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• Frustrated by the energy company drilling on his land, this farmer padlocked his gate

  26-03-2024 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Keith Tunney has shared his farmland in WA with energy companies for nearly 30 years, but he feels ignored by the latest owner of oil and gas wells on his farm — so he locked his gates. 
  
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• Farmer locks gate, slams Japanese energy company for 'disrespectful' treatment

  26-03-2024 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Keith Tunney has shared his farmland in WA with energy companies for nearly 30 years, but he feels ignored by the latest owner of oil and gas wells on his farm — so he locked his gates. 
  
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• Live: Inflation remains steady in February for third-straight month, Australian share market higher after Wall Street sinks

  26-03-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market has ticked up slightly after a flat start to the day, while the latest monthly inflation data for February showed the annual rate remained steady at 3.4 per cent. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Inflation remains steady in February for third-straight month, Australian share market flat after Wall Street sinks

  26-03-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is trading sideways at open, while the Bureau of Statistics has released its monthly CPI data for February, with the annual rate remaining at 3.4 per cent. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to edge lower ahead of monthly CPI data, Wall Street sinks

  26-03-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, while the Bureau of Statistics will release the monthly CPI data for February at 11.30am AEDT. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: ASX flat ahead of monthly CPI data, Wall Street sinks

  26-03-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is trading sideways at open, while the Bureau of Statistics will release the monthly CPI data for February at 11.30am AEDT. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Inflation remains steady in February for third-straight month, Australian share market closes higher after Wall Street sinks — as it happened

  26-03-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market has ended higher at the close of trade on Wednesday to recover from earlier losses, while the latest monthly inflation data for February showed the annual rate remained steady at 3.4 per cent. 
  
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• 'Listen to us, Tanya': Former Labor leaders call on environment minister to protect Aboriginal rock art from gas emissions

  26-03-2024 21:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Kim Beazley is one of several former Labor leaders and other public figures to sign an open letter claiming rock art on the Burrup peninsula is under threat. 
  
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• Fresh push to block Woodside's Burrup expansion wins support from Kim Beazley and Carmen Lawrence

  26-03-2024 21:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Kim Beazley is one of several former Labor leaders and other public figures to sign an open letter claiming Aboriginal rock art on the Burrup peninsula is under threat. 
  
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• Retailer claims ASIC ban is having 'disastrous' impact on First Nations customers

  26-03-2024 21:15 via abc.net.au
  
  A lawyer for a homewares chain says the removal of a credit payment option is paternalistic and offensive to the vast majority of First Nations customers who have had no problems with the service.
  
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• Higher interest rates 'wouldn't be catastrophic' as inflation expected to edge up

  26-03-2024 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  This single biggest concern for millions of households, and the government, is inflation or the rising cost-of-living.
  
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• Barra or prawns? The choice will impact whether or not you'll have an Easter spread this year

  26-03-2024 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  There's a shortage of wild barramundi, king salmon and Spanish mackerel this Easter. But it's better news for lovers of prawns and lobster.
  
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• A fishing crackdown and bad weather could impact your Easter spread

  26-03-2024 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  There's a shortage of wild barramundi, king salmon and Spanish mackerel this Easter. But it's better news for lovers of prawns and lobster.
  
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• Gas-rich Australia's looming need for LNG imports labelled 'bizarre' and nonsensical

  26-03-2024 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is one of the world's biggest gas exporters, yet is poised to start importing supplies from overseas. It's a situation that's drawn despair and surprise in equal measure.
  
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• Scammers hiding behind Australian companies, as authorities struggle to keep up

  26-03-2024 19:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Legitimately registered Australian companies are being used to shift scam victims' money overseas and it's proving a challenge for authorities trying to figure out who's responsible. 
  
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• An Australian company was allegedly used to shift almost $1.7m in scam funds. The owner says someone else is to blame

  26-03-2024 19:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Legitimately registered Australian companies are being used to shift scam victims' money overseas and it's proving a challenge for authorities trying to figure out who's responsible. 
  
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• After Jo lost $500k through an Australian company, she thought it would be easy to track down. She was wrong

  26-03-2024 19:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Legitimately registered Australian companies are being used to shift scam victims' money overseas and it's proving a challenge for authorities trying to figure out who's responsible. 
  
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• Car makers have been won over on vehicle efficiency laws. The path through parliament may be harder

  26-03-2024 19:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government's softened climate laws for cars have won the industry over, but it is yet to find the numbers to pass them in parliament — and the Greens warn not to count on their support.
  
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• This late artist's egg-blue canvas sold for nearly $200,000 in New York. Back home, his family received nothing from the sale

  26-03-2024 19:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Indigenous Australian art is celebrated globally. But who reaps the profits? Indigenous Australians are advised that this story contains the images and names of people who have died.
  
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• This artist is dead and the value of his paintings has soared, but his family are seeing only a fraction of the gains

  26-03-2024 19:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Indigenous Australian art is celebrated globally. But who reaps the profits? Indigenous Australians are advised that this story contains the images and names of people who have died.
  
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• Biggest polluters meeting emissions rules using credits that did not reduce CO2, researchers find

  26-03-2024 12:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Researchers find some of the nation's biggest polluters are meeting their emissions obligations using carbon credits that have not actually resulted in emissions reductions.
  
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• West Australian green energy hub rejected by development panel

  26-03-2024 09:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Plans for a green energy and hydrogen hub near Northam hit a roadblock, with planners rejecting Infinite Green Energy's proposed facility.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast March 26 2024

  26-03-2024 09:14 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the increased focus on environmental protection in the South West region of Western Australia.
  
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• Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower

  26-03-2024 08:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The local share market closed down 0.4 per cent, with losses for the technology and telecommunications sectors outweighing gains by oil and gas producers.
  
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• Seven criticises Boral report

  26-03-2024 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Seven Group Holdings has launched a vigorous attack on advisory firm Grant Samuel, whose report was used by Boral’s independent directors to oppose Seven’s takeover offer.
  
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• Celsius' $250m Shenton Park apartments approved

  26-03-2024 08:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The project includes a 226-build-to-rent development and 72-dwelling build-to-sell component.
  
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• Kogas results offer Prelude LNG insight

  26-03-2024 08:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The 10 per cent owner of the Shell-operated Prelude floating LNG project reported a post-tax loss of $US3.4 million ($5.2 million) loss in 2023, despite gross profit of almost $US76 million.
  
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• Many Peaks shares jump 173.9pc

  26-03-2024 08:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in Many Peaks Minerals soared by 173.9 per cent on Tuesday following news the company had entered into a share sale agreement with Turaco Gold.
  
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• ECU, IBM open workplace training lab

  26-03-2024 08:36 via businessnews.com.au
  
  An artificial intelligence and energy transition focused lab for interns to develop their skills has officially opened at the Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus.
  
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• Rio Tinto commits $10m for Tom Price oval project

  26-03-2024 08:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Iron ore miner Rio Tinto has chipped in $10 million towards the Shire of Ashburton’s sports oval development project in Tom Price.
  
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• Waugh sentenced over Genesis insider trading

  26-03-2024 08:26 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Cam Waugh will serve nine months in prison after being convicted of insider trading in Genesis Minerals shares, having prior knowledge of the company's funding package and board appointments.
  
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• Leeuwin owners out of administration

  26-03-2024 08:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The charity behind the iconic Leeuwin tall ship has weathered the storm of administration, aided by a $3.5 million boost from Minderoo Foundation.
  
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• Government-backed hydrogen plant rejected

  26-03-2024 07:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A state government-supported green hydrogen plant mooted for the outskirts of Northam has been knocked back over concerns it would not produce green hydrogen.
  
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• Melville backs $60m library centre plan

  26-03-2024 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The City of Melville council has backed a business case to replace its library with a three-storey centre despite an estimated cost increase to nearly $60 million.
  
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• 'Cost us more than fuel': Rex executive lashes airports over fees that can drive up prices

  26-03-2024 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian airlines have been called out recently over high prices but some industry insiders say the real problem within the industry is the airports.
  
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• Airlines have been accused of price-gouging but they say Australia's 'monopolistic' airports are to blame

  26-03-2024 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian airlines have been called out recently over high prices but some industry insiders say the real problem within the industry is the airports.
  
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• Marriott bullish on WA

  26-03-2024 07:27 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The hotel operator is expanding its footprint in the state, hinting at further projects beyond its newly opened Murdoch Hotel.
  
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• Making the case for nature’s role in business

  26-03-2024 07:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A new reforestation plan and increased focus on post-mining rehabilitation elevate protection of forests in the South West.
  
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• Veris leads successful consortium

  26-03-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Spatial data services provider Veris will be involved in the Victorian state government's Digital Twin Victoria program, after successfully leading a 10-member consortium.
  
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• ESG focus comes at growing cost

  26-03-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  As we pile more and more responsibilities on business, the economic impact is increasingly noticeable.
  
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• Woodside completes Scarborough stake sale

  26-03-2024 06:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy has completed its sale of a 10 per cent interest in the Scarborough LNG project to Japanese interests, as the project’s development continues.
  
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• Not one regional leader surveyed believes their area is well-prepared for the push towards net zero, think tank finds

  26-03-2024 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Two new reports find that regional Australia wants more certainty for the future as the country looks to decarbonise by by 2050, with one stating the current "largely unplanned, market-led approach" is unlikely to be effective.
  
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• No regional leaders believe their area is well-prepared for the push towards net zero, think tank survey finds

  26-03-2024 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Two new reports find that regional Australia wants more certainty for the future as the country looks to decarbonise by 2050, with one stating the current "largely unplanned, market-led approach" is unlikely to be effective.
  
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• Former Hunter Valley mine site to be transformed into tourist attraction for motor racing enthusiasts

  26-03-2024 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  A multi-million-dollar racetrack and resort will be built on the former Rhondda Colliery site in New South Wales as part of a wider plan to rehabilitate former mine sites.
  
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• Tassal gains $5m grant for barramundi farm growth

  26-03-2024 05:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Major seafood producer Tassal Group has received a $5 million grant from the state government to aid its barramundi farm growth plans.
  
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• EPA to review gas plant expansion plan

  26-03-2024 05:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.
  
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• Jandakot firm in $49m IPO

  26-03-2024 04:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mining services company Tasmea has forecast an increase in revenue to $435 million and net profit to $34 million as it prepares for a listing on the ASX.
  
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• New land valuations that can affect council rates and land tax released in Queensland

  26-03-2024 04:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The state's valuer general has assessed 20 local government areas in 2024, with valuations climbing by at least 25 per cent in some parts of South East Queensland.
  
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• Gold Road keen to build on foundations

  26-03-2024 04:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Gold Road Resources' managing director Duncan Gibbs is hopeful the mid-tier gold producer can build on its 2023 full year performance.
  
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• Carbon emissions limits for cars weakened amid opposition's 'ute tax' campaign

  26-03-2024 03:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government will water down proposed carbon emissions laws for vehicles, as it seeks to appease car makers who feared it would push up the price of some cars by thousands of dollars.
  
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