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• Tourism sector takes stock of South Australia's slow post-pandemic international visitor recovery

  27-10-2023 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Dolphin cruise operator William Pyke knew international tourism figures would not bounce back right away after the pandemic — but he did not think it would take this long.
  
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• More Canberrans finding their feet in 'least walkable city'

  27-10-2023 22:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Walking is slowly becoming more common in Canberra, though the vast majority of trips — whether the purpose is to shop, work or socialise — are still in a car.
  
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• Phone and internet cut by heavy bombardment, with Israel 'expanding activities' in Gaza

  27-10-2023 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel's chief military spokesperson says, amid reports of heavy bombing of the besieged enclave.
  
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• Israeli military spokesman says ground forces expanding operations in Gaza

  27-10-2023 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel's chief military spokesperson says, amid reports of heavy bombing of the besieged enclave.
  
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• Israel says military 'still in the field' as Hamas pledges to confront attacks in Gaza with 'full force'

  27-10-2023 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Hamas pledges to confront Israeli attacks with "full force" after Israel's military widens its air and ground offensive in Gaza.
  
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• Israel says ground forces 'expanding activities' in Gaza, as UN calls for truce

  27-10-2023 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel's chief military spokesperson says, amid reports of heavy bombing of the besieged enclave.
  
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• When Leigh Sales stole Ita Buttrose's car park, she returned to a note on the windscreen

  27-10-2023 12:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Recently, I've been one of the many Australians who are avoiding the news. What is going on, when the news is losing not just its regular audience, but alienating a career newshound like me, asks Leigh Sales.
  
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• Journalists must ask themselves the tough questions about why people are avoiding the news

  27-10-2023 12:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Recently, I've been one of the many Australians who are avoiding the news. What is going on, when the news is losing not just its regular audience, but alienating a career newshound like me, asks Leigh Sales.
  
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• I've been one of the many Australians who avoid the news. How do we change the story?

  27-10-2023 12:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Recently, I've been one of the many Australians who are avoiding the news. What is going on, when the news is losing not just its regular audience, but alienating a career newshound like me, asks Leigh Sales.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast October 27 2023

  27-10-2023 09:15 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the view ahead for those in the restructuring and insolvency industry.
  
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• Australian shares drop for fifth week in past six

  27-10-2023 09:10 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has closed slightly higher for the day, but finished the week down 1.1 per cent after hitting a one-year low on Thursday.
  
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• AVZ to give up shareholder emails

  27-10-2023 09:08 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled in favour of Fat Tail Holdings to access AVZ Minerals' shareholders list and email details.
  
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• Mark My Words October 27 2023

  27-10-2023 08:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  In this podcast, Mark Beyer and Simone Grogan discuss lithium takeover battles; the interest rate outlook; local government elections; and profit results from WA's biggest companies, including ABN Group, Perron Group, Roy Hill and Wright Prospecting.
  
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• Anti-ESG investing picks up steam

  27-10-2023 08:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Investors are starting to avoid companies promoting their environmental, social and governance credentials.
  
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• Hancock plots to spoil Azure, SQM party

  27-10-2023 08:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has confirmed a strategic stake 18 per cent in lithium takeover target Azure Minerals, which is currently in the cross-hairs of a $1.6 billion approach from SQM.
  
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• Call to axe ‘misery tax’ amid insurance probe

  27-10-2023 08:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A tax pouring record funds into state coffers as insurers hike premiums in the wake of natural disasters needs to be abolished, according to a national consumer lobby group.
  
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• Traditional owners move to ban boats passing through gaps in falls at WA tourist mecca

  27-10-2023 08:04 via abc.net.au
  
  A local Aboriginal corporation says it's working towards phasing out boats passing through the gaps at the Kimberley region's Horizontal Falls, which attract swarms of visitors every year.
  
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• Union leads $150m class action against Aldi

  27-10-2023 07:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  National union SDA has lodged a $150 million class action lawsuit against supermarket giant Aldi, potentially impacting about 1,800 workers in Western Australia.
  
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• Port Hedland: $79m housing plan for BHP

  27-10-2023 06:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Facility operator Compass Group plans to add hundreds of rooms in a $79 million expansion of a Port Hedland accommodation, to house workers of BHP’s port debottlenecking project.
  
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• Roy Hill dividend clipped by $1bn

  27-10-2023 06:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Dividends paid by Gina Rinehart’s iron ore machine Roy Hill will be lower than last year - but still comfortably within the multi-billions - against the backdrop of more subdued iron ore prices.
  
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• Popular kitchen bench material could be banned after report finds it has led to spike in silicosis

  27-10-2023 06:01 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report has called for a ban on all engineered stone in Australia, but governments will not make any changes until they decide on a "national response".
  
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• 'Engineered stone should be prohibited': Safety report calls for action following silicosis cases

  27-10-2023 06:01 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report has called for a ban on all engineered stone in Australia, but governments will not make any changes until they decide on a "national response".
  
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• 'All engineered stone should be prohibited' after surge in silicosis cases, report finds

  27-10-2023 06:01 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report has called for a ban on all engineered stone in Australia, but governments will not make any changes until they decide on a "national response".
  
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• Defence base unplugs popular seaside cafe

  27-10-2023 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A popular beachside café in northern WA is on the hunt for a new site after having its power suplpy from a Commonwealth defence base cut off.
  
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• Lobsters left 'concussed' and potentially dead after seismic testing vital to offshore energy industries

  27-10-2023 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Air gun testing critical to Western Australia's offshore oil, gas and energy ambitions is "dazing" the state's valuable western rock lobsters, a new study finds.
  
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• Matildas win backed by $9.6m commitment

  27-10-2023 05:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The famed Matildas home ground win on Thursday night has been followed by a $9.3 million investment into grassroots football by the state government.
  
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• Monford Group grows Perth presence

  27-10-2023 05:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The engineering, procurement and construction business has moved its national headquarters to Adelaide Terrace.
  
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• 'I don't feel comfortable': Abbie Chatfield quits hosting gig over allegations against headline act

  27-10-2023 05:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield announces she will not be co-hosting the Fridayz Live 2023 Australia and New Zealand concert tour next month, citing sexual harassment allegations against the tour's headline act, US pop star Jason Derulo.
  
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• Mine boss hits back at claims of lead dust poisoning in NSW community

  27-10-2023 04:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The managing director of Bowdens Silver tells a parliamentary inquiry blood level monitoring for lead was being offered to prove the project would not affect human health, amid concern from residents. 
  
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• Buyers of defective apartments allowed to break contracts, recoup deposits in 'quite radical' NSW first

  27-10-2023 04:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The undertaking, struck between the NSW building commissioner and a developer in receivership, is the first of its kind and designed to serve as a caution for financiers considering lending to risky developers.
  
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• Child poverty: a growing concern

  27-10-2023 03:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Valuing Children Initiative development executive Sarah Quinton said sharing the stories of children experiencing poverty was key in campaigning for a Child Poverty Reduction Act in Australia.
  
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• Man who famously destroyed his $49K Jeep finds new ACCC probe 'surprising'

  27-10-2023 02:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A Queensland man who made international headlines after pulling apart then setting fire to his faulty Jeep welcomes the importer's new commitment to better handle customer complaints.
  
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• Notre Dame reveals major campus upgrade plans

  27-10-2023 02:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The University of Notre Dame will deliver its most significant suite of upgrades in the history of the tertiary institution at its Fremantle campus.
  
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• Why Australian grape growers are ditching shiraz and cab sav for 'trendier' varieties

  27-10-2023 02:46 via abc.net.au
  
  In response to the global red wine oversupply, grape growers embrace lesser-known varietals to appeal to adventurous consumers.
  
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• Delays expected on Sydney's train network 'well into peak' after communication issue

  27-10-2023 02:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Trains were stopped at platforms or between stations about 10:30am on Friday due to the error, according to Sydney Trains.
  
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• Fini, Trimboli submit $8m Freo plan

  27-10-2023 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Little Creatures founder Nic Trimboli and Adrian Fini, of Fini Group, have submitted an $8 million proposal to redevelop a heritage asset into a mixed residential and office building.
  
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