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Australian woman accused of mushroom murders gives her account of fatal lunch
The Globe and Mail
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June 4, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:A court sketch of Erin Patterson, an Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives with a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms, appearing as a witness for her own defence.ANITA...
Nova Peris among Hockey Australia’s newly elected Board members
Australian Leisure
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Hockey Australia has announced updates to its Board of Directors following the recent AGM held in Melbourne with hockey legend and pioneer of the game, former Hockeyroo Nova Peris among those elected. Ross Sudano has been re-elected as President...
Virgin Australia targets $685m IPO in ASX return; ups commitment to regional routes
KARRYON
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June 4, 2025
The airline, owned by Bain Capital since 2020, will offer 236.2 million shares at $2.90 each, valuing the company at $2.32 billion. Taking into account its $1.31 billion net debt, Virgin’s enterprise value stands at $3.6 billion, Reuters reported....
Australian Jewish groups warn of violence after Colorado attack
The Australian Jewish News
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June 4, 2025
Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up Australian Jewish organisations have warned that antisemitic violence could strike locally following a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel rally in Colorado that injured 12...
Kalkine | Virgin Australia IPO Relaunches Amid Renewed Strength in Australia Share Market
Kalkine Media
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June 4, 2025
Highlights,Virgin Australia prepares to return to public markets under Bain Capital’s leadership,IPO marks the largest airline listing in Asia in years, priced below peer Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX:QAN),Trading is scheduled to begin on the Australian...
Kalkine | Virgin Australia Eyes ASX Comeback Amid Aviation Sector Rebound
Kalkine Media
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June 4, 2025
Highlights,Virgin Australia to relist on the ASX after years of private ownership,Bain Capital to offload part of its stake through a public float,Qatar Airways a minority interest in Virgin Australia,Virgin Australia, listed under, is planning a...
Kalkine | Virgin Australia Prepares IPO Amid Shifting Trends in Australia Share Market
Kalkine Media
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June 4, 2025
Highlights,Virgin Australia aims for public listing after restructuring phase,Bain Capital to reduce its stake while maintaining a large position,Domestic market focus remains central to Virgin’s current business model,Virgin Australia is...
Australian accused in mushroom murders recounts fatal lunch
Channel News Asia
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June 4, 2025
Previously, the court heard that shortly after the lunch, Patterson disposed of a food dehydrator found to contain traces of death cap mushrooms, while the mobile phones she owned were reset to factory status three times. On Wednesday, Patterson...
Kalkine | Australia Share Market Approaches Record High as Energy and Uranium Stocks Advance
Kalkine Media
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June 4, 2025
Highlights,S&P/ASX 200 and All Ordinaries close in on all-time highs driven by strong sector gains,Energy shares led by Woodside Energy (WDS) rise amid strengthening oil prices,Uranium stocks Paladin Energy (PDN) and Deep Yellow (DYL) gain...
Kantar - Australia's most valuable brands of 2025
AdNews
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CommBank, Canva and ANZ headline the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Australian Brands ranking. The Top 40 for 2025 have a combined value of US$156 billion growing at 25% in the past two years. “Australia’s most valuable brands are well known and...
Footy star makes grovelling apology for mocking his own teammate in shocking social media post
Daily Mail
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June 4, 2025
Lachlan Galvin was targeted in Instagram story Mocking post came as he was under intense criticism By JASPER BRUCE FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS and SHAYNE BUGDEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:14 EDT, 4 June 2025 | Updated: 02:14 EDT, 4...
RNZ Reid Research poll: Majority of Kiwis support social media ban for kids
RNZ
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June 4, 2025
The new RNZ Reid Research poll found less than a third of New Zealanders were opposed to a social media ban for children. Photo: RNZ Political parties can not agree on a social media ban, but more than half of New Zealanders support it for...
Virgin Australia readies for long-awaited ASX arrival with $685m IPO
The West Australian
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June 4, 2025
Virgin Australia has hit the runway for its return onto the Australian Securities Exchange with a near-$700 million initial public offering. Its US private equity owner Bain Capital is selling 30 per cent of the airline at $2.90 a share, according...
Aussie business owner calls out 'influencer' for ghosting her after taking $600 worth of items in exchange for social media posts
Daily Mail
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June 4, 2025
An Australian small business owner has called out an influencer for ghosting her after accepting $600 worth of gifted clothes in exchange for social media posts. The Sydney founder of clothing brand Don't Tell Ma said she was excited when the...
Australians call on Labor to Stop the Shelf
Environment Victoria
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June 4, 2025
Snap actions are being held across Australia today to protest against the Albanese Government’s plans to detonate a climate bomb by approving an extension to the North West Shelf gas export hub in Western Australia. Across every state and...
Majority support under-16 social media ban: poll
Otago Daily Times
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June 4, 2025
By Lillian Hanly of RNZ Political parties cannot agree on a social media ban, but more than half of New Zealanders support it for children under 16, according to the latest RNZ Reid Research poll. It comes as the government looks into options to...
Is this Australia's most 'slept on' beauty hack? Influencer divides fans as she reveals her gross bedtime habit
Daily Mail
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June 4, 2025
By MEGAN WATTS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:41 EDT, 3 June 2025 | Updated: 21:45 EDT, 3 June 2025 An Australian influencer has left fans gagging after revealing her 'grotty' sleep ritual - but it may be an unspoken beauty hack. Holly...
Troubled Married At First Sight star returns to social media for the first time in years after worrying posts about being abused
Daily Mail
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June 4, 2025
Married At First Sight's Alana Lister made an unexpected return to social media after a long absence on Wednesday. The school teacher-turned-reality TV-star took to Instagram to post an image of herself for the first time in three years. Alana...
Kalkine: Australia's AI Momentum Gains Pace as VCs Back Local Expertise
Kalkine Media
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June 4, 2025
Highlights,Australia hosts one of the most concentrated AI talent ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region.,Venture capital leaders emphasise the urgency of coordinated national strategies in artificial intelligence.,Key tech investors warn that...
Kalkine: Australia’s Economic Growth Slows in March Quarter Amid Weak Public Spending
Kalkine Media
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June 4, 2025
Highlights,Australian GDP rose modestly in the March quarter, marking a slowdown from the previous quarter,Public investment experienced a notable decline while private investment and household spending grew slightly,GDP per capita declined again,...