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Australia Will Make Google and Facebook Pay for Journalism
On Thursday, the Australian government passed a law that aims to “address the bargaining power imbalances with digital platforms and media companies.” The code will apply to Google Search and Facebook News Feed, but other digital platform services may also be added.
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IOC Says Brisbane, Australia Is Frontrunner to Host 2032 Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee said Brisbane, Australia is the frontrunner to host the 2032 Summer Olympics, which, if selected, would mark the third time Australia has hosted the summer games.
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Australia Passes New Media Law That Will Require Google, Facebook to Pay for News
It comes days after the Australian government introduced several last-minute changes to the proposed bill.
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Australian Bid Put on IOC Fast Track to Host 2032 Olympics
The Australian state of Queensland is now strongly favored to host the 2032 Olympics
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Australia's Antitrust Chief Claims a Win Over Facebook in News Battle
Australia’s antitrust chief has claimed a victory over Facebook in a digital news battle that has captivated the world over the last week.
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How Traffic Sensors and Cameras Are Transforming City Streets
From England to Australia, innovation and new ideas are changing urban mobility in a number of ways.
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Pandemic Caused $220 Billion of Global Dividend Cuts in 2020, Research Says
Global dividends fell sharply in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, with dividends declining 12.2% in 2020 to $1.26 trillion, one report suggests.
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It Will ‘Annoy a Huge Group of the Population': How Australians Have Responded to Facebook's News Ban
Facebook will lose fans and customers in Australia as a result of its news ban, according to a Facebook user in Sydney.
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Facebook's Move to Restrict Australian Publishers Was a ‘Nuclear Option,' Expert Says
Facebook said Wednesday that Australian users will no longer be able to view or share news content.
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EXPLAINER: What's Up Between Google, Facebook and Australia?
For two decades, global news outlets have complained internet companies are getting rich at their expense, selling advertising linked to their reports without sharing revenue
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Facebook Blocked Charity and State Health Pages in Australia News Ban
Facebook banned a large swathe of non-news pages in Australia in its attempt to remove news content from its platform.
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‘Arrogant' and ‘Wrong': Australia Slams Facebook's Move to Block News as Unnecessary and Heavy-Handed
Facebook’s decision was in response to a proposed media law in Australia that will require online platforms to pay news outlets for content.
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Facebook Will Ban Australian Users From Sharing Or Viewing News
Facebook announced that it will no longer allow publishers and users in Australia to share or view news content.
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Google Will Pay News Corp for the Right to Showcase Its News Articles
The deal includes an ad revenue-sharing agreement and the development of a subscription platform.
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Amazon Acquires Selz, a Shopify Competitor That Helps Small Businesses Build Online Stores
Amazon quietly acquired Selz on Jan. 15, but it didn’t publicize the acquisition.
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Australia Says Google, Facebook Close to Media Pay Deals
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Google and Facebook are close to striking “significant commercial deals” to pay Australian media for news ahead of Australia creating world-first laws that would force the digital giants to finance journalism.
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No Crowds, But Australian Open Will Continue During Lockdown
The Australian Open will be allowed to continue but without crowds after the Victoria state government imposed a five-day lockdown starting Saturday in response to a COVID-19 outbreak at a quarantine hotel
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Google Is Going to Start Paying UK Publishers for News
Google has launched its News Showcase product in the U.K., meaning the tech giant will now pay for news content in the country for the first time.
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Australia's Media Bill Could Become Law ‘Fairly Soon' Despite Google and Facebook Objections, Minister Says
The so-called news media bargaining code would require digital platforms like Google, Facebook to pay local media outlets and publishers to link their content.
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Koala Causes 5-Car Pileup on Australian Freeway
A koala has been rescued after causing a five-car pileup while trying to cross a six-lane freeway in southern Australia.