Dalaroo strikes high-grade gold in Côte d'Ivoire
Dalaroo Metals has confirmed high-grade gold from initial sampling at its Bondoukou project in Côte d'Ivoire, with results supporting an aggressive West African exploration push.
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Seventh American soldier dies as Iran war enters critical phase
A seventh US service member has died from wounds sustained in the opening days of the war with Iran, as the conflict spreads beyond military targets and strains diplomatic prospects.
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Microsoft Denies 'Blank Check' Budget Claim as Xbox Signals Fiscal Restraint
Microsoft's chief communications officer has denied reports that new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma received unlimited funding for Project Helix, signalling careful fiscal discipline as the company reveals its next-generation console strategy.
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NetEase cuts Nagoshi Studio adrift with Game Development Dreams at Risk
NetEase is withdrawing funding from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's new studio in May, leaving his debut game Gang of Dragon in financial limbo after three months in public view.
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Bungie acts fast on Marathon monetisation fury, but questions remain
Bungie has moved quickly to address complaints over Marathon's premium currency bundles, raising the $10 package from 1,100 to 1,120 Lux and promising broader changes.
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RAM errors pose hidden stability risk across all computers
Memory bit flips cause up to 15% of Firefox crashes, according to Mozilla analysis of nearly 470,000 crash reports. The finding highlights a hardware reliability issue affecting all devices.
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Dual weather systems leave Queensland tourists stranded as flooding spreads
Queensland is battening down as two tropical low pressure systems batter opposite corners of the state, cutting off transport links and trapping holidaymakers.
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Why Australian Supermarkets Can't Stock Greek Yoghurt
Greek yoghurt has vanished from Australian supermarket shelves for four months, driven by a TikTok trend and broader protein-obsessed consumer behaviour that manufacturers struggle to match.
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Doyle's Late Strike Not Enough as Chelsea Survives FA Cup Scare
Wrexham mounted a spirited FA Cup challenge against Chelsea, taking a fifth-round lead through Callum Doyle, but the reigning club world champions claimed a 4-2 extra-time victory to reach the quarterfinals.
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Healy looks to add a farewell Test century on home soil
Alyssa Healy prepares for her final Test match at Perth's WACA Ground, with suggestions she move higher in the batting order for one last chance at a Test hundred.
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Two men drown at Bouddi as emergency crews launch overnight search
Two men have died after being pulled from the water at Little Beach, Bouddi on the NSW Central Coast yesterday. One man was recovered in the afternoon, the second found hours later following a coordinated rescue effort.
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Food Aid Networks Brace for Crisis as Middle East Conflict Threatens Grocery Prices
With Middle East tensions threatening global oil supplies, Australian food charities fear widening gaps between vulnerable families and the support available to them.
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Nvidia's Chip Scarcity Reveals Hard Truths About Market Power
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has openly embraced supply constraints as beneficial to the company, arguing that scarcity forces customers to choose the best product. The admission raises uncomfortable questions about market power in the AI boom.
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The Ad-Tech Surveillance Loophole: How US Borders Agency Tracked Phones
US Customs and Border Protection used online advertising data to track phone locations during a 2019-2021 pilot programme, according to internal documents obtained by journalists. The practice highlights a legal gap in US privacy law.
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Sanders boots golden point winner as Raiders survive Manly epic
Ethan Sanders nailed a field goal in golden point to give Canberra a 29-28 victory over Manly at Brookvale, announcing his credentials as the Raiders' new halfback after just five NRL games.
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Australia's pragmatic response to stranded Australians in Middle East
With over 115,000 Australians stranded by Middle East airspace closures, the government is deploying shuttle buses from Doha to Riyadh to help travellers reach commercial flights home.
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Wealth Without Clarity: Why Shipping Dynasties End Up in Court
An Australian shipping dynasty's court feud over a $500 million inheritance highlights the risks of poor estate planning, even among the ultra-wealthy.
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Brisbane braces for potential flash flooding as tropical system approaches
Brisbane faces a wet weekend with significant rainfall expected Sunday and Monday, prompting the city council to make sandbags available at multiple locations.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Takes Flight: Director Confirms Wutai and Rocket Town
The director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has revealed that the trilogy's concluding game will feature the Highwind airship prominently and restore several classic locations that were skipped in Rebirth.
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Asbestos Scare Expands Beyond Play Sand as Stretchy Toys Recalled
Popular Stretcherz stretchy toys sold at Woolworths and online have been recalled over asbestos contamination, expanding a global product safety crisis that began with children's play sand.
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