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Death toll reaches 82 after Chinese coal mine blast
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province sits at 82, state media reports. Two people remain missing. Source link
Why there's more talk of an AUKUS 'plan B'
Defence industry experts argue Australia should consider how to prevent a naval “capability gap” — or risk being left exposed. Source link
Entrepreneur says the rich should stop complaining about tax changes
Start-up founders say the federal government’s CGT changes may see investment in new businesses go offshore. But Airtree Ventures co-founder Daniel Petre is warning against a scare campaign. Source link
How the Musk v Altman case revealed an 'uncomfortable' truth
After Sam Altman and OpenAI’s recent victory in a drawn-out legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, the bitter rivalry between the former friends is now set to move from the courtroom to Wall Street. Source link
Call to 911 reveals harrowing moments before NASCAR champ's death
A call to 911 reveals NASCAR champion Kyle Busch had been coughing up blood in the hours before his tragic death aged 41. Source link
F1 driver smashes into groundhog during Canadian Grand Prix session
A groundhog is killed and an F1 car heavily damaged after a collision during practice for the Canadian Grand Prix. Source link
Albany's hidden WWII fuel tanks transformed into global street art gallery
Tucked away in bushland on Western Australia’s south coast, a hidden World War II site has become a sprawling canvas for street artists from all over the world. Source link
Collingwood champion's achievement reopens old wound outside Victoria
When Scott Pendlebury steps onto the MCG on Saturday afternoon, his name will stand alone at the top of a remarkable list — but the achievement has also reignited a debate about the value of non-Victorian Aussie Rules records. Source link
Tony Albert's form of optimism is a lesson for us all
Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku-Yalanji artist Tony Albert hopes to “take every item of ‘Aboriginalia’ in Australia out of circulation”. Source link
Pendlebury's greatest role on the path to record was restoring the Pies
Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking career has spanned almost five separate Collingwood eras, with each one helping put the club back near the top of the AFL’s pecking order. Source link