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• Which solar panels are safe? Here's how to make sure yours don't explode

  21-04-2023 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Parisi had no idea his solar panels could cause an explosion that put his home at risk. Here's why experts say maintenance inspections are important.
  
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• 'Huge bang' prompts maintenance inspection advice for old solar panels

  21-04-2023 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Parisi had no idea his solar panels could cause an explosion that put his home at risk. Here's why experts say maintenance inspections are important.
  
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• Charities struggle to meet rising demand as donations drop

  21-04-2023 22:15 via abc.net.au
  
  More people are turning to charities for help as the cost of living rises but the increased demand for services is not being met with more funding or resources.  
  
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• A 100-year-old photo inspired The Dictionary of Lost Words author to write a new novel

  21-04-2023 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  In The Bookbinder of Jericho, Pip Williams tells the stories of working-class women in World War I that are too often missing from the official historical archive. 
  
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• Army projects drastically cut as Australia fast-tracks massive build-up of land-based missiles

  21-04-2023 14:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A multi-billion-dollar project to build high-tech army vehicles will be slashed by almost two-thirds as part of a dramatic realignment of Australia's military.
  
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• Busy city car park closed over safety concerns

  21-04-2023 11:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The City of Perth has been forced to close the car park underneath the Perth Concert Hall until Wednesday over safety concerns.
  
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• $6.4bn Perdaman project to proceed

  21-04-2023 09:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A surprise ASX announcement from a national fertiliser company has revealed that private Perth company Perdaman has secured funding for its giant $6.4 billion urea project in the Pilbara.
  
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• Lynas’s Malaysian licence issue unresolved

  21-04-2023 09:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  With a shadow of uncertainty over ramp up at Mt Weld, Lynas Rare Earths is preparing for a potential three-month shutdown at its Malaysian operations.
  
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• Atlas gets trucking on magnetite approvals

  21-04-2023 09:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Plans for the multi-billion-dollar Ridley magnetite project have been lodged with the federal environmental regulator.
  
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• More than 700 homes in limbo as construction firm Mahercorp goes into voluntary adminstration

  21-04-2023 09:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Customers of the firm's subsidiaries Builders Eight Homes and Urbanedge Homes will have their new builds delayed for at least five weeks as administrators work to restructure the company.
  
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• Aust shares drop, snapping three-week winning streak

  21-04-2023 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local bourse closed down 0.4 per cent for both the day and the week after days of quiet trading.
  
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• At Close of Business 21 April 2023

  21-04-2023 08:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss Philip Lowe's show of courage and Bill Johnston's openness to the possible sale of Gold Corporation.
  
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• Wyloo gains control of Mincor

  21-04-2023 08:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wyloo Metals has gained control of Mincor Resources after the Andrew Forrest-led company secured majority voting power.
  
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• Queensland doubles rebate for electric vehicle buyers as uptake surges nearly 80 per cent

  21-04-2023 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland drivers can now receive a $6,000 rebate when they purchase certain electric vehicles.
  
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• Human skills a privilege in AI era

  21-04-2023 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Technology could alter perceptions of what or who is considered ‘elite’.
  
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• Environmentalists, native title holders lose long-running court battle over mine rehabilitation bond

  21-04-2023 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The NT Supreme Court has dismissed an application against a decision by the territory mining minister to slash the McArthur River Mine's rehabilitation bond.
  
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• 'Significant moment': First driverless metro train travels under Sydney Harbour

  21-04-2023 07:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Early on Friday morning, 40 metres below ground, a driverless metro train travelled under Sydney Harbour for it's first successful test run.
  
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• Bus cancellations spike in south-east Queensland amid national bus driver squeeze

  21-04-2023 06:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland is losing many of its potential bus drivers to the "switch on, switch off" rideshare industry amid national driver shortages, a councillor says.
  
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• Macmahon backs Calidus' $38m capital raise

  21-04-2023 06:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mining services contractor Macmahon Holdings will invest more than $10 million in Calidus Resources' plan to raise $38.5 million to expand its gold project in the Pilbara.
  
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• Macmahon backs $38m Calidus capital raising

  21-04-2023 06:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mining services contractor Macmahon Holdings will invest more than $10 million in Calidus Resources' plan to raise $38.5 million to expand its gold project in the Pilbara.
  
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• How the battle for prosecco is heating up for Australian wine producers

  21-04-2023 06:36 via abc.net.au
  
  An effort by the European Union to restrict the use of the name prosecco has been labelled as the "dodgiest claim" to a geographical indicator.
  
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• Mark My Words 21 April 2023

  21-04-2023 06:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss The Perth Mint, the Reserve Bank of Australia review, Town of Cambridge, Essential Metals, and possible changes to the federal petroleum tax.
  
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• Plans for new flight paths over Brisbane unveiled – here's who will be impacted

  21-04-2023 06:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Airservices Australia has released six new potential aircraft routes out of Brisbane Airport. Find out which suburbs the paths affect.
  
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• Galleria revamp pushes ahead

  21-04-2023 05:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perron Group has confirmed the first stage of the shopping centre’s $350 million expansion will start later this year.
  
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• Plans to secure North Coast NSW drinking water supply using bores open to public

  21-04-2023 05:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A NSW water supplier outlines a decade-long plan to establish a new water source, but there are concerns about more than just the financial cost as the community is warned to prepare for some "difficult choices".
  
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• Woodside records drop in production, revenue

  21-04-2023 04:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy has cited lower prices and maintenance activities for its opening revenue falling 16 per cent below the previous quarter’s result.
  
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• Grain fund makes seed round Whole.

  21-04-2023 04:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Food innovator Whole. has raised $1.5 million to fund the development of its technology which reduces waste and enhances efficiency in the production process.
  
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• BuzzFeed to shut down news division

  21-04-2023 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The New York-based company will lay off 15 per cent of its staff as it slashes its news, business, content, tech and administrative teams.
  
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• BHP lowers Nickel West guidance

  21-04-2023 03:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  BHP has delivered record iron ore production for a March quarter but will cut guidance for Nickel West, blaming off-specification product from supplier Mincor Resources and bad weather.
  
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• Large cracks, signs of sinking appear in Newcastle home, exclusion zone established

  21-04-2023 03:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Wide cracks have appeared in the facade of a townhouse under renovation north of Sydney, with Fire and Rescue NSW establishing an exclusion zone around the area.
  
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• Industry minister not buying gas industry's tax defence

  21-04-2023 02:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The oil and gas industry has pushed back on possible federal budget changes to tax settings that could see the industry pay more.
  
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• Chalmers is looking to clean up at energy round-table

  21-04-2023 02:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with leading investors, banks and climate advocates to secure stronger investments in clean energy projects.
  
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• Safeguard puts pressure on iron ore

  21-04-2023 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal safeguard mechanism has upset the plans of some iron ore players, while making future options clearer for others.
  
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• Tourists, locals to be left out in the cold as key bus transit centre shuts

  21-04-2023 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Launceston's transport hub is closing, leaving travellers to be picked up and dropped off on the side of a street.
  
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• Cattle producer loses appeal against fracking exploration as court 'sadly sets a precedent'

  21-04-2023 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  A cattle company has lost its Supreme Court appeal to stop a gas company entering its property for fracking exploration.
  
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• Cattle company loses Supreme Court bid to stop fracking exploration on their property

  21-04-2023 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  A gas company will be able to continue exploration in the Beetaloo Basin after a cattle company's appeal to stop the activity was dismissed by the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
  
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