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Australia media bill close to a decision with Google and Facebook

Google and Facebook have been making headlines in Australia, as well as around the world, thanks to the media deal currently in discussion with the Australian government. The deal, which has been in the works since the end of 2021, would require big tech giants such as Google and Facebook…

Black Lives Matter protests come under scrutiny

August 2, 2020 China General Government Health Oceania Politics Social Issues

An Australian court has ruled against Black Lives Matter protesters’ request to appeal the decision that denied the permission for a protest scheduled on Tuesday 28th July 2020. The decision comes as Australia reported a record number of new cases per day, with the total number reaching over 500 for…

UK becomes the next country to ban Chinese tech company Huawei

August 2, 2020 Australia Big Data Business China Communications Data Management & Networks Digital Systems Technology Europe Social Issues Technology Technology News

Following the ban of Huawei from Australia back in August 2018, the Chinese giant tech firm has been making headlines in the UK recently in a recent controversial battle. The debate stems from a wide range of concerns, with some conspiracy theories ranging from the 5g network it was working…

Darwin council claims new CCTV cameras “will not use facial recognition”

September 4, 2019 Internet of Things (IoT)

Darwin council insists that the new set of cameras in the Central Business District will not employ facial recognition until the technology is more carefully considered. The 138 cameras were installed as part of the Switching On Darwin project, which also provides public wifi, new lighting, and traffic sensors. Although…

AirAsia X Places Order for 42 Airbus Planes

September 3, 2019 Asia Australia Oceania South East Asia Uncategorized No Comments

AirAisa X has closed a deal with Airbus for 42 new aircraft. Twelve A330-900 and thirty A321XLR are set to bolster the trans-Asian airline’s already formidable presence in the affordable air travel market. The Airline AirAsiaX is, unsurprisingly, a sister company of AirAsia, the largest Asian international carrier. Based in…