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Aussies charmed by cherry blossom season

The number of Aussie travelling to Japan during the famous cherry blossom season has almost doubled since pre Covid times

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Business Technology

Quantum Leap: PM’s multi-millions for tech

A Silicon Valley based start-up is set to benefit from hundreds of millions dollars in government-backed loans and capital.

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at Port Douglas needs uber-luxury development and expansion for more superyachts, veteran Port Douglas developer John Morris says. Picture: Supplied

Cairns

Global eyes on Port Douglas marina

Syrian billionaire Ghassan Aboud may have abandoned glitzy plans to transform the Port Douglas marina, but heavyweight international investors are showing strong interest.

Phoebe, 11, Felicity, 8, and Sheila pose for a photo for Coles Autumn Valuel, Melbourne, Australia on March 26th 2024. Photo by Martin Keep/Coles

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Coles drops prices on 300 products

Coles’ budget-friendly bonanza: over 300 products discounted, including hearty meat favourites. See what’s getting cheaper.

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On the Road

Huge defect found in popular car range

A major defect in a popular car range has prompted an urgent recall being issued for people to take it into their mechanic and get it fixed.

Mining

Alcoa confirms it will shut its ageing Kwinana refinery, with the loss of 700 jobs.

$650 million economic nightmare facing Aus

One state is facing a massive economic blow after a major mining company announced its refinery would gradually close.

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Boxing Day sales have started with discounts on big name products and everyday items.

Boxing Day sales: Top deals on offer

Retailers are offering a slew of Boxing Day deals across a range of popular brands including Apple, Dyson and KitchenAid.

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Hot cross buns go on sale today

The Christmas lights are still up and Easter is months away but that hasn’t stopped a supermarket giant from rolling out hot cross buns on Boxing Day.

Entertainment

Coles Liquor ambassador Nikki Phillips popping open a bottle of Coles Liquor exclusive Canard-Duchêne champagne - a must in her household for NYE. Image: Supplied

Cut price bubbles for NYE party

Australians are expected to drink four times more bubbles on New Year’s Eve than any other day of the year with prosecco, which is a sparkling wine, expected to be a popular option this New Year’s Eve.

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