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• At Close of Business podcast December 19 2025

  19-12-2025 08:30 via businessnews.com.au
  Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the challenges industrial operators face at the outer fringes of WA's main electric network.
  
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• Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests

  25-08-2026 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
  
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• Ayslum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Asylum's temporary closure labelled 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it has been closed, local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Asylum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Live: US imposes 'economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran, Coles results to be revealed

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners.The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles results revealed, markets await inflation data

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• ‘Violent white men’: Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts

  24-08-2026 23:08 via smh.com.au
  
  Karen Attiah had lost her role after social media posts she made following the death of the controversial right-wing figure.
  
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• When Jack put his home up for sale, he didn't think his agent would be the buyer

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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• 'Ghost' home open before realtor used shell company to buy client's home

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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• A Perth man put his home up for sale. He didn't think his agent would be the buyer

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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• ASX set to edge up, Wall Street weighed down by tech stocks; Trump bought SpaceX shares

  24-08-2026 22:22 via smh.com.au
  
  US stocks drifted to a mixed finish as the countdown ticks toward potentially market-moving events coming later in the week.
  
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• New research helps transform landfill into thriving green space

  24-08-2026 22:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Covering landfill with soil and plants is as effective as traditional methods of capping, while bringing added aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits. 
  
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• Flagship renewable energy scheme becalmed as wind woes deepen

  24-08-2026 21:57 via abc.net.au
  
  For Australia to phase out coal power and reach its 2030 green energy goals, wind is seen as essential. A drought of new projects has analysts worried.
  
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• Australia's green energy targets in 'jeopardy' as wind woes worsen

  24-08-2026 21:57 via abc.net.au
  
  For Australia to phase out coal power and reach its 2030 green energy goals, wind is seen as essential. A drought of new projects has analysts worried.
  
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• ASX set to edge up, Wall Street weighed down by tech stocks

  24-08-2026 21:17 via smh.com.au
  
  US stocks are drifting ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
  
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• AI-generated songs banned from Australian music charts

  24-08-2026 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence will be excluded from Australia's official music charts from this Friday.
  
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• AI-generated music to be banned from ARIA charts

  24-08-2026 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence will be excluded from Australia's official music charts from this Friday.
  
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• Big pharma’s next $10 billion gamble: Ozempic for your brain

  24-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Could a new class of drugs being used to treat rare neurological disorders allow people to function without sleep?
  
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• This is how to approach tracking your spending any why it matters

  24-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  It might seem like an intimidating task, but experts say the key to tracking your spending is finding the method that works best for you and using the data to your advantage. 
  
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• This is how to approach tracking your spending and why it matters

  24-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  It might seem like an intimidating task, but experts say the key to tracking your spending is finding the method that works best for you and using the data to your advantage. 
  
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• Whistleblower alleges ex-ATO boss avoided paying tax while at KPMG

  24-08-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Former tax commissioner Chris Jordan is accused of receiving more than $1 million in "secret commissions" during his time at KPMG in the 1990s, according to documents seen by the ABC.
  
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• KPMG whistleblower alleges Chris Jordan ATO appointment 'corruption at highest level'

  24-08-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Former tax commissioner Chris Jordan is accused of receiving more than $1 million in "secret commissions" during his time at KPMG in the 1990s, according to documents seen by the ABC.
  
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• 'Corruption at highest level': Ex-ATO boss Chris Jordan named by KPMG whistleblower

  24-08-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Former tax commissioner Chris Jordan is accused of receiving more than $1 million in "secret commissions" during his time at KPMG in the 1990s, according to documents seen by the ABC.
  
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• Shein was fast fashion’s next big thing. Now it’s fighting for a second act

  24-08-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Facing pressure in the United States and Europe, the online retailer is struggling to find new ways to grow ahead of its much-delayed initial public offering.
  
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• St Jude’s acquires 4lifeskills out of administration

  24-08-2026 11:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Disability support services provider 4lifeskills has emerged from administration with industry peer St Jude's Health Care Services reaching a deal to acquire the organisation.
  
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• International company's plan for multi-billion-dollar data centre in regional Qld

  24-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A $31.9 billion hyper-scale data centre proposed for regional Queensland promises huge economic scale, while raising questions about energy demands and water security.
  
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• Exclusive CCTV captures violence facing Coles workers

  24-08-2026 10:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Exclusive video obtained by 7.30 highlights shocking scenes of aggressive behaviour towards retail workers, including a customer armed with a hammer and a security guard being thrown into a check-out machine.
  
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• Exclusive CCTV captures the violence facing Coles workers

  24-08-2026 10:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Exclusive video obtained by 7.30 highlights shocking scenes of aggressive behaviour towards retail workers, including a customer armed with a hammer and a security guard being thrown into a check-out machine. 
  
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• Specialist ship arrives to cart SpaceX rocket from Christmas Island

  24-08-2026 10:29 via abc.net.au
  
  A semi-submersible cargo carrier has arrived on the remote Australian territory to ferry the SpaceX starship back to Texas.
  
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