across the developed world, countries are betting big on gas to be the transition fuel to renewable energy. So why is Australia, with all its gas reserves, unable to follow suit?
  
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• Australia should be cooking with gas as its energy transition speeds up. Here's why it won't be

  17-10-2022 19:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Across the developed world, countries are betting big on gas to be the transition fuel to renewable energy. So why is Australia, with all its gas reserves, unable to follow suit?
  
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• 'Humiliation' for UK PM Truss as her economic package is nearly totally reversed

  17-10-2022 14:41 via abc.net.au
  
  In a bid to soothe turbulent financial markets, UK's new Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt says he is scrapping "almost all" the tax cuts announced last month and signals public spending cuts are on the way.
  
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• Clough’s owner facing a loss

  17-10-2022 11:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Murray & Roberts has fuelled speculation it is looking to sell Perth-based Clough by disclosing it is likely to suffer a loss this year and is reviewing “strategic options”.
  
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• Spadaccini Homes, property leaders awarded

  17-10-2022 10:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Spadacinni Homes has received another accolade for its North Beach home, in a weekend of recognition for the property sector.
  
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• Peter Bradford remembered as a visionary

  17-10-2022 09:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Tributes have poured in for late mining veteran Peter Bradford, who has been praised by his peers as an inspiring leader and a visionary of the state’s mining community.
  
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• Another big drop for Australian shares

  17-10-2022 09:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has suffered another plunge, with all sectors closing lower as sentiment again sours following last week's rollercoaster ride on Wall Street.
  
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• Bocelli’s owners float new venue

  17-10-2022 09:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The family behind the long-running Bocelli's Espresso have lodged plans for a major new hospitality venue on Hay Street Mall.
  
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• At Close of Business 17 October 2022

  17-10-2022 09:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Political editor Gary Adshead delves into what the CCC has revealed about dealings between two major professional services firms and the Department of Communities.
  
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• State stands by precinct bans amid criticism

  17-10-2022 09:22 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government has doubled-down on its plan to ban convicted criminals from the city’s entertainment hubs, despite coming under fire for the lack of consultation and judicial oversight.
  
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• In Thuy and Yoong's flood-damaged house, dinner from the day they fled is still on the stove

  17-10-2022 08:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Even when the initial water and silt is cleared, flood-affected residents in Victoria may not be able to return to their homes for months due to a backlog of insurance claims, a shortage of restoration workers and a lack of building supplies.
  
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• As the rubbish piles up, it could be months before Victorian flood victims return home

  17-10-2022 08:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Even when the initial water and silt is cleared, flood-affected residents in Victoria may not be able to return to their homes for months due to a backlog of insurance claims, a shortage of restoration workers and a lack of building supplies.
  
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• As the rubbish piled up, Monica was salvaging what she could from her family home

  17-10-2022 08:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Even when the initial water and silt is cleared, flood-affected residents in Victoria may not be able to return to their homes for months due to a backlog of insurance claims, a shortage of restoration workers and a lack of building supplies.
  
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• Great southern band leads stellar line-up for 2023 Mundi Mundi Bash

  17-10-2022 08:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Icehouse and the Hoodoo Gurus are among the names announced, as the festival gets ready to rock the plains around the far west NSW town.
  
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• Record grain harvest predicted for WA

  17-10-2022 07:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia is expected to have a record year in grain production, with a 23.47 million tonne harvest predicted.
  
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• ‘Value’ project a back for scratching

  17-10-2022 07:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Two companies that should know better showered public servants with hospitality to win government contracts.
  
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• Primewest rebrands to Centuria

  17-10-2022 06:12 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Primewest’s founders John Bond, David Schwartz and Jim Litis will continue to lead the real estate group’s WA team.
  
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• Medicare rorts claims to be investigated

  17-10-2022 06:10 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.
  
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• $8.3m raised in charity bike ride

  17-10-2022 06:10 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia’s largest charity bike ride has raised a record $8.3 million for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
  
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• Green light for $600m data centre

  17-10-2022 06:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A $600 million technology warehouse has been approved to be built in Belmont, set to be the largest data centre in Western Australia.
  
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• Government says reports of Medicare fraud are 'troubling', doctors slam allegations as 'unjustified slur'

  17-10-2022 05:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.
  
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• 'Appalling as it is inaccurate': AMA responds to allegations doctors defrauding Medicare of $8 billion a year

  17-10-2022 05:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.
  
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• 'Appalling as it is inaccurate': AMA responds to allegations $8 billion lost to Medicare fraud

  17-10-2022 05:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.
  
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• Hillsong Church denies misleading Australian charities investigators in whistleblower Fair Work case

  17-10-2022 05:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Global megachurch Hillsong files its defence in Federal Court, denying allegations it unfairly suspended a whistleblower who complained about financial misconduct inside the organisation.
  
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• Monadelphous chair retires after 30 years

  17-10-2022 04:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Monadelphous has announced four major changes to its leadership, most notably the retirement of chairman John Rubino, bringing to an end his extraordinary 30-year partnership with Rob Velletri.
  
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• Total damage bill to fix Victoria's roads mounts as floodwater recedes

  17-10-2022 04:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of kilometres of roads have been destroyed by floods, with sections of bitumen completely lifted off highways and taken downstream in some parts of the state. 
  
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• East versus west, a story of demand

  17-10-2022 03:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Given its small population, WA will be focused on wheat exports, while the eastern states have stronger local demand.
  
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• Chalmers hopes nation can dodge recession

  17-10-2022 02:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal treasurer is hoping Australia can avoid a recession due to its strong economic fundamentals.
  
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• ASX slumps as miners, energy stocks drag; Star casino in trading halt; Adbri plunges as boss departs

  17-10-2022 01:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have tumbled, dragged down by mining and energy stocks on weaker iron ore and oil prices, while persistent fears of a possible worldwide recession weighed on investor sentiment.
  
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• ASX falls on Wall Street losses, Star casino in trading halt, Adbri plunges as boss departs

  17-10-2022 01:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have started the day lower after major Wall Street indices fell on Friday, while weaker commodity prices are likely to push mining and energy stocks lower.
  
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• ASX falls as miners, energy stocks drag; Star casino in trading halt; Adbri plunges as boss departs

  17-10-2022 01:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares fall, dragged down by mining and energy stocks on weaker iron ore and oil prices, while persistent fears of a possible worldwide recession weighed on investor sentiment.
  
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• Gold trader speaks out

  17-10-2022 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The gold trader cut-off by the Perth Mint over governance claims has spoken to Business News.
  
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