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Murder case throws Thai sex tourism hub into global spotlight
It has become the centre of international attention after an Australian allegedly murdered a teenage girl, but Pattaya City has had an international reputation for decades. Source link
Microsoft improves AI bot defences in Teams
New policy to keep unwanted machines out of meetings. Source link
Australian spy agency spars with China over foreign interference claim
China’s ambassador to Australia attacks ASIO over allegations of foreign interference and says the agency is at risk of damaging the bilateral relationship. Source link
There's only one game in Australia to get ahead, and it's land ownership
If you’ve been wondering how and why Australian house prices spun out of control you’re not alone. One filmmaker was so depressed by it he went out and shot a documentary. Source link
Alcoa to buy South32's WA bauxite mine in $8b deal
American mining giant Alcoa is set to buy $8 billion worth of assets from Australia’s South32. Source link
Childcare provider stripped of funding labels decision 'devastating'
A Victorian childcare provider stripped of its federal government funding over unresolved safety breaches has vowed to challenge the decision. Source link
ACCC blocks Coles supermarket to protect regional city's independents
In an unprecedented move, Australia’s consumer watchdog has exercised new powers to block the opening of a Coles supermarket, on the grounds it could knock out smaller competitors in the surrounding region. Source link
Venezuelan earthquake rescuers save 3yo boy after six days under rubble
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating two earthquakes has risen to more than 1,900 as tens of thousands of people still remain unaccounted for. Source link
Iconic Gloucester Tree reopens after three-year closure
Tourism operators are celebrating the reopening of the southern WA landmark, the Gloucester Tree, with visitors making the 37-metre climb to its peak for the first time since its closure three years ago. Source link
ASX dips, while AI-buying frenzy drives Dow to record high — as it happened
The Australian share market eases slightly, even as an AI-stock-led rally boosted the Dow Jones to a record high for a second straight day. Source link