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• Ukraine 'agrees to terms of US critical minerals deal'

  25-02-2025 22:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The deal would see the US jointly develop Ukraine's mineral wealth, with revenues going to a newly-created fund that would be "joint for Ukraine and America", according to a senior Ukrainian source.
  
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• Legendary ABC chief election analyst Antony Green to step down

  25-02-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The ABC's 2025 federal election coverage will be the last to feature Antony Green AO in an on-air role, with the chief election analyst stepping down after more than 30 years.
  
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• Council demands compensation after wind turbine blade debacle

  25-02-2025 21:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The 70-metre-long blade was being trucked through Ararat in Vicotria when it became apparent that it would be impossible to get it around a corner or for the vehicle to turn back. 
  
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• Though rain leaks into his unit, Thomas says his strata doesn't help

  25-02-2025 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Thomas Ockenfels bought his Canberra apartment more than two years ago, and then realised water was prone to seeping into his bedroom when it rained. His attempts to get his strata company to address the issue have cast light on a growing issue.
  
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• Rain leaks into Thomas's unit and he says his strata isn't helping

  25-02-2025 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Thomas Ockenfels bought his Canberra apartment more than two years ago, and then realised water was prone to seeping into his bedroom when it rained. His attempts to get his strata company to address the issue have cast light on a growing issue.
  
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• Insurance industry pitches plan to help households drowning in costs

  25-02-2025 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The peak body for insurers wants the next federal government to stump up $30 billion to protect homes against an onslaught of climate-fuelled flooding predicted to batter Australian communities in the coming decades.
  
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• As more flooding looms for Australia, insurers pitch a bold plan

  25-02-2025 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The peak body for insurers wants the next federal government to stump up $30 billion to protect homes against an onslaught of climate-fuelled flooding predicted to batter Australian communities in the coming decades.
  
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• National building code changes aim to improve accessibility, but advocates say more could be done

  25-02-2025 20:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Belle Owen was excited to buy her first home, but it was not exactly perfect – a year in, it still is not fully accessible. There are hopes recent changes to the National Construction Code will improve housing options, but some advocates say it does not go far enough.
  
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• Inaccessible housing means people are 'crawling' to get to their own bathrooms

  25-02-2025 20:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Belle Owen was excited to buy her first home, but it was not exactly perfect – a year in, it still is not fully accessible. There are hopes recent changes to the National Construction Code will improve housing options, but some advocates say it does not go far enough.
  
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• Trump orders new tariff probe as Chalmers takes exemption case to DC

  25-02-2025 19:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers meets with his American counterpart in a bid to spare Australia from hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium. It come as Donald Trump flags possible tariffs on copper imports.
  
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• Trump flags copper tariffs as Chalmers takes exemption case to DC

  25-02-2025 19:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers meets with his American counterpart in a bid to spare Australia from hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium. It come as Donald Trump flags possible tariffs on copper imports.
  
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• Chalmers makes the case for Australian exemption from hefty US tariffs

  25-02-2025 19:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Treasurer Jim Chalmers met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a superannuation summit in Washington aimed at highlighting investment opportunities in a bid to spare Australia from hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium.
  
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• Why the shift towards private investment has our regulators worried

  25-02-2025 14:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Increasing amounts of investment dollars are moving into the private realm and the number of companies on stock exchanges is declining, catching the attention of ASIC.
  
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• Investment race is global: Chevron

  25-02-2025 13:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Chevron Australia director of operations Danny Woodall says Australia is in an international race for investment, as the company reviews its global operating model.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast February 25 2025

  25-02-2025 08:42 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss how a copper project could revitalise a Pilbara ghost town.Plus the latest on Nats' promise to give Royalties for Regions to Perth; Chevron's suite of leadership changes; and a proposal for social housing on Beaufort Street.
  
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• ABC has spent $1.1 million defending case brought by Antoinette Lattouf

  25-02-2025 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The ABC has so far spent $1.1 million defending an unlawful termination case brought by former employee Antoinette Lattouf, which was labelled "messy" and "badly handled" during a parliamentary hearing.
  
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• NRW owed $113.3m from OneSteel

  25-02-2025 08:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jules Pemberton-led NRW Holdings has provided a market update regarding its mining services at the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia.
  
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• WA Labor promise Aukus jobs boost

  25-02-2025 08:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A re-elected WA Labor government will spend $11 million to incentivise working in the state’s burgeoning defence industry to help fill the 10,000 jobs tipped to be created.
  
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• Aussie shares drop again as Trump talks more tariffs

  25-02-2025 08:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The ASX200 has fallen 0.7 per cent after US President Donald Trump said promised tariffs on Mexico and Canada would go ahead next week as scheduled.
  
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• Centuria’s industrial values grow

  25-02-2025 07:59 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The property fund’s industrial REIT has benefited from a $47 million valuation gain, with $3 million of that in WA.
  
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• Shire, residents join Satterley dispute

  25-02-2025 07:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Community group Save Perth Hills had a win in the dispute over a Satterley Property Group’s project, after being approved to intervene in the tribunal proceedings.
  
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• Nats to bring regional fund to Perth

  25-02-2025 07:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The WA Nationals would expand Royalties for Regions into Perth’s urban fringe and cut Mandurah from the program should the party win next month’s state election.
  
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• Hollywood IVF clinic confirms cyber incident

  25-02-2025 07:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's largest IVF treatment provider - which operates a clinic at Hollywood Hospital in Nedlands - has confirmed a major cyber incident, in which a host of patient details including medical records were accessed.
  
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• Timing matters with AUKUS grant funding

  25-02-2025 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: The latest round of funding for the massive submarine project must be rolled out with a degree of urgency.
  
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• Birdon spreads wings in the west

  25-02-2025 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The growth of a state-of-the-art technical hub by Birdon at Henderson has coincided with a significant scale-up in defence sector activity in the region – but the firm is focused on more.
  
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• Chevron announces new Australia boss

  25-02-2025 06:44 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Oil and gas giant Chevron has announced a suite of leadership changes including Balaji Krishnamurthy moving from its technical center in Houston to become president of its Australian operations.The 47-year-old takes up his new role on 1 April.
  
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• Hockey WA appoints Reid as CEO

  25-02-2025 06:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Hockey WA has appointed experienced sports administrator and coach Graham Reid as its new chief executive, effective from May 1.
  
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• Fenix channels Forrest’s famous slogan

  25-02-2025 05:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: Fenix' bid for CZR Resources says a lot about investor confidence in the future of the Pilbara's iron ore industry.
  
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• New horizon for Project Sea Dragon

  25-02-2025 05:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Seafarms Group are hopeful for progress on its Kimberley prawn farm after liquidators for Project Sea Dragon recommended it be placed back in voluntary administration.
  
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• Mader half-year revenue hits $411.5m

  25-02-2025 05:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mader Group posted a half-year revenue record of $411.5 million during the first six months of the 2025 financial year, a 10 per cent jump from the prior corresponding period.
  
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• Popular summit tracks at Glass House Mountains to remain open

  25-02-2025 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Speculation over closures was sparked after a hiking group obtained Department of Environment emails discussing the permanent closure of Mount Beerwah.
  
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• Green light for nation's first underground compressed air energy plant

  25-02-2025 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  An old mine in Broken Hill will be re-purposed by Canadian company Hydrostor as an "innovative" renewable energy storage and generation project tipped to create hundreds of local construction jobs.
  
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• Spinnaker flags $23m Inglewood build

  25-02-2025 03:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Cottesloe developer has proposed to build a 50-apartment social housing project on Beaufort Street, estimated to cost about $23 million.
  
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• Albo’s plan for universal mobile coverage

  25-02-2025 03:48 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Anthony Albanese has unveiled a world-first plan to provide basic universal mobile coverage to every corner of the nation by 2027.
  
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• Westgold divests Lakewood Mill for $85m

  25-02-2025 03:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Westgold Resources has sold its Goldfields-based Lakewood Mill to Black Cat Syndicate for $85 million.
  
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• US agency tells federal workers they can ignore Musk ultimatum

  25-02-2025 02:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Elon Musk emailed the nation's civil service workers asking them to justify their jobs, sparking pushback from some agencies and unions.
  
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• Musk renews firing threat after being stymied by federal officials

  25-02-2025 02:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Elon Musk emailed the nation's civil service workers asking them to justify their jobs, sparking pushback from some agencies and unions.
  
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• Copper hub to bring life to ghost town

  25-02-2025 02:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Anax Metals has hatched a plan involving an historic Pilbara mine to crack open the region’s copper industry.
  
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• Woodside books $5.6bn profit, warns on NWS

  25-02-2025 01:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy boss Meg O’Neill issued a warning to regulators holding up progress on the North West Shelf joint venture, while handing down a $5.6 billion full-year net profit.
  
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• Fenix to buy Creasy’s iron ore project

  25-02-2025 01:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mid West miner Fenix Resources plans to muscle in on the Pilbara’s iron ore industry via acquisition of billionaire prospector Mark Creasy’s CZR Resources.
  
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• Domino’s posts $22.2m half-year loss

  25-02-2025 00:49 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Domino’s Pizza posted a net loss of $22.2 million for the first six months of the 2025 financial year, down from a profit of $58 million during the prior corresponding period.
  
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• Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall as AI caution weighs

  25-02-2025 00:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 1 per cent overnight, with big technology stocks creating the biggest drag as investors worried about demand for technology supporting artificial intelligence.
  
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