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2. Star troubles

3. Corp update

4. Trump defence

5. Tsunami warnings

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The collapse of the First Guardian managed investment scheme and two others has affected thousands of investors, who combined may have lost more than a billion dollars. How did they get drawn into the scheme, and what happens now?

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Wednesday 30 July 2025

Telstra, Wesfarmers and QBE take over as the best performing large caps on the ASX.

And more, including:

• The federal government gets a green light for its HECS debt and childcare bills.
• The illegal tobacco trade hurts another ASX-listed victim.
• The launch of Australia’s first home made rocket is delayed again.
• A shooter kills four in midtown Manhattan, in New York.

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