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The battle for Tasmania's north has been won, but locals aren't convinced
They may not be scheduled to play their first AFL game until 2028, but the Tasmania Devils have claimed their first scalp — booting Hawthorn out of the state which has been its second home for more than two decades. Source link
Luxury apartments greenlit under affordable housing scheme
Property developers are using an affordable housing scheme to bypass normal planning requirements and win fast-tracked approval for contentious projects across Melbourne. Source link
AI Albo tax meme promoter ditched nuance to go viral
One startup founder who helped spread viral memes about capital gains tax reforms says the campaign was aimed at attracting attention after the budget, and not necessarily focused on accuracy. Source link
Vanuatu suggests Australia and China are 'undermining' it
Jotham Napat has confirmed Vanuatu has agreed to two pacts with both countries, but is not happy with either party. Source link
Life inside one of the world's most dangerous waterways
Before rising conflict pushed the Strait of Hormuz into the spotlight as a choke point vital to economies globally, tourism transformed women’s lives. Source link
Labor walks tightrope as tax overhaul alarms startups and investors
Labour MPs are gearing up for a hard sell on the impact of the federal government’s tax changes on some small businesses, trusts and shares, despite many reporting “positive” feedback on housing reforms. Source link
'Absolute madness': How a costume rock duo are breaking the internet
French Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine are riding a wave of interest after a video of their live performance exploded in popularity, aided by a comical reaction by many on YouTube struggling to understand how their music is made. Source link
Putin lands in China for meeting with 'dear friend' Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles as he greets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the airport in Beijing. Source link
Far-right Israeli minister accuses ICC of making 'secret' request to arrest him
Reports have been circulating that the ICC is preparing to issue warrants against Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich. Source link
Son of Mango founder arrested over father’s 100m cliff fall
A family spokesperson confirmed Jonathan Andic was being questioned by investigators. His father, Isak Andic, died in December 2024. Source link