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Netflix Makes Waves at Toronto International Film Festival
Streaming giant, Netflix, opened the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with original movie Outlaw King. This is the first time any film festival has opened with a film that was not released in cinemas. Outlaw King tells the story of Robert the Bruce, the man who led Scotland in their war against England. The film…
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EU Parliament Passed A Copyright Law Which Could Change The Internet
The European Parliament has passed a copyright law where filtering systems are placed on the internet to block copyrighted content, which could be catastrophic not only for platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, but also the future of the internet itself. While creative producers are applauding the fact that this law has passed, many high-profile…
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Alan Jones and Team Ordered to Pay $3.7 Million in Damages for Defamatory Comments
Disgraced radio announcer Alan Jones and 2GB have been ordered to pay damages worth $3.4 million and $350,000 in interest in an ongoing defamation case against himself, 2GB and 4BC. Jones was hit with the defamation charges after accusing the Wagner brothers of being responsible for the death of 12 people in 2011. The claims…
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Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s Latest Launch
Technology giant, Apple, has announced the launch of three new iPhones and a new Apple Watch this week. The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and Series 4 Apple Watch were debuted during Apple’s annual September keynote meeting. According to Chief Design Officer Jony Ive, the new iPhone are set to revolutionise the iPhone…
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Indian Supreme Court Overturns Historic Ruling
India has taken a monumental step in normalising and accepting the LGBTQI+ community by overturning a law dating back 157 years that criminalised gay sex. A panel of 5 judges from the Supreme Court overturned Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and were greeted with cheers, and an onslaught of emotion from activists waiting…
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Brett Kavanaugh and The Supreme Court Hearings: A Rundown
The United States government is in a constant frenzy of resignations, scandals, protesting, and outrageous Tweets. The words ‘chaos’ and ‘conflict’ have become synonymous with the Trump Government. This week has been no exception. Confirmation trials have begun to allow Judge Brett Kavanaugh a seat in the Supreme Court of the United States as an…
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Embroiled in Controversy: Colin Kaepernick and Nike
The USA has once again been subjected to controversy. The newest face for Nike’s most recent advertisement has sparked a heated discussion: ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The famous brand is being boycotted by those who believe that Kaepernick has no place in the spotlight. The boycott has even gained presidential commentary as Trump released a…
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Julie Bishop Speaks Out For the First Time Since Liberal Spill
Former Foreign Affairs minister and deputy Prime Minister, Julie Bishop, has spoken out for the first time about the “appalling” behaviour of her colleagues during the Liberal Spill. The cabinet minister discussed the actions of her colleagues during the Women’s Weekly ‘Women of the Future’ awards on Wednesday. Ms Bishop described the events during the…
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Netflix Embraces Diversity by Hiring New ‘Inclusion Strategist’ Verna Myers
Netflix has hired a new ‘Inclusion Strategist’ in a move to diversify the company after claims that they opposed diversity and equality. Verna Myers has taken on the position with the television and film streaming company after former communications spokesperson Jonathan Friedland was fired for using the N-word in several meetings with his team. Myers…
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DJI Enters “New Era of Digital Photography” with Launch of New Drones
World leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging, DJI, have announced the release of their new camera drones: Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. The devices are additions to their already-iconic Mavic series, and are set to revolutionise digital imaging and photography. DJI President Roger Luo launched the drones this week, and said in…
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