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Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local newsThe levy applies to Meta, Alphabet's Google, TikTok and Microsoft's LinkedIn, covering companies with a "significant" social media or searc...
Australia to make tech companies pay more outlets for content under reworked media lawThe changes also commit the government to giving 5% of funds raised under the scheme to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), the former...
Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloomIn 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more...
Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news dealsAustralia's government has raised a planned levy on tech giants. This charge will apply if they fail to reach news deals. The levy now stan...
In 1789, one mysterious outbreak changed Australia's history; scientists may have solved itIn 1789, a horrific outbreak devastated Indigenous Australians around Sydney Harbor. Up to 70% of local First Nations people died. For over...
News Corp countersues Brave for allegedly 'scraping' articles for AIIn a Tuesday filing in the Oakland, California, federal court, News Corp said Brave's unauthorised "covert scraping" and resale of its copy...
Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...
Hugh Jackman's powerful Father's Day quote: “My father is my rock. It's where I learned everything about… — Inspiring lessons on fatherhood, loyalty, commitment, trust, responsibility and why consistent support is one of the greatest gifts a parent can provide by the acclaimed actor known for his deep insights on family values, perseverance and strong relationshipsFather's Day quote by Hugh Jackman: Hugh Jackman’s quote, “My father is my rock. It's where I learned everything about loyalty, dependabili...
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for newsTech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently ...
Australia asks tech giants to share revenue with local media outlets or cough up taxesThe Australian government plans to impose taxes on large tech companies like Meta and Google if they don't compensate local news outlets fo...
Australian billionaire to help small publishers strike content deals with Google, FacebookAndrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation says it will submit an application with Australia’s competition regulator to allow small publishers to...
Facebook set to finance regional Australia newspaper fundThe move brings a grassroots element to a string of deals announced by Facebook in Australia since the country legislated to make it and Al...
Facebook rejects talks with Australia publisher, testing world's toughest online lawAustralia's competition watchdog is looking into a claim that Facebook Inc refused a publisher's request to negotiate a licensing deal, set...
Mogul vs Mogul: Australia's tech law pits Rupert Murdoch against Facebook's Mark ZuckerbergEfforts in Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news has garnered worldwide attention, creating what some call a defining moment f...
Major Australian media company strikes deal with Google for newsGoogle and the publicly listed broadcast television, print and online publishing company jointly announced they had agreed on a “long-term ...
Microsoft backs Facebook, Google paying for news worldwideMicrosoft has lobbied for other countries to follow Australia's lead in calling for news outlets to be paid for stories published online, a...
Ian and Greg Chappell ask Adani to abandon coal mine project in AustraliaThe project involves dredging 1.1 million cubic metres of spoil near the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which will then be disposed off on...
Australia researchers set world record in solar energy efficiencyPower towers are being developed by Australian company, which provided design and technical support for the high efficiency prototype.