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• Canberra food and garden waste collection scheme delayed a third time

  01-08-2026 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The rollout of a program to recycle food and garden waste into compost across Canberra, originally due to be introduced in 2023, has been delayed a third time, with the ACT government now aiming to introduce the scheme by 2030.
  
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• Alan Jones told 17yo 'there are no rules' at his home, court hears

  04-08-2026 04:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A man accusing Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him has detailed in court a night at the broadcaster's farm, where he said Mr Jones demanded he have a shower and come out wearing "a robe and nothing else".
  
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• Small businesses under pressure from soaring costs

  04-08-2026 02:39 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Key costs for Australian small businesses have climbed by 24.6 per cent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by AMP Bank Go.
  
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• Wall St rallies, Dow closes at record on Iran optimism

  04-08-2026 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  US stocks have kicked off August on a strong note to send the Dow Industrials to a closing record high as signs of de-escalating US-Iran tensions ‌pulled down oil prices and Treasury yields in a busy week for earnings and economic data.
  
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• WA's Mid West faces hurdles to hosting Australia's newest oil refinery

  04-08-2026 01:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's first new oil refinery in decades is touted for WA. A site under consideration in the state's Mid West faces a big hurdle in connecting to power. 
  
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• WA's Mid West faces hurdles to becoming Australia's newest oil refinery

  04-08-2026 01:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's first new oil refinery in decades is touted for WA. A site under consideration in the state's Mid West faces a big hurdle in connecting to power. 
  
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• Melbourne public hospital doctors to strike next week

  04-08-2026 00:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Doctors at some of Melbourne's biggest public hospitals will walk off the job next week as part of a pay and conditions dispute with the state government.
  
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• Hens moved indoors but free-range label still allowed

  03-08-2026 23:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The consumer watchdog has relaxed rules on free-range labelling as egg producers move their hens indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher as Wall Street rallies

  03-08-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Aussie share market is set to open higher as Wall Street rallies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX opens higher as Wall Street rallies

  03-08-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Aussie share market opens higher as Wall Street rallies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Neil the seal merch site taken down after questions about donation claim

  03-08-2026 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The website claimed to donate a percentage of its profits to marine wildlife conservation, but the listed organisations say no partnership exists. The website also advertised artwork designed by "a talented local Tasmanian artist" which OpenAI detected was actually AI generated.
  
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• Australians warned prediction markets could cost them, with little protection

  03-08-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australians engage with billion-dollar prediction markets, betting on anything from war, weather to pop culture, the corporate watchdog is forced to step in.
  
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• A stark warning from corporate watchdog on illegal prediction markets

  03-08-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australians engage with billion-dollar prediction markets, betting on anything from war, weather to pop culture, the corporate watchdog is forced to step in.
  
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• Calls to scrap NSW emergency services levy as insurance costs rise

  03-08-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  New South Wales is the only jurisdiction to fund emergency services through a tax on insurance premiums. Home owners and industry stakeholders want that changed.
  
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• The vulnerable workers bearing the cost of providing Australia with cheap food

  03-08-2026 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Behind the fruit and vegetables on Australia's supermarket shelves are workers whose stories are rarely heard.
  
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• On farms around the country, 21st century slaves are picking Australia's food

  03-08-2026 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Behind the fruit and vegetables on Australia's supermarket shelves are workers whose stories are rarely heard.
  
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• Older people open to downsizing but facing barriers

  03-08-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Research shows more than half of people over the age of 55 are open to downsizing. But experts say there are barriers stopping older people moving into smaller homes.  
  
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• Most older people are open to downsizing. So what are the barriers?

  03-08-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Research shows more than half of people over the age of 55 are open to downsizing. But experts say there are barriers stopping older people moving into smaller homes.  
  
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• Greatland boss blasts tax changes

  03-08-2026 12:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Greatland Resources boss Shaun Day has warned the federal government's Capital Gains Tax changes are already discouraging investors from seeking growth assets.
  
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• Liontown ‘would look’ at mothballed Rio asset

  03-08-2026 10:51 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Liontown managing director Tony Ottaviano says he's open to growing his company's lithium portfolio and would look at Rio Tinto's Mt Cattlin mine if approached.
  
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• Ngarluma people send missive to ministers over Pilbara deals

  03-08-2026 09:58 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A fiery email sent to the premier and prime minister has highlighted a growing friction between commercial interests and legal rights of the Pilbara's native title groups.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast August 3 2026

  03-08-2026 09:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Isabel Vieira speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the next generation of family leadership at historic Perth jewellery house Linneys.
  
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• Griffin Group flags $16.6m South Perth apartment plan

  03-08-2026 09:40 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Local developer Griffin Group has lodged a plan with the City of South Perth detailing a $16.6 million apartment project fronting the suburb's bustling Angelo Street.
  
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• Turnstone appoints Pearce as chair

  03-08-2026 09:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  European-focused junior Turnstone Resources has appointed Richard Pearce as its non-executive chair, effective immediately.
  
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• Aussie shares edge higher as iron ore tumbles

  03-08-2026 09:06 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australian shares have shaken off a weak start to forge a modest gain as oil prices retreated on hopes the US and Iran are looking to de-escalate their conflict.
  
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• Evolution open to more deals

  03-08-2026 09:05 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Evolution Mining managing director Lawrie Conway says his company is not against buying assets in the current gold market, as it sits on a $1.3 billion cash stockpile.
  
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• Linneys balances legacy, longevity

  03-08-2026 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Justin and Troy Linney are investing in the historic jewellery house after buying the business late last year.
  
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• Hammer receives binding offer from Austral

  03-08-2026 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in Hammer Metals rose to their highest price in over two years during Monday trade following a significant market update.
  
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• NDIS support services provider 4lifeskills calls in administrators

  03-08-2026 08:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth disability support services provider 4lifeskills has called in administrators amid NDIS sector headwinds, with a potential sale of the not-for-profit being assessed.
  
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• Liberty Bell Bay smelter officially enters liquidation

  03-08-2026 08:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Attempts will soon begin to claw back tens of millions of dollars owed to creditors by Australia’s only manganese alloy smelter, after Liberty Bell Bay officially went into liquidation.
  
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