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• Rotting, derelict and dangerous: The abandoned vessels of Sydney Harbour

  18-10-2024 22:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Dozens of old, dilapidated commercial and private vessels have been left in bays across Sydney Harbour. A petition before NSW parliament is calling on the state government to clear the harbour of derelict vessels, crumbling structures, aging wharves and debris.
  
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• Is gas worse for the climate than coal? Landmark study sets off political, industry firestorm

  18-10-2024 21:30 via abc.net.au
  
  For years, the mantra from the industry has been that gas is a bridge between coal and renewable energy. A landmark study has sensationally challenged that idea.
  
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• Gas industry in damage control as landmark study finds LNG 'worse than coal' for the climate

  18-10-2024 21:30 via abc.net.au
  
  For years, the mantra from the industry has been that gas is a bridge between coal and renewable energy. A landmark study has sensationally challenged that idea.
  
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• Logging marriages 'like instant coffee' in Solomon Islands, with girls 'sold' into relationships

  18-10-2024 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  For the developing country, logging is a catch 22: It is the country's biggest export and a source of income for thousands, but it is causing irreversible environmental damage and a raft of social issues.
  
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• Girls bought 'like instant coffee' at Solomon Islands logging camps

  18-10-2024 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  For the developing country, logging is a catch 22: It is the country's biggest export and a source of income for thousands, but it is causing irreversible environmental damage and a raft of social issues.
  
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• Fran Kelly calls for fight against misinformation, says Australia should rekindle its love of radio

  18-10-2024 12:15 via abc.net.au
  
  ABC veteran Fran Kelly demands more be done to tackle online misinformation and renew trust in media, while making the "bold prediction" that reports of radio broadcasting's decline are "greatly exaggerated".
  
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• David Crisafulli not called to court over failed training organisation he headed despite other top brass being summonsed to testify

  18-10-2024 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Liquidators have a "mandatory examination" power under the Corporations Act to call in officers of a company, such as directors, to question them under oath about what went wrong.
  
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• Hawkins slams migration policy

  18-10-2024 09:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Edge Visionary Living boss says the nation’s migration settings have contributed to low housing supply.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast October 18 2024

  18-10-2024 09:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss how veterans support services are navigating a complex environment.
  
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• Wolfdene buys Wellard site

  18-10-2024 09:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Victorian property firm Wolfdene has expanded its Western Australian foothold after acquiring 146 lots in Wellard, earmarked for a project worth an estimated $45 million.
  
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• Equipment hire business in legal row

  18-10-2024 09:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The death of a partner in a mining equipment partnership has led to a legal dispute over a succession agreement that details the ownership of the $23 million business.
  
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• Bunbury equipment hire business in dispute

  18-10-2024 09:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The death of a partner in a mining equipment partnership has led to a legal dispute over a succession agreement that details the ownership of the $23 million business.
  
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• Aussie shares drop from peak but finish week higher

  18-10-2024 09:29 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The ASX200 has dropped 0.9 per cent, giving back most of the previous day's gains, but has finished the week 0.8 per cent higher.
  
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• Beach suspends chair search, locks in Stokes

  18-10-2024 09:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Beach Energy posted a 10 per cent lift in quarterly production, locked in Ryan Stokes as chairman and says first gas from Waitsia remains on track in its latest report.
  
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• Unused crane towering over stalled Perth construction site a symbol of dire state of building industry, owner says

  18-10-2024 08:40 via abc.net.au
  
  It's not only aspiring new home owners who have been left in the lurch since the deregistration of construction company Nicheliving. Subcontractors, like this crane owner, are feeling the pain of tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
  
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• Time stands still at Perth construction site as deregistered builder racks up unpaid bills to creditors

  18-10-2024 08:40 via abc.net.au
  
  It's not only aspiring new home owners who have been left in the lurch since the deregistration of construction company Nicheliving. Subcontractors, like this crane owner, are feeling the pain of tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
  
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• Mark My Words October 18 2024

  18-10-2024 08:21 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Henderson defence hub; Nigel Satterley; Andrew and Nicola Forrest; labour force data; and state government changes.
  
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• Taking modern-day grand tours

  18-10-2024 08:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: Today’s passage could be hybrid – both in the physical and virtual worlds.
  
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• Pilbara green energy hub delayed

  18-10-2024 07:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  BP has released new details and pushed back the start date on its proposed $55 billion Pilbara renewable energy project to the end of the decade.
  
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• Beyond Bank targeted in cyber incident

  18-10-2024 07:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  One of Australia’s largest customer-owned banks, Beyond Bank, is suspected to have been targeted in a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack by notorious cyber criminals RipperSec.
  
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• Peter Dutton heckled by protesters in planned nuclear power station town

  18-10-2024 06:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is met by angry protesters in Collie, one of seven places nationwide where a power station could be based under the Coalition's nuclear policy.
  
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• Angry protesters confront Peter Dutton in WA town over his plan to build nuclear power plant

  18-10-2024 06:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is met by angry protesters in Collie, one of seven places nationwide where a power station could be based under the Coalition's nuclear policy.
  
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• Badge wins $19m school contract

  18-10-2024 05:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state government has awarded a $19.8 million contract to Osborne Park-based BADGE Constructions, for a high school project.
  
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• Federal flood insurance inquiry finds companies 'failed too many people'

  18-10-2024 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A federal flood insurance inquiry has found evidence of systemic problems during the 2022 floods, including inconsistent decision making, poor-quality expert reports and long delays.
  
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• Calls to ban flood-prone housing as federal flood insurance inquiry finds companies 'failed too many people'

  18-10-2024 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A federal flood insurance inquiry has found evidence of systemic problems during the 2022 floods, including inconsistent decision making, poor-quality expert reports and long delays.
  
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• Turaco taps investors for $35m

  18-10-2024 04:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Turaco Gold has announced its second major capital raise in the space of five months, as it aims to accelerate resource growth at its Afema gold project.
  
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• Swoop, Maxo in Vonex takeover battle

  18-10-2024 04:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Andrew Forrest-backed telco Swoop has made an off market takeover bid for competitor Vonex, signalling a bidding war with Perth-based Maxo Telecommunications.
  
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• Hutchinson launches new venture

  18-10-2024 04:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The former Colliers agent has started a national real estate business with the backing of Primewest founders John Bond, David Schwartz and Jim Litis.
  
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• Powerful NT land councils raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission

  18-10-2024 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A controversial land council boss has been sacked from his role following raids on the council's office by Australia's federal corruption watchdog.
  
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• Environmental approvals reforms pass parliament

  18-10-2024 03:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Environmental reforms designed to slash green tape have passed parliament, in a bid to avoid duplication and aid the approval of major renewable energy projects.
  
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• More bike paths planned for Perth, but government holds back on subsidising two-wheeled EVs

  18-10-2024 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Cycling advocates would like to see better dedicated cycling paths and subsidies for e-bikes to boost cycling rates in Perth, saying government action is too slow.
  
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• Future veterans a mystery cohort

  18-10-2024 02:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: The evolving nature of global conflict has kept veterans support service providers on their toes, as they adapt to meet needs in a rapidly shifting world.
  
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• Pacific in Gold Fields solar win

  18-10-2024 02:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Kewdale-based Pacific Energy has struck a deal to build its biggest solar farm, a 35-megawatt facility to be part of the $296 million renewables hub at Gold Fields’ St Ives goldmine.
  
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• Deadly hazards found in Temu products spark calls for 'rebooted' consumer safety laws

  18-10-2024 02:48 via abc.net.au
  
  CHOICE purchased and tested 15 toys at random from Temu, with most carrying deadly coin and button battery hazards. Every product failed safety testing against Australian regulations.
  
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• Collie steel mill gains state favour

  18-10-2024 02:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A $400 million proposed green steel mill in Collie has been granted strategic project status by the state government, paving the way for more efficient project facilitation.
  
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• How a rail trail revived Lisa Millar's hometown

  18-10-2024 02:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Lisa Millar returns to her hometown of Kilkivan to learn about its new rail trail and is reminded the decline of these small country towns doesn't have to be a permanent trend.
  
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• Fishers say Labor policy will finish historic Fraser Coast fishing industry

  18-10-2024 02:08 via abc.net.au
  
  A Labor election policy aimed at growing recreational fishing tourism will spell the end to the historic Fraser Coast fishing industry, commercial fishers say.
  
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• Fortescue office move in progress

  18-10-2024 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The company expects to be in its new Perth headquarters by the end of the year.
  
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• Another record high for Dow

  18-10-2024 01:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended higher on Thursday (Friday morning WST) – its fourth record close in the last five sessions.
  
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• Abbey Road, Graceland, Tamworth … Ballarat? Gold rush town looks to cash in on musical tourism

  18-10-2024 00:40 via abc.net.au
  
  A new exhibition on the evolution of the guitar from its earliest incarnation as an oud to the latest electrical wizardry could be a goldmine for a regional Victorian town.
  
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