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Repatriation or political theatre? How the return of stolen artefacts can distort history

The decision to return the Cham artefacts to Cambodia, and to exclude Vietnam and Laos, highlights how contemporary politics shape our understanding of cultural heritage.

What is methanol? How does it get into drinks and cause harm?

Methanol is used in a variety of industrial and household products, such as windshield cleaning fluids, antifreeze and fuel. It’s not safe for human consumption.

Albanese strengthens ties with ASEAN leaders at key summits in Laos

The meetings were crucial for promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and enhancing Australia’s trade relationships.

$14 million worth of heroin found in model truck

Thirty-five kilograms of heroin has an estimated wholesale value of about $10 million and a street value of more than $14 million.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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