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Inside Xi's banquet diplomacy and why Albanese missed out on Peking duck
Xi Jinping has learned that every ingredient placed on a state table is a word in a diplomatic sentence. Source link
Labor to ignore call for pause on CGT changes
The government is pushing ahead with capital gains tax changes while consulting on limited carve-outs. Source link
Leaked documents reveal how far BHP really is from net zero goals
The mining giant’s delay in the rollout of renewable energy and a fleet of electric trucks and trains in the Pilbara has raised doubts inside the company about it meeting its ambitious climate goal. Source link
What do plummeting clearance rates mean for the property market?
Early signs of an Australian housing market correction are now clearly visible, and at the heart of the recent property market weakness is less vendor power. Source link
Flexible work broader than just working from home
A bill amending the Fair Work Act 2009 to include the right to work from home is too narrow in its focus and could lead to discrimination, according to submissions in a federal inquiry. Source link
After losing her 3yo daughter, one mum says MDMA therapy saved her life
Jess Yugovich is among the Australians trying MDMA-assisted psychotherapy after being diagnosed with PTSD, as highly regulated facilities process the drug for therapeutic use. Source link
Richard Gadd 'couldn't escape' the story he wanted to tell after Baby Reindeer
After Baby Reindeer — about a comedian and his stalker — became a surprise hit, Richard Gadd ignored the pressure to replicate his success, making the show he couldn’t stop thinking about. Source link
Thai cave rescuers work to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
Seven villagers entered the cave in central Laos five days ago looking for gold when heavy rain caused flash flooding, trapping them inside. Source link
Ebola outbreak outpacing health response, WHO chief says
It comes as health facilities in some of the worst-hit regions are attacked amid ongoing violence. Source link
Trump demands Arab nations recognise Israel as part of Iran war deal
Donald Trump has boldly tied negotiations to end his war with Iran to a swathe of Arab nations formally establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. Source link