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• 'I don't have any money': Blind 98-year-old woman thought she'd have to sell her couch to pay Robodebt bill

  03-03-2023 22:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A 98-year-old widow called her care provider in tears, saying she did not have anything else to sell, a written submission to the Robodebt royal commission says.
  
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• Bravus issued with Environment Protection Order over future underground works at Carmichael mine

  03-03-2023 22:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Bravus must now do extra groundwater modelling after providing Queensland's environment department with new information indicating that future underground mining may draw down on water from the nearby Doongmabulla Springs.
  
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• 'Environmental negligence': Expert slams Alcoa's construction of pipeline that risked contaminating drinking water

  03-03-2023 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  An expert in mine restoration labels Alcoa's construction of a pipeline that could have leaked toxic chemicals into a drinking water dam as a troubling "pattern of behaviour". 
  
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• The tense, 10-minute meeting that left Russia's chief diplomat smoking outside in the blazing sun

  03-03-2023 20:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite Narendra Modi pleading with G20 foreign ministers to be civil, the acrimonious gathering ended without a joint communique or the traditional family photo. 
  
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• Cancelled photos, tense meetings and smoke breaks: Inside an awkward meeting of world leaders

  03-03-2023 20:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite Narendra Modi pleading with G20 foreign ministers to be civil, the acrimonious gathering ended without a joint communique or the traditional family photo. 
  
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• When HECS began, it helped more Aussies go to uni. Today, it's 'feeding women's disadvantage'

  03-03-2023 20:12 via abc.net.au
  
  It has been more than 30 years since the HECS system widened access to tertiary education. But after a number of changes over the years, there is concern about inequity between men and women.
  
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• How HECS debts became 'yet another way' women have to fight to gain parity with men

  03-03-2023 20:12 via abc.net.au
  
  It has been more than 30 years since the HECS system widened access to tertiary education. But after a number of changes over the years, there is concern about inequity between men and women.
  
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• Nigerian court extends old banknotes to December 31 amid cash shortage caused by botched currency replacement

  03-03-2023 14:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Sixteen states in Nigeria had brought the case to the court, arguing that most Nigerians were stuck with old notes and needed more time beyond the February 10 date when the bills originally ceased to be legal tender.
  
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• Lobby group sticks by sugar hit

  03-03-2023 08:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  UDIA stands by its calls for housing stimulus in 2020, saying Premier Mark McGowan should not wear the blame for problems in the industry.
  
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• At Close of Business 3 March 2023

  03-03-2023 08:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss super tax changes and the debate about the purpose of superannuation.
  
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• Scott’s collapses, 1,500 jobless

  03-03-2023 08:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  National cold chain operator Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics will reportedly be liquidated, with 1,500 staff to be unemployed.
  
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• Australian shares lose ground for fourth week

  03-03-2023 08:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market finished the day modestly higher, but on a weekly basis finished 0.3 per cent lower from where it started.
  
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• Australian shares lose ground for fourth-straight week

  03-03-2023 08:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market finished the day modestly higher, but on a weekly basis finished 0.3 per cent lower from where it started.
  
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• Thiess secures $155m contract

  03-03-2023 08:20 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Thiess has secured a $155 million contract to provide mining services at a greenfield copper mine in Chile.
  
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• Hundreds of Sydney real estate agents on notice for breaching new rent bidding rules

  03-03-2023 08:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Fair Trading officials will start attending open house inspections after hundreds of real estate agents were issued with warnings for breaching new rent bidding rules.
  
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• Ichthys LNG project legal fight continues

  03-03-2023 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Oil and gas company Inpex has failed in its bid to have separate trials over issues arising from the construction of $US45 billion Ichthys LNG plant project.
  
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• MinRes presses Norwest shareholders

  03-03-2023 07:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Minerals Resources has told Norwest Energy investors they won’t receive an improved offer for their shares and dangled a veiled threat to delist the company in a bid to gain further control of its Perth Basin partner.
  
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• Mark My Words 3 March 2023

  03-03-2023 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss BGC, CoreLogic, Real Estate Institute of WA, Silverleaf Investments, MTi Group, BDO, ASIC and changes to superannuation.
  
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• Borrowers beware, savers celebrate

  03-03-2023 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Consumer sentiment is switching to a more conservative spending cycle.
  
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• South Africa Airways to restart Perth service

  03-03-2023 07:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  South Africa Airways is expected to restart operations to Perth by March 31.
  
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• MMA wins $30m contracts for offshore windfarm services

  03-03-2023 07:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Marine and subsea services provider MMA Offshore has won three contracts worth $30 million to support offshore windfarm developments in Taiwan.
  
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• Kaolin ore to be mined by end of year on Eyre Peninsula, SA government gives approval

  03-03-2023 06:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Up to 300,000 tonnes of kaolin ore will be mined on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula annually, with the state government rubber-stamping construction of the Great White project.
  
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• Sheep exporters want ‘dumb’ live trade policy dropped

  03-03-2023 04:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Farmers WA says the federal government should review its promise to ban live sheep exports by sea, branding it a "dumb" commitment that will affect 3,000 people.
  
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• Sheep exporters 'disgusted' by push to ban live trade

  03-03-2023 04:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Farmers WA says the federal government should review its promise to ban live sheep exports by sea, branding it a "dumb" commitment that will impact 3000 people.
  
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• Lion picks site for green hydrogen hub

  03-03-2023 04:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Subiaco-based Lion Energy has reached an agreement with the Port of Brisbane for a long-term lease to build its proposed green hydrogen hub.
  
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• 'Unfair' practice of bulk-booking driving tests as learners struggle to secure test dates

  03-03-2023 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The head of Western Australia's Department of Transport has strongly criticised the "unfair" practice of bulk booking and "reselling" driving test appointments.
  
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• Students pay to skip the queue as demand peaks for driving tests in Perth

  03-03-2023 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The head of Western Australia's Department of Transport has strongly criticised the "unfair" practice of bulk booking and "reselling" driving test appointments.
  
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• Hall & Prior plans $100m aged care hub

  03-03-2023 04:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Aged care organisation Hall & Prior has set sights on a 8,586 square metre site in Palmyra to build its $100 million independent living complex.
  
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• Alcoa told to clear pipeline amid suspected pollution

  03-03-2023 03:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state’s water regulator has told Alcoa to clean out a pipeline running near a drinking water dam in Waroona after finding the pipe likely to contain contaminated wastewater and pose a pollution threat.
  
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• Shakeup looms for St John's leadership

  03-03-2023 03:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  St John's executive team will be halved under a new group model that recently installed chief Kevin Brown has conceded ‘may feel disruptive’ in the months ahead.
  
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• VGW in the fast lane with Ferrari

  03-03-2023 02:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth-based onling gaming company VGW Holdings has struck a deal to sponsor high profile Formula 1 racing team Ferrari.
  
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• Healthcare worker's 'total disbelief' as Amazon scam leads to $30k loss 'within seconds'

  03-03-2023 02:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Sharon Watson was fortunate enough to get her money back, but she and consumer advocates say it's time banks did more to protect their customers. Meanwhile, Australians have already lost $53m to con artists this year.
  
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• Laura's working hard to 'prove them wrong' after taking over family's vineyard

  03-03-2023 01:34 via abc.net.au
  
  One sure way to make Laura Wishart commit to something is to tell her she cannot do it, and after throwing herself into the management of a vineyard north of Albany she is proving her detractors wrong.
  
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• Laura Wishart working hard 'to prove them wrong' after taking over family's vineyard

  03-03-2023 01:34 via abc.net.au
  
  One sure way to make Laura Wishart commit to something is to tell her she cannot do it, and after throwing herself into the management of a vineyard north of Albany she is proving her detractors wrong.
  
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• China is building six times more new coal plants than the rest of the world combined, new research shows

  03-03-2023 01:22 via abc.net.au
  
  China approved the construction of another 106 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity last year — the equivalent of two large coal power plants per week — new research shows.
  
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• Canberra pharmacists to administer over-the-counter medicines, move criticised by Queensland GPs after similar pilot ends

  03-03-2023 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide vaccines over the counter for an expanded range of common diseases, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.
  
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• Canberra pharmacists to administer over-the-counter medicines, move criticised by Queensland GPs

  03-03-2023 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide over-the-counter medication for urinary tract infections, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.
  
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• ACT pharmacists to administer broader range of vaccines, over-the-counter UTI medication

  03-03-2023 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide vaccines over the counter for an expanded range of common diseases, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.
  
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• Art enhances the cultural connection

  03-03-2023 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA’s arts sector has a solid foundation to build on in terms of a new federal policy.
  
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• How the music industry helped Ange embrace her sexuality

  03-03-2023 00:54 via abc.net.au
  
  The lead singer of a regional NSW band says despite "self-denial" in her earlier years, she is finally comfortable to openly express her sexuality. 
  
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• Adani faces probe into market maniuplation after India's top court orders investigation

  03-03-2023 00:44 via abc.net.au
  
  India's top court orders an expert committee to investigate any regulatory failures related to the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group.
  
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• Adani faces probe into market manipulation after India's top court orders investigation

  03-03-2023 00:44 via abc.net.au
  
  India's top court orders an expert committee to investigate any regulatory failures related to the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group.
  
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• Financial hardship returns to early pandemic levels

  03-03-2023 00:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Around 40 per cent of Australians are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living crisis stretches household budgets to their limit.
  
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• CheckMate: Is Labor really planning to dip into super funds to fill budget holes? We investigate Coalition claims

  03-03-2023 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Coalition says Labor plans to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects. What are the facts?
  
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• CheckMate: Does Labor plan to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects?

  03-03-2023 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Coalition says Labor plans to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects. What are the facts?
  
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