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• Two seriously injured in inner-Sydney building collapse

  03-08-2026 05:01 via abc.net.au
  
  A man in his 60s and a man in his 30s were removed from the rubble and taken to hospital in a serious condition.
  
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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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• 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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• Coal miner dies after on-site truck crash in NSW Hunter Valley

  03-08-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  An investigation is underway after a fatal truck crash in the NSW Hunter Valley. 
  
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• Coal miner dies after 'mobile equipment incident' in NSW Hunter Valley

  03-08-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  An investigation is underway after a worker died following a "mobile equipment incident" at a Hunter Valley open-cut coal mine.
  
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• Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley

  03-08-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  An investigation is underway after a fatal truck accident in the NSW Hunter Valley. 
  
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• Analysis: National role for resources wealth

  03-08-2026 08:18 via businessnews.com.au
  
  ANALYSIS: For every one WA job in the resources sector, up to 4.4 jobs are supported elsewhere in Australia.
  
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• Monadelphous, Bhagwan Marine in court over alleged $2.6m damage

  03-08-2026 08:10 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A WA court has approved for more documents to be submitted in an ongoing dispute between Monadelphous and Bhagwan over alleged multi-million-dollar damage to a marine barge.
  
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• Minerals 260 eyes Genesis hub model

  03-08-2026 06:56 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Minerals 260 managing director Luke McFadyen says his company hopes to replicate the success of Genesis Minerals, by becoming a regional hub for ore in Coolgardie.
  
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• Hope for minority land holders

  03-08-2026 06:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A WA Supreme Court judge has ordered the sale of Lesmurdie property after handing down a potentially important ruling for minority holders.
  
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• Cook grilled for side-lining Secret Harbour candidate

  03-08-2026 06:19 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Premier Roger Cook has faced a grilling over a decision to block Labor's candidate for Secret Harbour from speaking to the media on the day of the state government's biggest by-election announcement.
  
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• Tolls to be lowered for multiple Sydney motorways but savings 'modest'

  03-08-2026 05:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Toll prices will be lowered on Sydney motorways including the Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel, but neither WestConnex nor NorthConnex will be included.
  
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• Toll prices cut for Sydney motorists except on two major motorways

  03-08-2026 05:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Toll prices will be lowered on Sydney motorways including the Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel, but neither WestConnex nor NorthConnex will be included.
  
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