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Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel violence in Mexico and the migration crisis

Written by Sean Campbell, Investigative Journalist, The Conversation

The Mexican security forces tracking Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – the leader of a deadly drug cartel that has been a top driver of violence in Mexico and narcotic addiction in America – thought they finally had him cornered on May 1, 2015.

Four helicopters carrying an arrest team whirled over the mountains near Mexico’s...

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
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What if your colleague is a bot? Harnessing the benefits of workplace automation without alienating staff
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Buying a renovated home? You could be up for an extra 10% GST, but it’s a grey area. Here’s a…
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How to camouflage $150 billion in government spending? Call it 'tax expenditure'
tatementThis financial year the Australian government plans to spend at least A$150 billion on so-called tax expenditures – tax concessions or exemptions applying to particular activities or classes of taxpayer…

Attract. Impress. Keep. The new small business growth playbook

Running a small business is a marathon that often feels like a sprint. You are chasing leads, juggling admin, building a brand and trying to carve...

Amazon to expand data centre infrastructure in Australia and strengthen AI

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How AI is Reshaping Banking in Australia

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Tracksuit set for growth after $38M investment

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How Notion is Addressing Australia's Tech Bloat and Productivity Challenges

In Australia's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are facing an unexpected challenge : tech bloat. This phenomenon is causing a signific...