Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws, and a very expensive gem
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The Star of Pure Land sapphire
Alice and Andrew describe the 3,563-carat purple star sapphire from Sri Lanka and its estimated $500 million value.
Tuesday, 20 January: Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws; A train tragedy in Spain; Global economic experts meet; And a very expensive gem...
You can read more from the parents of the Bondi terror attack's youngest victim, 10yo Matilda, here.
And check out that rather pricey sapphire here.
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