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• Live: Woes for tech giants as Google's China play 'leaves town' and Tesla's car sales drop

  04-02-2025 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Meanwhile, the Australian share market has started its day higher, following an upbeat session on Wall Street as China's retaliatory tariffs against the United States were perceived as level-headed. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Shares in Google parent Alphabet tumble on Wall St, ASX to lift

  04-02-2025 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to start its day higher, following an upbeat session on Wall Street as China's retaliatory tariffs against the United States were perceived as level-headed. Alphabet shares fall in after-hours US trade. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Shares in Google parent Alphabet tumble on Wall St, ASX opens higher

  04-02-2025 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market has stated its day higher, following an upbeat session on Wall Street as China's retaliatory tariffs against the United States were perceived as level-headed. Alphabet shares dropped in after-hours US trade. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher, gold hits record high as China retaliates against US tariffs

  04-02-2025 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to start its day higher, following an upbeat session on Wall Street as China's retaliatory tariffs against the United States were perceived as level-headed, leaving plenty of room for negotiation, while the price of gold surges to a new record high. Follow live.
  
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• ASX snaps two-day losing streak after upbeat session for miners — as it happened

  04-02-2025 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by mining stocks in response to China's retaliatory tariffs against the United States.
  
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• Australians with diabetes feeling the squeeze from Ozempic shortage

  04-02-2025 21:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Experts are calling on the government to implement strategies that will better predict future Ozempic shortages.
  
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• Plans for eco-resort to bring tourists back to abandoned island

  04-02-2025 21:17 via abc.net.au
  
  A Sydney hotelier has put forward plans to rebuild a former island resort in Queensland, more than a decade after it was abandoned after a cyclone. 
  
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• Eco-resort plans unveiled to bring tourists back to abandoned island

  04-02-2025 21:17 via abc.net.au
  
  A Sydney hotelier has put forward plans to rebuild a former island resort in Queensland, more than a decade after it was abandoned following a cyclone. 
  
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• Phosphate operation to start production and bridge outback job gap

  04-02-2025 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Australia's largest phosphate deposits will export product in two months' time as global demand increases for the mineral used in fertiliser to grow the world's food.
  
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• Mine to send first shipment from Australia's largest phosphate deposit

  04-02-2025 20:21 via abc.net.au
  
  One of Australia's largest phosphate deposits will export product in two months' time as global demand increases for the mineral used in fertiliser to grow the world's food.
  
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• Question over critical minerals plant study

  04-02-2025 09:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government has funded a feasibility study into a common use critical minerals processing plant which the state government already budgeted $200 million build.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast February 4 2025

  04-02-2025 08:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the upcoming 2025 state election.
  
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• Westbridge buys QLD asset for $30m

  04-02-2025 08:53 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Subiaco-based Westbridge Funds Management has acquired a manufacturing facility interstate for slightly more than $30 million.
  
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• Inquiry to probe claims of violence in Queensland's construction industry

  04-02-2025 08:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Led by CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC, the inquiry will work with construction union staff and stakeholders to stamp out conduct he described as "unacceptable in any workplace".
  
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• Australian shares give up gains as Trump tariffs start

  04-02-2025 08:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The ASX200 had been up by as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading but closed slightly lower as US President Donald Trump's levies begin on China.
  
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• Global firm buys Forest Grove

  04-02-2025 08:19 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local software and consulting firm Forest Grove Technology has announced new leadership after completing a sale to giant Canadian group Prophix.
  
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• WesCEF, Coogee to expand Kwinana plant

  04-02-2025 08:04 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wesfarmers and Coogee Chemicals will proceed on the expansion of the sodium cyanide production hub in Kwinana, after reaching a final investment decision.
  
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• China retaliates with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies

  04-02-2025 07:50 via abc.net.au
  
  China's tariffs announcement comes as the additional blanket 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports into the US came into effect on Tuesday.
  
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• 'It would cripple the territory': NT government to scrap $15bn debt ceiling

  04-02-2025 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory has by far the country's highest levels of net debt per capita, and it's on track to keep growing. The financial pressures have prompted the NT government to scrap a $15 billion debt ceiling.
  
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• Three-year deals for volleyball and triathlon

  04-02-2025 07:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  WA Labor’s surge of investment into the state's sport and recreation industry has continued, following news it has secured three-year hosting rights for two major events.
  
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• 'I'm not sorry': Activist who targeted Woodside CEO's home defiant

  04-02-2025 07:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Four climate activists arrested outside the Perth home of Woodside boss Meg O'Neill had planned to damage her fence and garage door with paint as part of a "publicity stunt", the Perth Magistrates Court hears.
  
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• Activists planned to damage Woodside CEO's home as part of 'publicity stunt'

  04-02-2025 07:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Four climate activists arrested outside the Perth home of Woodside boss Meg O'Neill had planned to damage her fence and garage door with paint as part of a "publicity stunt", the Perth Magistrates Court hears.
  
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• Wary lobster fishers back for bigger pot

  04-02-2025 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: The new year has started on an optimistic note for Western Australia’s rock lobster industry, with fishers now free to resume live lobster exports to China for the first time in four years.
  
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• Zip-line plan detailed for Hobart's mountain, but critics blast proposal

  04-02-2025 06:44 via abc.net.au
  
  It would give riders a "100k/ph thrill" lasting "one minute and 20 seconds" — but opponents to a zip-line plan for Hobart's mountain say they are "sick" of having to "defend" the area from private developers. 
  
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• WAPC to assess Busselton project

  04-02-2025 06:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Housing Choices Western Australia has submitted a proposal to build a multi-million-dollar development in Busselton, to add to the affordable dwelling mix in the area.
  
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• Uni hub expands to Kununurra

  04-02-2025 06:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A north-west university hub will set up shop in Kununurra by mid-2025 under a federal government program to improve access to tertiary education in regional Australia.
  
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• Election success takes many forms

  04-02-2025 06:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: In a polling year like no other, it is difficult to know what a pass mark looks like for WA’s loudest political parties.
  
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• Australian trade at risk if US tariffs trigger new era of protectionism

  04-02-2025 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  There are fears US tariffs could lead to increased competition in key markets for Australian commodities and dampen demand in our biggest markets.
   
  
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• 'That's not our preference': Treasurer plays down trade war retaliation

  04-02-2025 05:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal treasurer has sought to play down the prospect of being directly targeted in US President Donald Trump's trade wars, but has left open the prospect of retaliation should Australia face financial sanctions. 
  
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• 'That's not our preference': Treasurer leaves trade war retaliation on the table

  04-02-2025 05:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal treasurer has sought to play down the prospect of being directly targeted in US President Donald Trump's trade wars, but has left open the prospect of retaliation should Australia face financial sanctions. 
  
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• Private $69m placement for Predictive

  04-02-2025 05:20 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Predictive Discovery’s push for its Guinea-based Bankan gold project to become a tier-1 gold mine received a timely boost on Tuesday.
  
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• This wasn't Jo Haylen's first scandal, amid taxpayer-funded driver saga

  04-02-2025 04:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite surviving numerous political scandals, outgoing transport minister Jo Haylen was brought undone by her own personal use of taxpayer-funded transport.
  
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• The scandals Jo Haylen survived before taxpayer-funded driver controversy

  04-02-2025 04:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite surviving numerous political scandals, outgoing transport minister Jo Haylen was brought undone by her own personal use of taxpayer-funded transport.
  
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• The scandals Jo Haylen survived before coming undone by a 'long lunch'

  04-02-2025 04:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite surviving numerous political scandals, outgoing transport minister Jo Haylen was brought undone by her own personal use of taxpayer-funded transport.
  
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• Barminco wins $120m contract

  04-02-2025 04:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perenti’s underground mining services contractor Barminco has secured its inaugural US-based contract, valued at approximately $120 million.
  
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• NSW transport minister resigns, acknowledges 'damage' caused

  04-02-2025 03:52 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has resigned over her use of a ministerial driver for private trips.
  
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• 'Wobbly knees' on major rail project risks failing future generations, says MP

  04-02-2025 03:36 via abc.net.au
  
  A Queensland MP says claims of a major cost blowout on a long awaited Sunshine Coast rail upgrade are in stark contrast to every briefing he has had on the project.
  
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• Federal MP renews push for Sunshine Coast rail project in limbo again

  04-02-2025 03:36 via abc.net.au
  
  After decades of broken promises, the Sunshine Coast again faces major uncertainty about a direct rail connection between Brisbane and Maroochydore.
  
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• Athena appoints Jones as MD and CEO

  04-02-2025 02:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Junior explorer Athena Resources has appointed Peter Jones as its managing director and chief executive, effective from February 17.
  
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• Kiwi billionaires back Fortescue bid

  04-02-2025 02:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The majority shareholder of Pilbara iron ore junior Red Hawk Mining has accepted Fortescue’s offer to take over the company hours before deadline.
  
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• BCI makes first loan drawdown

  04-02-2025 02:03 via businessnews.com.au
  
  State and federal ministers have praised Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals, after the Mardie salt project developer drew down the first tranche of a $981 million debt facility.
  
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• Xref shareholders vote against SEEK bid

  04-02-2025 01:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  SEEK’s bid to acquire Sydney-based HR and recruitment technology firm Xref has fallen through, with both parties agreeing to terminate the scheme implementation deed.
  
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• We’re lucky to have good healthcare

  04-02-2025 01:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: It’s tiring to hear the rising noise of those who benefit from our society but have so little understanding of how good they have it.
  
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• US stocks fall, but losses pared late

  04-02-2025 00:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The threat of a punishing trade war sent Wall Street on a roller coaster overnight.
  
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