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• Tasmania's deteriorating finances 'entirely attributable' to government policies, independent review finds

  18-08-2024 23:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmania's financial position is on track to "become worse than that of any other state or territory over the next three years", with $16 billion in debt by 2035, economist Saul Eslake's independent review of the state's finances finds.
  
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• Mountain bike tourism shifting the fortunes of remarkable country town

  18-08-2024 23:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Melrose in regional South Australia was facing the prospect of closing local businesses before a transition from bushwalking to mountain bike tourism enticed back visitors.
  
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• You can still buy a home in this small mining town for less than $250k, but not for long

  18-08-2024 23:26 via abc.net.au
  
  With a smaller mortgage meaning a better lifestyle and extra money to do the things they want, Desolee and Russell Cowley's purchase of a property in Mount Morgan is helping bring life back to a small town.
  
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• Up in the hills and 30 minutes from a major centre, this old gold mining town is about to boom

  18-08-2024 23:26 via abc.net.au
  
  With a smaller mortgage meaning a better lifestyle and extra money to do the things they want, Desolee and Russell Cowley's purchase of a property in Mount Morgan is helping bring life back to a small town.
  
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• New metro opening the biggest 'historical moment' for Sydney transport since harbour bridge

  18-08-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The first train for Sydney's new metro line between Sydenham and Chatswood officially opened its doors to commuters this morning.
  
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• 'Huge game changer': Commuters welcome new Sydney Metro City route as crowd attends opening

  18-08-2024 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The first train for Sydney's new metro line will officially open its doors to commuters from this morning.
  
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• Long COVID has cost the Australian economy billions in lost work hours, new research says

  18-08-2024 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  A new study finds that during September 2022, about 1.3 million Australians were living with long COVID and of that number about 55,000 were children aged four and under.
  
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• Long COVID has cost the Australia economy billions in lost work hours, new research says

  18-08-2024 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  A new study finds that during September 2022, about 1.3 million Australians were living with long COVID and of that number about 55,000 were children aged four and under.
  
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• China's property crisis could wipe $3b from federal budget

  18-08-2024 14:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Plummeting iron ore prices on the back of China's cooling property market could cost the federal government $3 billion in revenue and push the budget further into deficit this financial year.
  
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• Historic Adelaide pub 'saved' under new live music proposal, as developers granted 10 extra storeys for neighbouring high rise

  18-08-2024 07:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government says Adelaide's historic Crown and Anchor will remain a live music pub "forever more" with a developer given the ability to build 10 extra storeys on an adjacent site as part of the deal.
  
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• Historic Adelaide hotel and live-music venue facing partial demolition saved 'forever', premier says

  18-08-2024 07:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Adelaide's heritage-listed Crown and Anchor hotel will remain a live music pub "forever more", with the state government promising to draft new laws it says will "save" the venue from development.
  
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• Mineral sands mining plans spark water concerns in Murray-Darling Basin

  18-08-2024 02:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin fear proposed mineral sand mines could raise water tables and increase soil salinity, as mining companies plan to pump billions of litres of water per year into mines in Victoria and NSW.
  
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• As music festivals falter, the brightest minds in the industry band together to solve the crisis

  18-08-2024 01:08 via abc.net.au
  
  As major festivals including Bluesfest, Splendour in the Grass and Groovin the Moo announce cancellations in an industry already on shaky ground, music executives, artists and policymakers have gathered in Darwin to help solve the music industry crisis.
  
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• Almost-retired couple discover love of cheesemaking after buying kit during COVID

  18-08-2024 01:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Instead of slowing down in retirement, this South West WA couple have started to make and sell their own cheeses from their farm shop. 
  
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• Why Thailand's moves to legalise gambling is a risky bet

  18-08-2024 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Thailand's stunning beaches, delicious food and unique cultural heritage are already big drawcards for tourists. Soon the country could add roulette, blackjack and pokies to its list of attractions. 
  
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• Why Thailand's move to legalise gambling is a risky bet

  18-08-2024 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Thailand's stunning beaches, delicious food and unique cultural heritage are already big drawcards for tourists. Soon the country could add roulette, blackjack and pokies to its list of attractions. 
  
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• Surge in electric vehicle uptake in regional SA as chargers rolled out

  18-08-2024 00:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The number of electric cars on regional roads in South Australia is increasing as a program to install more than 500 chargers nears completion.
  
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