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• Cormann elected OECD chief

  12-03-2021 17:17 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Former finance minister Mathias Cormann has been chosen as the new secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
  
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• Council lodges appeal against EPA's Smiths Beach approval

  19-03-2026 08:50 via businessnews.com.au
  The City of Busselton has lodged an appeal with the state's environmental watchdog, challenging the approval of a $280 million resort planned for Smiths Beach.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast March 19 2026

  19-03-2026 08:42 via businessnews.com.au
  Justin Fris and Mark Beyer reflect on the 60th anniversary of iron ore exports out of WA.
  
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• Aussie shares plunge, oil prices spike as war escalates

  19-03-2026 08:41 via businessnews.com.au
  The Australian share market has sharply fallen to a nearly four-month low after oil prices spiked, gold prices plunged, rate cut hopes dimmed and the war with Iran intensified.
  
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• Ex-tomato king Michael Le stands firm in claims against feds

  19-03-2026 08:40 via businessnews.com.au
  Former tomato king Michael Le has pushed against a bid to strike out his claims in a legal dispute that has been ongoing for five years.
  
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• Applecross resident sues neighbour over alleged blocked river views

  19-03-2026 08:04 via businessnews.com.au
  A spat over river views between owners of multi-million-dollar houses in Applecross has escalated to the state's highest court.
  
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• Podcasts, return to radio could be next for Kyle and Jackie O, experts say

  19-03-2026 07:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The collapse of The Kyle and Jackie O Show has left hundreds of thousands of people looking for something else to listen to in the morning, with some industry insiders questioning whether the duo could make a comeback.
  
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• SA treasurer and shadow treasurer clash over cost estimates for promises

  19-03-2026 07:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor says the opposition's promises will cost $2.4 billion more than they say, as both parties target the public sector as a way to save money on the budget ahead of the state election.
  
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• Satterley, Centuria get green light for $65m Jandakot retail space

  19-03-2026 06:41 via businessnews.com.au
  A joint venture between Satterley Group and Centuria will build a $65 million large format retail space in Jandakot after the state's planning authority greenlit the project today.
  
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• Health insurance to rise by as much as 25 per cent, analysis finds

  19-03-2026 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Some Australians with private health insurance will face premium increases of as much as 25 per cent from next month, according to new analysis from CHOICE.
  
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• Health insurance to rise by as much as 25 pc, new analysis finds

  19-03-2026 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Some Australians with private health insurance will face premium increases of as much as 25 per cent from next month, according to new analysis from CHOICE.
  
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• Gold-tier health policies will rise as much as 25 pc next month

  19-03-2026 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Some Australians with private health insurance will face premium increases of as much as 25 per cent from next month, according to new analysis from CHOICE.
  
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• Bumper profit as Qantas rewards loyalty

  19-03-2026 06:30 via businessnews.com.au
  Qantas Group reports $1.46b profit and announces sweeping reset for Frequent Flyer program.
  
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• Power prices set to fall, but Iran war casts long shadow over bill relief

  19-03-2026 05:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Benchmark power prices across parts of the country are set to fall as renewables reduce wholesale costs for electricity, but the regulator warns its modelling does not account for the war in the Middle East.
  
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• Highway closure not a 'natural' disaster, NSW Government says

  19-03-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Locals, industry groups promised input into a support package for communities struggling to cope with the ongoing closure of the Great Western Highway. 
  
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• Government scrambling to respond to a disaster that is not 'natural'

  19-03-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Locals, industry groups promised input into a support package for communities struggling to cope with the ongoing closure of the Great Western Highway. 
  
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• WA appoints fuel controller

  19-03-2026 05:11 via businessnews.com.au
  The state government has appointed a state fuel controller to oversee the distribution of petrol and diesel supplies, particularly to the regions, where shortages are becoming more evident.
  
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• Light aircraft with seven on board crashes at Broome's Roebuck Bay

  19-03-2026 05:07 via abc.net.au
  
  A light aircraft has crashed on a beach in central Broome, police say.
  
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• Breaking: Light aircraft crashes at Broome's Roebuck Bay

  19-03-2026 05:07 via abc.net.au
  
  A light aircraft has crashed on a beach in central Broome, police say.
  
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• Tim Picton’s alleged attacker remains on bail, despite RBT reading

  19-03-2026 04:56 via businessnews.com.au
  The 20-year-old man accused of hitting former Labor strategist Tim Picton will remain on bail, despite the prosecution claiming he enacted a “clear breach” of one condition.
  
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• Austin optimistic about South American improvement

  19-03-2026 04:02 via businessnews.com.au
  Austin Engineering's efforts to further improve its South American operations have received a boost, following a key development.
  
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• Unemployment rate rises to 4.3pc as full-time jobs decline

  19-03-2026 03:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent in February, up from 4.1 per cent, in seasonally adjusted terms.
  
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• OPINION: Alcoa has lost its social licence

  19-03-2026 03:43 via businessnews.com.au
  OPINION: US bauxite miner's contributions to WA can't hide the fact it's at odds with community expectations.
  
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• Cockatoo Island Mining plans underground iron ore project

  19-03-2026 03:10 via businessnews.com.au
  Operators of a Kimberley island's mothballed iron ore mine are preparing to go underground in their quest to bring the high-grade project back to life.
  
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• Middle East war has RBA on high alert for potential economic downturn

  19-03-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Interest rates, war in the Middle East and AI advancements are expected to hit the Australian economy, but the RBA says we are prepared.
  
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• Economy on high alert against backdrop of geopolitical tensions

  19-03-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Interest rates, war in the Middle East and AI advancements are expected to hit the Australian economy, but the RBA says we are prepared.
  
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• Cutifani lobs in at Woodside

  19-03-2026 02:58 via businessnews.com.au
  Former Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani has joined the board of Woodside Energy, with speculation he could be in line to replace chair Richard Goyder.
  
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• Unemployment jump to 4.3 per cent defies expectations

  19-03-2026 02:42 via businessnews.com.au
  Australia's labour market eased a little in February, despite an extra 48,900 jobs added to the economy, according to official data.
  
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• Taxpayers could face billion-dollar rehab costs for troubled WA coal miner

  19-03-2026 02:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA government insists Griffin Coal's obligations have not changed, but changes to its mining agreement could allow the company to walk away from rehabilitating its Collie mine site.
  
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• MLG Oz extends tenure at Jundee

  19-03-2026 02:17 via businessnews.com.au
  Heavy haulage company MLG Oz has extended its working relationship with Northern Star Resources at the goldminer's Jundee operations.
  
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