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Australia

The $2.5 Billion Back Door: Why the Super Micro Scandal Surprised No One in Taiwan
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The $2.5 Billion Back Door: Why the Super Micro Scandal Surprised No One in Taiwan

Washington calls it a conspiracy. The Asian supply chain calls it a premium service tier. The indictment of Wally Liaw exposes the reality of the chip blockade.
5 min read 4 months ago
McCormick Eyes $30 Billion Bet on Unilever's Food Empire
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McCormick Eyes $30 Billion Bet on Unilever's Food Empire

The spice company's audacious play for Hellmann's, Knorr and Marmite would create a condiment colossus, but the maths requires some creative navigation.
8 min read 4 months ago
Melbourne's Water Storage Falls 11% in a Year as City Drinks Through Reserves
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Melbourne's Water Storage Falls 11% in a Year as City Drinks Through Reserves

Storages sit at 69.6%, down more than 200 billion litres from last year. Conditions mirror the Millennium Drought. Restrictions could return by next summer.
7 min read 4 months ago
Russia Moves to Ban ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Under New AI Laws
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Russia Moves to Ban ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Under New AI Laws

Moscow's digital ministry publishes sweeping regulations that would restrict foreign AI tools transferring Russian user data abroad. Western companies face a familiar ultimatum.
8 min read 4 months ago
74,397 Hearts Break in Sydney as Japan Ends Australia's Asian Cup Dream Again
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74,397 Hearts Break in Sydney as Japan Ends Australia's Asian Cup Dream Again

A stunning Maika Hamano strike was all that separated the Matildas from glory in front of a record crowd. For the third time in three finals, Japan found a way.
7 min read 4 months ago
9 Tax Deductions Most Australians Forget to Claim
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9 Tax Deductions Most Australians Forget to Claim

The ATO won't remind you. Here's what you're probably missing.
6 min read 4 months ago
8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia
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8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia

Affordable EVs are finally here. These models offer the best value for Australian buyers.
6 min read 4 months ago
Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought
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Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought

Three Melbourne shows, two in Sydney, one in Brisbane. What the announcement reveals about Australia's live entertainment recovery.
5 min read 4 months ago
Australia Designates 158 Critical Habitats for Sharks and Rays in Conservation First
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Australia Designates 158 Critical Habitats for Sharks and Rays in Conservation First

The IUCN mapping exercise places conservation responsibility squarely on state and territory governments, but regulatory teeth remain uncertain.
7 min read 4 months ago
Apple's iPhone 17e Brings A19 Chip to Budget Buyers Starting at A$999
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Apple's iPhone 17e Brings A19 Chip to Budget Buyers Starting at A$999

The budget iPhone gets flagship silicon, MagSafe, and full Apple Intelligence support. Pre-orders opened March 5 with availability from March 11.
6 min read 4 months ago
Spain commits €5 billion to shield economy from Iran war. Australia hesitates
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Spain commits €5 billion to shield economy from Iran war. Australia hesitates

Madrid slashes VAT on fuel and electricity from 21% to 10% while Canberra weighs fuel rationing powers and hopes the supply chain holds.
8 min read 4 months ago
Uber Fares to Jump 6 Percent Across Australia Next Week
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Uber Fares to Jump 6 Percent Across Australia Next Week

Rideshare giant follows DiDi in passing fuel costs to passengers as petrol prices surge past $2.25 a litre.
5 min read 4 months ago