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• Soaring flood insurance premiums shock desert residents as mapping discrepancy blamed

  08-12-2022 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Alice Springs residents in suburbs not traditionally considered flood zones are faced with increases of more than $6,000, as the Insurance Council calls for a centralised database of flood maps.
  
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• Old-fashioned country holidays with 'grandma and the family pet' have renewed appeal for travellers

  08-12-2022 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  As the cost of living soars and holiday accommodation in popular coastal spots gets harder to find over summer, travellers are ditching Queensland beaches for bush holidays.
  
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• Jasmine the teenage barista is part of a 'mobile' workforce enticed by the lure of mining and a cashed-up FIFO gig

  08-12-2022 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining job vacancies have risen 62 per cent since February 2020. The sector's high pay is luring workers into the industry in exchange for a FIFO lifestyle.
  
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• These are the Australian suburbs where property prices have risen the most since COVID-19 hit

  08-12-2022 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  One capital city led the charge with eye-watering gains, and some suburbs posting almost 80 per cent growth in housing values since the onset of COVID-19.
  
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• The Australian suburbs where house and unit values have risen the most

  08-12-2022 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  One capital city led the charge with eye-watering gains, and some suburbs posting almost 80 per cent growth in housing values since the onset of COVID-19.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher, global stocks rise on hope of revived China demand

  08-12-2022 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to start the day higher, tracking gains on Wall Street, while oil prices continue to fall on fears of a global economic slowdown. 
  
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• Live: ASX rises as miners extend gains, global stocks rise on hope of revived China demand

  08-12-2022 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market follows Wall Street up, while oil prices continue to fall on fears of a global economic slowdown. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX higher, global stocks rise on hope of revived China demand

  08-12-2022 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market follows Wall Street up, while oil prices continue to fall on fears of a global economic slowdown. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• ASX rises as miners extend gains, global stocks rise on hope of revived China demand — as it happened

  08-12-2022 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market follows Wall Street up, while oil prices continue to fall on fears of a global economic slowdown.
  
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• Film about real-life potato race pay dispute now shooting and looking for extras

  08-12-2022 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  When Melanie Tait found out her hometown's agricultural show paid men more than women in its annual potato-carrying race, she did something about it. Now, her successful play about the controversy is being made into a film.
  
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• With PM under pressure to curb power prices, national cabinet 'close' to deal on coal and gas intervention

  08-12-2022 19:41 via abc.net.au
  
  As the year's end draws near, the prime minister convenes national cabinet, asking it to impose a price cap on coal and gas, fearing worse price spikes in 2023.
  
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• 'Start preparing for the mortgage cliff while you can', experts warn fixed rate borrowers

  08-12-2022 19:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Many borrowers jumped to lock in record low interest rates over the past couple of years. But the good times are almost over, with a wave of fixed-rate terms coming to an end next year.
  
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• Fixed-rate mortgage ending soon? Here's how you can prepare

  08-12-2022 19:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Many borrowers jumped to lock in record low interest rates over the past couple of years. But the good times are almost over, with a wave of fixed-rate terms coming to an end next year.
  
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• Authorities investigating reports of Twitter offices being turned into bedrooms

  08-12-2022 12:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Photos shared by the BBC show double beds, slippers, and a new washing machine for staff to wash clothes at work. 
  
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• Lithium aspirant inks another deal

  08-12-2022 10:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  St George Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding with battery giant SVOLT Energy Technology, marking its second major deal in the space of a week.
  
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• NSW councils desperate to fix roads welcome approval for 300,000 tonne quarry

  08-12-2022 09:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The approval of a hard rock quarry at Bentley in northern NSW has been applauded by councils in the region, but a group of angry residents are considering taking the decision to the Land and Environment Court.
  
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• Miners wary of new environmental watchdog

  08-12-2022 08:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia’s peak mining bodies are concerned that the federal government’s plan for a new environmental watchdog could add another layer of bureaucracy to an already stretched approvals system.
  
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• Blackburne pushing on in undersupplied market

  08-12-2022 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Paul Blackburne says he’s determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.
  
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• Blackburne pushing on in tough market

  08-12-2022 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Paul Blackburne says he’s determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.
  
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• Blackburne navigates undersupply

  08-12-2022 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Paul Blackburne says he’s determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.
  
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• Blackburne confident in WA market

  08-12-2022 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Paul Blackburne says he’s determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.
  
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• Blackburne advances in undersupplied market

  08-12-2022 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Paul Blackburne says he’s determined to launch new apartment product to the market, despite escalating build costs.
  
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• Whitby Land liquidators sue Bazzo’s companies

  08-12-2022 08:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Liquidators for Allen Caratti-directed Whitby Land are suing Tina Bazzo’s companies, claiming compensation for the $9.9 million it coughed up as a guarantor of a $23 million deal.
  
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• At Close of Business 8 December 2022

  08-12-2022 08:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jordan Murray dissects Business News' latest executive remuneration survey and discusses trends and highlights from this year's data.
  
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• Infrastructure WA to keep board

  08-12-2022 08:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government is adopting a swathe of reforms recommended by Infrastructure WA chair Nicole Lockwood but the local body will not be directly affected.
  
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• New charity for Port to Pub

  08-12-2022 07:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced it would be Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub Swim charity partner until 2025.
  
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• Renewables providers to be paid to ensure stable electricity supply

  08-12-2022 07:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Renewable energy providers will be paid to ensure stable, reliable power supply in a scheme signed on to by the states ahead of worsening forecasts of price spikes and blackouts in the year ahead.
  
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• ASX drops for third day as sentiment sours

  08-12-2022 07:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has fallen by 0.75 per cent to an almost three-week low, with gold gaining and oil hitting its lowest level since early January.
  
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• WA on point in a year of superstars

  08-12-2022 07:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  It’s not hard to find highlights from a stellar year of wines.
  
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• Water, forestry minister steps down

  08-12-2022 06:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Dave Kelly will resign as minister as the premier seeks to promote more women to cabinet.
  
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• Developer behind Sydney's cracking apartments has building licence revoked

  08-12-2022 06:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Controversial property developer Jean Nassif has been suspended from holding a building licence in NSW for 10 years, while the building licence of his company, Toplace, has been permanently revoked.
  
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• Company fined for unsafe workplace

  08-12-2022 04:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based PT Supplies Group has been fined over $240,000 after a teenage worker’s fingers were severed by forklift chains.
  
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• Baggage handlers filmed throwing luggage at Melbourne Airport sacked

  08-12-2022 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Cargo services provider Swissport says the former employees were "handling customer luggage in an unacceptable manner". 
  
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• Proposed 'resort' for FIFO mine workers divides opinion in the Pilbara

  08-12-2022 03:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Mineral Resources says its proposed 500-bed, high-end workers camp in Onslow will help drive cultural change, but locals are far from convinced.
  
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• Lendlease in $0.5bn sell off

  08-12-2022 03:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The multinational group has divested $522.5 million of retail assets, including Willetton's Southlands Boulevard for $92.5 million.
  
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• Newly discovered legless lizard prompts action against mine expansion

  08-12-2022 03:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Members of a Hunter Valley environmental group say they feel like "hobbits taking on a big action" ahead of a legal challenge involving mining giant MACH Energy.
  
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• Rocky Bay to revive Lady Lawley

  08-12-2022 02:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A western suburbs organisation has been selected to provide disability services from Cottesloe’s Lady Lawley Cottage which has been closed for more than two years.
  
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• Building bridges to climb the ladder

  08-12-2022 02:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Perth organisation has launched a new mentorship program to upskill women moving into leadership.
  
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• Federal EPA will decide on developments

  08-12-2022 02:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Labor government has detailed how it will fix Australia's flawed laws for nature, with development decisions to be passed to an independent adjudicator.
  
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• Glencore reviews Qld coal mine plan

  08-12-2022 02:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Swiss multinational Glencore is reviewing how its plan for a new $2 billion coal mine in central Queensland fits with its aims to cut emissions to net zero.
  
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• 'Don't mess with consumers': Uber's $21m fine sends strong message, experts say

  08-12-2022 00:56 via abc.net.au
  
  About two million Australians saw the misleading cancellation warning that breached consumer law and led to Uber making changes for users of its rideshare app.
  
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