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£530m British-style town built near Shanghai

Explore Thames Town, a meticulously crafted British village in China. Built for £530m, it features cobbled streets, red phone boxes, and is a popular wedding spot. Discover its story.

Best Australian Books of 2025 Revealed

Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.

Australia's Environmental Law Reform Sparks Concern

Australia's revised environmental legislation blocks fast-tracked fossil fuel projects but ignores climate impacts. Expert analysis reveals why this partial victory leaves lasting concerns for natural heritage.

Guinea's Simandou Threatens Australia's Iron Ore Dominance

Australia's iron ore industry faces unprecedented threat as Guinea's Simandou project, containing world's largest untapped deposit, prepares to flood global markets by 2028, potentially wiping billions from mining giants.

Anglo American announces radical restructuring plan

London-based mining conglomerate Anglo American announces radical corporate overhaul, planning to divest its platinum, diamond, and coal businesses while focusing on copper and iron ore operations.

Mining heiress shocks Australia's wealthiest parents

In an extraordinary tale of family conflict and personal conviction, the daughter of one of Australia's richest mining magnates reveals how she turned her back on a life of luxury to pursue her own path, leaving her privileged parents in disbelief.

Two dead in Cobar mine explosion tragedy

A devastating explosion at an underground zinc and copper mine in regional New South Wales has killed two workers, sparking urgent investigations into mine safety protocols.

Deadly Mine Explosion in Cobar Leaves One Dead

A catastrophic explosion at a gold mine near Cobar has left one worker dead and several critically injured, sparking emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.

Australia's Critical Minerals: Albanese Under Fire

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.

Australia's Critical Minerals Deal: Taxpayer Trap?

An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.

Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis

Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.

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