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• Outback road concerns as network crumbles after floods and busy tourist season

  02-12-2022 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Crews are racing against time to repair roads ahead of the wet season after last year's flooding caused metre-deep washouts, swamped creek crossings and chipped road edges away in the Kimberley.
  
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• Parts of this WA tourist town could be under water within a century

  02-12-2022 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Climate change and coastal erosion could leave parts of Busselton's beachfront, including schools and businesses, under water within 100 years. So which properties get protected and which ones are abandoned?
  
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• Uber threatens cancelling drivers as riders return to taxis — but they have their own problems

  02-12-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.
  
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• 'Cancel culture': Uber to penalise drivers with high cancellation rates

  02-12-2022 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.
  
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• The Bahamas penthouse, the girlfriend and the vanishing billions: Inside the downfall of America's crypto boy wonder

  02-12-2022 20:17 via abc.net.au
  
  By the time his bank account hit zero, the man who insisted he would one day be the "world's first trillionaire" had left only a trail of destruction in his wake. 
  
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• 'Never in my career have I seen such a complete failure': The spectacular downfall of America's scruffiest billionaire

  02-12-2022 20:17 via abc.net.au
  
  By the time his bank account hit zero, the man who insisted he would one day be the "world's first trillionaire" had left only a trail of destruction in his wake. 
  
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• Full steam ahead for the Murray's paddle-steamers, as the river reopens

  02-12-2022 08:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Murray River is open for all commercial and recreational use, just in time for the weekend's warm weather.
  
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• Full steam ahead for the Murray's paddle-steamers, as parts of the river reopen after floods

  02-12-2022 08:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Murray River has reopened for commercial and recreational use, just in time for the weekend's warm weather. However you  might want to think twice about having a swim.
  
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• At Close of Business 2 December 2022

  02-12-2022 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray talk about commercial-in-confidence clauses in light of the state government's recent settlement with John Holland.
  
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• Finance steps in on five Firm contracts

  02-12-2022 08:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government is taking over Firm Construction’s five remaining public works contracts after the builder went into administration last week.
  
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• EMCO secures $48m campus build

  02-12-2022 08:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Osborne Park-based EMCO building has been selected to build new facilities as part of a $47.9 million redevelopment to the Balga TAFE campus.
  
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• Civmec starts construction on new facility

  02-12-2022 08:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Henderson-based contractor Civmec has started construction on its new Port Hedland mining facility.
  
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• Australian shares finish week up 0.6pc

  02-12-2022 08:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Despite giving back most of Thursday's gains, the ASX has finished the week up 0.6 per cent to notch its fifth winning week in the past six.
  
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• Mark My Words 2 December 2022

  02-12-2022 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Fiona Hick, RISE Awards, Ron Packer, Warrego, Water Corporation and Kate Jenkins' recent report on harassment.
  
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• Ascot Capital’s Nedlands project approved

  02-12-2022 07:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The City of Nedlands' planning framework has come under fire during a four-hour development assessment panel meeting over a proposed 18-storey apartment on Stirling Highway.
  
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• Buy now or pay later: Corporate agriculture told to build greenhouses to prevent food shortages

  02-12-2022 07:14 via abc.net.au
  
  As farmers across the country head into a Christmas of extended harvests, disaster clean-up and catastrophic fire risk, the large companies behind some of Australia's foods are being urged to invest big in protected cropping to climate-proof food supply.
  
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• Santos pushes on despite big Barossa loss

  02-12-2022 06:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Santos is holding firm on delivering first gas from Barossa in 2025 despite losing its fight to keep a key approval for the $US4.7 billion operation in a ruling that could have major ramifications for new projects.
  
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• The country town where it is most dangerous for animals to cross the road

  02-12-2022 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Crash statistics show Dubbo has the highest rates of roadkill insurance claims in the state, putting significant pressure on wildlife carers.
  
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• Poynton backs litigation funder

  02-12-2022 04:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Corporate adviser John Poynton and lawyers Aaron McDonald and Tim Hammond have teamed up to establish a dispute funding business targeting the Perth market.
  
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• $135m refurb for Perth’s hockey centre

  02-12-2022 04:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australia has succeeded in its bid to be the home of the country's high performance hockey program, with a centre at Curtin University set for a $135 million revamp.
  
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• East coast envy as WA gas booms

  02-12-2022 04:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The geological handbook for the North Perth Basin is being rewritten.
  
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• Kwinana cement project costs spill over

  02-12-2022 03:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Adbri’s Kwinana cement project is looking at cost overruns in the order of up to $90 million-plus, joining a litany of WA projects hamstrung by labour constraints and high input costs.
  
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• Rinehart, Beach raise the stakes on Warrego

  02-12-2022 03:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Hancock Prospecting has lifted its bid for Warrego Energy to almost $350 million just hours after Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy upped the ante.
  
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• Beach lifts Warrego offer to $305m

  02-12-2022 03:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy has upped its offer for Warrego Energy, following Gina Rinehart’s entry into the bidding war earlier this week.
  
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• Spudshed rises above cost challenge

  02-12-2022 03:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Revenue and profit at local independent food player Spudshed were boosted by pandemic-related buying, although Tony Galati’s company joined the ranks of those concerned about labour shortages.
  
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• Sanger tipped to leave TMH

  02-12-2022 03:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Market Herald has flagged new financing initiatives, a day after the company’s major shareholder David Argyle called for a meeting to oust managing director Jag Sanger.
  
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• Government pressuring Beijing to drop trade bans ahead of important anniversary

  02-12-2022 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  China has maintained informal bans on several Australian imports, including grains and wine. But now there is cautious optimism about the chances of Beijing relenting in the coming months.
  
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• Canberra pushes China to drop trade sanctions following leaders' meeting

  02-12-2022 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  China has maintained informal bans on several Australian imports, including grains and wine. But now there is cautious optimism about the chances of Beijing relenting in the coming months.
  
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• Technip for Northam hydrogen design

  02-12-2022 03:12 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Technip has been picked for front-end engineering and design work at a planned 10 megawatt green hydrogen project in Northam.
  
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• Loophole allows e-scooters to roll into Cairns 'under cover of darkness', despite council opposition

  02-12-2022 03:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Cairns Regional Council feels powerless to ban shared electronic scooters from zooming down city footpaths as a major player teams up with local businesses.
  
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• Former V/Line CEO among seven people charged by Victoria's corruption watchdog

  02-12-2022 02:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission charges seven people with offences including misconduct in public office and receiving secret commissions.
  
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• Former head of massive regional rail network among seven people charged in corruption probe

  02-12-2022 02:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission charges seven people with offences including misconduct in public office and receiving secret commissions.
  
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• Santos loses landmark legal battle in traditional owner's fight against Barossa gas project off Darwin

  02-12-2022 02:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands.
  
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• Santos loses landmark legal battle in appeal over traditional owner's fight against Barossa gas project off Darwin

  02-12-2022 02:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands.
  
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• Workplace rule changes become law

  02-12-2022 01:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.
  
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• Abandoned, dangerous, 'eyesore' homes near Port Pirie smelter finally removed

  02-12-2022 01:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Properties which have been left vacant for several years are being demolished in the South Australian town after occupants were forced to relocate due to lead pollution.
  
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• Exposing the man behind the curtain

  02-12-2022 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Technology and money can make for uncomfortable bedfellows as data theft and financial losses pile up.
  
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