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• Ex-ambo chief Fyfe joins RAAFA

  15-02-2023 23:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Major aged care, retirement and veterans organisation RAAFA has appointed former St John WA boss Michelle Fyfe chief executive as it embarks on a big development phase.
  
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• Susan is a new EV owner, but many other regional Queenslanders are reluctant to make the switch due to 'range anxiety'

  15-02-2023 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Drivers in Queensland's south-east are leading the electric car transition, accounting for about 90 per cent of all registered EVs. But experts say range anxiety needs to be addressed to win over those who live further than 20-30 kilometres from a town centre or CBD.
  
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• Susan bought an EV which is perfect for the daily commute, but like many regional Queenslanders she still has 'range anxiety'

  15-02-2023 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Drivers in Queensland's south-east are leading the electric car transition, accounting for about 90 per cent of all registered EVs. But experts say range anxiety needs to be addressed to win over those who live outside major centres.
  
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• Susan bought an EV for the daily commute, but 'range anxiety' is stopping more regional Queenslanders making the switch

  15-02-2023 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Drivers in Queensland's south-east are leading the electric car transition, accounting for about 90 per cent of all registered EVs. But experts say range anxiety needs to be addressed to win over those who live outside major centres.
  
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• The rising number of wild horses in these state forests is posing a threat to drivers

  15-02-2023 21:54 via abc.net.au
  
  A booming population of feral horses is being relocated from a Queensland forest, with authorities saying car strikes are posing a grave danger to horses and humans.
  
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• Live: ASX to edge up ahead of jobs report, Wall Street rallies

  15-02-2023 21:53 via abc.net.au
  
  US retail sales rose strongly in January, boosting expectations of more rate hikes. Locally, unemployment figures are awaited. Follow this live blog for updates through the trading day.
  
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• Live: ASX to edge up ahead of jobs report, Wall Street mixed

  15-02-2023 21:53 via abc.net.au
  
  US retail sales rose strongly in January, boosting expectations of more rate hikes. Locally, unemployment figures are awaited. Follow this live blog for updates through the trading day.
  
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• Live: ASX edges up ahead of jobs report, Wall Street rallies

  15-02-2023 21:53 via abc.net.au
  
  US retail sales rose strongly in January, boosting expectations of more rate hikes. Locally, unemployment figures are awaited. Follow this live blog for updates through the trading day.
  
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• Live: ASX climbs higher as unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

  15-02-2023 21:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment numbers show a rise in January, sending stocks higher and the Australian dollar lower. Follow this live blog for updates through the trading day.
  
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• ASX climbs higher as unemployment rate unexpectedly rises — as it happened

  15-02-2023 21:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment numbers show a rise in January, sending stocks higher, while ANZ now expects the cash rate to peak at 4.1pc by May. Here's how the trading day unfolded.
  
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• CSIRO under fire over 'nonsense' report on offsetting Beetaloo Basin fracking emissions

  15-02-2023 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  An emissions integrity expert is calling for a review of a report on offsetting carbon pollution from fracking the Beetaloo Basin, declaring "something has gone wrong" at Australia's peak scientific agency.
  
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• The cost of solar panels in Australia is declining. So should you wait to put on solar?

  15-02-2023 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  After an unprecedented period of increases, the wholesale price of solar panels is tipped to fall sharply. But don't celebrate just yet. Here's why.
  
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• 'Spoke season' has begun in Saturn's rings — and it won't happen again for 14 years

  15-02-2023 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  After an unprecedented period of increases, the wholesale price of solar panels is tipped to fall sharply. But don't celebrate just yet. Here's why.
  
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• Solar panel prices are tipped to fall after years of increases, so when's the best time to buy?

  15-02-2023 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  After an unprecedented period of increases, the wholesale price of solar panels is tipped to fall sharply. But don't celebrate just yet. Here's why.
  
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• Are you waiting until solar panels become cheaper before installing them? Read this first

  15-02-2023 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  After an unprecedented period of increases, the wholesale price of solar panels is tipped to fall sharply. But don't celebrate just yet. Here's why.
  
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• The ATO says a confidentiality breach at PwC could have cost the government millions in tax

  15-02-2023 18:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Overseas clients of consulting firm  PricewaterhouseCoopers stood to benefit financially after a man privy to Treasury consultations shared confidential meeting details.
  
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• The ATO says a confidentiality breach at PwC could have cost the government $180m every year

  15-02-2023 18:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Overseas clients of consulting firm  PricewaterhouseCoopers stood to benefit financially after a man privy to Treasury consultations shared confidential meeting details.
  
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• Andrew Forrest claims signing Yindjibarndi royalty agreement will create 'alcohol disasters'

  15-02-2023 09:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Fortescue Metals executive chairman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has defended the failure to sign a mining compensation agreement with Yindjibarndi traditional owners in WA's north.
  
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• At Close of Business 15 February 2023

  15-02-2023 09:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Matt Mckenzie interviews Jordan Murray about Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas and his ambitions for a second term. Plus: Billionaire battles, parking levies and Wesfarmers.
  
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• Australian share market takes biggest hit in six weeks

  15-02-2023 08:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The ASX has fallen 1.1 per cent, its biggest drop in six weeks, driven by the big banks and higher-than-expected US inflation figures.
  
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• ChatGPT could transform education

  15-02-2023 08:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  While unlikely to replace human writing altogether, AI will no doubt bring changes to tertiary studies.
  
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• WorkSafe prosecutes construction companies

  15-02-2023 08:21 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WorkSafe is prosecuting EMCO Building and Firm Construction over structural collapses resulting in worker injuries and has slapped a bricklaying company with a $600,000 fine.
  
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• Murujuga cultural landscape on the world stage

  15-02-2023 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The traditional owners and custodians for Murujuga in WA’s Pilbara region recently celebrated the milestone of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape being submitted for world heritage listing.
  
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• Minister labels levy fears unfounded

  15-02-2023 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has rubbished claims money raised from a politically contentious parking fee in Perth’s CBD will be spent on projects outside of the city's ambit.
  
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• Freo Dockers record $2.43m profit

  15-02-2023 07:26 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Fremantle Dockers have recorded an operating profit of more than $2.4 million and $66 million in revenue in 2022, according to its annual financial report.
  
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• Recognition for leading business owners

  15-02-2023 07:20 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Businesses from around Western Australia have been recognised as leaders in their industries after Telstra announced the Best of Business award winners.
  
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• Air transport incidents on the decline

  15-02-2023 07:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: Much of the Australian media has been awash with Qantas turnback stories over the past month but the statistics from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau tell a different story.
  
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• ARTS REVIEW: Jekyll and Hyde spectacular but strange

  15-02-2023 06:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Though undoubtedly an astonishing achievement, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde leaves David Zampatti a little bemused.
  
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• St Martins Centre bid withdrawn

  15-02-2023 06:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Victorian private equity group Quintessential Equity no longer intends to buy the seven-building complex from the Kuwait government.
  
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• Wesfarmers earnings boosted by Kmart

  15-02-2023 06:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wesfarmers’ first half results have been bolstered by its Kmart stores recording a 114 per cent jump in earnings before tax.
  
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• Kmart boosts Wesfarmers earnings

  15-02-2023 06:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wesfarmers’ first-half results have been bolstered by its Kmart stores recording a 114 per cent jump in earnings before tax.
  
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• Two miners unaccounted for after Dugald River incident

  15-02-2023 05:42 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Two Barminco miners are unaccounted for after being involved in an incident at MMG’s Dugald River underground zinc mine in Queensland.
  
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• Woolworths doing away with its 15c plastic shopping bags in Queensland and the ACT

  15-02-2023 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are changing their policies around reusable plastic bags in the ACT and Queensland.
  
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• ACE out of East Perth deal

  15-02-2023 05:19 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Andrew Forrest’s private company looks set to go it alone on the redevelopment of the East Perth Power Station, after Kerry Stokes’ Australian Capital Equity backed out.
  
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• Ertech wins $128 million contract

  15-02-2023 05:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wangara-based construction company Ertech has secured a $128 million contract with Transport New South Wales to help deliver a regional infrastructure project.
  
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• No 'wanton' job cuts to come: Forrest

  15-02-2023 04:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Andrew Forrest says the ebbs and flows of headcount across Fortescue Metals Group is just 'business as usual' and has firmly denied there are any 'wanton job cuts' to come.
  
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• Blind man says third refusal from Uber in two months is the 'final straw'

  15-02-2023 03:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Henry Macphillamy relies on his guide dog Jasmin to help him maintain his "very full life", but drivers from the rideshare service have repeatedly refused to take him where he needs to go.
  
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• Wesfarmers, Fortescue projects face cost blowouts

  15-02-2023 03:20 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wesfarmers has revealed a major cost increase for its Covalent lithium project while Fortescue Metals Group has disclosed a fourth cost spike for its Iron Bridge iron ore project.
  
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• RBA boss defends record bank profits as he flags further rate hikes

  15-02-2023 03:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Philip Lowe says it is important long-term to have "strong" banks that are turning a profit, even though it may be hard to hear for people in the grips of skyrocketing mortgage repayments.
  
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• Matilda Bay Brewery site project renewed

  15-02-2023 02:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A proposed apartment complex at the former Ford Motors and Matilda Bay brewery site has been revised after a panel was unable to decide on its fate last year.
  
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• Rent bidding to be banned in SA under proposed new laws — but loopholes already discovered

  15-02-2023 01:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Landlords and real estate agents would be banned from soliciting bids for rental properties or advertising a "rent range" under laws to be introduced to South Australia's parliament.
  
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• Government responds to Greens' push for end of coal

  15-02-2023 01:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.
  
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• CBA lifts dividend as half-year profit jumps

  15-02-2023 01:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's biggest lender has lifted its half-year cash profit by 9 per cent and lifted interim dividend by 20 per cent to $2.10 a share.
  
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• Flawed RBA predictions have 'damaged credibility'

  15-02-2023 01:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Reserve Bank's former governor has delivered a scathing assessment of its recent performance as current chief Philip Lowe faces a parliamentary grilling.
  
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• Small town takes silver mine fight to the streets as decision looms

  15-02-2023 01:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bowdens Silver Project will be put under the microscope during Independent Planning Commission hearings as residents raise concerns about lead poisoning and contamination. 
  
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