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• Regional NSW to receive more than half of $500 million in road repair funding

  31-01-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government has announced the cash for council roads today as part funding promised in January to repair hundreds of thousands of potholes.
  
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• Regional NSW to receive $280 million in road repair funding for heavy patching, potholes

  31-01-2023 23:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government has announced how much each council will receive as part funding promised in January. The much-need funds will help patch regional road networks damaged by record rain and flooding last year.
  
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• Perth home values weaker in January

  31-01-2023 23:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The median dwelling value of every capital city in Australia fell during the first month of 2023, however Perth held its own with one of the smallest declines.
  
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• Calls for help as Bremer Bay struggles to deal with too much of a good thing

  31-01-2023 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The coastal town's population swells from 400 to 10,000 during the peak tourism season. Locals say the influx leaves the shelves bare, while businesses are finding it impossible to house enough workers to deal with the demand.
  
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• Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter over fatal shooting on Rust set

  31-01-2023 22:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Actor Alec Baldwin faces an involuntary manslaughter charge over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of Rust in October 2021. 
  
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• Live: US stocks up after wage growth data, ASX to follow

  31-01-2023 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The latest US labour data shows wages are growing more slowly than expected, which is a sign the economy is cooling.  Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Local markets up 0.6 per cent following Wall Street, two CEO exits

  31-01-2023 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Local markets are up about 0.6 per cent, following Wall Street gains. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX rallies, Flight Centre soars and Future Fund suffers losses

  31-01-2023 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Local markets are up following gains on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• ASX up, Flight Centre soars and Future Fund suffers losses — as it happened

  31-01-2023 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share markets close up 0.3 per cent. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Fine for radioactive safety breach 'dwarfs' cost of massive search for missing capsule

  31-01-2023 21:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Police rule out criminality in the disappearance of a dangerous radioactive capsule, as it emerges the fine for failing to safely transport radioactive materials in Western Australia is just $1,000. 
  
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• Fine for radioactive safety breach 'dwarfed' by cost of massive search for missing capsule

  31-01-2023 21:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Police rule out criminality in the disappearance of a dangerous radioactive capsule, as it emerges the fine for failing to safely transport radioactive materials in Western Australia is just $1,000. 
  
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• 'Everybody's puzzled': Criminality ruled out as nuclear safety agency joins search for lost radioactive capsule

  31-01-2023 21:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Police rule out criminality in the disappearance of a dangerous radioactive capsule, as it emerges the fine for failing to safely transport radioactive materials in Western Australia is just $1,000. 
  
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• Push for offshore emission monitoring as study finds methane leaks 'under-reported'

  31-01-2023 20:07 via abc.net.au
  
  An environmental group is concerned offshore oil and gas industries are underestimating their emissions after an international study found methane leaks were under-reported in the UK.
  
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• Super expensive super science ship stuck in repair shop

  31-01-2023 19:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The bad news is Australia's Antarctic icebreaker ship, which cost over half a billion dollars, is still in the repair shop and won't be available for this season's expeditions — the good news is, it is still under warranty.
  
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• Spare part hold-up sees $528m 'Disneyland for scientists' icebreaker out of action

  31-01-2023 19:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The bad news is Australia's Antarctic icebreaker ship, which cost over half a billion dollars, is still in the repair shop and won't be available for this season's expeditions — the good news is, it is still under warranty.
  
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• It was meant to be a 'Disneyland of scientists', but Australia's icebreaker is sitting out the Antarctic season

  31-01-2023 19:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The bad news is Australia's Antarctic icebreaker ship, which cost over half a billion dollars, is still in the repair shop and won't be available for this season's expeditions — the good news is, it is still under warranty.
  
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• It was meant to be a 'Disneyland for scientists', but Australia's icebreaker is sitting out the Antarctic season

  31-01-2023 19:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The bad news is Australia's Antarctic icebreaker ship, which cost over half a billion dollars, is still in the repair shop and won't be available for this season's expeditions — the good news is, it is still under warranty.
  
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• Kristin has thousands of unread emails and saved photos. One expert says this behaviour is 'digital hoarding'

  31-01-2023 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Researcher Darshana Sedera says digital hoarding is a concerning condition that could be linked to anxiety, but others say holding onto digital items can be helpful.  
  
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• 'Everybody's puzzled': Authorities rule out criminality as nuclear safety agency joins search for lost radioactive capsule

  31-01-2023 13:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Police rule out criminality in the disappearance of a dangerous radioactive capsule, as it emerges the fine for failing to safely transport radioactive materials in Western Australia is just $1000. 
  
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• Moelis & Co appointed advisors to Sun Cable sale

  31-01-2023 10:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The voluntary administrators to Sun Cable say the sale process has commenced for the $30 billion solar project, with binding proposals due by the end of April.
  
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• SA government ready to make 'any necessary changes' upon release of Adelaide Casino review

  31-01-2023 09:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Operations at the Adelaide Casino could be shaken up by an independent review due this week with the state government warning it will make any necessary changes.
  
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• Tribunal overturns shire’s shed refusal

  31-01-2023 09:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A resident has had a win over the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, more than a year after the local government knocked back an application for a shed.
  
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• Changing China a challenge

  31-01-2023 08:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A look back can help inform the Asian power's future direction.
  
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• Centuria buoyed by industrial rent growth

  31-01-2023 08:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The institutional giant has reported a 19 per cent uplift across its releasing deals nationally, and says Perth is showing the some of the highest growth.
  
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• Hancock's Warrego offer still standing

  31-01-2023 08:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Hancock Prospecting has extended the acceptance period for its Warrego Energy bid by another 10 days as it trumpets the support of another major shareholder in the target.
  
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• Best January ever for ASX200 with 6.2pct rise

  31-01-2023 08:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has finished slightly in the red for a second day in a row after a choppy session, as some traders likely took profits after a stupendous start to the year.
  
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• Multiplant wins CBH rail contract

  31-01-2023 08:12 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based Multiplant Holdings has won a contract with CBH Group for rail and civil construction at the cooperative's Brookton site.
  
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• At Close of Business 31 January 2023

  31-01-2023 08:03 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell talks about her recent conversation with Adrian Fini and his son Alessio about their Lawson Flats development.
  
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• Industries ready for resumption of exports ahead of Australia and China's top trade officials meeting

  31-01-2023 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will take place next week. For the rock lobster industry, a lift on trade bans can't come soon enough
  
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• Australian trade minister to meet Chinese counterpart next week as relationship thaws

  31-01-2023 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will take place next week. For the rock lobster industry, a lift on trade bans can't come soon enough
  
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• A long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will take place next week. For the rock lobster industry, a lift on trade bans can't come soon enough

  31-01-2023 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A cautious optimism has been building among some Australian businesses and exporters that China may be willing to drop its bans on several Australian products this year.
  
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• NightOwl acquires Print Hall

  31-01-2023 07:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The operators behind Amplifier bar and Magnet House have flagged a major overhaul of Print Hall, after acquiring the Brookfield Place venue from Colonial Leisure Group.
  
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• No coming back for Goiran: Mettam

  31-01-2023 07:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Libby Mettam has ruled out the possibility of Nick Goiran returning to the frontbench under her leadership after yesterday failing to remove him as party secretary.
  
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• Beach's Perth Basin reserve volume sinks

  31-01-2023 07:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy has reported a more than 10 per cent drop in its estimated Perth Basin gas reserves after undertaking a drilling campaign at Waitsia.
  
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• AHV aims for $1m

  31-01-2023 07:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian Honey Ventures has launched its third capital raise with a $1 million target set to fund research for its medical-grade honey products.
  
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• David Speirs defends portfolio reshuffle as controversial figure promoted to shadow ministry

  31-01-2023 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone has been appointed the shadow trade and investment portfolio, despite recently losing his license last year and stepping down from the road safety portfolio. 
  
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• Scammers took over Chris’s computer and made him a prisoner in his own home. Then he checked his bank account

  31-01-2023 06:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Chris lost almost $100,000 to swindlers who took over his computer and made him a prisoner in his own home after claiming to be from the NBN. Unfortunately, these stories are becoming increasingly common.
  
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• A record number of West Australians fell victim to scams last year, and they're getting more elaborate

  31-01-2023 06:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Chris lost almost $100,000 to swindlers who took over his computer and made him a prisoner in his own home after claiming to be from the NBN. Unfortunately, these stories are becoming increasingly common.
  
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• Constance Iron considers IPO

  31-01-2023 06:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Constance Iron is looking to raise about $105 million to float on the London Stock Exchange and advance its projects, including magnetite production in Norseman.
  
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• Nicheliving buys Dayton lots

  31-01-2023 06:36 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Coast Road development sites fetched $2.4 million.
  
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• IGO enjoys lithium boom profit

  31-01-2023 04:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Boosted lithium production underpinned a stellar fiscal half-year for IGO, but plans to build its lithium refinery in Kwinana have run into higher costs and delays on a final investment decision.
  
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• First airline to launch in Australia in 15 years looks to open up routes but says Sydney fees are too expensive

  31-01-2023 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcomer Bonza hopes to launch its Melbourne base within weeks after successfully flying its first passenger flight on Tuesday.
  
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• Budget airline Bonza eyes Melbourne base as first flight takes off

  31-01-2023 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcomer Bonza hopes to launch its Melbourne base within weeks after successfully flying its first passenger flight on Tuesday.
  
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• Shoppers close wallets over Christmas

  31-01-2023 03:36 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA retailers were hit by a big drop in sales over December, down 4.7 per cent on the prior month.
  
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• Labor gears up for climate policy fight

  31-01-2023 02:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The government's climate policy is being pincered by the opposition and the Greens, forcing Labor into a battle on two flanks.
  
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• 'Humble' outback Queensland grazier, who took on ANZ and won, dies aged 93

  31-01-2023 02:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Charlie Phillott was a renowned tourism operator and cattle industry pioneer who rose to fame when ANZ-owned Landmark dramatically devalued his property due to drought.
  
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• 'Humble' outback Queensland grazier, who took on ANZ and won, dies aged 88

  31-01-2023 02:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Charlie Phillott was a renowned tourism operator and cattle industry pioneer who rose to fame when ANZ-owned Landmark dramatically devalued his property due to drought.
  
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• Global growth outlook slightly healthier, says IMF

  31-01-2023 02:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The outlook for the global economy has improved marginally, with inflation likely past its peak and trending down over 2023 and 2024.
  
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• Australian retailers had a worse-than-expected Christmas amid cost of living pressures

  31-01-2023 02:25 via abc.net.au
  
  There are clearer signs that consumers are feeling the pain of high inflation and successive interest rate hikes with Australian retailers posting their first drop in sales in almost a year.
  
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• Holden hub becomes mushroom plant, with 'strong growth' expected

  31-01-2023 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  More than five years after the lights were switched off at Adelaide's Holden plant, the site is now on the verge of becoming another manufacturing and export powerhouse, becoming what the SA government describes as the "exotic mushroom capital of Australia".
  
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