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ASX slips but still closes just under record high
Markets ASX Wrap

ASX slips but still closes just under record high

The ASX200 finished down 0.1%.

AAP 04 Sep 2024
Shootings soar in ‘safe’ city as tow-truck gangs fight it out
World

Shootings soar in ‘safe’ city as tow-truck gangs fight it out

Turf war fuels a 50% rise in Toronto shootings, mostly with guns smuggled from US.

Meet the US$27 billion CEO. He may actually be worth it
Business

Meet the US$27 billion CEO. He may actually be worth it

Starbucks hiring Brian Niccol reignites an age-old debate: how much do CEOs matter?

Beaten and bullied for being trans. Pageant gave her pride
Style & fashion

Beaten and bullied for being trans. Pageant gave her pride

Growth of evangelical churches in Tonga is hardening attitudes toward 'leitis'.