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• Freight company that supplies Coles and Aldi in receivership with fears for 1,500 jobs

  27-02-2023 23:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The Transport Workers Union says it will work with receivers to ensure workers are prioritised after Australia's largest cold chain transport operator goes into administration.
  
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• Federal government apologises for PFAS contamination impact

  27-02-2023 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite apologises for the way PFAS has impacted upon the lives of Jervis Bay residents and promises an independent review of land around contaminated defence bases will be undertaken this year.
  
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• Jason's unique technique has seen him hand out over 160 CVs, but he still can't land a job

  27-02-2023 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Jason Bradley still hasn't landed a job after receiving plenty of attention with his bright yellow balloons and signage reading "Seeking Employment Now". But he says he could be homeless if he can't find a job by the end of the week. 
  
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• Investor dissent predicted to escalate as Australia's biggest emitters accused of failing on climate

  27-02-2023 22:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Climate action groups are warning some of the nation's biggest emitters face growing increasingly isolated from shareholders and industry groups if they do not act to reduce their carbon output.
  
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• Australia's biggest emitters urged to act on climate with 'death and taxes' not the only certainties in life

  27-02-2023 22:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Climate action groups are warning some of the nation's biggest emitters face growing increasingly isolated from shareholders and industry groups if they do not act to reduce their carbon output.
  
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• Mould, builder shortages and no timeframes to return home: One year on from Brisbane's devastating floods

  27-02-2023 22:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Valerie is still living in her Beenleigh home that was 2.7-metres underwater a year ago, in what she describes as "sub-human conditions", while other families are still waiting for repairs and rebuilds.
  
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• 'They omitted everything': Tiwi Islanders accuse Santos of downplaying environmental risks of proposed gas project

  27-02-2023 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Tiwi elder Therese Bourke says she felt like Santos was "sweetening up" community members at consultation meetings last month. 
  
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• Live: ASX rises after global markets rebound

  27-02-2023 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's share market makes gains in early trade, as global markets rise after steep falls last week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX poised to rise as global markets rebound

  27-02-2023 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The local share market looks set for gains, as global markets rise after steep falls last week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• ASX rises after global markets rebound — as it happened

  27-02-2023 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's share market makes a gain on Tuesday but ends lower for the month of February, and retail sales rise more than expected in January. Here's how the trading day unfolded.
  
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• Will the Reserve Bank review consider the 'quietly catastrophic' financialisation of housing?

  27-02-2023 20:14 via abc.net.au
  
  A government-ordered review of the Reserve Bank — the first in more than a generation — is expected to ask searching questions of our key financial institution. The leadership of the central bank, the composition of its board, missed targets and broken promises are all elements under examination. 
  
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• A 'quietly catastrophic' surge in house prices happened while the Reserve Bank stood by. Will the review urge a major shake-up?

  27-02-2023 20:14 via abc.net.au
  
  A government-ordered review of the Reserve Bank — the first in more than a generation — is expected to ask searching questions of our key financial institution. The leadership of the central bank, the composition of its board, missed targets and broken promises are all elements under examination. 
  
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• New Brexit deal struck with EU after Northern Ireland trade complications

  27-02-2023 16:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The UK signs an an agreement with the EU on trade in Northern Ireland, three years and three prime ministers after Brexit came into effect.
  
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• Business profits rebound but outstrip wages bill

  27-02-2023 09:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian company profits have bounced back after dropping off steeply last quarter, with business inventories returning a softer-than-expected result.
  
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• At Close of Business 27 February 2023

  27-02-2023 09:04 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell talks about how worker demands are driving an uptick in flexible workspaces.
  
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• Aust shares down sharply after US inflation readout

  27-02-2023 08:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has fallen 1.1 per cent as the odds increase that the Federal Reserve will return to supersized rate hikes to combat stubborn inflation.
  
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• Ellenbrook pool project to cost $70m

  27-02-2023 08:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A multi-million-dollar leisure and aquatic centre project in Ellenbrook that has sat in limbo and escalated in costs has been nudged by the state government to get a move on.
  
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• APM records profit, declares dividends

  27-02-2023 08:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  APM Human Services has returned to the black after recording a $50.1 million profit and declaring dividends in its first-half report.
  
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• Gascoyne tables $50m restructure package

  27-02-2023 08:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Gascoyne Resources is offering up new shares at nearly half price to cover costs following the closure of its flagship mine and to settle its dues with contractor-turned-creditor NRW Holdings.
  
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• Lithium JV gains bank support

  27-02-2023 08:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Pilbara Minerals and its partner POSCO have secured backing from two government-owned banks for their lithium hydroxide refinery being built in Korea at a cost of $1.1 billion.
  
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• Chris Bowen 'not proposing' federal funding to help with NT government promise to offset Beetaloo emissions

  27-02-2023 08:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government is seeking to downplay growing doubts about how it will ensure all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking in the Beetaloo Basin are offset, with the federal government appearing to rule out providing any dedicated support.
  
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• Flexible working to flourish

  27-02-2023 08:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Changing worker requirements are driving growth in Perth’s flexible workspace realm.
  
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• The SAGs deliver many a key moment but one film stole the show

  27-02-2023 08:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Everything Everywhere All at Once was the clear winner at this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards. But there were plenty of other key moments including a win for Jennifer Coolidge and The White Lotus and a show of support from actors who knew the struggle to those currently experiencing it.
  
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• Clean sweep for Everything Everywhere All at Once at the SAGs as actors cheer each other on

  27-02-2023 08:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Everything Everywhere All at Once was the clear winner at this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards. But there were plenty of other key moments including a win for Jennifer Coolidge and The White Lotus and a show of support from actors who knew the struggle to those currently experiencing it.
  
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• Chinese bank chairman cooperating with authorities after going missing

  27-02-2023 07:51 via abc.net.au
  
  For the first time, mainland China-based boutique bank China Renaissance Holdings gives a reason for the disappearance of its founder, who was reported missing 10 days ago.
  
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• ARTS REVIEW: Opera stars in the outfield

  27-02-2023 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  With world-class performances and a stunning if unusual setting, WA Opera’s Carmen should help find the genre new audiences, writes Bourby Webster.
  
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• Lynas plans for Malaysian ban

  27-02-2023 07:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Lynas Rare Earths is building inventory at its Malaysian processing facility in an attempt to avoid disruptions if the government doesn’t lift a ban on cracking and leaching from July.
  
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• Food, and fuel, for thought

  27-02-2023 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Diesel and petrol prices are moving to a more traditional price spread after a tumultuous 2022.
  
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• Vouchers of up to $750 to entice spending in SA's flood-affected Murray River communities

  27-02-2023 06:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The vouchers for tourism, accommodation and houseboat hire are part of a $4.6-million recovery plan, encouraging people across the state to support flood-hit towns and businesses.
  
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• John Barilaro 'inappropriately' interfered in recruitment process for highly paid trade commissioner job, committee finds

  27-02-2023 06:43 via abc.net.au
  
  A final parliamentary report into a lucrative NSW trade commissioner job finds the former deputy premier wooed former NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright for the role over coffee, saying the government would pay for suitable family accommodation and cleaning. 
  
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• John Barilaro 'inappropriately' interefered in recruitment process for highly paid trade commissioner job, committee finds

  27-02-2023 06:43 via abc.net.au
  
  A final parliamentary report into a lucrative NSW trade commissioner job finds the former deputy premier wooed former NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright for the role over coffee, saying the government would pay for suitable family accommodation and cleaning. 
  
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• Business accused of 'greed-price spiral' as profits again easily outstrip wages growth

  27-02-2023 06:10 via abc.net.au
  
  While workers' pay packets are growing at the fastest pace in a decade, profits are still rising even faster, according to official data.
  
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• NRW wins $24m Bellevue contract

  27-02-2023 05:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based NRW Holdings has secured a $24 million contract from aspiring miner Bellevue Gold for work at its nameplate project in the northern Goldfields.
  
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• Potentially thousands of parcels stolen in alleged Australia Post mail centre heist

  27-02-2023 05:38 via abc.net.au
  
  An arrest has been made as police allege a group of people disguised as Australia Post workers broke into a mail centre and stole parcels and a car.
  
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• Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport on track for record passenger numbers thanks to FIFO workers

  27-02-2023 04:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Consultants preparing a draft master plan for Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport have recommended expanding the terminal to meet current and future passenger demand, amid an explosion in FIFO activity during WA's latest mining boom.
  
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• FIFO workers put WA airport on track for record passenger numbers as expansion considered

  27-02-2023 04:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Consultants preparing a draft master plan for Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport have recommended expanding the terminal to meet current and future passenger demand, amid an explosion in FIFO activity during WA's latest mining boom.
  
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• Qantas slashes peak tourism season flights to Central Australia despite billion-dollar profit

  27-02-2023 04:16 via abc.net.au
  
  A tourism boss says the NT government needs to intervene after Qantas made a "gut-wrenching" call to cut 30,000 seats to his region.
  
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• Racecourse development announcement draws criticism about traffic, finances

  27-02-2023 03:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The announcement of a $350 million development at Adelaide's Morphettville Racecourse immediately raises concerns about the impact on traffic in the area and sparked criticism about similar decisions made in the past by the owner.
  
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• Rents exploding in regional and inner-city locations

  27-02-2023 01:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Renters living in inner-city apartments or houses in regional hotspots across Australia have seen astronomical rental increases in the past year.
  
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• New commissioner to oversee cyber security incidents

  27-02-2023 01:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A new commissioner will be appointed to help oversee cyber security breaches as part of an overhaul of the sector in Australia, the government has announced.
  
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• Take a look at 2023's SAG Award red carpet arrivals

  27-02-2023 00:58 via abc.net.au
  
  It’s the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only show that exclusively honours actors. But first things first, here’s the red carpet.
  
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• SAG red carpet: Fluro yellow, silky roses and a celebration of tulle

  27-02-2023 00:58 via abc.net.au
  
  It’s the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only show that exclusively honours actors. But first things first, here’s the red carpet.
  
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• SAG red carpet: Fluoro yellow, silky roses and a celebration of tulle

  27-02-2023 00:58 via abc.net.au
  
  It’s the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only show that exclusively honours actors. But first things first, here’s the red carpet.
  
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• 2023 SAG red carpet

  27-02-2023 00:58 via abc.net.au
  
  It’s the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only show that exclusively honours actors. But first things first, here’s the red carpet.
  
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• Long delays at Gold Coast Airport due to IT outage

  27-02-2023 00:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of airline passengers have been caught up in an IT systems breakdown at Gold Coast Airport with airline staff reverting to a manual check-in process.
  
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