Pokie palace gamble and a costly rebuild tax trap

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1. Pensioner’s $500,000 pokies spree and the Wild West of club governance

   A pensioner's $500,000 pokies spree highlights the 'Wild West' of club governance, with suburban pokie palaces facing far less regulation than the state's heavily scrutinised casinos.

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2. Thinking of rebuilding your home? Don’t fall for this costly tax trap

   Labor's poorly drafted new tax legislation means anyone thinking of rebuilding their home should postpone the activity until July next year to avoid a costly tax trap.

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3. ‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial over social media addiction

   A major trial will address claims by US states that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young children and teenagers and harmed their mental health.

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4. ASX set to dip, Wall Street slumps as AI stocks fall

   Wall Street is pulling further from its all-time high as AI stocks sink, with the ASX set to dip in response.

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