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• Many of Tasmania's promised '10,000 new homes' won't be new houses at all

  16-10-2024 22:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Homes Tasmania planning documents show how the agency plans to meet a target of 10,000 new homes by 2032, with the largest proportion to be made up of helping households into "affordable home ownership" through the MyHome program.
  
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• This road transport hall of famer has been setting truckies straight for more than 50 years

  16-10-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Sue Wright has been recognised for her significant contribution to Australia's transport industry, but as a woman in a male-dominated field she has overcome plenty of prejudice in the spare parts world.
  
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• 'My future's been taken away': Concerns for young voters ahead of Queensland election

  16-10-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Easing the cost of living and making it more attainable for young people to buy a house will be the deciding factors for some young voters on October 26. 
  
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• A vision for the future over 'cash splashes': The deciding factors for young voters ahead of the Queensland election

  16-10-2024 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Easing the cost of living and making it more attainable for young people to buy a house will be the deciding factors for some young voters on October 26. 
  
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• Strange invoices and a curious hyperlink: Clients accuse disgraced strata firm of trying to rewrite history

  16-10-2024 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Clients of Netstrata have told the ABC the strata firm has begun uploading years of invoices, with brokerage fees up to six times industry standard.
  
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• 'My jaw was hanging off': Mysterious invoices reveal exorbitant fees charged to apartment owners

  16-10-2024 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Clients of Netstrata have told the ABC the strata firm has begun uploading years of invoices, with brokerage fees up to six times industry standard.
  
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• Apartment owners are noticing mysterious invoices appear in their portals. What they reveal is shocking

  16-10-2024 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Clients of Netstrata have told the ABC the strata firm has begun uploading years of invoices, with brokerage fees up to six times industry standard.
  
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• Australia's 'perilously low' birth rate approaches point of no return

  16-10-2024 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The national birth rate has hit a record low and is now at a critical level, with economic consequences for the future.
  
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• As Australia's fertility rate hits rock bottom have we hit the point of no return?

  16-10-2024 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The national birth rate has hit a record low and is now at a critical level, with economic consequences for the future.
  
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• Surveys find three times the number of endangered gliders present than what loggers claim

  16-10-2024 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Logging is set to continue in areas where hundreds of endangered gliders have been sighted, despite conservationists warning the government regulator of their presence. 
  
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• Logging set to continue in areas where hundreds of endangered gliders are present

  16-10-2024 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Logging is set to continue in areas where hundreds of endangered gliders have been sighted, despite conservationists warning the government regulator of their presence. 
  
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• New data reveals thousands of Australians who own 10 rentals or more

  16-10-2024 20:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Investors with 10 or more properties to their name have more debt than smaller-scale investors but use negative gearing and capital gains discounts to keep buying, tax office data shows. 
  
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• After years of 'hard slog', Victor has more than 100 rentals — but not everyone agrees the system is fair

  16-10-2024 20:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Investors with 10 or more properties to their name have more debt than smaller-scale investors but use negative gearing and capital gains discounts to keep buying, tax office data shows. 
  
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• After years of 'hard slog', Victor has more than 100 properties — but not everyone agrees the system is fair

  16-10-2024 20:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Investors with 10 or more properties to their name have more debt than smaller-scale investors but use negative gearing and capital gains discounts to keep buying, tax office data shows. 
  
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• Popular marina closed off by enough sand to fill nearly 40 Olympic pools

  16-10-2024 10:02 via abc.net.au
  
  A freak storm brought nearly 100,000 cubic metres of sand into the entrance of Cape Jaffa's marina, but the South Australian government says it can't help the local council.
  
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• PVW finalises Brazilian acquisition

  16-10-2024 09:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  PVW Resources shares closed trade on Wednesday up 15 per cent to 2.3 cents, following news the junior had completed the acquisition of Brazil-based company Scanty Mineracao.
  
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• World's thirstiest nation bans organised night-time pub crawls

  16-10-2024 09:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Prague has banned night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies. Is this the end of the stag do?
  
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• At Close of Business podcast October 16 2024

  16-10-2024 09:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Sam Jones and Mark Pownall discuss the state of WA's fund management sector.
  Plus all the latest on the $127 million Henderson investment; Michelle Roberts steps down after 30 years; and CoreLogic data casts doubt on Federal building target.
  
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• FTD’s Hirsch, lender in court

  16-10-2024 09:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A creditor has taken possession of one of FTD founder Ricky Hirsch’s properties in Marmion amid an ongoing dispute over an alleged multi-million-dollar debt, a WA court was told.
  
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• Australian shares march back from all-time high

  16-10-2024 09:29 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The ASX200 has dropped 0.4 per cent, with every sector except financials losing ground.
  
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• Long-serving Roberts stands down

  16-10-2024 08:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Michelle Roberts has become the latest Labor parliamentarian to call time ahead of the 2025 state election, relinquishing her preselection in an announcement to Parliament today.
  
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• Dates for Ashes Test set

  16-10-2024 08:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Traditional cricket rivals Australia and England will open the 2025-26 Ashes Test series at Optus Stadium between Friday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 25 next year.
  
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• Ex-NSW minister appeals 14-year jail term for corruptly awarding mine licence

  16-10-2024 08:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Labor minister Ian Macdonald has alleged a "miscarriage of justice" in an appeal against his prison sentence for corruptly awarding a mining licence in the NSW Hunter Valley. 
  
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• Robots will keep it in mind’s eye

  16-10-2024 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  In the future, robots won’t need to be trained, they will just imagine how people do things.
  
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• Let a digital twin make your points

  16-10-2024 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Digital evangelists are predicting a less physical future thanks to holograms and digital twins.
  
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• Two weeks from Australia's 3G shutdown, tens of thousands of devices still need updating

  16-10-2024 07:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Around 60,000 devices including mobile phones, medical devices and alarms will not work beyond October 28 when Optus and Telstra shut down their 3G networks and the government is urging people to be prepared. 
  
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• As the 3G switch off looms, tens of thousands of devices still need updating

  16-10-2024 07:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Around 60,000 devices including mobile phones, medical devices and alarms will not work beyond October 28 when Optus and Telstra shut down their 3G networks and the government is urging people to be prepared. 
  
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• Batik Air suspends flights indefinitely between Canberra and Bali four months after they started

  16-10-2024 07:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The airline says it will reinstate the Canberra to Denpasar services when market conditions are more conductive. 
  
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• For years Montaigne assumed their savings were taken care of. Then they realised 'the truth' about their finances

  16-10-2024 07:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Jess Cerro — aka the singer-songwriter Montaigne — didn't study music in school because the tuition was expensive, but taught themselves guitar and pursued music anyway.
  
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• Early in Montaigne's music career, they made a 'big mistake' with their money

  16-10-2024 07:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Jess Cerro — aka the singer-songwriter Montaigne — didn't study music in school because the tuition was expensive, but taught themselves guitar and pursued music anyway.
  
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• Henderson to become defence hub

  16-10-2024 07:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A long-awaited agreement between the state and federal government will pave the path to a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, but the full scale of investment remains unclear.
  
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• Billions ahead for Henderson defence hub

  16-10-2024 07:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  An agreement between the state and federal governments will pave the path to a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, with millions committed and billions of investment forecast.
  
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• Aurum set to buy Mako Gold

  16-10-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in Mako Gold rose by 68 per cent on Wednesday afternoon to 1.6 cents, following news the Queensland junior had filed documents for a proposed merger with Aurum Resources.
  
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• Aurum set to acquire Mako Gold

  16-10-2024 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in Mako Gold rose by 68 per cent on Wednesday afternoon to 1.6 cents, following news the Queensland junior had filed documents to enter into a proposed merger with West Perth-based Aurum Resources.
  
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• Westbridge sells Malaga asset

  16-10-2024 06:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local investors have swooped on the industrial building in a $13.65 million deal.
  
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• Resi building costs up 1pc

  16-10-2024 06:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Recent CoreLogic data shows residential construction costs have increased in the three months to September, putting pressure on the federal government’s target of new homes.
  
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• Como apartments sold

  16-10-2024 06:29 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A North Perth accountant has sold two apartment buildings to a local investor for a combined $3.24 million.
  
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• Regional residents vow to keep fighting as plan for tip to host city rubbish moves forward

  16-10-2024 06:27 via abc.net.au
  
  A decade-long plan to develop a landfill in Western Australia has moved a step closer to approval, with the environment minister assessing more than 100 objections and imposing stronger conditions.
  
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• Ollie Olsen, influential Australian post-punk and electronic musician, dies aged 66

  16-10-2024 06:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Ian 'Ollie' Olsen, a significant figure in Australia's post-punk scene and a pioneer in experimental electronic music, has died following a lengthy illness.
  
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• Ollie Olsen, celebrated musician and Michael Hutchence collaborator, dies age 66

  16-10-2024 06:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Ian 'Ollie' Olsen, a significant figure in Australia's post-punk scene and a pioneer in experimental electronic music, has died following a lengthy illness.
  
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• Police issue warning after woman allegedly parks in front of speed camera and holds sign alerting drivers

  16-10-2024 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  After a WA woman was charged with obstructing a speed camera by parking in front of it, local police revealed the surprising leeway people have to legally warn other motorists.
  
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• Police issue warning after driver allegedly attempts to block speed camera

  16-10-2024 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Police have warned the public against blocking speed cameras after a West Australian woman allegedly parked in front of a Multanova speed camera. 
  
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• Did you know you can legally set up a warning sign before a speed camera?

  16-10-2024 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  After a WA woman was charged with obstructing a speed camera by parking in front of it, local police revealed the surprising leeway people have to legally warn other motorists.
  
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• Brisbane inquiry into fatal army helicopter crash reveals pilots were flying at 'hazardous' fatigue levels

  16-10-2024 05:15 via abc.net.au
  
  A Brisbane inquiry has heard that four defence members killed in a defence helicopter crash were experiencing "hazardous" fatigue levels.
  
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• Brisbane inquiry into fatal army helicopter crash reveals men were flying at 'hazardous' fatigue levels

  16-10-2024 05:15 via abc.net.au
  
  A Brisbane inquiry has heard that four defence members killed in a defence helicopter crash were experiencing "hazardous" fatigue levels.
  
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• Monadelphous books contracts worth $160m

  16-10-2024 05:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Monadelphous Group has secured a series of new contracts and extensions, valued around $160 million.
  
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• Nike-sponsored Melbourne Marathon apologises after sharing photo of winner with Asics logo edited out

  16-10-2024 04:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The Melbourne Marathon Festival has apologised after an image of a winning athlete posted to its Instagram page was apparently edited to obscure the logo of a competitor of its naming-rights sponsor.
  
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• Woodside reports record, talks domgas

  16-10-2024 03:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy says it is in talks with Western Australian industrial users to supply additional gas into the local market through to 2027, off a strong performance in the September quarter.
  
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• Government to ban dynamic pricing and hidden fees following Four Corners’ music industry investigation

  16-10-2024 03:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Hidden fees and practices like dynamic pricing — which sees ticket prices go up as an event becomes more popular — have outraged consumers.
  
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• Mining giant Rio Tinto breaks ranks to back Plibersek nature protection reforms

  16-10-2024 03:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The company says there needs to be a stronger environmental cop as well as recognition of climate impacts of new renewables and other projects.
  
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