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• SpaceX posts $US541m loss in first report since IPO

  05-08-2026 02:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  SpaceX has lost more than half a billion dollars in its first quarterly report as a public company, but the loss was less than Wall Street expected and revenue soared.
  
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• Mark My Words August 7 2026

  07-08-2026 04:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including the byelection campaign, the under-treasurer's move, Glencore, Amanda Lacaze, investment banking, Mid West business and Diggers & Dealers.
  
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• Man says he didn't want to disappoint Alan Jones after alleged robe request

  07-08-2026 04:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A man accusing Alan Jones of historical indecent assault has told a court he followed the broadcaster's alleged direction to have a shower and come out in a robe because he did not want to disappoint Mr Jones.
  
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• Perth drone firm Innovaero eye $158m IPO

  07-08-2026 03:22 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth drone company Innovaero is accelerating plans for its IPO, with brokers pricing the raise at $40 million at five cents per share, giving the business an expected market capitalisation of $158 million.
  
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• The Post newspaper expands to north coast suburbs

  07-08-2026 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Post Newspapers has expanded its coverage from western suburbs to the north coast, after an investment in its own printing press led to more opportunities.
  
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• Perth tech CEO makes US move

  07-08-2026 02:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The founder of software firm Track'em has relocated to Dallas to ramp up growth after winning work with engineering, procurement and construction contractors in the US and Middle East.
  
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• Wall St dips as investors monitor Iran talks, earnings

  07-08-2026 01:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  US stocks have finished the trading session lower, pausing after a strong start to the week, as investors digested the latest round of corporate earnings and looked for signs of ‌progress toward a peace deal between the US and Iran.
  
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• Cafe owner battles high sponsorship costs as government vows to cut migration

  07-08-2026 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A Taiwanese barista's employer is trying to secure a visa for her to stay in Australia, but the cost may put it out of reach.
  
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• Queensland Audit Office criticises Townsville council rail yard project

  06-08-2026 23:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The audit office finds governance and reporting weaknesses in a council-owned company, which was created without approval from the Queensland treasurer.
  
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• Environment minister defends FOGO changes amid council, resident backlash

  06-08-2026 23:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA environment minister defends rule changes about what can go in green FOGO bins, amid a backlash over the changes and suggestions they have not been communicated clearly.
  
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• Controversial FOGO changes needed to prevent contamination, minister says

  06-08-2026 23:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The WA environment minister defends rule changes about what can go in green FOGO bins, amid a backlash over the changes and suggestions they have not been communicated clearly.
  
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• Renewables company says turbines will hit Anzac memorial trees

  06-08-2026 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  A dozen trees planted as a World War I memorial alongside a NSW road would be hit by trucks transporting turbines if a wind farm is approved. 
  
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• Long-awaited Gold Coast light rail extension taking passengers from Sunday

  06-08-2026 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  The Queensland government has confirmed passengers will be able to board the stage 3 light rail connecting Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
  
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• 'I panicked': Developer tried to end affordable housing early

  06-08-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A property developer that describes itself as a leader in the national push to build cheap homes has been trying to scale back affordable housing at some of its projects. 
  
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• Developer tried to end affordable housing period early at Sydney complex

  06-08-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A property developer that describes itself as a leader in the national push to build cheap homes has been trying to scale back affordable housing at some of its projects. 
  
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• How Australians on JobSeeker are living on $68 a day

  06-08-2026 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite calls to increase the base rate of JobSeeker payments in this year's federal budget, there has been no change and experts say it means the cost of living is hurting those who can least afford it.
  
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• What happens when the world's largest online retail warehouse moves to town

  06-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Burra Creek is the home of the world's largest online retail warehouse. It's also the setting for a moving new production about the struggles faced by everyday Australian families. 
  
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• Break of Day shows what happens to a small town when Big Business moves in

  06-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Burra Creek is the home of the world's largest online retail warehouse. It's also the setting for a moving new production about the struggles faced by everyday Australian families. 
  
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• Federal govt backs lithium tech start-up’s Kwinana pilot project

  06-08-2026 18:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government is backing a tech start-up to pilot its lithium extraction technology at a Kwinana downstream processing plant in a push to build sovereign capability.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast August 6 2026

  06-08-2026 10:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the recent developments in the state's gold sector.
  
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• Broome Port, Water Corp become latest state entities to strike

  06-08-2026 09:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Maritime Union of Australia will escalate industrial action at the Port of Broome, shutting down the port for up to two weeks after enterprise bargaining talks with the Kimberley Port Authority broke down.
  
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• Bank of America moves into Perth

  06-08-2026 09:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Wall Street giant Bank of America has set its sights on Perth, relocating a senior Sydney banker to establish a permanent presence in the mining capital.
  
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• Cashed up goldies jostle for position

  06-08-2026 09:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A US agitator and a $10.7 billion merger in Perth could be the catalyst for another major reshaping of WA's gold sector.
  
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• All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

  06-08-2026 09:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's share market has set a second record high in as many days as gold stocks rally on hopes global energy supply disruptions will soon end.
  
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• ABC investigations boss leaves as Four Corners probe continues

  06-08-2026 09:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The announcement comes alongside a deepening investigation into the work of sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal. The long-running current affairs program falls under Puccini's oversight.
  
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• ABC investigations boss leaves, as Four Corners probe continues

  06-08-2026 09:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The announcement comes alongside a deepening investigation into the work of sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal. The long-running current affairs program falls under Puccini's oversight.
  
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• ABC investigations boss leaves, as Four Corners investigation continues

  06-08-2026 09:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The announcement comes alongside a deepening investigation into the work of sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal. The long-running current affairs program falls under Puccini's oversight.
  
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• Man denies reporting Alan Jones to police in order to 'get money'

  06-08-2026 09:15 via abc.net.au
  
  A man accusing Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him as a 17-year-old made a police complaint to "get money", the former broadcaster's lawyer has told a Sydney court.
  
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• Panel approves $23m day hospital, medical centre in Mount Hawthorn

  06-08-2026 09:07 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Construction of a $23 million day hospital is one step closer to fruition after a development assessment panel greenlit the Mount Hawthorn project.
  
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• Social media's ugly face turns up in Secret Harbour

  06-08-2026 08:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: There was always a good chance that political campaigning for Secret Harbour's by-election would turn ugly.
  
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