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• Almonds could be in short supply if varroa mite stops bee movements, growers warn

  13-03-2024 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  As almond growers and beekeepers prepare for the upcoming pollination season, industry experts warn ongoing restrictions on moving bees could cripple the harvest for another year.
  
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• Swifties, Cumberbitches and the BTS ARMY: How fangirling can be empowering

  13-03-2024 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A few years ago, author and journalist Tabitha Carvan became obsessed with British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. It taught her the importance of female joy.
  
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• From Beatlemania to Swifties: Why female fans aren't taken seriously, but males are considered 'experts'

  13-03-2024 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A few years ago, author and journalist Tabitha Carvan became obsessed with British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. It taught her the importance of female joy.
  
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• Singtel clarifies rumours of $16 billion Optus sell-off, treasurer upbeat about economy ahead of federal budget, ASX ends lower — as it happened

  13-03-2024 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX 200 ended lower on Thursday, dragged down by the big four banks despite a boost in the mining sector, while Singtel has clarified speculation about selling Optus for $16 billion. Look back on the day's business and financial news as it happened with our blog.
  
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• Live: Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines economic strategy ahead of federal budget in May amid 'slowing growth'

  13-03-2024 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers is delivering a speech in Sydney outlining the government's economic strategy ahead of May's federal budget, while the ASX 200 is down slightly after mixed session on Wall Street overnight, and Singtel has clarified speculation of an Optus sale. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Singtel clarifies rumours of $16 billion Optus sell-off, Chalmers optimistic about economy despite slowing growth, ASX dips

  13-03-2024 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX 200 is down slightly after mixed session on Wall Street overnight and Singtel has clarified speculation of an Optus sale. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX expected to open higher, Wall Street has mixed session

  13-03-2024 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's share market is expected to open higher on the opening bell, despite a mixed session on Wall Street overnight.
  
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• Live: ASX down slightly, Singtel clarifies talk of Optus sale

  13-03-2024 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX 200 is down slightly after a mixed session on Wall Street overnight, and Singtel has clarified speculation of an Optus sale. Follow the ABC's live blog of financial and market news.
  
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• Townsville residents asked to open their homes to desperate P!nk fans ahead of sold-out concerts

  13-03-2024 21:44 via abc.net.au
  
  As accommodation prices soar up to $2,000 a night, fans living in the regional Queensland city are trying to help those from out of town find a place to stay.
  
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• Union accuses mine of unsafe work practices, after miner dies in Ballarat Gold Mine rockfall

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  A 37-year-old miner has died, and another critically injured, in a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
  
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• Union accuses mine of unsafe work practices, after a miner dies in rockfall at Ballarat Gold Mine

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  A 37-year-old miner has died, and another critically injured, in a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
  
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• One Victorian miner still trapped, after 27 caught in rockfall at Ballarat Gold Mine

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Rescuers are trying to free a man, trapped by a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
  
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• One Victorian miner has died, union says, after 27 caught in rockfall at Ballarat Gold Mine

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Workers Union has confirmed a miner has died in a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
  
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• One Victorian miner has died after 30 caught in rockfall at Ballarat Gold Mine

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  A miner has been killed in a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
  
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• Live moment: Police speak after Victorian miner killed in Ballarat rockfall

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  A 37-year-old miner has died, and another critically injured, in a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
  
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• Dead miner named as union accuses Ballarat Gold Mine operator of unsafe work practices

  13-03-2024 20:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Devastated family and friends are paying tribute to the 37-year-old father of two killed in a rockfall at the Ballarat mine, west of Melbourne. 
  
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• 'The Tax Office wants to take my family home': New debt collection strategy leaves taxpayers like Adriana 'inconsolable'

  13-03-2024 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The Tax Office is owed tens of billions of dollars worth of income tax debts it once dismissed as being "uneconomical to pursue". It's a shock for many taxpayers to now have the debts resurrected, in some cases after more than a decade.
  
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• Taxpayers left 'absolutely devastated' as ATO starts chasing up previously 'invisible' old tax debts

  13-03-2024 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Taxation Office is owed tens of billions of dollars worth of income tax debts it once dismissed as being "uneconomical to pursue". It's been a shock for many taxpayers to now have the debts resurrected. These debts in some cases date back more than a decade and are pushing some towards bankruptcy.
  
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• As the ATO reignites old debts worth billions, Adriana fears losing everything

  13-03-2024 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian Taxation Office is owed tens of billions of dollars worth of income tax debts it once dismissed as being "uneconomical to pursue". It's been a shock for many taxpayers to now have the debts resurrected. These debts in some cases date back more than a decade and are pushing some towards bankruptcy.
  
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• Firebird signs agreement with China Chemical

  13-03-2024 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in manganese developer Firebird Metals rose by 9 per cent on Wednesday to 12 cents per share, following news that the company had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China National Chemistry Southern Construction, a large-scale chemical engineering company.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast March 13 2024

  13-03-2024 09:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the issues WA junior miners face in developing overseas projects.
  
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• German multinational hits back at Ashburton salt protests

  13-03-2024 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  German multinational salt producer K+S Australia has defended its green credentials over its proposed Ashburton salt project as local protestors take their campaign international.
  
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• Pilot strike planned as support fund kicks in

  13-03-2024 08:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Union members working as pilots at Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation will strike for two more days from tomorrow, with a fund now being drawn down to support those taking action.
  
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• Aussie shares up as traders shrug off inflation report

  13-03-2024 08:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The ASX has closed 0.2 per cent higher, climbing for a second day despite a consumer price index report showing inflation creeping up in the US.
  
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• WA mine workers report burnout, harassment

  13-03-2024 08:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Western Australian mining workers continue to face issues of burnout and sexual harassment despite a general improvement in workplace culture, a landmark report reveals.
  
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• Arrow to raise $10m

  13-03-2024 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Arrow Minerals managing director David Flanagan was suitably impressed when he visited the Simandou North Iron project in Guinea earlier this year and saw so many drill targets.
  
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• Bottle shop owners shocked at removal of key alcohol intervention strategy in Alice Springs

  13-03-2024 07:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors have been removed from suburban bottle shops in Alice Springs, leaving liquor outlet owners shocked and concerned for public safety.
  
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• The New York Times sends takedown notices to Wordle look-alike games

  13-03-2024 07:04 via abc.net.au
  
  The newspaper is fighting off Wordle "clones" with takedown notices, arguing that numerous games inspired by its mega-popular word-guessing game infringe on its copyright protections.
  
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• Vale Erich Hofmann

  13-03-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  One of the brother-duo who founded Bassendan-based Hofmann Engineering, Erich Hofmann, has died.
  
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• Sport rates as a vote for unity

  13-03-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  There’s plenty to look forward to this year as the sports landscape embraces youth, inclusivity and the environment.
  
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• An expert estimated 20 per cent of Fred again.. tickets were bought by bots. The botters brag it's way more

  13-03-2024 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Estimates that bots bought up to 30 per cent of the tickets to Fred again..'s seven arena shows are "unsubstantiated and refuted", Ticketek says. But the 'botters' themselves claim the number is much higher. 
  
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• Commercial gardeners and growers 'scared of retribution' question Bunnings' market power

  13-03-2024 06:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Bunnings' monopoly over the gardening sector has prompted calls for the retail giant to face the same scrutiny as Australia's two major supermarkets. 
  
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• Lilleyman appointed at Caravel

  13-03-2024 06:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Experienced mining executive Greg Lilleyman has been appointed as Caravel Minerals' strategic board advisor.
  
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• In a territory tradition, The Ghan is mooned by hundreds of bare bums near Darwin

  13-03-2024 05:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Twenty years after baring their bums for the first time, old-time mooners have been joined by many first-timers to welcome passengers of the iconic tourist train The Ghan as it approaches Darwin.
  
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• 'Get your backside trackside': Hundreds moon The Ghan in territory tradition

  13-03-2024 05:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Twenty years after baring their bums for the first time, old-time mooners have been joined by many first-timers to welcome passengers of the iconic tourist train The Ghan as it approaches Darwin.
  
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• Green light for Dempsey’s $80m Scarborough build

  13-03-2024 05:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A development panel has unanimously approved Gary Dempsey’s Scarborough project, a 12-storey development comprising 21 apartments.
  
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• Perth developer to deliver $8m social housing boost

  13-03-2024 04:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Boutique property developer Infill Property Group will deliver 16 social housing dwellings under an $8 million commitment from the federal government.
  
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• Bellevue posts $2.18m profit

  13-03-2024 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Bellevue Gold's positive start to the week has continued, after it posted a $2.18 million net profit after tax for the first six months of the 2024 financial year.
  
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• Liontown notches smaller debt package

  13-03-2024 03:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Liontown Resources has locked in a smaller $550 million debt facility for its Kathleen Valley lithium venture after its previous loan package unraveled.
  
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• PwC cutting 366 roles

  13-03-2024 03:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Accounting giant PwC has announced hundreds of redundancies and the accelerated retirement of partners, with its national headcount to be cut by about five per cent.
  
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• Westpac left remote town with 700km trip to the bank

  13-03-2024 03:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Increased risk of elder abuse, robbery and lower home-buying capacity are among the effects of remote town bank closures revealed at a Senate inquiry.
  
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• Pentagon cuts submarine building agenda

  13-03-2024 03:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Delivery of Australia’s first nuclear-powered submarine could be delayed after the Pentagon proposed halving its submarine building commitment in the upcoming US government budget.
  
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• Junior miners weigh policy pitfalls abroad

  13-03-2024 02:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  While operating a resources project in Australia is a known entity, working overseas can come with big risks and big rewards
  
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• US submariners spruik AUKUS jobs in Perth

  13-03-2024 02:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Crew off the USS Annapolis are out in Perth this week selling the merits of a career in the submarine force as pressure grows on Australia to find and house the workforce needed to operate its own nuclear-powered fleet.
  
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• State-owned logging company VicForests to be wound up by June 30

  13-03-2024 01:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Legal representatives for VicForest reveal it will cease to exist beyond June, after multiple court cases and heavy scrutiny of its business practices.
  
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• CBA restores service, apologises after overnight outage

  13-03-2024 01:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Commonwealth Bank has apologised after an outage overnight locked customers out from their accounts.
  
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• Senate banking inquiry hears WA mining towns 'suffering' due to bank closures

  13-03-2024 01:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The Senate Inquiry into Bank Closures in Regional Australia is currently sitting in WA's Pilbara region and has heard that its community members and businesses have struggled to adjust without a bank.
  
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• Frustration to be unearthed in mining heartland as Senate banking inquiry comes to town

  13-03-2024 01:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The Senate inquiry into bank closures in regional Australia is currently sitting in WA's Pilbara region and has heard that, without a bank, its community members and businesses have struggled to adjust.
  
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