The New York Times – Music:
The country is defending paying the pop star to play nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s prime minister said the price was up to $3 million per show.
Category: Australia
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An Australian Watchmaker Creates His Own Path
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Reuben Schoots has been trying to build a business in a country that lacks a horological heritage. It hasn’t been easy, but he’s making progress.
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Travelers Look for Deeper Experiences With Native Cultures
The New York Times – Travel:
Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.
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‘Anyone but You’ Review: Baring Bums in the Land Down Under
The New York Times – Film:
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romp in a rom-com bomb with gratuitous clothes-shedding, played out against beautiful backdrops.
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Airbnb to Pay About $20 Million After Charging Australians in U.S. Dollars
The New York Times – Travel:
Airbnb admitted in Australian court that it had made “false or misleading representations,” charging customers in U.S. currency instead of Australian dollars.
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Biden Keeps Australia’s Dinner Low-Key at a Moment of Global Turmoil
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Before the state dinner was over, President Biden had stepped out for a briefing on a mass shooting in Maine and to call lawmakers in the state. He left shortly after 10 p.m.
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Australian Punters Are Putting a New Spin on Football
The New York Times – Sports:
The tricky curves and crafty bounces of their kicks, honed by Australian football and rugby, have changed the way punt returners are coached.