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‘Mad Max' Prequel With 2023 Release Date to Be Shot in Australia
A prequel to the “Mad Max” movie franchise starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in Australia.
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Australia Finds Google Misled Users Over Data Collection
The ACCC said it is seeking declarations, pecuniary penalties, publication orders and compliance orders but did not specify any amount.
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Sydney Man Finds Snake in Lettuce Bought at Supermarket
Alex White thought he was watching a huge worm writhing in plastic-wrapped lettuce he’d just brought home from the supermarket — until a snake tongue flicked
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Meet a Family That Travels the World Full Time on a Yacht for $2,500 a Month
Families who sold their homes to travel the world share how much it costs to live full time on a yacht.
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Australian Zoo Celebrates Easter with Their Animals
An Australian Zoo is celebrating Easter by decorating the animal exhibits and welcoming in guests to join the festivities!
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Hong Kong Stocks Surge Nearly 2%, Leading the Other Asia-Pacific Markets
A number of data releases were out across Asia-Pacific on Thursday, including a private survey that showed China’s factory activity growth slowing in March.
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How Travelers Who Test Positive for Covid Can (Legally) Fly Home Fast
Travelers who test positive for Covid abroad can face unexpected quarantines and substandard medical options, unless they have a way to get home.
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Papua New Guinea's Coronavirus Cases Spike, Health System ‘at Risk of Collapsing'
The situation in PNG is said to be dire and international organizations have warned of an imminent collapse of the country’s overwhelmed health-care system.
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7 Lesser-Known Destinations to Consider When It's Safe to Travel Again
Travelers are bypassing big cities in favor of smaller destinations that attract fewer tourists and provide plenty of outdoor fun.
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George R.R. Martin to Do ‘Game of Thrones' Broadway Show About the Great Tourney at Harrenhal
The author behind the mega-hit “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series is now doing a script for a play based in the fantasy world of Westeros.
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Australia Will ‘Vigorously Defend' Its Wine Industry Against China, Minister Says
Australia will “never compromise” on its values, principles or sovereignty, says David Littleproud, the country’s minister for agriculture.
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Record Rain Leaves Dozens of Towns Isolated in Australian State
Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters that have isolated dozens of towns in Australia’s most populous state New South Wales and forced thousands to evacuate their homes as record rain continues.
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Singapore and Australia Airline Stocks Surge After Talks on Air Travel Bubble
An air travel bubble would allow residents of Singapore and Australia to travel between both countries without the need for quarantine.
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Morgan Stanley Is Bullish on These Asia-Pacific Markets as They Bounce Back From the Pandemic
Australia, India and Singapore stand out among those in Asia-Pacific that have handled the coronavirus pandemic well, says Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Garner.
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Europe Facing ‘Uphill Battle' With Covid Vaccines as Italy Blocks AstraZeneca Shipment
Europe’s coronavirus vaccine rollout has been thrust into the spotlight again after Italy blocked a shipment of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines to Australia.
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These Are the Most Desirable Countries and Cities for Workers Looking to Relocate in 2021
Canada is now seen as the most desirable destination for overseas workers when it comes to choosing a country to relocate to, a global survey has found.
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Endangered Baby Black Rhino Takes First Steps
The yet-to-be-named calf was the fourth born to 18-year-old “Bakhita” at a zoo in Southeastern Australia, as part of a conservation breeding program for the critically endangered black rhino.
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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.