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• Boat master involved in Horizontal Falls crash now works for same tour company at Rottnest Express — as both face charges

  31-05-2023 23:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Journey Beyond Adventures and Edward James Whisson were charged over alleged safety violations relating to a boat crash that allegedly injured tourists at Horizontal Falls in WA. 
  
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• Boat master charged over Horizontal Falls crash now works for same tour company in Perth

  31-05-2023 23:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Journey Beyond Adventures and Edward James Whisson were charged over alleged safety violations relating to a boat crash that allegedly injured tourists at Horizontal Falls in WA. 
  
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• Live: US House votes to suspend debt ceiling, ASX flat over interest rate concerns

  31-05-2023 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining giant BHP has admitted to underpaying nearly 30,000 employees since 2010, while the ASX has opened lower as investors weigh the possibility of a rate hike. Follow live.
  
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• Live: US debt ceiling bill heads to a vote as risk of default looms, ASX to slip over rate hike concerns

  31-05-2023 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  All eyes are on the US House of Representatives ahead of a vote on a bill to lift the $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling, while the ASX is set to open lower as investors weigh the possibility of a rate hike. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX tumbles over interest rate hike concerns as US Congress meets to vote on debt deal

  31-05-2023 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining giant BHP has admitted to underpaying nearly 30,000 employees since 2010, while the ASX has opened lower as investors weigh the possibility of a rate hike. Follow live.
  
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• ASX finishes higher after US House votes to suspend debt ceiling, easing global economy fears — as it happened

  31-05-2023 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining giant BHP has admitted to underpaying nearly 30,000 employees since 2010, while the ASX has closed higher after the US House of Representatives votes to suspend the debt ceiling.
  
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• What savings are on offer once Australia's free trade deal with the UK comes into force?

  31-05-2023 22:29 via abc.net.au
  
  With Australia's free trade agreement with the UK coming into effect this week, it will soon be cheaper to splurge on a number of luxury imported goods.
  
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• Why Ipswich gets colder than Brisbane in winter

  31-05-2023 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  There's barely an hour's drive between the Ipswich and Brisbane CBD, but locals say the winter chill hits much harder than in the neighbouring capital. Why?
  
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• Judgment in Ben Roberts-Smith's extraordinary defamation battle set to be delivered

  31-05-2023 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The Victoria Cross recipient sued the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Canberra Times and three journalists in the Federal Court over a series of articles published in 2018. Today Justice Anthony Besanko will deliver his judgement.
  
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• Judgement in Ben Roberts-Smith's extraordinary defamation battle set to be delivered

  31-05-2023 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The Victoria Cross recipient sued the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Canberra Times and three journalists in the Federal Court over a series of articles published in 2018. Today Justice Anthony Besanko will deliver his judgement.
  
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• Government takes first steps to regulate AI, including possible risk classification system

  31-05-2023 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government proposes a possible classification system for AI technologies, with more stringent requirements for higher risk tools.
  
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• The triple-threat posed by lithium batteries means electric vehicles risk a major downside

  31-05-2023 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australia passes the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles on our roads, an environmental downside is looming: huge numbers of batteries that could end up in landfill.
  
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• Electric vehicles are touted as key to a green future. But their batteries pose a triple-threat

  31-05-2023 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australia passes the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles on our roads, an environmental downside is looming: huge numbers of batteries that could end up in landfill.
  
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• Rosemary paid $35k for a modest Sydney home. When it went to auction 45 years later, she thought she 'was going to faint'

  31-05-2023 16:01 via abc.net.au
  
  National house prices lifted sharply in May, according to data from CoreLogic. Sydney continues to lead the recovery, with rises across the capital cities, as the number of properties advertised for sale fell further.
  
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• Property price rebound gathering pace despite interest rate rises

  31-05-2023 16:01 via abc.net.au
  
  National house prices lifted sharply in May, according to data from CoreLogic. Sydney continues to lead the recovery, with rises across the capital cities, as the number of properties advertised for sale fell further.
  
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• 'Ropeable' treasurer Chalmers says naming of PwC partners will happen 'in time'

  31-05-2023 12:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the naming of partners at consulting giant PwC involved in misusing confidential government information will happen "in time".
  
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• PwC asked to hand over more information amid new investigation into leak

  31-05-2023 12:18 via abc.net.au
  
  PriceWaterHouse Coopers insists it will comply with a request to hand over information to the Tax Practitioners Board looking into the leaking of confidential treasury documents.
  
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• Toyota Australia says some customers' information may have been publicly accessible

  31-05-2023 11:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Toyota says the vehicle data and personal information of some Australian customers may have been publicly accessible due to a human error that saw a cloud storage system set to public instead of private.
  
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• Gelavis to exit MBA

  31-05-2023 11:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  John Gelavis has made the call to step down from the industry group after five years at the helm.
  
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• Uranium plays dismiss ownership fears

  31-05-2023 10:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Paladin Energy and Deep Yellow have taken to the ASX to hose down media speculation that the Namibian government may look to up its stake in upcoming projects.
  
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• Silver Lake keeps up pressure on St Barbara

  31-05-2023 10:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Silver Lake Resources has made another move to buy St Barbara’s Gwalia operations, although the companies seemingly differ on whether it constitutes a new proposal.
  
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• At Close of Business May 31 2023

  31-05-2023 10:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss the WA political whirlwind of the last 48 hours, and what to expect from here.
  
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• Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

  31-05-2023 10:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.
  
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• WA dwelling approvals sink

  31-05-2023 09:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australian dwelling approvals fell by 5.8 per cent last month while the nationwide rubber stamps dropped to a more than decade-long low.
  
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• WA dwelling approvals down

  31-05-2023 09:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australian dwelling approvals fell by 5.8 per cent last month while the nationwide number dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade.
  
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• Satterley recognised in hall of fame

  31-05-2023 09:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The land developer has been inducted into the Australian Property Hall of Fame, alongside NSW property veteran Joan Cordell.
  
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• Sinamon owners fined over employment records

  31-05-2023 09:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Owners of Sinamon, who operate four cafes in Perth, have been fined more than $89,000 for not producing employment records despite court orders.
  
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• Fini, Trimboli buy Freo hotel

  31-05-2023 09:22 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The property mogul and the restaurateur have bought the P&O Hotel for $5.3 million, as part of their expansion into Fremantle’s west end.
  
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• Progress rarely comes cost-free

  31-05-2023 08:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jack McGinn reports on the challenges and opportunities faced in WA's civil construction sector.
  
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• Perth Modern School principal dismissed

  31-05-2023 08:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Former Perth Modern School principal Lois Joll has launched action after being dismissed from the role she was stood down from about 18 months ago.
  
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• Former Perth Modern School principal dismissed

  31-05-2023 08:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Former Perth Modern School principal Lois Joll has been dismissed after being stood down from the job for 18 months, but has contested the decision.
  
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• Higher rents will help reduce rental stress by encouraging people to 'economise' on housing, RBA governor says

  31-05-2023 08:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The RBA governor says strong population growth is exacerbating Australia's housing crisis and we need more people to live in each dwelling.
  
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• Tobacco industry to face tougher restrictions by 2025 under planned laws

  31-05-2023 08:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Health warnings on individual cigarettes and new graphic images on cigarette packets are among changes the federal government plans to introduce.
  
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• A messy process but Labor got it right

  31-05-2023 08:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle that saw a young Ben Wyatt defeat union heavyweight Helen Creed.
  
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• Hastings' project faces major cost blowout

  31-05-2023 06:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The cost to build Hastings Technology Metals’ Yangibana rare earths project has blown out by more than 40 per cent to $948 million.
  
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• Victor Harbor named SA's top tourism town, but mayor says more accommodation needed

  31-05-2023 06:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Victor Harbor has won the SA's tourism industry's top town — and the people's choice award for 2023.
  
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• Industry watchdogs warns against working with Modco

  31-05-2023 04:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state’s building industry regulator has cautioned customers, subcontractors and suppliers about working with Modco Residential.
  
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• Industry watchdog issues warning over Modco

  31-05-2023 04:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state’s building industry regulator has cautioned customers, subcontractors and suppliers over Modco Residential's ability to pay its debts.
  
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• Woodside to remove offshore structures

  31-05-2023 03:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy has contracted the removal of defunct offshore structures at four projects, including a controversial mooring near Exmouth which has drawn attention from regulators.
  
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• Anna's town is protected by a flood levee, but it hasn't stopped her insurance going up $13,000 this year

  31-05-2023 03:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Insurance Council of Australia says extreme weather events are helping to push up premiums. They are also pushing many small business owners in Queensland to the brink.
  
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• Slow productivity growth risks inflation outlook: RBA

  31-05-2023 02:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has used a public appearance to explain that low productivity growth, not wages, is threatening the outlook for inflation.
  
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• Openn secures capital injection

  31-05-2023 01:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Claremont proptech has resumed trading after Axiom Properties has agreed to recapitalise the company.
  
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• Builder refuses work on public housing block after staff hit with rocks, work trashed

  31-05-2023 01:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A Midwest construction company says it won't patch up damaged units after ongoing violence and thefts.
  
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• Restoration of beloved Sydney heritage tugboat scuppered after boat sinks

  31-05-2023 00:32 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Sydney's first steam tugboats has come to a watery end on the NSW Central Coast, just months before she was due to undergo extensive restoration work.
  
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