$1.8b rise and fall of pub baron Jon Adgemis

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1. From playboy to bankrupt. The $1.8b rise and fall of Jon Adgemis

   The aspiring pub baron Jon Adgemis cruised around in a black Maserati and entertained on a luxury Italian vintage yacht before his $1.8 billion empire crashed to a halt. The story traces his rise from playboy to bankrupt.

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2. Catalano and Waislitz to sell ACM Rural Press home

   Millionaire businessmen Catalano and Waislitz are selling ACM's historic property in Richmond on the outskirts of Sydney to unlock $25 million-plus in fresh capital.

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3. Five emergency money moves that could save you thousands

   With times still tough, five emergency money moves could save you thousands and give you some breathing room if you're getting to the end of your tether.

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4. Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, asks to void state murder trial

   Luigi Mangione admitted to a court, 'I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan, and he died,' as he pleaded guilty to federal charges of stalking resulting in death. He is now seeking to dismiss a state murder trial.

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