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83 Global Brands Still Using Chinese Slave Labour
A new report has named and shamed 83 global brands using slave labour in their supply chain, namely Uyghur Muslims in China forced to work
July 14, 2020
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Coconut Oil Production More Destructive Than Palm Oil
A recently published study has found that the production of coconut oil is more destructive to native species than palm oil production. The numbers come
July 13, 2020
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Canada to Build Solar Farm the Size of 300 Football Fields
The city of Edmonton, Canada has announced plans to build the world’s largest airport solar farm, big enough to power more than 28,000 homes. The
July 10, 2020
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Pleas for Assistance as Hospitality Revenues Down 25%
Australia’s hospitality industry is calling from added government assistance as they grapple with the 25% drop in revenue from the coronavirus pandemic. The numbers come
July 9, 2020
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United Nations Concerned about 21% Jump in e-Waste
The United Nations is concerned that humanity is producing an unsustainable and irresponsible volume of electronic waste after noting a 21% jump in just five
July 6, 2020
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Morrison’s $190 Million Plan For Recycling Sector
The Morrison government has announced a new $190 million package to increase Australia’s recycling infrastructure, hoping to save 10-million tonnes of recyclables entering landfills. Under
July 6, 2020
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24.5 Million School Records Leaked From Data Breaches
Nearly 25 million private school records have been found online following a series of data breaches spanning back to 2005, according to tech researchers.
July 3, 2020
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ATO Warns Fraudulent JobKeeper Applications Will Be Met With Fines & Jail Time
The Australian Taxation Office has revealed it has rejected more than 6,500 applications for the JobKeeper program, adding that it will prosecute fraudulent applications. The
July 3, 2020
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Tesla Passes Toyota to Become Most Valuable Car Maker
Elon Musk’s brainchild Tesla has become the world’s most valuable automotive manufacturer in the world after its share price hit a record high earlier today.
July 2, 2020
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Woolworths Fined For Breaching Anti-Spam Laws
Supermarket giant Woolworths has received a fine totaling more than a million dollars after the company breached spam laws. The Australian Communications and Media Authority
July 2, 2020
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Seafolly Loses Battle With “Crippling Financial Impact” of Pandemic, Enters Administration
Swimwear brand Seafolly has entered voluntary administration as the “crippling financial impact” leaves the Australian brand reeling. The company has appointed Scott Langdon and Rahul
June 30, 2020
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60 Central Banks Warn of 25% GDP Collapse Unless Climate Issues Addressed
A collection of central banks around the globe, including Australia’s Reserve Bank have warned of the unprecedented economic damage if climate issues aren’t addressed. Known
June 29, 2020
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Alan Joyce Says Qantas Will Axe 6,000 Jobs & Stand Down 15,000
Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce, has said that the airline will cut 6,000 jobs as it struggles to recover in a post-COVID aviation sector. In addition,
June 26, 2020
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Deloitte To Axe 700 Jobs After COVID-19 Plunge
Deloitte has announced it will cut around 7% of its workforce – roughly 700 jobs – as the pandemic sparks a second round of job
June 25, 2020
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Arctic Circle Records Hottest-Ever Temperature of 38.3 C
A small Russian town located in the Arctic Circle has recorded temperatures of 38.3 degrees celsius, or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit; the hottest ever recorded in the Arctic Circle.
June 23, 2020
Information Security
Cybersecurity Audit Finds “High Level of Non-Compliance” Across Federal Agencies
The Federal Government’s cyber security agency has said that a number of government agencies and departments, along with private companies have failed at implementing even
June 22, 2020
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Qantas Issues Refunds as Government Calls on ACCC to Monitor Airlines
Qantas has refunded customers on flights that were either cancelled or suspended due to COVID-19, shortly after the government called on the consumer watchdog to look for anti-competitive practices and monitor the domestic market.
June 19, 2020
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Minimum Wage Increased To $19.84 Per Hour; Award Rate Staggered Depending on Industry
Australia’s Fair Work Commission has confirmed that the minimum wage will be increased by just under 2% to $19.84, or around $753.80 for a full-time employee per week.
June 19, 2020
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Borders Closed Until 2021, Tourism Minister Says as 11 Airlines Fall & Qantas Cancels Flights
International travel is unlikely to return to normal until 2021, according to the Federal Tourism Minister who says that keeping the borders shut is essential
June 18, 2020
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Carrefour & Google Trial Voice-Activated Grocery Delivery Service
The move will make Carrefour the first major supermarket retailer to integrate its services with the Google Assistant, and is aimed at accelerating Carrefour’s eCommerce services and taking on the likes of Amazon.
June 18, 2020
