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• Reforms needed to address expensive prison phone call costs, advocates say

  05-06-2023 23:51 via abc.net.au
  
  While some US states are making prison phone calls free, a 12-minute phone call from a Victorian prison can cost more than a prisoner's wages for the day. 
  
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• Cheaper to call Vatican City: Why is it so expensive to make phone calls from prison?

  05-06-2023 23:51 via abc.net.au
  
  While some US states are making prison phone calls free, a 12-minute phone call from a Victorian prison can cost more than a prisoner's wages for the day. 
  
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• Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 4.1pc, but won't rule out 'further tightening' to tackle inflation — as it happened

  05-06-2023 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 4.1 per cent at its June meeting, citing "persistent" and "ongoing" high inflation, while the ASX shed 1.2 per cent in response to the decision. Look back on the day's developments with our blog.
  
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• Live: Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 4.1pc, but won't rule out 'further tightening' to tackle inflation

  05-06-2023 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 4.1 per cent at its June meeting, citing "persistent" and "ongoing" high inflation. It's the highest cash rate since April 2012. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.1 per cent amid 'ongoing high inflation'

  05-06-2023 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 4.1 per cent at its June meeting, citing "persistent" and "ongoing" high inflation. It's the highest cash rate since April 2012. Follow live.
  
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• Live: RBA interest rate decision looms, Apple shares reach record high, ASX to slip

  05-06-2023 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Economists are tipping interest rates will rise for the 12th time in a year when the RBA announces its latest decision this afternoon, while Apple shares have set a new record high in the wake of the company showcasing its new products. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Economists split on RBA rate decision, Australian share market opens lower as it awaits announcement

  05-06-2023 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Economists are divided on whether interest rates will rise for the 12th time in just over year when the RBA announces its latest decision this afternoon, while Apple shares have set a new record high in the wake of the company showcasing its new products. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Economists split on looming RBA interest rate decision as households and markets brace for possible rise

  05-06-2023 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Economists are divided on whether interest rates will rise for the 12th time in just over a year, while the Australian share market is trading lower. Follow live. 
  
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• Paying $100 million more: Opal operator hits out at government's 'flawed' myki tender process

  05-06-2023 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  A firm has revealed in a letter to Premier Daniel Andrews that its bid to take over the myki ticketing system was $100 million cheaper than the winning bid.
  
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• Andrews government defends myki contract amid fierce criticism from Opal card operator

  05-06-2023 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  A firm has revealed in a letter to Premier Daniel Andrews that its bid to take over the myki ticketing system was $100 million cheaper than the winning bid.
  
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• How director Peter Sohn reflected his immigrant experience in new Pixar film Elemental

  05-06-2023 22:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Pixar director Peter Sohn's latest film, Elemental reflects his own experiences navigating life as the child of immigrants.
  
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• Michael has had to finish three homes after builders went broke. Why does it keep happening?

  05-06-2023 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The construction industry insolvency crisis is sweeping the nation, and it's devastating for both consumers and builders. So what can be done about it?
  
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• Builders go bust in record numbers leaving thousands of Australian home owners in the lurch

  05-06-2023 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The construction industry insolvency crisis is sweeping the nation, and it's devastating for both consumers and builders. So what can be done about it?
  
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• A nation stuck in a lose-lose situation: How did building a home come to this?

  05-06-2023 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The construction industry insolvency crisis is sweeping the nation, and it's devastating for both consumers and builders. So what can be done about it?
  
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• This Bougainville community lives on a literal goldmine. They call themselves 'the unfortunate ones'

  05-06-2023 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  This Bougainville community is living on a literal goldmine, but some residents say that despite it being abandoned for decades, it poses a risk to their environment and human rights.
  
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• The waters in this part of a remote jungle glow are so blue there are fears over what runs in them

  05-06-2023 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  This Bougainville community is living on a literal goldmine, but some residents say that despite it being abandoned for decades, it poses a risk to their environment and human rights.
  
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• The waters in this part of a remote jungle are so blue there are fears over what runs in them

  05-06-2023 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  This Bougainville community is living on a literal goldmine, but some residents say that despite it being abandoned for decades, it poses a risk to their environment and human rights.
  
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• Elders share price jumps after boss Mark Allison abandons retirement plans

  05-06-2023 09:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The agribusiness' share price spiked by nearly 10 per cent following the announcement to the stock exchange this morning.
  
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• 'Not our core business': SA council votes against providing funding for phone tower project

  05-06-2023 09:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Telstra is planning a major upgrade to mobile phone services in the South East, but one local council has voted against helping to fund it.
  
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• Real estate agent admits stealing from clients to give dying wife a good end to life

  05-06-2023 08:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A court has heard that Richard Hayden used money that should have gone to clients for their home deposits to pay for luxury holidays and medical bills for his dying wife. It brought an end to an almost 100-year-old family company. 
  
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• Rising cost of power is hitting everyone this winter, but some relief could be on the way

  05-06-2023 07:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A new interconnector that will link the South Australian electricity grid to New South Wales is promising to bring energy bills down.
  
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• WA gold mine set to double capacity after $250m expansion gets green light

  05-06-2023 06:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's third biggest gold miner, Evolution Mining, has approved a $250 million expansion of its Mungari operations near Kalgoorlie, despite concerns about the overheated construction sector.
  
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• Woolworths and Coles accused of setting up 'foreign' pay system to rip off workers

  05-06-2023 06:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The Fair Work Ombudsman tells the Federal Court that Coles and Woolworths have to pay for allegedly ripping off store workers via an illicit salary system.
  
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• Class action launched against AGL over alleged competition and consumer law breaches

  05-06-2023 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Class action proceedings are launched against AGL Energy accusing it of breaching the competition and consumer act in relation to bidding in the South Australian region of the National Energy Market.
  
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• AGL Energy to 'vigorously defend' class action over alleged competition law breaches

  05-06-2023 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Class action proceedings have been launched against AGL Energy accusing it of breaching the competition and consumer act in relation to bidding in the South Australian region of the National Energy Market.
  
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• Business groups mount campaign against 'same job, same pay' workplace reforms

  05-06-2023 03:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Some of Australia's largest employers and small business owners have united to rally against proposed laws that would require labour hire workers doing the same job at the same site to be paid the same as directly employed workers.
  
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• Should airlines be forced to compensate passengers for cancelled flights? The ACCC says it's worth considering

  05-06-2023 02:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government should consider forcing airlines to pay passengers compensation if their flights get cancelled or delayed, a new consumer watchdog report says.
  
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• Qantas-Virgin duopoly to blame for high fares and poor customer service: ACCC

  05-06-2023 02:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government should consider forcing airlines to pay passengers compensation if their flights get cancelled or delayed, a new consumer watchdog report says.
  
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• Compensating passengers for cancelled or delayed flights could improve airline services, report says

  05-06-2023 02:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government should consider forcing airlines to pay passengers compensation if their flights get cancelled or delayed, a new consumer watchdog report says.
  
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• Markets predict another interest rate rise, Myer CEO to retire, ASX closes higher after US debt deal secured — as it happened

  05-06-2023 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Markets are forecasting the RBA will lift interest rates again at its meeting tomorrow, while the ASX has closed higher after a debt ceiling crisis in the US was avoided. Look back on the day's events as it happened with our blog.
  
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• Live: Markets predict another interest rate rise, Myer CEO to retire, ASX rallies after US debt deal secured

  05-06-2023 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Markets are forecasting the RBA will lift interest rates again at its meeting tomorrow, while the ASX has posted early gains after a debt ceiling crisis in the US was avoided. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ACCC says lack of competition is causing airfares to soar, ASX to jump as US debt deal secured

  05-06-2023 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian consumer watchdog has taken aim at the airline industry, saying a lack of competition is driving up prices and resulting in poorer service, while the ASX is set to rise after a US debt deal was reached. Follow live.
  
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