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• Hemp industry's $200 million plan to supercharge production has failed to secure funding. Where to next?

  18-03-2024 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The hemp industry's 10-year vision to expand, study, and promote Australia's hemp production has attracted considerable funding but it has been unsuccessful in the latest round of the national Cooperative Research Centres grants.
  
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• Truckies forced to drive more than 2,000km extra to resupply flooded outback WA

  18-03-2024 22:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Water has inundated a key road through WA's outback, forcing supply trucks to take a massive detour from Perth to Port Augusta, up to Yulara, and west along the northern section of the Great Central Road.
  
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• Major firms commit to Aboriginal heritage guidelines

  18-03-2024 22:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Some of Australia’s largest companies will implement new Aboriginal heritage protection measures which would grant Traditional Owners powerful rights of consent over Country.
  
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• RBA 'not ruling anything in or out' as Bullock outlines 'cautious' rationale for keeping rates steady, ASX ends higher — as it happened

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock says she wants to be "much more confident" about inflation before considering a potential rate cut, after the central bank left the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. Meanwhile, the Australian share market has ended higher after a subdued session.
  
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• Live: Reserve Bank tipped to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35pc, ASX flat despite gains from miners

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is trading flat on Tuesday as investors await the outcome of the Reserve Bank's latest meeting this afternoon, with interest rates widely expected to stay on hold at 4.35 per cent — the highest level since November 2011. Follow live.
  
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• Live: RBA to make interest rate decision this afternoon, as ASX flat

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is flat in early trade, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to keep interest rates on hold this afternoon. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: RBA to make interest rate decision this afternoon, as ASX expected to open flat

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is set for a muted open, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to keep interest rates on hold this afternoon. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: RBA to make interest rate decision this afternoon, as ASX edges up

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market has started the day marginally higher, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to keep interest rates on hold this afternoon. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: RBA 'not ruling anything in or out' as rates remain steady

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The RBA announces interest rates will remain steady at 4.35 per cent. Meanwhile, the Australian share market is trading flat. Follow live.
  
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• Live: RBA 'not ruling anything in or out' as Bullock outlines rationale for keeping rates steady

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock is discussing the central bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent for the third-straight meeting. Meanwhile, the Australian share market is trading higher, and the Bank of Japan has delivered its first rate hike since 2007. Follow live.
  
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• Live: RBA 'not ruling anything in or out' as Bullock outlines 'cautious' rationale for keeping rates steady

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock says she wants to be "much more confident" about inflation before considering a potential rate cut, after the central bank left the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. Meanwhile, the Australian share market has ended higher after a subdued session. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to open flat ahead of RBA interest rate decision, Wall Street advances

  18-03-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is set for a muted open, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to keep interest rates on hold this afternoon. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• The aviation sector is contending with a worker shortage and experts say it's a 'reputation' problem

  18-03-2024 21:11 via abc.net.au
  
  There are fresh warnings Australia is facing a skills shortage in the aviation industry. Thousands of workers – from baggage handlers to engineers – were sacked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 'Many people don't want to come back': Aviation sector grapples with skills shortage after pandemic

  18-03-2024 21:11 via abc.net.au
  
  There are fresh warnings Australia is facing a skills shortage in the aviation industry. Thousands of workers – from baggage handlers to engineers – were sacked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• The main venues of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have changed. Here's the new plan

  18-03-2024 20:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland Premier Steven Miles ruled out a new stadium in Victoria Park, and a Gabba rebuild. Here's what that means for the 2032 Games.
  
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• Regulator flags belated power price relief for some, more pain for others

  18-03-2024 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Benchmark electricity prices are set to fall for hundreds of thousands of customers but will rise for others under changes flagged by the country's energy regulator.
  
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• Belated power price relief for some, while other Australians expected to have increased bills

  18-03-2024 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Benchmark electricity prices are set to fall for hundreds of thousands of customers but will rise for others under changes flagged by the country's energy regulator.
  
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• Looming 3G network shutdown raises questions for customers already experiencing dropouts, black spots

  18-03-2024 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Telstra and Optus are confident services won't suffer when they switch off their 3G networks later this year, but rural landholders with patchy reception are not convinced.
  
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• Looming 3G network shutdown raises questions for customers already experiencing drop outs, black spots

  18-03-2024 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Telstra and Optus are confident services won't suffer when they switch off their 3G networks later this year but rural landholders with patchy reception are not convinced.
  
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• Ashleigh is scared she could 'drop dead on the spot' as she waits months to see a cardiologist

  18-03-2024 19:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Waitlists to see cardiologists are blowing out in regional Queensland, prompting urgent calls from The Heart Foundation for more services across the state.
  
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• Chief scientists backs CSIRO case against 'expensive' nuclear power

  18-03-2024 14:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's chief scientist Cathy Foley tells Q+A that any assessment of energy sources should be guided by evidence.
  
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• Chief scientist backs renewables, calls nuclear power 'expensive'

  18-03-2024 14:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's chief scientist Cathy Foley tells Q+A that any assessment of energy sources should be guided by evidence.
  
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• First-of-its-kind multi-billion-dollar clean energy project backed by federal government

  18-03-2024 14:01 via abc.net.au
  
  As the race towards developing green hydrogen plans continues, the Australian government says it's throwing $1.6 million behind a giant billion-dollar project in outback WA.
  
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• First-of-its-kind billion dollar clean energy project backed by federal government

  18-03-2024 14:01 via abc.net.au
  
  As the race towards developing green hydrogen plans continues, the Australian government says it's throwing $1.6 million behind a giant billion-dollar project in outback WA.
  
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• Powers to break up Coles and Woolworths if found to be misusing market dominance backed by Greens

  18-03-2024 14:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Greens will introduce a bill to parliament that would create powers to force Coles and Woolworths to sell parts of their business if they were found to be misusing their market dominance — an idea also backed by the Nationals.
  
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• Greens push for powers to break up Coles and Woolworths 'duopoly'

  18-03-2024 14:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Greens will introduce a bill to parliament that would create powers to force Coles and Woolworths to sell parts of their business if they were found to be misusing their market dominance — an idea also backed by the Nationals.
  
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• Coles and Woolworths face Greens push to force break-ups if they abuse market power

  18-03-2024 14:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Greens will introduce a bill to parliament that would create powers to force Coles and Woolworths to sell parts of their business if they were found to be misusing their market dominance — an idea also backed by the Nationals.
  
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• This food delivery rider spoke up against Hungry Panda. Then they called the police on her

  18-03-2024 09:45 via abc.net.au
  
  After Joy spoke out about low pay and rider safety she says Hungry Panda retaliated by reducing her delivery orders.
  
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• VGW posts $207m profit in first half

  18-03-2024 09:42 via businessnews.com.au
  
  VGW has posted a $207 million profit for the first half of the financial year, describing it as a pleasing result in a challenging environment with increased competition.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast March 18 2024

  18-03-2024 09:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent moves made by Satterley Property Group.
  
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• Austal to build vessel, worth up to $40m

  18-03-2024 08:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shipbuilder Austal has been awarded a contract to design and construct a 71-metre passenger cargo vessel that is worth up to $40 million.
  
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• Toro begins drill planning

  18-03-2024 08:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Toro Energy has flagged its intent to begin a significant sonic core drilling program at its Wiluna uranium-vanadium project, located in Western Australia's mid-west region.
  
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• Expert says accountability is key

  18-03-2024 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  An American accountability and leadership expert visiting Perth has outlined a series of key steps businesses can take to implement an accountable workplace culture.
  
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• Opposition criticises Farrell for questioning if US is Australia's most trusted ally

  18-03-2024 08:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell has come under fire from the opposition for declaring he's "not sure" the United States is Australia's most trusted ally, instead arguing New Zealand is.
  
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• Aust shares edge up as key verdicts loom on rates

  18-03-2024 08:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market has finished 0.1 per cent higher ahead of meetings this week by the RBA, the Bank of Japan, the Fed and the Bank of England.
  
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• Bannerman upbeat following study

  18-03-2024 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in uranium exploration company Bannerman Energy rose on Monday, following an expansion scoping study at its flagship Etango project in Namibia.
  
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• O’Connor industrial lot to sell

  18-03-2024 07:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A 4.29-hectare lot owned by Perth businessman Alan Tribe, which was understood to be previously earmarked for an IKEA store, will soon hit the market.
  
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• Mettam lashes ‘lazy’ school support plan

  18-03-2024 07:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Liberal Party WA says a $103.5 million cost of living assistance program for WA families with school-aged children should be better targeted to support those in need.
  
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• Former Qantas staff 'dragged to hell and back' after COVID illegal sacking return to court seeking millions

  18-03-2024 07:39 via abc.net.au
  
  A union representative said affected workers have "lost properties", felt dislocated and experienced "family breakdowns" after the airline outsourced their jobs in August 2020.
  
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• Rattling cages on gender pay gap

  18-03-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The public reporting of employer-level gender pay gaps by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) heralds a new era of transparency in the relative pay of women and men in Australia’s larger businesses.
  
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• Satterley charts course for growth

  18-03-2024 06:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The head of WA’s largest private land developer has no plans to retire.
  
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• What is Lupus? Selena Gomez opens up about her health battles and self-love journey

  18-03-2024 05:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Selena Gomez has opened up about her struggles with mental illness and her journey to self-acceptance while on a panel at the SXSW festival in the United States. Gomez has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the autoimmune disease lupus. 
  
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• GPs calling for pause on 'absurd' payroll tax, warning vulnerable patients will be biggest losers

  18-03-2024 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  The South Australian government has denied imposing payroll tax on general practices will exacerbate ambulance ramping despite a peak medical body saying vulnerable patients will be worse off and forced into emergency departments when most clinics pass on the cost.
  
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• Marco trial scheduled for 2025

  18-03-2024 04:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Provisional dates for an eight-week trial have been set for Mount Hawthorn businessman Chris Marco, who has been accused of defrauding more than $30 million from investors.
  
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• Marco scheduled for 2025 trial

  18-03-2024 04:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Provisional dates for an eight-week trial have been set for Mount Hawthorn businessman Chris Marco, who has been accused of defrauding more than $30 million from investors.
  
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• Deal on key gas tax could be months away

  18-03-2024 04:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government's much-delayed plans to shake up a tax on the offshore gas sector remain stuck in federal parliament, with a deal to pass them seemingly months away.
  
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• Regis projects impacted by rain

  18-03-2024 03:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Gold exploration company Regis Resources has announced its overall March quarterly production has been impacted by heavy rain.
  
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• BHP sheds West Musgrave roles

  18-03-2024 03:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  BHP has cut the workforce at its remote West Musgrave nickel-copper development project by around a quarter, amid an ongoing review into its Western Australian nickel operations.
  
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• Aviation firefighters threaten strikes over easter

  18-03-2024 02:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia’s aviation firefighters are threatening industrial action which could disrupt air travel over Easter.
  
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• MinRes to turn nickel plant into lithium processing hub

  18-03-2024 01:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mineral Resources has inked a $15 million deal to acquire a nickel concentrator plant with plans to repurpose the site into a lithium processing hub in the Goldfields.
  
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