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• Father of tourist killed in Laos calls police probe 'incompetent'

  25-07-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The families of six people, including two Australians, who died from suspected mass methanol poisoning at a Laos hostel have described the outcome of a 20-month police investigation into the incident as "false".
  
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• 'Disgusted with the price on life': Families outraged over Laos poisoning probe

  25-07-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The families of six people, including two Australians, who died from suspected mass methanol poisoning at a Laos hostel have described the outcome of a 20-month police investigation into the incident as "false".
  
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• Thousands flock to Victorian canola farm chasing social media snaps

  25-07-2026 03:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Tourists looking to get a picture of canola fields are often told to steer clear, but one central Victorian farm is welcoming them with open arms and has turned the attraction into a popular agritourism event.
  
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• History brought back to life by hyperreal mannequins

  25-07-2026 02:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Volunteers at Carnarvon's One Mile Jetty Museum welcome three new members who do not have much to say but elicit either warm fondness or absolute fear from visitors.
  
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• Carnarvon's iconic general store owner immortalised in exhibition

  25-07-2026 02:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Volunteers at Carnarvon's One Mile Jetty Museum welcome three new members who do not have much to say but elicit either warm fondness or absolute fear from visitors.
  
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• WA's famous Wave Rock is covered in tar and sediment from damaged wall

  25-07-2026 02:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A fragile wall above one of Western Australia's most famous tourist attractions, Wave Rock near Hyden, has sparked debate among locals over whether it should be preserved or removed.
  
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• WA's famous Wave Rock is covered in black streaks from damaged wall

  25-07-2026 02:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A fragile wall above one of Western Australia's most famous tourist attractions, Wave Rock near Hyden, has sparked debate among locals over whether it should be preserved or removed.
  
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• Hyden local wants to hear 'thunderous' noise of rain falling over Wave Rock

  25-07-2026 02:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A fragile wall above one of Western Australia's most famous tourist attractions, Wave Rock near Hyden, has sparked debate among locals over whether it should be preserved or removed.
  
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