An A$800 million JobMaker Digital Business Plan has been released this week to support economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the package is: targeted at building on this digital transformation…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled the airline industry. Passenger numbers are down more than two-thirds from last year, and airlines have been canceling flights and shutting down routes. It’s frustrating for travelers, but for patients…
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© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was up on Tuesday morning in Asia, boosted by a weaker dollar but avoiding big moves ahead of the U.S. presidential debate and the latest developments for…
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Have you ever wondered why the Earth’s surface is separated into two distinct worlds – the oceans and large tracts of land? Why aren’t land and water more mixed up, forming a landscape of lakes?…
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George Floyd’s death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction – in his case, over a fake $20 bill – can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement. As a result, a coalition of…
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© Reuters. Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The British government has refused to allow an open cast coal mine to be built in northeastern England, the…
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Far-right white supremacist ideology is on the rise in Europe, North America and Australia. It appeals to a racist notion whereby many white supremacists see themselves as members of a “pure” race that is at…
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Before coronavirus hit, the UK had a thriving coffee shop culture, with around 26,000 coffee shops across the country. But by the end of March 2020 many coffee shops were closed, or only open for…
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© Reuters. By Geoffrey Smith Investing.com — Crude oil prices rebounded unconvincingly on Wednesday, after being hammered on Tuesday by concerns about the weakening of global demand. By 9:15 AM ET (1315 GMT), futures were up…
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Coronavirus has hit the healthcare systems and societies of the global south even harder than the rest of the world due to their already weak economies and high debt levels. Latin America is no exception,…
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