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• Maps that show NSW's predicted population changes by suburb come 2034

  20-12-2024 21:52 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW will have nearly a million more people by 2034 and most of them will be living in Sydney, with no suburbs spared an increase. How the city copes with this uplift in population depends on its ability to use innovative housing and healthier transport, experts say.
  
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• Nissan, Honda announce merger plans to become third-largest car maker

  23-12-2024 10:12 via abc.net.au
  
  A potential merger of Honda and Nissan, and its alliance partners Mitsubishi and Renault SA, could create a new manufacturer worth $79.9 billion, producing 8 million cars a year.
  
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• WA's $3.1 billion surplus sparks debate over spending priorities

  23-12-2024 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  WA has a "strong economy" that's the "envy of the nation", as the mining state banks a whopping $3.1 billion budget surplus amid cost-of-living pressures.
  
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• WA posts whopping $3.1 billion surplus amid cost-of-living pressures

  23-12-2024 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  WA has a "strong economy" that's the "envy of the nation", as the mining state banks a whopping $3.1 billion budget surplus amid cost-of-living pressures.
  
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• Private doctors offered ‘crisis rates’ amid NSW psychiatrists exodus

  23-12-2024 06:15 via abc.net.au
  
  With almost 200 of the 295 psychiatrists working across the NSW's public health sector set to leave due to pay disputes, the state's government has offered temporary, high-paid contracts for private workers to fill the gaps.
  
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• ‘Crisis rates’ on offer to doctors to fill out NSW psychiatry mass exodus

  23-12-2024 06:15 via abc.net.au
  
  With almost 200 of the 295 psychiatrists working across the NSW's public health sector set to leave due to pay disputes, the state's government has offered temporary, high-paid contracts for private workers to fill the gaps.
  
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• Swimming now safe at most Hobart beaches, as Mondelez investigated for health risk

  22-12-2024 23:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Safety warnings are lifted at most of Hobart's beaches in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, the multinational owner of Cadbury's chocolate Factory is being investigated for the release of "high strength trade waste".
  
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• Live: Foxtel sold for $3.4 billion, ASX opens higher

  22-12-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Pay TV platform Foxtel is sold for $3.4 billion to a British streaming outfit, while the ASX opens 0.6 per cent higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Foxtel sold for $3.4 billion, ASX makes strong gains

  22-12-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Pay TV platform Foxtel is sold for $3.4 billion to a British streaming outfit, while the ASX 200 has made strong gains. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher after Wall Street rallies

  22-12-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  After last week's 3 per cent fall, the ASX looks likely to open higher on the back of a late rally on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Foxtel sold for $3.4 billion, ASX gains 1.7 per cent — as it happened

  22-12-2024 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Foxtel sold for $3.4 billion to a British streaming outfit, while the ASX 200 gained 1.7 per cent, recouping much of last week's losses. Here's how the day's trade unfolded, with insights from our business reporters, on the ABC News markets blog.
  
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• Catching a wheelchair-friendly taxi could soon be easier in NSW

  22-12-2024 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government announces a $15 million emergency package to stem the critical shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis.
  
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• Tiny homes with 'campus feel' help youths transition from state care

  22-12-2024 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A once-empty suburban lot in Adelaide has been transformed into a village of tiny homes to support young people transitioning out of the child and family protection system.
  
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• In this village of tiny homes, young people find their independence

  22-12-2024 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A once-empty suburban lot in Adelaide has been transformed into a village of tiny homes to support young people transitioning out of the child and family protection system.
  
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• 'Very different for different people': The divergent, crushing economics of 2024

  22-12-2024 19:58 via abc.net.au
  
  It has been a year where people have experienced vastly differing fortunes. Leading economists say 2024's conditions centred on the impact of interest rates being used to tame inflation, and a "per capita" recession.
  
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• How interest rates and inflation created a 'winner-takes-all' economy

  22-12-2024 19:58 via abc.net.au
  
  It has been a year where people have experienced vastly differing fortunes. Leading economists say 2024's conditions centred on the impact of interest rates being used to tame inflation, and a "per capita" recession.
  
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• Sydney businesses take on train unions in bid to stop NYE strikes

  22-12-2024 08:26 via abc.net.au
  
  A handful of Sydney businesses follow the lead of the Minns government and have applied to the Fair Work Commission to put an end to train work bans.
  
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• Sydney businesses take on train unions in bid to stop NYE industrial action

  22-12-2024 08:26 via abc.net.au
  
  A handful of Sydney businesses follow the lead of the Minns government and have applied to the Fair Work Commission to put an end to train work bans.
  
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• Halls Gap tourism takes $1.9m a day hit as fire continues to rage

  22-12-2024 05:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Grampians tourism operators are calling for government support claiming a huge bushfire that's forced the closure of Halls Gap is costing businesses $1.9 million a day.
  
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• Travellers to get refunds for delayed flights under proposed charter

  22-12-2024 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Customers whose flights are delayed would receive a full refund and assistance in booking a new flight under a new aviation charter of rights being considered by the Albanese government.
  
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• Travellers to get refunds for delayed flights under proposed airlines charter

  22-12-2024 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Customers whose flights are delayed would receive a full refund and assistance in booking a new flight under a new aviation charter of rights being considered by the Albanese government.
  
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• Buyer picks up WA house for $2,000 'on a whim' as councils recoup debts

  22-12-2024 00:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Abandoned properties being sold by councils present an oasis of affordability for those willing to get their hands dirty. 
  
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• Blake Lively sues It Ends With Us director for harassment and smear campaign

  22-12-2024 00:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The actor claims her co-star Justin Baldoni tried to "eviscerate" her reputation — an allegation he denies. 
  
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• Blake Lively files complaint against It Ends With Us director for harassment and smear campaign

  22-12-2024 00:51 via abc.net.au
  
  The actor claims her co-star Justin Baldoni tried to "eviscerate" her reputation — an allegation he denies. 
  
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• Spanish backpackers' months-long battle for thousands in unpaid overtime

  21-12-2024 23:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Two travellers finally paid more than $9,000 in wages owed from their time working at an isolated West Australian roadhouse say they hope their story serves as warning for others.
  
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• Festive season a struggle for many as cost-of-living bites

  21-12-2024 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  With households feeling the pinch of rising cost-of-living pressures, many families are turning to charities for help this Christmas.
  
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• Retailer Anaconda accused of 'disregarding Tiwi ownership of country'

  21-12-2024 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The Tiwi Land Council chief executive has accused retailer Anaconda of applying "its own name to Tiwi country" as part of a promotional competition.
  
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• 'Safe phones' the key to saving lives in abusive relationships

  21-12-2024 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Domestic violence agencies say old, unused phones could save lives as they respond to increasing demand for "safe phones" for survivors.  
  
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• Families cut travel, give practical gifts to save money this Christmas

  21-12-2024 02:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Charities are stepping up to help as an increasing number of people say they are struggling financially this Christmas, with some families giving up gifts to afford food. 
  
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• Southern right whales can live up to 150 years, but others aren't so lucky

  21-12-2024 02:10 via abc.net.au
  
  At opposite ends of the planet, a tale of two whale species has emerged — giving researchers hope and concern in equal measure. 
  
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