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Australia's Tax Office Tells Crypto Exchanges to Hand Over Transaction Details of 1.2 Million Accounts: Reuters

Australia's tax office is targeting 1.2 million crypto traders for data to enforce tax compliance. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Launch in Australia in 2024: Bloomberg

ASX to approve Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETFs by 2024, following US and Hong Kong's approvals. [ more ]

TechRepublic

IBM's Matthew Candy Sees Evidence of Innovation in Australia's 2024 Pursuit of Generative AI Scale

Australian organisations are keeping pace with global innovation in generative AI.

A local legislative focus on regulating high-risk use cases could foster AI's potential in the local market. [ more ]

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InnovationAus.com

AI tsar, taxes needed to capture tech's public good

A new Artificial Intelligence commissioner is recommended to reduce Australia's reliance on foreign tech firms for innovation. [ more ]

InnovationAus.com

Govt mulls additional support for sovereign AI

Development of sovereign AI capability in Australia will be driven by private capital [ more ]

The Monthly

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Is Australia lagging on AI?

AI regulation is a global concern and countries are rushing to implement measures.

The Australian government has taken its first steps towards regulating AI, but there are concerns about the timing and understanding of the risks. [ more ]

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Coindesk

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Amid U.S. Stagflation Fears

Bitcoin and ether prices dip amidst U.S. stagflation fears. Potential for first spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Australia. Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF inflows is a short-term development. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

First Australian Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Launch Mid-Year

Monochrome plans Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETF

ETF expected to gain approval by mid-2024 [ more ]

Coindesk

Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study

25% of Australians view bitcoin more favorably post-spot bitcoin ETF approval

General awareness of cryptocurrency among Australians at a new high of 95% [ more ]

The Drum

Agency pitch satisfaction just 3.13 out of 5. If this was an Uber, we'd walk

The Pitch Positive Pledge aims to improve the pitching process by creating a 'pitch charter'.

Agencies in Australia and New Zealand rated pitch processes at 3.13 out of 5, highlighting issues with a 'one size fits all' approach and lack of 'table stakes'. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Meth hidden in dolls, hollow books by accused California smuggling ring, feds say

Five people from the San Gabriel Valley in California have been accused of smuggling methamphetamine hidden inside dolls, books, and other items.

They are accused of shipping meth to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, and law enforcement agencies have seized 91 shipments worth an estimated $20 million. [ more ]

TechRepublic

AWS's Response to Generative AI in 2023 (and What IT Pros Should Expect in 2024)

Generative AI has dominated conversations with customers in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, prompting AWS to shift its agenda.

AWS expects generative AI use cases to graduate to production grade in 2024 and is focusing on integrating responsible AI and building data platforms. [ more ]

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WIRED

Flooding Wetlands Could Be the Next Big Carbon Capture Hack

The Nywaigi people in Australia transformed saltwater wetlands to boost biodiversity and sequester carbon.

Collaboration between Nywaigi people, scientists, and environmental organizations led to the successful restoration of Mungalla Station. [ more ]

Washington Post

Australian push for fuel emissions standards hits a speed bump

Australia's beloved ute is under threat due to fuel emissions standards.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor government aims to introduce vehicle emissions regulations in Australia. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Australia set to host 2026 Women's Asian Cup

Australia recommended to host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup

AFC recommends Uzbekistan for 2029 edition [ more ]

BBC Sport

Australia hit 10 against Uzbekistan to reach Olympics

Australia and Japan secure places at the Olympics in Paris by winning qualifying matches

Players like Michelle Heyman shine in the matches with remarkable performances [ more ]

Meta says Facebook cannot solve media industry's issues' as it defends ending payments for news in Australia

Meta refuses to pay news companies in Australia, leading to government scrutiny.

Meta insists global tech companies can't solve news industry issues. [ more ]

Gagadget

Australian media may require Meta to pay for news content to train AI

News publishers may seek compensation from Meta for using their content in AI training.

Australia's code of negotiation with news media could be used to force tech giants to pay for content used in AI training. [ more ]

New York Post

Meta to scrap news feature for Facebook users in US, Australia in latest broadside to media companies

Meta discontinues Facebook's news feature for US and Australian users in April.

Meta focuses on aligning investments with popular features like short form videos. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

If Meta's intransigence isn't enough, AI poses an even greater threat to journalism | Margaret Simons

Meta refusing to renew deals with Australian media; negotiation grudging. News media bargaining code forced Google and Facebook to negotiate with media companies. Google and Facebook avoided designation in 2021 by cutting deals. [ more ]

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Meta drops Facebook News tab for US and Australian users DW 03/01/2024

Meta removes Facebook News tab in Australia and US

Australian government pushes back against Meta's decision [ more ]

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Meta to eliminate Facebook News tab in Australia, US DW 03/01/2024

Meta to remove Facebook News tab in Australia and US

Australia government criticizes Meta's decision to stop paying for news content [ more ]

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ASEAN, Australia call for peace in South China Sea DW 03/06/2024

ASEAN and Australia call for peace and stability in South China Sea

China's aggressive behavior in the region causes tensions [ more ]

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China: Australian blogger given suspended death sentence DW 02/05/2024

Yang Hengjun receives suspended death sentence for alleged espionage in China.

Sentence is expected to be commuted to life imprisonment after two years. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight

China, Taiwan, the United States, and Australia are closely watching the national election in Tuvalu as they vie for influence in the region.

Tuvalu is at risk of being inundated by tides due to climate change, and has campaigned for greater action in international conferences.

The contest for influence in the Pacific between China and the US has seen Tuvalu courted, with Washington pledging to connect its remote population to global telecommunications for the first time. [ more ]

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Voting begins in tiny Tuvalu in election that reverberates from China to Australia

Voting started in the national election in Tuvalu, a small Pacific island nation.

The election outcome could impact relations between China, Taiwan, and Australia. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Advertisers Turning Away from Linear TV Quicker than Viewers; Australia to Further Regulate AI; Supreme Court Rejects Epic vs Apple Antitrust Case

Advertisers are turning away from linear TV faster than viewers are, with global linear TV ad spend decreasing at a higher rate than time spent consuming linear TV.

Australia is implementing further measures to regulate the AI industry, including setting up an advisory board and establishing guidelines, although these regulations will still be voluntary.

China's industry ministry has issued draft guidelines to standardize the AI industry, planning to form over 50 national and industry-wide standards for AI by 2026. [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Son sends South Korea to Asian Cup semis

Son Heung-min's brilliant free-kick sends South Korea to Asian Cup semi-finals

Australia had looked set for victory before Son's equalizer [ more ]

BBC Sport

Heavyweights meet as outsiders seek Asian Cup progress

The Asian Cup quarter-finals feature heavyweight clashes between Australia and South Korea, and Iran and Japan.

Tajikistan, ranked 106th in the world, will face Jordan in the quarter-finals, with both teams aiming for their first-ever last-four spot. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Tottenham sign Australia defender Grant

Tottenham sign Australia defender Charlotte Grant from Vittsjo GIK on a contract until 2026

Grant is Tottenham's second signing of 2024, after Matilda Vinberg [ more ]

Exchangewire

74% of Marketers Using AI for Content Creation; Australian Advertisers Take Stand Against Greenwashing

Around 74% of marketers are using AI for content creation, with a focus on personalization and customer experience.

Australian advertisers are taking a stand against greenwashing by reviewing and updating their Environmental Claims Code.

The EU is calling for more transparency in music streaming platforms' algorithms, with proposed legislation requiring disclosure of AI-created songs. [ more ]

Theregister

Australia building 'top secret' cloud to match US, UK

Australia is building a top-secret cloud to host intelligence data and share it with the US and UK.

The cloud initiative will transform how intelligence agencies work and create a shared collaborative space. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO; AUS podcast ad spend up 88%; Meta disbands Responsible AI team

Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to lead a new advanced AI research team.

Podcast ad spend in Australia increased 88% in Q3, with Amazon being the top advertiser.

Meta disbands its Responsible AI team, redirecting their efforts towards generative AI work and Meta's AI infrastructure. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Weight of the world revisited: the climate scientists who copped it podcast

Climate scientists in Australia face professional and personal challenges in communicating their predictions

The axing of Australia's Climate Commission had an impact on public education about climate science [ more ]

WSJ

Will the End of Fossil Fuels Spoil the Lucky Country's Streak?

Australia's reliance on natural resources like coal and natural gas has contributed to its economic success

Transitioning to a fossil-fuel-free world would pose challenges for Australia's growth model [ more ]

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The two Australias at Cop28: a country at odds with itself on the climate crisis

Australia's response to the climate crisis has evolved and become more complicated over the past two years.

Labor under prime minister Anthony Albanese has made significant progress in introducing climate policies and legislation. [ more ]

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Australia: More than 100 climate activists arrested DW 11/27/2023

More than 100 climate activists, including minors and a 97-year-old reverend, were arrested in Australia after their protest extended past the allotted deadline.

The activists were staging a floating blockade using kayaks at Australia's largest coal port, the Port of Newcastle.

The protest aimed to challenge the nation's dependence on fossil fuel exports. [ more ]

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New York City

Teenager Fatally Shot by Australian Police After He Stabbed a Man

Police in Perth, Australia shot a 16-year-old suspect with extremist tendencies after he stabbed a man in a parking lot. [ more ]

InsideEVs

5 days ago

Cars

American Culture Wars, Chinese Imports: Why Australia's EV Market Is So Fascinating

Australia's EV market is growing slowly but steadily, with increasing sales and market share. [ more ]

Mail Online

Cars

Why this ute in a multi-storey car park has drivers fuming

A driver parked a diesel-powered ute in an electric vehicle charging station in Australia, sparking criticism from motorists.

The New South Wales government introduced fines of up to $2200 for illegally parking in an EV charging spot.

Other states in Australia also have fines for misusing EV charging spaces, ranging from $369 to $3,200. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Women in technology

Horror and fury in Australia as epidemic of violence against women sweeps across the country

Violence against women in Australia continues with a concerning frequency, sparking urgent conversations and calls for action. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

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Data science

I Asked AI To Show Me What The 2024 Met Gala Would Look Like If It Was Set In Australia And It's Bloody Gorgeous

The article discusses using AI to reimagine the Met Gala in an Australian setting. [ more ]

Coindesk

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Business

Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch

The court ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in the case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd regarding their Qoin scheme. [ more ]

Fox Sports

Chelsea

'Changed the game materially': Ange's eloquent verdict on maligned tech amid costly error

Tottenham boss jokingly expresses frustration with VAR and possibility of moving to Sweden where VAR is not used. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Chelsea

West Ham's Gorry out for season with ankle injury

Katrina Gorry will miss the remainder of the Women's Super League season due to an ankle injury.

Gorry's injury jeopardizes her spot in Australia's Olympic squad. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Predicting the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup squad

Australia coach Graham Arnold aimed for success in both the Asian Cup and the upcoming World Cup, but their campaign ended in the quarterfinals.

The Socceroos had a strong defensive record but struggled to create chances and relied on their underdog status to perform well. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU data protection

Australia's online safety regulator has drawn a line in the sand for X. Will she prevail?

The legal battle between Australia and X is testing government power over tech platforms globally. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Australian MPs pass motion urging US and UK to allow Julian Assange to return to Australia

Australian federal MPs have voted overwhelmingly to urge the US and UK to allow Julian Assange to return to Australia.

The motion passed with 86 votes in favor and 42 against, showing unprecedented political support for Assange in the Australian parliament. [ more ]

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Australia: PM Albanese says domestic violence is a 'crisis' DW 04/29/2024

Domestic violence in Australia is labeled as a 'national crisis' by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, prompting calls for a national response and tougher laws against violence towards women. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 weeks ago

OMG science

Many pilot whales die, dozens rescued after mass stranding in Australia

Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon, with reasons unknown but possibly related to social behavior and human factors. [ more ]

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OMG science

It's not just the total rainfall why is eastern Australia experiencing such sudden, devastating downpours?

Extreme weather in Australia during the Christmas season of 2023 resulted in deaths, damage to homes, and thousands of insurance claims.

Climate scientists attribute the intensification of extreme rainfall in Australia to the warming planet, which allows the atmosphere to hold more moisture and leads to heavier downpours. [ more ]

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OMG science

48 new species of 'fast-moving' spiders discovered in Australia

48 new species of ground hunting spiders have been discovered in Australia.

The study was led by arachnologist Robert Raven and spanned decades. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Coronavirus

Overwhelming' need for royal commission into Covid pandemic response in Australia, Senate committee finds

The Senate committee recommends a royal commission to examine Australia's Covid-19 response, focusing on key elements and lessons to be learned. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

Coronavirus

Australia records lowest seven-day Covid death rate for more than two years

Australia recorded lowest Covid death rate in over two years, attributed to vaccines, immunity, and antivirals availability. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Education

We Asked Catholic School Kids About the Most Backwards Shit They Witnessed

Catholic schooling in Australia can harbor harmful flaws in ideologies and practices, leading to traumatic experiences for some students. [ more ]

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Education

Gay student was 'suspended and outed to parents' by Christian school

LGBTQ+ discrimination in Australian faith-based schools is a prevalent issue

Former student alleges being suspended and outed as gay to his parents by a Christian school [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Running

Heartbreak Hill to the Great Ocean Road: six of Australia's best marathons and fun runs

Running festivals in Australia offer diverse challenges and experiences for all levels of runners. [ more ]

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Canada news

ACTU to Call for 5% Award Wage Pay Rise

The ACTU is calling for a 5% pay rise for minimum and award workers.

The Fair Work Commission sets minimum and award wages in Australia annually after reviewing submissions from unions, employers, and government. [ more ]

Mail Online

Canada news

Thousands of Aussie companies reveal gender pay gaps

Employers warned about gender pay gaps

Link between women in leadership roles and lower pay discrepancies [ more ]

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Canada news

50% of Australians Support Legalising Cannabis Plants at Home

Australian voters are more for than against decriminalizing cannabis and legalizing cannabis plants for personal use at home.

The highest support for these measures came from Greens voters and people aged under 35. [ more ]

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Questioning the diagnosis of autism denies the difficulties people like me live with | Anthony Castle

Debate over autism diagnoses and rates in Australia

Impact of late autism diagnoses and masking behavior on individuals [ more ]

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LGBTQ+ Australians are three times more likely to have mental health issues, according to study

LGBTQ+ people in Australia are three times more likely to experience mental health issues compared to heterosexual and Cisgender individuals.

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals alarming mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, with high rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Number of young Australians in psychological distress continues sharp rise

Psychological distress is on the rise in Australia, with a consistent upward trend since 2013.

Young people, particularly those aged 15-24, are experiencing the highest levels of psychological distress. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Giorgio asked for help while sleeping rough in Surfers Paradise. The next day he died in a police van

People experiencing homelessness in Australia are dying at an average age of 44, a life expectancy gap of over three decades.

Suicide and overdose are primary causes of death among homeless individuals, linked to the despair and hopelessness of homelessness. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Roger Davies died with nine broken ribs. Police deemed his death non-suspicious and sent him to a pauper's grave

Homelessness deaths in Australia are largely invisible and not properly counted or understood by the government.

In a year-long investigation, The Guardian identified and investigated 627 homelessness deaths in Australia. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Opening Day Game Against Diamondbacks In Australia

The earliest MLB season start was on March 22, 2014, when the Diamondbacks and Dodgers played in Australia.

Clayton Kershaw shone in the historic MLB game in Australia, leading the Dodgers to victory with a strong performance. [ more ]

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Health

Drug Overdose: Symptoms, Signs, Treatment & What Is An OD?

An overdose can vary based on substances, education on the risks is crucial, and definitions may differ across organizations. [ more ]

New York Post

Health

Toddler, 2, dies from rare pigeon virus - only the 5th person to do so

An unnamed 2-year-old girl died from a rare virus typically affecting pigeons, becoming the fifth person known to have died from the illness.

The virus was identified as avian paramyxovirus-1 APMV-1, which causes Newcastle disease and is typically found in birds and poultry, particularly pigeons. [ more ]

Engadget

Meta is killing the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia

Facebook News tab disappearing for US and Australia

Meta focusing on products people value most [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Facebook owner Meta to stop funding news in Australia

Meta will not enter new deals to pay news publishers in Australia.

Meta will shut down its news tab in Australia and the US in April. [ more ]

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France news

Retired Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in northwest Australia

Senior Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in remote Australia

Saunders denies 19 offenses including child abuse in the Outback diocese. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Public health

Australia needs a national approach to dealing with mental health incidents, ACT police chief says

Mental health incidents should be attended by clinicians, not police when lives are not at risk.

Calls for a national overhaul of mental health incident response by advocating for clinicians, not cops, to attend such cases. [ more ]

Vulture

Music

Which P!nk Song Induced a Concert-Goer's Labor?

P!nk paused her concert in Sydney after a woman went into labor during the show.

The incident happened during the song 'Our Song,' off P!nk's most recent album TRUSTFALL. [ more ]

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Australia sanctions a hacker who released health insurer client data

A Russian national has been sanctioned by the Australian government for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal information of more than 10 million Australians.

The Australian government imposed its cyber sanction powers for the first time against Aleksandr Ermakov after linking him to the cyber attack. [ more ]

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Australia sanctions hacker in Medibank data breach case DW 01/23/2024

Authorities in Australia have identified a Russian hacker responsible for the country's largest data breach at insurer Medibank.

The hacker stole sensitive medical records belonging to around 10 million people, including the Prime Minister, and released some of the most harmful information. [ more ]

Theregister

Australia sanctions Russian it says hacked health insurer

Australia has used its significant cyber incidents sanctions regime for the first time against a Russian individual accused of being responsible for the 2022 Medibank attack.

The sanctions include travel bans and financial penalties, with up to ten years' jail and fines for dealing with or providing assets to the accused individual.

The Australian government continues to pursue leads and is taking action against cyber criminals to protect national security. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Australia sanctions Russian citizen over 2022 Medibank cyber-attack

Australia has used its new cyber sanctions powers for the first time to impose sanctions on a Russian citizen for their alleged involvement in a significant cyber-attack.

The Australian government announced sanctions on Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, linking him to the compromise of the Medibank Private network in 2022.

The use of Magnitsky-style sanctions laws allows Australia to target individuals involved in malicious cyber activity and impose travel bans and asset freezes on them. [ more ]

Databreaches

Labor hit by major government data breach, millions of files stolen from key departments

Labor admits largest-ever government data breach in Australia

Millions of files stolen from Australia's largest commercial law firm

62 government departments affected by cyber attack [ more ]

Theregister

Cyberattackers breach trove of Victoria court recordings

The court system in Victoria, Australia, experienced a suspected ransomware attack, potentially compromising audiovisual recordings of court hearings.

The attack began on December 8 and may have allowed attackers to access recordings between November 1 and December 21, with a small number of recordings prior to this also potentially compromised. [ more ]

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France politics

Australian ex-PM Morrison announces departure from politics

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is leaving politics to pursue a business career.

Morrison led Australia during the Black Summer bushfires and the Covid-19 pandemic, and has a controversial record on climate change and secrecy. [ more ]

WSJ

Australian Consumer Pessimism Stretches Into 2024

Consumer confidence in Australia remains weak in 2024

Concerns about rising interest rates have eased [ more ]

WSJ

Australian Government Forecasts Soft Landing for Economy

Australia's economy is expected to face challenges in 2024

The government forecasts rising unemployment and budget deficits [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

In Pictures: Australia's bushfires force mass exodus of people

Tens of thousands of holiday makers are fleeing Australia's east coast due to advancing bushfires.

Authorities are urging a mass exodus from several towns on the southeast coast due to extreme heat forecasted for the weekend. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Worst on record': Thousands flee as Australia's bushfires spread

New South Wales premier declares a state of emergency as fire conditions are expected to worsen on Saturday.

Thousands of people, including tourists, have fled the wildfire-ravaged eastern coast. [ more ]

WSJ

Australia's Economy Grew More Slowly in Third Quarter as High Rates Bite

Australia's economy grew by less than expected in the third quarter.

Concerns arise about the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to raise interest rates. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

China warns against provocation' as Australian warship sails Taiwan Strait

An Australian warship has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, prompting a warning from Beijing.

China urges parties to refrain from provocative actions.

The Australian navy regularly transits through the Taiwan Strait. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC real estate

Mattress on floor in section of living room lists for $525 a month highlighting renters' struggle

Sydney rental crisis highlighted by Facebook listing of a cramped living room for $525 a month

Vacancy rates in Sydney dropped to 1.7% with average rental price of $750 per week, $170 more than national average [ more ]

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Marketing

Australia's Privacy Watchdog Launches TikTok Inquiry

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has launched an inquiry into TikTok's data collection practices, specifically whether they are breaching privacy laws.

TikTok's tracking Pixel collects data on user behavior and can track a person's identity and shopping habits without their knowledge or consent. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

How we hacked Australia's Super Bowl from a Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut Australia and WireCo won the Food and Drink category at The Drum Awards for Content.

Pizza Hut Australia successfully socially hijacked Australia's State of Origin event, resulting in their biggest-ever sales month and an ROI of 6.7. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

US man arrested for religiously motivated' attack in Australia

An American citizen has been arrested and charged for inciting a terrorist attack in Australia.

The attack took place in December 2022 and resulted in the death of six people. [ more ]

BleepingComputer

DP World confirms data stolen in cyberattack, no ransomware used

DP World confirms data was stolen in a cyber attack on its Australian operations.

No ransomware was used in the attack.

The company has resumed normal operations and cleared the backlog of containers. [ more ]

East Asia Forum

Europe politics

Australia's troubled EU trade deal still second best | East Asia Forum

Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement between Australia and the EU have been suspended.

Agriculture was a key factor in the breakdown of the talks, with the EU resisting Australian beef and sheepmeat and protective geographical indications.

Strategic factors like access to critical minerals may still favor a deal in the future. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Hope has to be a strategy': the scientist who refused to let the climate warmongers win

Climate change scientists often compartmentalize their emotions regarding the negative impacts of climate change.

Lesley Hughes, an influential voice on the climate crisis in Australia, admits to experiencing grief over the future of her family and the natural places she loves.

Australian climate scientists faced threats and denial during the country's climate wars in 2011. [ more ]

Cointelegraph Magazine

OpenAI's Sam Altman ousted, BlackRock and Fidelity seek Ether ETF, and more: Hodler's Digest, Nov. 12-18

Sam Altman removed as CEO of OpenAI.

BlackRock files for an Ether ETF with the SEC.

Australia imposes capital gains tax on wrapped crypto tokens. [ more ]

Coindesk

Australia Updates its Capital Gains Tax Guidance to Include Wrapped Tokens and DeFi

Australia's tax authority has clarified that its capital gains tax on crypto products applies to wrapped tokens and token interactions with decentralized lending protocols.

The updated guidance includes reporting capital gains and losses for the exchange of crypto assets, including wrapped tokens and participation in DeFi lending and borrowing arrangements.

The move has received criticism from the crypto industry, with concerns about the taxation of purely technological functions and potential implications for token transfers to centralized exchanges. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Wine

Why you should rediscover Australian shiraz

Australia is suffering from oversupply of shiraz and red wine since the decline in the Chinese market.

Sales of Australian shiraz in the UK have grown by 21% in volume for wines priced at Â£9 or higher compared to other similarly priced reds. [ more ]

Csiro

Australia's AI Month

Australia's AI Month is an initiative to showcase the country's AI proficiency and promote responsible AI creation and adoption.

Organizations, research institutes, and thought leaders are invited to host AI-related events during the month of November 15th to December 15th, 2023.

Events can be in-person or virtual and should focus on AI topics. [ more ]

SecurityWeek

State-Backed Hackers a Threat to Australia, Agency Warns

Australia faces a persistent threat from state-backed hackers, particularly from Russia and China.

State-backed hackers are likely to target critical infrastructure, steal military secrets, and exploit Australia's AUKUS defense pact.

Russian and Chinese hackers are developing sophisticated tools to infiltrate government networks. [ more ]

WSJ

DevOps

DP World Says Operations Resume at Four Australian Ports After Cyberattack

Cyberattack disrupts container traffic at Australian ports.

DP World resumes operations after testing key systems. [ more ]

TechRepublic