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• This organisation is taking used hotel soap and 'doing something wonderful with it'

  08-11-2023 19:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A Melbourne program is recycling millions of used soap bars from hotels, cleaning it and turning it back into bars ready to be donated to people in need.
  
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• Meta bans millions of accounts as AI impersonates real creators

  04-07-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her.
  
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• A catfish used AI to impersonate Alicia, then her Instagram got banned

  04-07-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her.
  
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• 'We can't wait': WA town hopeful of economic benefits of reopening gold mine

  04-07-2026 02:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The rebirth of the mothballed Badgebup Gold Mine is expected to bring new industry and inject hundreds of workers into one of WA's premier farming regions.
  
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• Rebirth of mothballed gold mine proposed for sheep-farming heartland

  04-07-2026 02:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The rebirth of the mothballed Badgebup Gold Mine is expected to bring new industry and inject hundreds of workers into one of WA's premier farming regions.
  
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• Low Melbourne clearance rates show investors 'all but gone' from market

  04-07-2026 02:35 via abc.net.au
  
  With clearance rates in Melbourne sitting just above 50 per cent, experts say sluggish sales show investors have lost trust in bricks and mortar.
   
  
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• Low Melbourne clearance rates show investors "all but gone" from market

  04-07-2026 02:35 via abc.net.au
  
  With clearance rates in Melbourne sitting just above 50 per cent, experts say sluggish sales show investors have lost trust in bricks and mortar.
   
  
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• Investors 'all but gone' from Melbourne property market after budget

  04-07-2026 02:35 via abc.net.au
  
  With clearance rates in Melbourne sitting just above 50 per cent, experts say sluggish sales show investors have lost trust in bricks and mortar.
   
  
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• 'Taking control': Manufacturing of trains to return to the Hunter

  04-07-2026 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns tells a conference of the party faithful that the state's next set of trains will be manufactured "where the original fleet was built".
  
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• Hunter region to gain $12b train manufacturing hub

  04-07-2026 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns tells a conference of the party faithful that the state's next set of trains will be manufactured "where the original fleet was built".
  
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• Hunter region set to gain $12b train manufacturing hub

  04-07-2026 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns is anticipated to pledge $12 billion to revive train manufacturing in New South Wales, earmarking two sites near Newcastle for a new factory.
  
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• Rio Tinto accused of squeezing out local businesses in town it plans to exit

  04-07-2026 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  In Australia's tropical north, a mining town is preparing for the departure of its biggest employer, and locals are accusing the mining giant of squeezing out small businesses on its way out.
  
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• Prosperous NT mining town prepares for tough times as Rio Tinto exit looms

  04-07-2026 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  In Australia's tropical north, a mining town is preparing for the departure of its biggest employer, and locals are accusing the mining giant of squeezing out small businesses on its way out.
  
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• Mining giant accused of abandoning remote NT town to an uncertain future

  04-07-2026 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  In Australia's tropical north, a mining town is preparing for the departure of its biggest employer, and locals are accusing the mining giant of squeezing out small businesses on its way out.
  
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• Farmers turn restaurant food scraps into 'very valuable commodities'

  03-07-2026 22:30 via abc.net.au
  
  While diners enjoy their seaside meals, Andrew Collins is happily outside chasing the scraps.
  
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• 175 years ago, Victoria struck gold. 230,000 scars remain

  03-07-2026 21:45 via abc.net.au
  
  It has been 175 years since gold was first discovered in Victoria, and now a state government mapping project has discovered that there are far more relics of the gold rush left in the landscape than official records show.
  
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• Today Show ratings in 'freefall' as Channel Nine looks to replace Karl Stefanovic

  03-07-2026 21:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The Today Show's ratings are in decline following the Nine Network's dumping of host Karl Stefanovic. Former head of News and Current Affairs at Seven, Nine, and 10, Peter Meakin says the audience will want to punish Nine, but things can turn around, even in breakfast TV.
  
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• Recycling depots to remain open amid safety concerns

  03-07-2026 12:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland's container exchange scheme has been stopped from closing depots operated by a recycling contractor embroiled in a multi-million-dollar legal battle with it.
  
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• 'An insult': How AI entered Sydney's underground music scene

  03-07-2026 11:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Local musician Aidan Sammut says he was disgusted after a live music event aimed at showcasing local artists included an artist who used AI-generated content. 
  
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• Renewables company ZEN Energy enters voluntary administration

  03-07-2026 11:24 via abc.net.au
  
  ZEN Energy was once an emerging player in the nation's renewables transition but has now entered voluntary administration, saying its viability had been impacted by "wholesale electricity volatility".
  
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• Winmar statue to be removed from Optus Stadium

  03-07-2026 09:47 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Premier has directed VenuesWest to remove the statue of Nicky Winmar at Optus Stadium.
  
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• Laurence Escalante resigns from VGW

  03-07-2026 09:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  VGW has announced chief executive and founder, Laurence Escalante, will step down from his role, effective immediately.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast July 3 2026

  03-07-2026 09:29 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused.
  
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• Aussie shares rally for best day in three weeks

  03-07-2026 09:24 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Australian share market has enjoyed its best day in three weeks, thanks in part to strong gains by goldminers following lacklustre US employment data.
  
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• SA music festival Harvest Rock going on hiatus

  03-07-2026 09:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Promoter Secret Sounds has announced that the SA government-backed event won't be going ahead this October.
  
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• Main Roads WA secures $22.7m Naval Base site ahead of Westport

  03-07-2026 09:15 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state's roads manager continues to buy up land in Naval Base after the state and federal governments' $1.1 billion road infrastructure investment to pave the way for Westport.
  
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• 'Similar to a blender': Gina Rinehart defends helipad amid noise concerns

  03-07-2026 09:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to be able to land helicopters on the roof of her corporate HQ, and says the noise experienced by nearby residents would be similar to using a coffee machine or blender.
  
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• Gerry Harvey backs Frank Wilson's family into Mt Romance

  03-07-2026 09:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Harvey Norman founder backs Frank Wilson's family into Quintis's former Mt Romance distillery and shop.
  
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• Small Business Development Corporation reveals Perth’s hotspots

  03-07-2026 08:45 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth's northern and south-eastern suburbs have been identified as small business hotspots, with the increased activity linked to population growth.
  
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• Emerald Resources awards MACA $562m work

  03-07-2026 08:20 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Shares in Emerald Resources have gone up after the West Perth-based company announced a $562 million deal for its gold project.
  
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