Stanwell Corporation, Australia's third-largest carbon emitter and Queensland's largest power generator, has recently revealed plans to transition from fossil fuels to renewables, citing climate …
Australia floods: Thousands evacuated as downpours worsen
New South Wales in Australia has had severe flooding over the past few days with the heavy rainfall predicted to continue. 18,000 people have been evacuated and the state’s coast is under a severe …
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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
Following the passing of controversial legislation in Australia that aims to make tech platforms pay for news content, Facebook has agreed to pay Rupert Murdoch's News Corp Australia. News Corp has …
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EU and Italy Block Export of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine to Australia
Italy has blocked the export of the Covid-19 vaccine created by AstraZeneca to Australia in coordination with the European Union. The move reflects growing frustration in Europe over vaccine shortages …
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Twitter and Twitch added to list of those concerned with Australia’s Online Safety Bill
Social media platform Twitter and live streaming service Twitch have joined a list of service providers, researchers, and other related organizations who are concerned over Australia's processing …
Facebook Strikes Deal to Restore News Sharing in Australia
On Monday, Facebook said that it would restore sharing and viewing of news links in Australia. This restoration comes after Facebook was given more time to negotiate a proposed law that would require …
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China’s Coal War With Australia Fuels Shortage at Home
China's ban on Australian coal imports has caused troubles at home as the Chinese coal market enters into a crisis of surging prices, supply shortages, and flawed policy goals. A cold winter threatens …
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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
According to Australian Health Secretary Brendan Murphy, the country is unlikely to fully open its borders in 2021, despite plans to distribute vaccines to residents. Murphy's comments have dampened …
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Australian Home Affairs Minister takes issue with EU Electronic Communications Code
On December 21, 2020, a new communications code was introduced in the European Union with hopes of harmonising the legal framework for electronic communications. However, the Australian government and …
Australia’s coronavirus epicenter records no new cases as the US and Western Europe struggle to contain the pandemic
This week, Melbourne will be rid of its harsh lockdown measures after it became the epicenter of Australia's COVID-19 epidemic. On Sunday, the Victoria state health department reported no new cases or …