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• Whistleblower alleges ex-ATO boss avoided paying tax while at KPMG

  24-08-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Former tax commissioner Chris Jordan is accused of receiving more than $1 million in "secret commissions" during his time at KPMG in the 1990s, according to documents seen by the ABC.
  
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• Fortescue stands down executive at the centre of harassment probe

  25-08-2026 03:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Mining giant Fortescue has moved to suspend a senior executive from working for the company while allegations of sexual harassment and bullying are being investigated by law firm MinterEllison.
  
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• Energy efficiency business accused of fraud by Victorian authorities

  25-08-2026 03:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Essential Services Commission says Royal One Pty Ltd submitted digitally altered photos and falsified customers to claim energy efficiency certificates.
  
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• Woodside walks back $7b renewable goal, reviews $3.3b ammonia project

  25-08-2026 03:28 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy has scrapped its $US5 billion ($7 billion) renewable investment target and review the Beaumont new ammonia project it acquired for $3.35 billion in 2024.
  
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• ASX gains as Woodside result boosts energy stocks; miners and banks also rise

  25-08-2026 03:19 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian sharemarket advanced in early trade, boosted by energy stocks after a strong result from local oil giant Woodside Energy, shrugging off a mixed finish on Wall Street.
  
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• Big Hits: Sun Silver, Manhattan Gold Corporation and QMines Ltd

  25-08-2026 03:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX last week, led by Sun Silver, Manhattan Gold Corporation and QMines Ltd. Sun Silver took out top spot.
  
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• Trauma-focused school puts WA on map

  25-08-2026 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A new secondary school provides a different educational model for students in WA.
  
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• Woolies turbocharged its sales with Ooshies. You won’t see Coles doing that

  25-08-2026 01:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s second-largest supermarket’s results took a hit from its rival’s wildly popular collectables campaign – but chief Leah Weckert says this was only temporary.
  
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• Westgold explores $100m plant expansion

  25-08-2026 01:57 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Westgold Resources is looking at a 1.1 million tonne per annum expansion of its Meekatharra processing hub, at a cost of around $100 million.
  
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• Perdaman enlists US firm on Pilbara hydrogen project

  25-08-2026 01:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Planning for a $3bn hydrogen plant to turn Perdaman's future ammonia from Ceres into a green product has advanced
  
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• Wall Street ends mixed as investors weigh Iran moves

  25-08-2026 01:32 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have ended lower, pulled down by technology stocks as investors weighed fresh US economic pressure against Iran ‌and braced for a week that includes Nvidia earnings and a closely watched inflation report.
  
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• Woodside profits soar, cost cuts to come

  25-08-2026 01:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy reported a 27 per cent profit increase in the first half of 2026, riding a wave of global volatility to a $2.4 billion half-year net profit result.
  
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• Wiring issue causes second Sydney train delay in a fortnight

  25-08-2026 01:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney commuters are facing long lines for replacement buses after overhead wiring issues caused train delays for the second time in almost as many weeks.
  
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• Sydney train delays impacting morning commuters

  25-08-2026 01:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney commuters are facing long lines for replacement buses after overheard wiring issues caused train delays for the second time in almost as many weeks.
  
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• Coles profit hit by underpayment scandal

  25-08-2026 01:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Coles chief executive Leah Weckert said it had been another consistent set of results for the supermarket that had been through multiple court proceedings.
  
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• Syngenis banks R&D refund to fuel biotech build-out

  25-08-2026 01:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Biotech hopeful Syngenis Labs has banked a $363,000 R&D refund after a recent $4M pre-float raise as it builds an integrated AI, RNA, DNA and manufacturing platform in Perth.
  
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• With native forestry banned across WA, why are logging trucks still on the road?

  25-08-2026 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
  
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• Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests

  25-08-2026 00:55 via abc.net.au
  
  South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
  
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• Ayslum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Asylum's temporary closure labelled 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it has been closed, local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Asylum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe'

  24-08-2026 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
  
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• Live: US imposes 'economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran, Coles results to be revealed

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners.The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles results revealed, markets await inflation data

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles reports $1.1b annual profit, US imposes 'economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giant Coles has reported a $1.1 billion full-year profit and a significantly higher dividend for its shareholders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles reports $1.1b annual profit, sets aside $235m to address worker underpayments

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giant Coles has reported a $1.1 billion full-year profit and a significantly higher dividend for its shareholders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Coles posts $1.1b annual profit, $235m set aside for worker underpayments

  24-08-2026 23:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Supermarket giant Coles has reported a $1.1 billion full-year profit and a significantly higher dividend for its shareholders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners. Follow live.
  
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• ‘Violent white men’: Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts

  24-08-2026 23:08 via smh.com.au
  
  Karen Attiah had lost her role after social media posts she made following the death of the controversial right-wing figure.
  
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• When Jack put his home up for sale, he didn't think his agent would be the buyer

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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• Home owner blindsided by agents who allegedly secretly bought his home

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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• 'Ghost' home open before realtor used shell company to buy client's home

  24-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell. 
  
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