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• How an ill-timed stunt involving a Viennetta ice cream brought down one of China's richest influencers

  17-06-2022 21:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Austin Li was beloved by young shoppers and the Chinese Communist Party. But when he tried to sell an ice cream cake to millions of his followers, everything went wrong. 
  
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• He was a famous influencer and the darling of the Chinese Communist Party. Then the Lipstick King vanished

  17-06-2022 21:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Austin Li was beloved by young shoppers and the Chinese Communist Party. But when he tried to sell an ice cream cake to millions of his followers, everything went wrong. 
  
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• China's Lipstick King was a rich influencer adored by Beijing officials. One mistake triggered his downfall

  17-06-2022 21:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Austin Li was beloved by young shoppers and the Chinese Communist Party. But when he tried to sell an ice cream cake to millions of his followers, everything went wrong. 
  
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• Joel nearly had a house deposit in crypto. Now most of it's gone after the crash

  17-06-2022 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The financial fate of many Australians will be decided over the next few days, as the price of many cryptocurrencies plunges and one major crypto-lender locks customers out of their own accounts.
  
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• Joel had saved a six-figure sum in crypto. He's lost most and can't get the rest out

  17-06-2022 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The financial fate of many Australians will be decided over the next few days, as the price of many cryptocurrencies plunges and one major crypto-lender locks customers out of their own accounts.
  
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• Japan's Zipair changes 'Z' logo to nix perception of Russia link

  17-06-2022 10:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Japanese low-cost carrier Zipair changes the design on its tail from the letter "Z", which resembles the symbol painted on Russian tanks invading Ukraine.
  
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• Warning to divers after unsafe carbon monoxide levels found in cylinders at Victorian retailer

  17-06-2022 09:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The warning from Victoria's workplace safety regulator applies to tanks and cylinders filled up at Cross Diving Services at Marlo in East Gippsland.
  
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• Report finds pilot killed in crash had not recently done escape training

  17-06-2022 08:43 via abc.net.au
  
  An investigation into the fatal incident off the northern WA coast has found the configuration of the helicopter's controls and fatigue were factors in the crash.
  
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• Investigation into death of Kalgoorlie mine worker drags on for more than a year

  17-06-2022 08:21 via abc.net.au
  
  While the circumstances of the miner's death remains a mystery, Paul Tamati Ereka Martin's name was this week published in a memorial at the request of his family to mark the first anniversary of his death.
  
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• Rising gas prices blamed as Victorian town loses a major employer after 82 years

  17-06-2022 08:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Once-thriving Advance Bricks in Stawell goes to the wall, wiping out 23 jobs because it can no longer afford the power bill to fire its oven.
  
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• Cruising boon for island oasis as ships make long-awaited return

  17-06-2022 07:24 via abc.net.au
  
  From cruise ship groupies to honeymooners and uni breakers, the Whitsundays has welcomed passengers ashore for the first time in more than two years. 
  
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• Sussan Ley suggests exit from Albury-Wodonga hospital plan as FOI request denied

  17-06-2022 06:20 via abc.net.au
  
  The Deputy Opposition Leader says NSW should consider building its own hospital on the border after a fruitless attempt to get an update on Victoria's plans for the long-awaited redevelopment.
  
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• Tasmanians face 12pc power price hike

  17-06-2022 04:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Tasmanians' energy bills are set to rise by almost 12 per cent from July 1, equating to roughly $200 per household per year. 
  
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• NSW minister granted emergency powers to 'keep the lights on' amid energy crisis

  17-06-2022 04:42 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "tool kit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply. 
  
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• Tour Down Under women's event now classed as one of world's highest rating races

  17-06-2022 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Cycling fans will see elite riders and teams compete in next Tour Down Under women's race which has been elevated to the top tier as a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) WorldTour event.
  
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• Beauty pioneer Revlon, left battered by pandemic, files for bankruptcy

  17-06-2022 02:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Revlon, a cosmetics maker that broke racial barriers and dictated beauty trends for much of the 20th century, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  
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• 'There was a bit of gaming': Prime Minister says gas generators took advantage of energy crisis

  17-06-2022 00:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The Prime Minister says gas generators were "gaming" the energy crisis for profit, as he looks to rewrite the rules on how the market operates.
  
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• 'There was a bit of gaming': Prime Minister says gas companies took advantage of energy crisis

  17-06-2022 00:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The Prime Minister says gas companies were "gaming" the energy crisis for profit, as he looks to rewrite the rules on how the market operates.
  
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• Why are solar farms in the NT sitting idle and generating zero power?

  17-06-2022 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Four solar farms in the Northern Territory are sitting idle, years after construction.
  
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