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Malcolm Turnbull calls for unified effort on energy crisis
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for a unified approach to the energy shortages threatening Australia, dismissing Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett’s proposal for unilateral federal control over the issue. Mr Turnbull told the Seven Network that while Mr Kennett may see the value in the Federal Government taking the lead on energy shortages, it was…
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Australian dollar surges above US 77c
The Australian dollar has reached its highest point in two years in the wake of a weakened US dollar and an increase in commodity prices. The Australian dollar is now worth over US 77 cents, reaching a high point of 77.07 US cents, which is an increase of 2%. The surge comes in the wake of…
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Government prepares $2bn Snowy Hydro expansion
The Federal Government will today unveil a plan for a $2 billion expansion of the Snowy Hydro electric scheme in order to stave off the impending energy crisis on Australia’s east coast. This expansion is set to increase the output of the hydroelectric power scheme by up to 50%. The move which is being heralded…
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Amazon’s Kindle terms take nine hours to read
Amazon has everything. That’s their entire appeal. If you want books, batteries or baking trays, Amazon is where you go. It’s easy enough to make an account and just easily click ‘yes’ to the terms and conditions. But do you know what you’re agreeing to? Australian consumer advocacy group Choice think not. That’s why they’ve…
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Donald Trump has his 2005 taxes revealed
After years of questions and contention, Donald Trump has finally released his tax returns. The White House revealed two pages of President Trump’s 2005 taxes after learning that the MSNBC had obtained the documents. Minutes before MSNBC journalist Rachel Maddow was set to air the release, the White House released the documents. BREAKING: We've got Trump…
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A rundown of the South Australia energy crisis
South Australia and their energy crises issues seem never ending. If it’s not the gas crisis, it’s the energy gridlock. Luckily, an exchange between two multi-millionaires has brought the spotlight on what South Australia can do in relation to their energy crisis. Elon Musk, the renowned founder of Tesla Motors, has released a new battery in…
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Snapchat shares hit an all-time low
Shares in Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc, have reached the lowest point since the company was publicly listed on 2 March. The all-time low of $20.50 is due to investor concerns about slowing user growth and a lack of profit. The company’s stock has mostly fallen since the Initial Public Offering of $24.48. Snap Inc…
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Jetstar and Virgin Australia fined over prices
Jetstar and Virgin Australia airlines have been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars after being found to be misleading consumers. On the 7th of March the Federal Court ordered Jetstar Airways to pay $545,000 and Virgin Australia Airlines to pay $200,000 for breaches of Australian Consumer Law. The way that the two companies were misleading…
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Intel buys Mobileye in a $15.3billion deal
Intel, the technology company best known for their processors, have acquired Mobileye in a $15.3 billion deal. Mobileye are leaders when it comes to computer vision for autonomous driving, so the purchase will advance Intel’s strides into driving cars. Mobileye are proud developers of software called the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) which aims to make roads safer, ease traffic…
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Julian Assange offers leaks to tech firms
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has openly offered further leaks regarding the CIA’s cyber-warfare programme exclusively to technology firms. Assange alleges that providing tech companies with the leaked information will help people to get their data secured faster. After Wikileaks released the first volume of classified files about the CIA’s cyber-security arsenal on Tuesday, Mr Assange has come…
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