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Insurer calls for climate action as severe weather drives premiums up
A report from IAG and a scientific research centre finds escalating risk from severe weather events in south-east Queensland, New South Wales, and south-west Western Australia. Source link
Former SA opposition leader David Speirs to make decision on political future by the end of year
Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs says he will make a decision about his political future in the coming weeks as he launches his own plans for the algal bloom. Source link
Plan for 1,300-room worker accommodation in WA heads to final stage of approval
A $500 million accommodation plan in the Pilbara gets the green light from the regional Development Assessment Panel and will now go to the Town of Port Hedland for approval. Source link
Live: ASX gains after Westpac posts $7 billion profit
A solid full year result from Westpac propelled banks higher and the ASX to a positive close despite miners being sold off. Source link
What you need to know about why house prices aren't coming down
The nation has not yet embraced the idea that housing needs to be more affordable, or that it’s the most important economic and social issue facing the country. Source link
Going beneath ocean surface for better weather forecasting
An international program in which researchers collaborate with the fishing industry is generating a dataset that will change global weather forecasting. Source link
Increasing rates of copper theft costing Qld taxpayers millions a year
Experts say cost of living pressures, and the ability to make money quickly, is behind a surge in copper thefts which are leaving highways and sporting fields in the dark. Source link
Live: Tech stocks weigh on Wall Street but Apple and Amazon rally
ASX futures point higher but a tech-induced sell-off sends US markets lower. Amazon shares rise more than 10 per cent in after hours trade on the back of its quarterly results. Follow live. Source link
Farmers condemn threat of compulsory land acquisition for gas project
The NSW premier has warned farmers they may face compulsory land acquisition if they cannot reach a compromise with Santos on a multi-billion-dollar project at Narrabri. Source link
Winery becomes Australia's largest to go off the grid
Going off the electricity grid has been transformative for Mudgee’s Lowe Wines, which had been struggling with high power bills and supply shortages for years. Source link