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Australia passes landmark law, makes it mandatory for Google and Facebook to pay for news

The Australian Parliament on Thursday moved forward with the passing of the…
Facebook

Facebook to end ban on news sharing in Australia after government agrees to make amends to controversial law

Facebook has transcended the sphere of social media and has become a…

Australia to become the first country to make Google and Facebook pay media outlets for content

In an ambitious move, Australia has finalized plans to make Google and…

Australia plans to make internet giants such as Facebook and Google pay for local news and content

In a move that could act as precedent for other governments globally,…

Playstation officially accredits Australian University games development course

Torrens University’s Media Design School just announced earlier today that it has…

Actility and NNN Co announce rollout of LoRaWAN network

National Narrowband Network Co (NNN Co) and industry leader in low power-wide…

Investment in Australian FinTech firms witnessed over 200% YoY increase in 2016: KPMG

The KPMG results of a “Pulse of Fintech” report for quarter 4,…

Amidst shortage of hackers, Google looks to hire from Australia

According to the Australian government’s Cyber Security Strategy, the number of students…

Spotcap has secured $20 million for SME lending from New Zealand’s Heartland Bank

The Australian division of European-based online lender Spotcap has recently announced a…
Apple

Apple Australia’s net profits drop to AU$119 million after tax

Apple Australia has revealed that it has paid 97% of its 2016…

Techstars introduces a rather one-of-a-kind, ‘defence and security startup’ accelerator in South Australia

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, startup accelerator Techstars has expanded into the Asia-Pacific…

Turnbull govt. to inject AU$76Mn in Australia’s research universities

Turnbull Government, in order to drive greater collaboration between researchers and industry…
valve

Valve reportedly faces a $3 million fine for breaking Australian consumer law

Just a few months back during March 2016, the gaming giant, Valve…

Hong-Kong startup Booqed is exploring options to enter the Australian market

Hong-Kong startup Booqed, is exploring a number of options to enter the…
Note 7, Samsung

Samsung Electronics Announces Refunds for Galaxy Note 7 Customers in Australia and Singapore

Shortly after announcing that it will be permanently discontinuing the production and sales…

Maiden weather application launched by Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), Australia has launched its first weather application.…