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Visit The city of Essaouira, Morocco

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:56:00 +0000

How Is Essaouira?

The coastal city of Essaouira, which is called the city of winds or Tasourt, is one of the most important, oldest and most beautiful tourist cities in the Kingdom of Morocco, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean; It has the individuality and beauty that makes it a destination for tourists of the first order, which they mean in order to enjoy its picturesque views, and to spend the most beautiful times. The city is characterized by its unique and distinctive architectural nature, and the tourism activity increases continuously due to its pleasant weather that tends to be cold in winter and moderate in summer, and the city in addition to all this contains many tourist sites. As it contains in abundance the squares, walls and great historical monuments that reflect the ancient history of this city, and in addition to this it is filled with harmonious archaeological buildings, in addition to its ancient and great cultural legacy inherited from the generations and nations that settled that land, and before giving a description of the city it is necessary to pass quickly And a summary of its history, which bequeathed all that nobility and beauty, and made it a destination for tourists from all over the world.

The most important tourist areas

The most important tourist attractions in Essaouira areas are:

The walls: This city is considered as the rest of Morocco, rich in fortified walls that were built specifically to defend the city against the attacks of greedy invaders, and it has been fortified with towers and five gates.
Bab al-Bahr: It is the most important gates of Essaouira and the main entrance to it.
Shaqala city: located in front of the ocean, and in it the main fortress and it is made of two floors, the first is underground and was used as a store for military combat equipment and supplies, and the second represents the watchtower, as it is rich in hotels, parks and chalets.
The Bab Marrakesh Fort: Its area is about nine hundred and eighty square meters, and it is one of the most important solid forts. Black color.

Bega Cheese extends decline on infant formula, milk woes and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:38:00 +0000

Bega Cheese extends decline on infant formula, milk woes
Bega Cheese shares were marked lower yet again on Wednesday as a new wave of selling hit the shares, with investors continuing the sell-off prompted by the dairy company's announcement on Tuesday that it will book writedowns against a new venture targeting the China market for infant milk formula.In mid-afternoon trading the shares were down another 4.6 per cent at $5.15, adding to their steep 17 per cent dive on Tuesday before climbing back at the end of the day to finish 2.9 per cent down. ..
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Markets Live: Wesfarmers falls most since GFC

That's it for Markets Live today. Thanks for reading and your comments. See you all again tomorrow morning from 9. Shares plunged at the open and then showed no signs of a recovery as investors sniffed the air and decided it was time to sell. The ASX 200 index shed 83 points or 1.5 per cent to 5360, with only one in 10 constituents managing to finish in the green. The Aussie dollar maintained its post-CPI gains at 76.9 US cents after starting the session at more like 76.5 US cents. A poor lead..
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Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure defends safety record after deaths

Community in disbelief after Dreamworld tragedy Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure has rebuffed accusations it resisted calls to improve the maintenance of its rides despite claims of concerns being repeatedly raised in the lead up to the tragic incident that caused the deaths of four people.Ardent's share price dived as much as 22 per cent on Wednesday as analysts downgraded price targets on the stock, while plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn said it had started assisting famili..
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Forget big tax cuts, say Telstra and Virgin Australia bosses

The bosses of two large companies have poured cold water on the federal government's broader push to drop corporate tax rates but backed the policy to cut rates for smaller companies.Federal treasurer Scott Morrison on Wednesday mounted a "blitz" in South Australia in an attempt to put pressure on independent senator Nick Xenophon over his opposition to corporate tax cuts. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Telstra chair: you can't blame companies for avoidi..
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Target boss Guy Russo says he moved too fast

New Target boss Guy Russo is impatient to fix the ailing chain, admitting he "moved too fast" in the first few months, contributing to a plunge in sales. Wayne Taylor New Wesfarmers department stores boss Guy Russo says he "moved too fast" to restructure Target but is confident the ailing discount department store chain will eventually return to profitability.After losing $50 million in 2016, Target appears likely to make another big loss this..
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Wednesday Wrap: ASX plunges 1.53%

As soon as the share market opened this morning, it plunged. Throughout the day, it continued on that downward spiral, even falling below the 5,400 points mark, and ultimately closed 1.53% lower.After yesterday’s tragedy at the Dreamworld theme park which killed four people, Ardent Leisure’s shares continued to plummet, is indeed today’s worst performer stock.Wesfarmers shares also dropped significantly due to its Coles supermarkets facing a slow-down in sales growth.In today’s sea of red, all ..
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Alphabet, Microsoft and Facebook are hitting all-time highs

These stocks are doing most of the work.Wall Street's key benchmark, the S&P 500, is sitting less than 2 per cent off of its all-time high, much of it thanks to a few of the biggest companies in the index hitting new highs of their own. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide China's plan to step up to Silicon Valley Polar Bear lives in Chinese mall Gingrich says news anchor 'fascinated with sex' Exposed: James O'Keefe's political stings..
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National compensation scheme needed for victims of forced labour and slave trade: new report

Forced labour, forced marriage and other forms of human trafficking and slavery should be compensated in Australia under a national scheme, according to a new report by legal and anti-slavery groups.Fiona McLeod, SC, president-elect of the Law Council of Australia, said a national compensation scheme for survivors of human trafficking and slavery was needed to fill the void in Australian law that provides inadequate redress for victims. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide ..
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Australian dollar could be poised for significant drop

Australian dollar could be poised for significant drop Posted October 26, 2016 15:26:23 I'm constantly looking at financial markets commentary. I may be a little biased in saying this, but I've noticed recently that writing about every movement in the Aussie dollar, and predicting where it may move, seems to be a national pastime.I can see where the interest is coming from — a significant movement one way or the other in the currency can affect your plans.It can make ..
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Google rewards news sites which stick to the facts in the post-truth era and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:11:00 +0000

Google rewards news sites which stick to the facts in the post-truth era

A "Fact Check" label is coming to Google News as the search giant attempts to crack down on public comments which play fast and loose with the truth.Reliable facts have become an endangered species in an era of adversarial politics and media bias. Google News already uses labels like "Most referenced", "In-Depth" and "Highly Cited" to help readers find reliable news sources, but now it's adding "Fact Check" to the mix in an effort to highlight articles which try to avoid blindly regurgitating t..
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Japan bans Galaxy Note 7 on airplanes over fire risk

AFP on October 17, 2016, 1:24 pm Tokyo (AFP) - Japan has barred all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from airplanes, mirroring moves by US regulators and a string of carriers that banned the recalled devices over fire risk concerns.The weekend announcement from Japan's transport ministry follows an earlier warning that asked airlines to urge passengers not to turn on or charge the smartphones on aircraft.But aviation authorities went a step further on Saturday, ordering airlines to ban t..
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Virtual reality: sorting out what works and searching for a 'killer app'

Sony's release of the PlayStation VR last week brings virtual reality to the cusp of mainstream adoption. To make it a must-have home entertainment device, the gadget will need a breakaway hit like Angry Birds or Pokemon GO.A list of the challenges faced by virtual-reality developers offers hints of what a killer VR app or game might look like. While it could borrow techniques from traditional games, virtual reality's potential becomes clearer at the point where conventional approaches start to..
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Apple has given up building a car -- for now

Apple has temporarily put its plans to build an Apple car on hold, according to Bloomberg journalists Mark Gurman and Alex Webb, who cite a number of people familiar with the matter. Over recent months, “hundreds” of people on a 1,000-strong Apple car team have reportedly been reassigned, let go, or left the company of their own accord, Bloomberg’s sources said. Although Apple is no longer looking to develop its own automobile, it is still interested in developing an autonomous driving system t..
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Last-ever Ford Falcons makes $300000-plus for charity

The last-ever Ford Falcons have been sold at auction for more than $300,000 with all of the proceeds going to charity.A CYNIC MIGHT BE TEMPTED to suggest that Ford may have done better with the local Falcon to put them all up for auction, but as we all know, the last of the line is always going to be collectable.And so it proved when Ford, in a magnanimous gesture, auctioned the final saleable Falcon, Falcon Ute, Territory and Falcon XR6 Sprint (number 500 of 500 built).The last Falcon was a Kin..
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Will this plan really stop traffic congestion?

A new idea could solve traffic congestion in Melbourne. Picture: Rob LeesonTHERE’S a radical new idea to solve traffic congestion in Melbourne that may help drivers avoid a few red lights on their daily commute.Vehicle and mobility services provider Intelematics has devised a plan that will see motorists soaring through green traffic lights rather than waiting impatiently while they are red.Intelematics is designing an app with VicRoads, which will alert drivers to what speed they should be trav..
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Apple iPhone 7 is good, but OnePlus 3 is much more value for money

Disclaimer: Before you read this piece -- which by no means should be confused with a comprehensive comparison -- there is something you should know. My primary phone, for all intends and purposes, is one that runs Android OS. And it is not the OnePlus 3.Also Read: OnePlus 3 review: Flagship killer that will make you want to settle Now that we have that out of our way, let's jump straight to what this piece is all about. It's about how the best of Apple, which in this case is the iPhone 7 (and ..
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Ford Escape Returns To Replace Ford Kuga From 2017

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Microsoft's Windows 10 Refresh Tool May Be The Solution To Your Junkware Problems: Here's How

Microsoft rolled out a Windows 10 update last week that included a new nifty tool that can help users solve their storage pile-up problem caused by junkware. After it was introduced for free earlier this year, Windows 10 received a lot of hate particularly from those who were deeply in love with previous versions of the operating system. In fact, Microsoft even got sued for automatically updating Windows users’ PCs to Windows 10 and paid $10,000 in damage costs. I'm really upset with the level ..
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A famous Silicon Valley startup factory says it won't fire investor Peter Thiel for supporting Trump

Sam Altman, president of buzzy Silicon Valley startup factory Y Combinator, has rejected calls for him to quit working with investor Peter Thiel over Thiel’s support for Donald Trump. Over the weekend, news broke that Thiel, a part-time partner at Y Combinator and member of Facebook’s board, is donating $1.25 million (ÂŁ1 million) to the Republican nominee’s for president, even as Trump battles multiple allegations of sexual misconduct following the publication of a recording in which he bragge..
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Another drug raid in Ballarat and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:03:00 +0000

Another drug raid in Ballarat
The Ballarat Divisional Response Unit has found more than 170 cannabis plants at a Wendouree property. Picture: Lachlan Bence More than 170 cannabis plants were seized during the second major drug sting in Wendouree in under a week.Officers of the Ballarat Divisional Response Unit found the plants on Tuesday morning at a property in Cedric Street, Wendouree. Ballarat Divisional Response Unit Sergeant Kori Fraser said the search was a result of information given to police from the ..
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Horror to hit Ballarat | gallery

Hollywood is about to land in Ballarat – and chill it to the bone. Artist at work: Hiroshi Katagiri sculpting one of the terrifying figures for his film Gehenna - Where Death Lives, which will launch in Ballarat on November 29.Hollywood is about to land in Ballarat – and chill it to the bone.Special effects artist Hiroshi Katagiri is renowned for his work making strange, ghoulish creatures on blockbuster films like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hunger Games and War of the Worlds.H..
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Horror to hit Ballarat

Hollywood is about to land in Ballarat – and chill it to the bone. Artist at work: Hiroshi Katagiri sculpting one of the terrifying figures for his film Gehenna - Where Death Lives, which will launch in Ballarat on November 29.Hollywood is about to land in Ballarat – and chill it to the bone.Special effects artist Hiroshi Katagiri is renowned for his work making strange, ghoulish creatures on blockbuster films like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hunger Games and War of the Worlds.H..
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Ballarat Clockwise race builds momentum

Majestueux (red silks) wins the first of three clockwise jump-outs at Ballarat (Image: Twitter - @BallTurfClub) Tuesday marked the first step towards the 2016 running of the Magic Millions 2YO Clockwise Classic, as the Ballarat Turf Club held the first of three right-handed jumpouts. BTC chief executive Lachlan McKenzie reported the four-horse jumpout, won by the Luke Oliver-trained filly Majestueux in a hotly-contested gallop, was the first time any horses had signed up for the first poss..
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More than 2570 cannabis plants found across 16 Ballarat region ...

Police have raided three suspected grow houses in Ballarat and uncovered what they believe to be major commercial cannabis operations in just one week. Police have raided three suspected grow houses in Ballarat and uncovered what they believe to be major commercial cannabis operations in just one week.The major drug stings come as police make new strategic efforts to monitor and shut down a growing industry including raids on a total of 16 houses in just eight months. A recent cro..
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The four best brew-your-own beer joints in Victoria

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More than a song

VIDEO | Ian Whitehead wrote a song about child sex abuse in the hope it helps victims speak up. Ian Whitehead wrote a song about child sex abuse in the hope it helps victims speak up.In 1973 Ian Whitehead was a young man boarding in Ballarat.What occurred around him at the time could only be described as a nightmare.What Ian didn't know about those nightmares was that his school friends were part of them.They were victims at the hands of a clergy child sex abuse scandal that would..
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Another drug raid in Wendouree

The Ballarat Divisional Response Unit has found more than 170 cannabis plants at a Wendouree property. Picture: Lachlan Bence More than 170 cannabis plants were seized during the second major drug sting in Wendouree in under a week.Officers of the Ballarat Divisional Response Unit found the plants on Tuesday morning at a property in Cedric Street, Wendouree. Ballarat Divisional Response Unit Sergeant Kori Fraser said the search was a result of information given to police from the ..
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Studies on show at BHS seminar

The Ballarat Health Services annual research symposium will highlight some of the organisation’s groundbreaking studies. RESEARCH: Dr Susan Shea is convening the annual BHS research symposium.The Ballarat Health Services annual research symposium will highlight some of the organisation’s groundbreaking studies.The symposium will showcase health and medical research being carried out in Ballarat and beyond by BHS staff, local health care professionals and academics with BHS links.S..
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It's time to be fire ready

Fire Action Week is the perfect time to prepare for fire season. Fire Action Week is Victoria’s annual fire awareness and planning week, which launched following the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.Captain of Ballarat Fire Brigade Mark Cartledge said while the weather was still relatively cool, it was the ideal time to prepare for fire season.FIRE READY. The CFA is urging residents to be prepared for summer. Picture: Dylan Burns “On those larger properties it allows you to do some ..
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:01:00 +0000

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Our lives are connected now more than ever before. We live, work and play online, and technology allows us to do it from wherever we happen to be. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada, and Halifax Regional Police and the Nova Scotia RCMP encourage you to take the time to review your online safety practices. Our top 10 tips will help you stay cyber safe the next time you log on, shop, email or tweet: 1. Use strong passwords. Choose strong, long and unique passwords for your devi..
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Apple smart-car project stalls

Apple has reportedly scrapped plans to make a car. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesRod ChesterNews Corp Australia NetworkTHE dream of an Apple Car has just hit a dead end with reports the technology giant has scrapped its plans to build a self-driving vehicle and has slashed hundreds of people from the clandestine Project Titan.Apple reporter Mark Gurman yesterday broke the news that the top-level research team working on a car as Apple’s next big thing was being dismantled.Apple has never pu..
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Samsung 960 Pro SSD Review

Samsung developed several new technologies for its 960 Pro NVMe SSD, and the end result is a massive 2TB M.2 product that tips the price scale at $1,300. Over the past two years, the Pro series has shifted from a product for enthusiasts and power users to more of a workstation-focused product. The shift stems from declining SSD prices fueled by entry-level pricing from Samsung’s competitors. The company’s own general-use EVO series, which has the highest market share of any SSD on the market, a..
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Google Pixel: Australian Review

Google built a phone. For real this time. AU Editor’s Note: Since Google’s Daydream View VR headset won’t be available in Australia until November, we’ve kept any mention of it out of this review entirely. Stay tuned for a proper review of Google’s own VR headset in the days before you can actually buy it. Also, throughout this review, I’ll be talking about the Pixel and Pixel XL interchangeably since apart from their screen sizes and resolutions (5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels / 5.5 inches, 2560×1..
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XG.Fast delivers 8Gbps over copper in NBN lab trials

NBN has achieved speeds of up to 8 gigabits per second over 30 metres of copper using XG.Fast, the company announced today.The peak aggregate speed over twisted-pair was achieved during lab tests of the emerging standard. NBN has been trialling the technology in conjunction with Nokia. The two companies also achieved up to 5Gbps over 70 metres, which NBN says is about three times the length of the average copper lead-in to an Australian home.NBN chief technology officer Dennis Steiger said that..
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LG V20 With Free Extras Available From T-Mobile With Preorders

T-Mobile has announced it is now taking preorders for the LG V20. The carrier is offering some free extras, including a pair of B&O Play headphones, LG tablet and $200 credit for any 4G smartphone traded in. Several smartphone makers are expected to see increased sales of its latest and greatest devices thanks to Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Apple is expected to sell an additional 8 million iPhones before the end of 2016. Google's new Pixel and especially its Pixel XL should also scoop up so..
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Horror Stories From The Samsung Galaxy Note7 Flight Ban

On Saturday the federal flight ban on Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones went into effect in the United States. All four major Australian carriers have also banned the phone. We asked our readers how this was working out around the globe and from the replies we’ve received, it’s safe to say that, so far, this sucks. The US Transportation Department’s decision to ban the Note7 from all flights came just days after Samsung announced that it was killing the phone for good. That short window left little ..
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Xiaomi signs deal with Indian retailer StoreKing for offline sales presence

Xiaomi India has entered into a partnership with rural retailer StoreKing as per a report by IANS. According to the report, the partnership is aimed at expanding Xiaomi’s reach into the interiors of the country and was announced earlier today by StoreKing Founder and CEO Sridhar Gundaiah. “With Mi India on-board, we aim to serve rural consumers better regardless of their location and give them access to the best of products,” Gundaiah stated. The commerce retailer StoreKing partners..
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'Dragon Ball Super' Episodes 66, 67 Spoilers, Updates: Titles Revealed, Omni-King Zenos Intervenes and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:38:00 +0000

'Dragon Ball Super' Episodes 66, 67 Spoilers, Updates: Titles Revealed, Omni-King Zenos Intervenes
Things are getting more exciting for "Dragon Ball Super" as Son Goku and the Saiyans struggle to defeat Zamasu and Goku Black. The recent leak featuring the titles of "Dragon Ball Super" Episodes 66 and 67 will surely spark more excitement for the anime series. The titles of "Dragon Ball Super" episodes 66 and 67 was recently shared by Twitter user Herms98 who is known in sharing "Dragon Ball Super" leaks. According to him, the source is 2chan poster and these are not yet confirmed. Dragon Ball..
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Land Cruiser driver repeatedly rams burnout hoon

A 4WD owner fed up with hoons doing burnouts in his neighbourhood has taken the law into his own hands, repeatedly ramming a souped-up Ford Falcon with his bullbar.Dashcam video shows the vigilante smashing his troopie into the gold, racing-striped sedan head on on what looks to be a quiet rural road, almost mounting the smaller car's bonnet.The rev-head gets the message quickly and slams his smoking vehicle into reverse, backing up at speed but cornering himself in a cul-de-sac scribbled with ..
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13-inch MacBook Pro: 2016 vs. 2015

Apple thinks it's reinvented the laptop again, with the new 2016 MacBook Pro. Is a strip of touchscreen ripped straight from the world of smartphones, along with a few more standard upgrades, enough to justify the notebook's staggering sticker price? Let's tackle that topic, as we line up the 13-inch version of the new 2016 MacBook Pro with its 2015 counterpart. Size The new 13-inch MacBook Pro (note that we excluded the 15-inch options from this comparison) gets a more compact footprint, stick..
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Steep Open Beta Coming To PC In November

Ubisoft has announced a Steep open beta is taking place in November, providing players with an opportunity to see just what its open-world extreme sports game is all about.Steep was a slightly off-kilter E3 conference closer from Ubisoft it has to be said, particularly after we’d become accustomed to high profile reveals of Watch Dogs, The Division and Ghost Recon Wildlands.For a Ubisoft game the reception has been extremely tepid. Perhaps Ubisoft is hoping the Open Beta trailer will help spark..
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Apple Watch Sales Crash, But They Haven't Burned Yet

The latest numbers aren’t looking good for the Apple Watch, but the numbers can’t be taken at face value just yet. BGR has the news. “New data from IDC estimates that Apple shipped 1.1 million Apple Watches between June and September this year. That’s a lot of wrist ‘puters to sell, but it’s actually a 70 percent decrease in sales from the summer before.” The article adds that despite the drop in sales, Apple remains the biggest seller of smartwatches by a huge percentage. It’s also important t..
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Windows 10 Creators Update - 6 of the best new features in Microsoft's blockbuster update

MICROSOFTMicrosoft wants to help expand your boundaries with Windows 10 Creators UpdateWindows 10 is about to get another major upgrade.At its Surface launch event earlier this week, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 Creators Update - the next big extension to its software product line.Set to be released asa a free upgrade early in 2017 (although an early version was sent out to Windows Insider users this week), Creators Update promises a number of new and improved features for Windows 10 users - h..
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How Clinton, Trump Could Champion Cybersecurity

CVE-2013-7445Published: 2015-10-15The Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.x mishandles requests for Graphics Execution Manager (GEM) objects, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an application that processes graphics data, as demonstrated b... CVE-2015-4948Published: 2015-10-15netstat in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x, when a fibre channel adapter is used, allows local users to gain privilege..
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 hit with a recall

Apparently it's not just Corvette Z06 owners who feel the heat. Those lucky souls who purchased the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 might be interested in taking a spin back to their dealerships. That's because the high-performance Mustang has been hit with a recall notice. According to Motor1, the issue at hand lies with an engine oil cooler tube. The crimping on the tube might be insufficient and thus the line could leak. This could lead to an engine seizure or possibly even a fire. The total numbe..
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BRIEF-AT&T pushing to get deal to acquire Time Warner done by Monday - Bloomberg News citing person familiar with ... .	Turns out spiders can hear you from across the room .
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BRIEF-AT&T pushing to get deal to acquire Time Warner done by Monday - Bloomberg News citing person familiar with ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:15:00 +0000

BRIEF-AT&T pushing to get deal to acquire Time Warner done by Monday - Bloomberg News citing person familiar with ...
BRIEF-AT&T pushing to get deal to acquire Time Warner done by Monday - Bloomberg News citing person familiar with matter We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. For more information see our Acceptable Use Policy. Pleas..
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iPhone 8: Release date, specs and pricing to expect from the 2017 flagship phone

Even as the iPhone 7 makes its way at users' doorsteps, rumours have started to float about Apple's 2017 flagship. While sequentially the phone should be called the iPhone 7S, reports have so far pointed to the phone being named as iPhone 8.Traditionally Apple releases an S model a year later after releasing the main models of an iPhone. However, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the device in 2017 the company is planning to offer a different iPhone, which according to rumours will be the iPh..
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Samsung Considering Offering Galaxy Note 7 Customers Discounts On New Galaxy S8, S8 Plus And Note 8 Upon ...

Samsung is in full crisis mode with its Galaxy Note 7 cancellation, as reports say loyal users will abandon future devices from the company. A new report says Samsung is considering giving Galaxy Note 7 customers a discount on next year's Galaxy S8, S8 Plus or Galaxy Note 8. In the months leading up to the launch of the Galaxy Note 7, it appeared almost inevitable that Samsung had a huge hit on its hands well before it ever even officially announced its flagship phablet. In mid-June we reported..
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Facebook Employees Threatened To Quit Over Trump: Report

According to a juicy new report from the Wall Street Journal, several Facebook employees threatened to quit over CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to allow posts by Donald Trump to remain on the social network. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the report says that some workers took issue with “certain posts about banning Muslims from entering the US,” arguing that they violated Facebook’s stated policy on hate speech. Zuckerberg, however, apparently elected to keep the posts up over conc..
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Plants vs. Zombies Heroes Review: Flowering Anew

It’s probably not escaped your notice that there are a lot of collectible card games on mobile, with more coming more or less monthly. And yet Plants vs. Zombies Heroes doesn’t care. There are probably two reasons for the way it unabashedly leaps into the fray. One is that it’s based on an IP that people know and love after EA and PopCap have spent years building it up. The other is that unlike many other CCGs that have tried following the leader (Hearthstone, until there’s evidence to the cont..
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Turns out spiders can hear you from across the room and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:32:00 +0000

Turns out spiders can hear you from across the room
A new study has just revealed that spiders are even more impressive - or terrifying, depending on your point of view - than we'd ever imagined. Arachnids don't have ears, but it turns out spiders can hear you talking from metres away - despite the fact that many researchers previously assumed they couldn't hear at all. "Surprisingly, we found that they also possess an acute sense of hearing," lead researcher Paul Shamble from Cornell University told Hannah Devlin from The Guardian. "They can h..
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Ancient Stars Spotted In The Center Of The Milky Way For The First Time (Video)

First Posted: Oct 14, 2016 03:27 AM EDT At the heart of the Milky Way are a dozen of ancient stars known as RR Lyrae that were spotted for the first time. (Photo : NASA/Handout/Getty Images) Scientists discovered ancient stars in the center of Milky Way using the ESO's infrared VISTA telescope. They are known as RR Lyrae, which exist in ancient stellar populations for more than 10 billion years old, and were seen for the first time. The research will be printed in the Astrophysical Journa..
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Dinosaurs likely didn't roar, new research suggests

What sound did a dinosaur make? While you might imagine them screeching or roaring like they did in the Jurassic Park movies, scientists haven't been able to figure out the noises they actually made when they roamed the Earth. But new research is bringing us closer to understanding how they might have sounded. As CBC Radio science columnist Torah Kachur explains, a study published in the journal Nature looks back to the age of dinosaurs to offer some insight into the evolution of the voice box..
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International science community puts pressure on Russia to support Antarctic marine protection plan

International science community puts pressure on Russia to support Antarctic marine protection plan Posted October 14, 2016 10:17:32 Russia is now the only country holding back support to create marine protected areas (MPA) in Antarctica, and is facing international pressure to agree to the plan.A meeting of 24 countries is underway in Hobart, and members are set to spend the next fortnight deciding if they should protect the waters of the Ross Sea and East Antarctica..
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Top Secret Mission: Mystery Space Plane Has Been Orbiting Earth for 500 Days -- But Why?

Oct 14, 2016 04:42 AM EDT A mystery space plane has been orbiting earth for 500 days and up to now, nobody knows what exactly is it doing up there. IFL Science said that the 8.9-meter-long (29.3 feet) secretive vehicle by the US Air Force, was built with the help of Boeing and was launched into orbit by a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Space.com notes that the vehicle, tagged as X-37B space plane is now on its fourth mission. It was launched May last year from Cape Canaveral in Florid..
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Levitating display features pixels you can touch

We've already seen sound waves being used to levitate small numbers of foam balls, drops of liquid and even bits of lab-grown cartilage. Scientists at the Universities of Sussex and Bristol, however, have recently taken things a step further. They've created a low-res "display" in which the pixels are actually physical, tangible spheres, that float and can be individually rotated in mid-air. The technology is known as JOLED, and it utilizes an array of expanded polystyrene spheres/pixels tha..
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An Unusually Large Iceberg Broke Off A Glacier And Nobody Noticed

This past summer (winter in Australia), a massive chunk of ice slipped away from a glacier in British Columbia, but no one was there to notice. Using satellite images, a scientist from NASA has now spotted the unusually large iceberg — and he suspects it’s the largest ever seen in North America. Glaciologist Mauri Pelto noticed the iceberg while analysing space-based photos of Porcupine Glacier in northern British Columbia. In late August 2016, an iceberg detached itself from the glacier and d..
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What do these prehistoric footprints tell us about our ancestors?

In 2008, when conservationist Jim Brett came across a set of footprints on a mudflat in Tanzania, he knew he had stumbled upon something valuable. The footprints turned out to be the best-preserved and largest set of ancient human footprints ever discovered in Africa, covering an area around the size of a tennis court. Mr. Brett immediately notified Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce, a geologist at Appalachian State University."The first time we went out there, I remember getting out of the vehicle, and I..
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International coral reef leaders take part in Australian program to improve reefs in developing countries

International coral reef leaders take part in Australian program to improve reefs in developing countries Posted October 14, 2016 16:44:58 Coral reef leaders from developing countries have gathered in north Queensland to help improve the conservation of reefs worldwide.Over the next three weeks, more than 20 people from abroad will be taking part in the 2016 International and Coral Reef Management and Leadership Program in Townsville, north Queensland. It is an Austra..
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Winx simply the best but 'scratchy' Prince Of Penzance is battling and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:52:00 +0000

Winx simply the best but 'scratchy' Prince Of Penzance is battling
Racing: Winx simply the best but Prince Of Penzance may never race again Date: October 8 2016 Patrick Bartley Prince of Penzance, the horse who sprang to international fame a year ago will not be able to defend his Melbourne Cup title and may never race again after breaking down at Caulfield on Saturday. Not quite twelve months ago the Darren Weir-trained stayer gave Michelle Payne the honour of being the first woman to have Melbourne Cup success, however hopes of back-to-b..
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Top prospects push limits

Combine results, day two: First-round prospects star in beep test Callum Twomey October 8, 2016 10:00 PM Combine wrap: Father-sons impress Callum Twomey and Michael Ablett wrap up day three of the NAB AFL Draft Combine Jarrod Berry's face shows the strain during the beep test at the NAB AFL Draft Combine THREE possible first-round picks shared top place in the beep test in a busy day three of testing at the NAB AFL Draft C..
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Strong sales in inner-west as property market resumes after AFL ...

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Western Bulldogs better placed to capitalise on flag success than ...

The Western Bulldogs are much better placed to convert their on-field success into off-field prosperity than the Kangaroos were two decades ago, says former North Melbourne chief executive Greg Miller.Like the Kangaroos, the Bulldogs are traditionally one of Victoria's financial weaklings, having famously teetered on the brink of a merger with Fitzroy in 1989, and several other times faced financial hardship. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide AFL trade period..
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Victoria weather: Damage expected from significant wind event set ...

Victoria weather: Damage expected from significant wind event set to hit the state Posted October 08, 2016 15:22:35 Victoria is set to be hit by a "significant wind event" on Sunday, which will cause damage, mainly from fallen trees, the State Emergency Service (SES) says.A severe weather warning is current for all of Victoria except the far east of the state with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of damaging winds ahead of a strong cold front.The windy weather is exp..
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POTENTIAL top AFL draft pick Hugh McCluggage would be happy to join Essendon, saying the Bombers showed this year they had turned a corner. McCluggage’s outstanding under-18 season has him widely-rated as the player likely to go first in the draft and the Bombers hold the No. 1 selection.Essendon finished last this season after losing 12 players at the start of the year to doping bans, a result of the club’s long-running supplements debacle.TRADE NEWS: JACK STEELE HAS REQUESTED A TRADE TO ST KIL..
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Injury puts Prince Of Penzance out of Cup

Prince of Penzance has been ruled out of the Spring Carnival after pulling up lame at Caulfield on Saturday.Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance requires surgery on a leg fracture sustained in a race at Caulfield.Prince Of Penzance injured himself when finishing fourth in the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.Trainer Darren Weir said the injury was not life threatening."Unfortunately he's sustained an injury that needs three screws put in a fracture in the off-side foreleg," Weir ..
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Cardinal Pell associate banned from preaching in Ireland over ...

A controversial Melbourne priest and close associate of Cardinal George Pell has been banned from ministering in Ireland for committing an act of sexual abuse that senior Australian church figures have dismissed as simply a "breach of his vow of celibacy". Cardinal Pell associate banned from preaching in Ireland over abuse allegations Father John Walshe conducting mass in October 2016 after he returned from Ireland Photo: suppliedFather John Walshe addressin..
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Behold, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Behold, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Google is set to release the first smartphone that provides augmented reality (AR) experience to all users. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro presents a computer vision technology platform which integrates virtual effects on physical surrounding. By Brian Ang | Oct 08, 2016 03:34 AM EDT SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 09: Yang Yuanqing, Lenovo CEO, unveils the new PHAB2 Pro, the world's first Tango-powered smartphone at Lenovo Tech World at The Masonic Auditorium on June 9, 2016 in ..
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Why Google AI is the last user interface

Star Trek got it right: In the future, we'll use computers by talking to them.Google held an event this week and new hardware got most of the attention. Google unveiled a couple of Google-built Pixel phones, Google Wi-Fi home mesh routers, the Google Home virtual assistant appliance, a new 4k Chromecast Ultra streaming media box and the Daydream View VR headset.Critics say Google is copying and competing directly with Apple with the Pixel phones and with Amazon with Home. But this misses th..
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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .	Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .
NSW weather: Evacuation order for Condobolin as Lachlan River flood moves downstream .	Scientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef .

Boko Haram fress 21 Chibok girls in exchange for four jihadists and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:04:00 +0000

Boko Haram fress 21 Chibok girls in exchange for four jihadists

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5 things to know about the new UN secretary general

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres visits a Somali refugee camp in Kenya in July 2011. Guterres is poised to become the new U.N. secretary general. (Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press) It’s official — effective Jan. 1, António Guterres will take on the “world’s most impossible job.” In a straw poll held Oct. 5, the United Nations Security Council voted 13 to 0 with two abstentions to give the former Portuguese prime minister and U.N. high commissioner for refugees the job o..
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Life and times of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bangkok: Bhumibol Adulyadej emerged from obscurity to become the world's longest-ruling monarch and Thailand's most dominant and popular figure in a 70-year reign that revived a faltering centuries-old royal dynasty.It all began in tragic mystery. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide The transformative reign of Thailand's king Abbott: Trump's policies are 'reasonable enough' Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88 Sexism claims tarnis..
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Death toll rises as Myanmar battles border attackers

Yangon: Myanmar's security forces have killed at least 26 people in response to attacks on police that have sparked a dramatic escalation in violence in a Muslim-majority region along its border with Bangladesh, according to reports in state media.Armed men believed to be from the long-oppressed Rohingya Muslim minority launched a coordinated assault on three border police posts in the early hours of Sunday, killing nine police, injuring five and making off with dozens of weapons and more than ..
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Houston 911 operator hung up on thousands of calls because she didn't 'want to talk to anyone': Police

Hua Li was purchasing a lottery ticket at a RaceWay convenience store in Houston, Texas, on March 12 when a man holding a gun burst through the front door and attempted to force his way behind the bulletproof security panel in front of the counter. Li fled from the store, hearing gunshots behind him as he ran. Then he did what anyone would in the situation, what you’re supposed to do in the situation: He threw his car door open, pulled out his phone and dialed 911. “They just said, ‘This is 911...
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'Hong Kong is not China': Rebel legislators take to floor of Hong Kong legislature

Beijing: Hong Kong's newly-elected breed of pro-democracy legislators have used the legislature's opening session to stage symbolic protests, unfurling banners and distorting parliamentary oaths in open defiance of Beijing.Localists Yau Wai-ching and Sixtus "Baggio" Leung were ordered to return to their seats after displaying banners reading "Hong Kong is not China" and appearing to insert expletives and insults while deliberately mispronouncing the country's name. More News Video..
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Kurdish forces reveal armour-plated cars to fight ISIS

Kurdish forces have revealed the 'Mad Max' style armoured-plated cars they hope will help them free the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS control.The Peshmerga troops have converted large cars and lorries into war vehicles by adding metal plates, grills and missile launchers to the top and bonnet.They have been forced to take the initiative of bolstering their cars and lorries after ISIS jihadists captured Mosul and fought off the Peshmerga, who only use Soviet-era military equipment. One of the Kur..
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Peres oversaw civilian deaths: Di Natale

Belinda MerhabAustralian Associated PressGreens leader Richard Di Natale has interrupted a tribute to Shimon Peres to accuse the former Israeli president of overseeing the death of civilians.Mr Peres died last month at the age of 93 with tributes flowing from around the world, many making note of his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.A government motion agreed to by the Senate on Thursday also referred to the 1994 prize, praising him for "advancing the cause of peace in the Middle East".Senator D..
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'Make laugh not war': What do you really know about clowns?

We probably reached peak-clown in the 1960s. That was the decade the world's most famous clown chartered a small plane into the wilds of Papua New Guinea, so that he could prove clowning crossed all cultural borders. The grizzled bush pilot told the clown he wouldn't make it out alive. He didn't know the language, (he was also wearing full makeup and clown shoes).This story ends well.His name was Larry Harmon, his clown character's name was Bozo, and he would later write that he had encountered..
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The truth about interest rates and bank funding costs and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:25:00 +0000

The truth about interest rates and bank funding costs
So you've heard the big four banks' explanations for why they couldn't pass on to mortgage holders all of the Reserve Bank's cuts to the cash rate.Do you believe them? More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Glenn Stevens: The future of property All eyes on Chinese inflation and currency Ex-Ford workers to become 'pastors, scuba instructors' Google won't bid on Twitter: reports Jetstar mid-air punch up Fab four's..
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Rate cuts fail to spark retail spending

Australian Associated PressTwo interest rate cuts are yet to trigger a boom in retail spending, MasterCard says.The MasterCard Spending Pulse Report shows retail sales rose 3.2 per cent in the year to August, compared to growth of 3.6 per cent in the year to July.Senior vice president of market insights Sarah Quinlan said not all retail subsectors have benefited and there's still scant evidence the Reserve Bank's two rate cuts in 2016 have influenced consumers."The rate cuts have not had a treme..
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The downfall of Dick Smith and Nick Abboud

Former Dick Smith CEO Nick Abboud leaves the Supreme Court with his solicitors on Thursday. Dominic Lorrimer On Hopetoun Avenue, one of Sydney's most coveted streets in Mosman, stands former Dick Smith chief executive Nick Abboud's waterfront residence. The house, which is in the name of Abboud's wife, was bought for for $5 million in November 2013, just a few days before Dick Smith made a stunning debut on the ASX in an oversubscribed $520 mil..
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Masters' sale is not going well

Shoppers taking advantage of huge sales at Masters1:00Shoppers race in to take advantage of huge sales at Masters Masters Home Improvement is expected to shut its doors in December. Picture: Toby ZernaWHEN will Masters get it right?First the failed hardware chain announced it’s closure due to Woolworth’s failed experiment and now it’s struggling to even get rid of its leftover stock.It’s also copping criticism for the way the business is handling its customers.Fairfax Media revealed Masters was..
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Visionstream wins 4yr Chorus NZ deal

Visionstream will move into new geographies with Chorus New Zealand for the delivery of customer connection works to the ultra-fast broadband.The new agreement is expected to generate revenues of around NZ$390 million (A$368 million) and is made up of an existing contract of around $190 million and expected new work of around $200 million, subject to actual volumes and work types.The new four year contract, with an option to extend for a further four years, will see Visionstream expand its opera..
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Dairy industry agrees to code of conduct

Australian Associated PressMilk processors have agreed to develop a code of conduct with dairy farmers aimed at preventing controversial farmgate price cuts.Farmers were hit hard after Australia's largest dairy producer Murray Goulburn made a sudden and retrospective cut to milk prices in April, and other producers have since lowered their prices for the current financial year.Peak dairy groups say all industry stakeholders, including Murray Goulburn, have agreed to draft a voluntary code of con..
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Did the parliamentary hearings into the big four banks do their job?

In the bowels of Parliament House, the Commonwealth Bank's chief Executive Officer Ian Narev strode confidently into the main committee room and took his seat.Just beyond him, cameras clicked and flashed. Beyond the cameras, members of parliament took their own seats, ready for a showdown. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Fab four's greatest hits All eyes on Chinese inflation and currency Ex-Ford workers to become 'pastors, scuba instru..
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Holden closure: Not all doom and gloom in Elizabeth as workers look for new jobs

Holden closure: Not all doom and gloom in Elizabeth as workers look for new jobs Posted October 07, 2016 21:38:58 "A very pleasant place to live in has been established. I believe that the people of Elizabeth are very happy people indeed."Those were the words used by then South Australian premier Sir Tom Playford in a 1960 promotional film extolling the virtues of the 'new planned city of Elizabeth'.More than 50 years later that happiness has been dampened by the plan..
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Energy meeting fine as far as it goes, but real challenge to come

If you have just had the biggest failure in the history of Australia's electricity market – the complete shutdown of South Australia – it makes sense to bring those with responsibility for its operation together to talk.But to claim the urgent energy ministers meeting on Friday was a breakthrough, as Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg did, is hyperbole. The real challenges lie ahead. Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg leads the COAG energy council meeting in Melbourne on ..
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Wine aficionado seeks $2.8 million from Fiat Chrysler Australia

Halfway along the secluded mountain drive of Buckland Valley Road in Victoria's Alpine region is the exclusive Villa Gusto.Replete with a recently-built swimming pool, a swanky restaurant and a convoy of flash Jeep Cherokees in the driveway, the resort has been locked away for the sole use of Fiat Chrysler Australia's marketing operations since 2013. Villa Gusto owner Ben Edwards is one of Australia's top sommerliers. Photo: Melissa Adams But the party stopped for Villa Gusto owner an..
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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .	Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .
NSW weather: Evacuation order for Condobolin as Lachlan River flood moves downstream .	Scientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef .

Virtual reality rides the infamous hype cycle and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:12:00 +0000

Virtual reality rides the infamous hype cycle
As home VR goes mainstream, can it survive a plunge into the trough of disillusionment?Virtual reality has been the "next big thing" for a while but this year it's finally going mainstream as the long-awaited Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR headsets hit the retail shelves. Sure Google Cardboard-style VR has been around for a while, letting you hold a smartphone up to your face, but these full-fledged consumer-grade VR headsets take things to the next level. More Technology ..
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'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' First Beta Weekend Ongoing, How To Win A Free Code

Finally, after almost two hours of delay, fans need not fret and wait anymore as the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta is now live, according to an update posted at 11:51 a.m. PT on Activision Support. The #IWBeta is live! Thank you for your patience. Time to suit up and jump in. pic.twitter.com/zM1xWcZbQp — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) October 14, 2016 The first beta weekend of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, exclusively opening to those who pre-order the PS4 version, was set to start today, ..
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New Smartwatch Can Be Operated With Wrist Movements

WristWhirl uses the wrist wearing the watch as an always-available joystick. (Representational)Washington: Scientists have developed a new smartwatch that can be operated with wrist movements and gestures, allowing users to control the device even when their hands are not free - such as while carrying groceries or holding a bus handle.WristWhirl, the smartwatch prototype, uses the wrist wearing the watch as an always-available joystick to perform common touch screen g..
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Mercedes-Benz driverless cars will hit pedestrians rather than endanger occupants

Future Mercedes-Benz driverless cars will be programmed to prioritise driver and passenger safety at the expense of pedestrians.Comments by a senior Mercedes-Benz safety manager have again raised ethical questions about the future of driverless car technology. More Technology Videos Previous slide Next slide Ride in Mercedes' F 015 Driverless Car Rivals ready to pounce on Samsung's mobile turf Yahoo secretly scans emails for US How does a ..
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Ford auctions last Melbourne made cars

Helen VelissarisAustralian Associated PressFord's last Australian built cars have been auctioned off, a week after ceasing local production in Melbourne.The last saleable Ford Falcon XR6, Falcon Ute, Territory and the limited edition Winter White Sprint Falcon XR6 were auctioned in Melbourne on Saturday for a combined $353,000.They came off the Geelong and Broadmeadows production lines last week, just before Ford called time on 92 years of local production.The Winter White Sprint Falcon, one of ..
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'Rise of the Tomb Raider' Latest News & Update: Tips & Reminders for 'Croft Manor: Blood Ties' Entrants

Newest buzz about “Rise of the Tomb Raider” is the expansion story chapter called “Croft Manor: Blood Ties” which allows heroine Lara Croft to retrace her roots through documents and relics obtainable in this quest. (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images) Newest buzz about "Rise of the Tomb Raider" is the expansion story chapter called "Croft Manor: Blood Ties" which allows heroine Lara Croft to retrace her roots through documents and relics obtainable in this quest. Question is - how to get to ..
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Playing Possum and Penguin: A Hotelier's Guide to Navigating Google's Recent Algorithm Updates

Playing Possum and Penguin: A Hotelier’s Guide to Navigating Google’s Recent Algorithm Updates Background: The realm of organic search saw a very busy September marked by not just one, but two Google algorithm updates. First, on September 1st the local search community and hoteliers alike played possum with their Google My Business listings. Immediately after the update, many local businesses reported that their Google My Business listings were gone. This is not necessarily the case as the updat..
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Apple's Free App Of The Week Is A Popular Ninja Game - $4 Value

Every week on Thursday, Apple updates its free App of the Week promotion with a new game. This week, the company is giving away a popular platform game, Shadow bug, designed for both iPhone and iPad. This means that for the next seven days, you can pick up Apple’s free App of the week title absolutely for free. Let’s see some more details on the free game. Shadow Bug Is Apple’s Free App Of The Week Normally, Shadown Bug is priced at $4, so if you’re interested in getting it for free and save so..
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Brisbane man falls asleep at wheel .	Ballarat breakfast report \| Friday, October 7, 2016 .

Remember when… the Ballarat region last flooded in September ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:12:00 +0000

Remember when… the Ballarat region last flooded in September ...

There was a point even the experts thought it was going to happen again this week. Remember when… the Ballarat region last flooded in September, 2010? Chris Field on the Avoca Football Ground.Jason Francis getting a ride from mate Daryl Seamons.Surf's up: Bryce Carson catches a `wave' from an overflowing dam at Cardigan on Saturday.SES volunteer Crystal Clark rescues a dog from the flood waters.An elderly wheelchair-bound resident, Ian McKay, is evacuated f..
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Carving a name for herself

When Angie Polglaze first decided to take up chainsaw sculpting 20 years ago, her art school teachers told her it was impossible. CREATING ART: Chainsaw sculptor Angie Polglaze was a big hit at the 32nd Ballarat Woodworkers Guild Wood and Craft Show. Picture: Luka KauzlaricWhen Angie Polglaze first decided to take up chainsaw sculpting 20 years ago, her art school teachers told her it was impossible.So she did it anyway.“I was terrified, naturally. I’d never held a chainsaw before..
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Im australischen Ballarat missbrauchten Priester und Lehrer ...

Das australische Städtchen Ballarat ist auf Gold gebaut. Abenteurer, die auf der Suche nach schnellem Reichtum gekommen waren, hatten die Ortschaft Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts gegründet. Die gewaltigen Vorkommen im Buschland nördlich von Melbourne führten damals zu einem fiebrigen Goldrausch. Bis heute zeugen die verschnörkelten Fassaden aus der Zeit der britischen Königin Viktoria von diesem Reichtum. Ein bewaffneter Aufstand in Ballarat im Jahr 1854, mit dem Goldsucher sich mehr Rechte sichern..
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Bridges takes charge at the East Point helm

Jake Bridges is the new East Point senior football coach. WORKING TOGETHER: New East Point senior coach Jake Bridges chats with club president Neil Park at the Eastern Oval on the weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence.Jake Bridges twice denied East Point its breakthrough Ballarat Football League senior premiership at the final hurdle, but now he’s on board to help get the Kangaroos that elusive flag.Bridges has officially joined the club as senior coach, where he will take charge of a s..
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Bendigo sheep sale

Monday, September 12Yarding 18126 (3134), comprising lambs 13534 (3680) and sheep 4592 (-546) The supply of lambs lifted by nearly 40 per cent, despite the wet conditions.The bulk of the yarding was young lambs, with the selection of old-season lambs now down to odd pen lots being cleared at the end of each agent’s run.The quality of the young lambs was the best seen so far this season, with more carcase weight and consistency starting to emerge as lambs mature.The wet conditions continued to s..
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APA Group enters $1bn race to snare Origin wind farm site

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'I'd rather have the nuggets' petition against same-sex marriage ...

"The time has come for chicken nuggets, the time has come for marriage equality."So begins a petition calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to hold a fee vote on marriage equality created by the Ballarat graphic artist who's call for chicken nuggets instead of a plebiscite went viral this week. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Marriage equality and free nuggets? Dolphin jumps on young surfer Bob Maumill final sign off Tradi..
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Haddara family members injured after car rolls on Melbourne freeway

Two members of the well-known Haddara family have been injured after their luxury car crashed on Melbourne’s Western Ring Road this morning. Hamze Haddara, 25, was driving his black Mercedes AMG C-63 sedan when he lost control about 12.40am as it approached the Western Ring Road at Keilor East.The car rolled and hit a guardrail, trapping Mr Haddara and his relative Fawaz Haddara, 20, inside. The passenger of a black Mercedes sedan was injured when a guard rail pierced through a car after it ro..
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State of the nation | Sunday, September 25, 2016

Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond. State of the nation► HUNTER: A century ago, the foundation stone of the Wilson Memorial Community Hospital at Murrurundi was laid. It was a big occasion for the community, who had worked hard over many years to raise the funds to build a public hospital. More here.► WAGGA WAGGA: Two more cars have been destroyed after being set ablaze by vandals on Saturday morning. More here.► KATHERINE: YOUNG overseas backpack..
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AFL Draft focus: what we learned from TAC Cup grand final

Sandringham Dragons won a gripping TAC Cup grand final by 17 points against Murray Bushrangers at Etihad Stadium, but there was just as much interest, if not more, on the possible draftees on display.In what was a sometimes scrappy but certainly pressure-filled contest, several high-end chances shone, including Andrew McGrath, Jack Scrimshaw and Will Brodie.Others also put their name firmly in front of AFL recruiters' eyes - GWS Academy prospect Zach Sproule was superb for the Bushrangers, Hamis..
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'Lying': Phillip Hughes family express disbelief during Cricket Australia evidence and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:56:00 +0000

'Lying': Phillip Hughes family express disbelief during Cricket Australia evidence
Phillip Hughes' father Greg was heard to say "lying" during evidence from a Cricket Australia official at an inquest in Sydney on Thursday.The Hughes family have raised concerns through their lawyer that the cricketer was intimidated by sledging and targeted with short balls before he was fatally struck in a Sheffield Shield game. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Day four of the Phil Hughes inquest South Africa whitewash Australia 5-0 Day..
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Spider bite puts Fanatic out of Caulfield Cup

New Zealand stayer Fanatic has been scratched from Saturday's $3 million Caulfield Cup after suffering a spider bite. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Is this Jameka's Caulfield Cup? Winx secures 12th straight win Winx extends winning streak to 11 Five-horse fall at Taree Damien Oliver: I feel embarrassed over breath test failure Winx wins Doncaster Moody announces closure of stables Is this Ja..
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Sam Mitchell is set to join West Coast after Hawthorn agree to swap of picks

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Warner, De Kock fly up the rankings

Opener David Warner has been rewarded for his record-breaking series against South Africa, vaulting nine places into a career-high third spot in the International Cricket Council's latest ODI batting rankings. Warner posted 386 runs for the series in a losing cause, including a brilliant 173 in the final match in Cape Town, and has been rewarded with a spot in the Top 10 for the very first time. Warner epic can't prevent whitewash Meanwhile, Australia's lead at the top of the ODI rankings ha..
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Trade wrap: Thursday

• Tune in to Trade Talk for LIVE trade coverage every weekday• Check out every confirmed move on the Trade Tracker BILLY Hartung could be the trade circuit breaker that helps Hawthorn snare Jaeger O'Meara, but it is the Brisbane Lions, not Gold Coast, circling the Hawks runner. Hawthorn's already strained talks with Gold Coast detoured even further off track on Wednesday when the Hawks and Sydney Swans agreed to a trade for Tom Mitchell centred around pick No.14, a selection the Suns had been e..
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White line fever expected for Melbourne derby - SBS

What do Melbourne's A-League clubs think about each other? Is it hatred, like Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque so memorably expressed towards his Western Sydney rivals in the build-up to last week's Sydney derby? Contempt? Disdain? Or perhaps even a begrudging respect? In years past, Victory dismissed the threat from Melbourne Heart, who might have won their fair share of derbies under their previous guise but couldn't match Victory in any other area. Heart was a dirty word at the club, with mana..
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Greg Bird Granted Release By Titans

Posted: 13 October, 2016 Greg Bird Granted Release By Titans Tags: Greg Bird, Gold Coast Titans Image: Getty Images Greg Bird's NRL career appears to be over, with the Gold Coast back-rower released from the final year of his contract to re-join the Catalans Dragons. Bird sought a release from the Titans on Wednesday night, and the club has let the former Origin and Kangaroos player go to the English Super League on a five-year deal. Bird has previously ..
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Tyler Wright dedicates world surfing title to late uncle

Tyler Wright's thoughts instantly turned to her late uncle after winning the world surfing title, fulfilling the promise she'd made to him in the aftermath of his unexpected death.Wright, who grew up in Culburra Beach on the NSW south coast, capped an emotional 12 months in France on Thursday, winning her maiden world crown at the venue her uncle last watched her compete. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Tyler Wright wins surfing world crown Greg ..
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NBL: Sydney Kings topple Illawarra Hawks in tense battle

Records tumbled for Illawarra in their season-opener but the Hawks flying start to the season came to a shuddering halt on Thursday night, going down 88-84 to arch-rivals Sydney in a bruising encounter at the WIN Entertainment Centre.Kevin Lisch made his return to the Sandpit for the first time in rival colours and the Hawks faithful were not in a conciliatory mood, booing him on every touch, but the two-time MVP had the last laugh, dropping seven points in the final quarter to seal the gritty ..
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Why Western Sydney Wanderers broke a club rule to sell Nikolai Topor-Stanley

At the start of each season, Western Sydney Wanderers players are told they are locked in until the final game of their campaign. Under the strict regime of Tony Popovic, there is only a short window where contracted players are allowed to leave the club in pursuit of offers abroad, roughly between the end of one season and the start of the next pre-season. This much is made clear to every player when they sign, and apart from those deemed surplus to requirements or the rare contractual clauses..
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Ballarat breakfast report \| Friday, October 7, 2016 .	It costs Apple about a third as much to make an iPhone 7 as it charges you .
Typhoon Chaba kills six people in South Korea .	Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list .

Shared value champions Julie Bishop, IAG, and Suncorp take awards and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:57:00 +0000

Shared value champions Julie Bishop, IAG, and Suncorp take awards
Ramana James, head of group shared value at Best Shared Value Organisation winner IAG. Edwina Pickles A new insurance product which allows people on low incomes to accumulate and insure individual household assets has won Best Shared Value Product in the inaugural Shared Value awards.The Shared Value business strategy devised by Michael Porter and Mark Kramer in 2011 is making headway in Australia. It focuses on companies creating measurable bu..
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CSL faces shareholder revolt over pay

Marty SilkAustralian Associated PressBiotech CSL is launching another $500 million buyback to improve returns for the shareholders who used the company's annual meeting to protest against executive pay.Chairman John Shine said the buyback comes on top of the $1 billion buyback announced last October. That first initiative is nearly complete and boosted earnings per share by 25 per cent by June, he said."Through this ongoing program of buybacks, all CSL shareholders benefit from improved investme..
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SHANE OLIVER: Here's what could spark a housing market collapse in Australia

Australian house prices are expensive on almost every metric. Check. Australian households are heavily indebted compared to global standards. Check. Australia is building a lot of apartments right now, the highest number on record. Check. Combined, those factors have Australia’s housing bears growling loudly, seen as a potent and damaging cocktail that will eventually lead to a collapse in house prices. “It’s nothing but a debt-fuelled bubble that’s going to pop in spectacular fashion” is the ..
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Brexit: How to avoid a cliffhanger

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Inghams poultry could be this year's biggest IPO as private equity firm TPG prepares $1.5 billion float

Australia's largest poultry producer Inghams Group will list on the ASX next month with an equity value of up to $1.5 billion, putting it on course to be the country's largest initial public offering this year.US private equity giant TPG Capital Management will sell between 50 per cent and 70 per cent of the firm in the IPO, at an indicative price range of $3.57 to $4.14 a share. Chicken producer Inghams Group is preparing for its initial public offering. Photo: Jay Cronan The range val..
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ASX slips as investors turn wary on miners

Australian stocks recovered from an early resources-led slump to close only marginally lower, as investors picked up Telstra shares and were cheered by another buyback announcement from CSL.A disappointing start to US earnings season, a drop in the oil price as well as another jump in the greenback had combined to drag down Wall Street's S&P 500 index by 1.2 per cent, triggering a leap in Wall Street's "fear gauge", the CBOE Market Volatility index, which ended the day up 15 per cent. Mini..
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Australia fastest growing AAA-rated commodity exporter despite Govt debt: Moody's

Australia fastest growing AAA-rated commodity exporter despite Govt debt: Moody's Posted October 12, 2016 16:46:59 Australia is the fastest growing AAA-rated commodity exporter this year despite escalating government debt, according to credit ratings agency Moody's.Moody's said Australia is likely to maintain faster GDP expansion than Canada and Norway, and similar to New Zealand but, even with government debt rising to around 41 per cent of GDP in 2017 - the burden r..
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Masters employs muscle to control ugly behaviour

Masters Home Improvement has employed security guards to protect its staff from obnoxious customers who have lashed out and trashed stores as the fire sale heats up.In scenes reminiscent of the ugly drama of the Dick Smith closing down sale, Masters sales staff are reporting a slew of bad behaviour from verbal abuse to taunts about losing their jobs, tampering with price tags and even theft. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide The end of Masters - bargain opp..
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Succession on new CBA chair Catherine Livingstone's plan

Catherine Livingstone, one of the most impressive leaders in Australian corporate life. David Rowe Catherine Livingstone has had seven months to size up her fellow directors and the senior executive team at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. It was inevitable she was in line for the chairman's role when David Turner brought her in as a director in March.Confirmation she will replace Turner as chairman on December 31, means attention can now move t..
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Vocus leadership coup rattles investors

Vocus Communications boss Geoff Horth has survived a plot to remove him from the helm of Australia's fourth-biggest telecommunications firm.The bid to oust Mr Horth, less than a month after chief financial officer Rick Correll resigned, was instigated by non-executive director Tony Grist, whose confidential proposal to the board was supported by executive director James Spenceley. It has been a tough day for Vocus Communications, and executive director James Spenceley. Photo: Ben Rushton ..
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It costs Apple about a third as much to make an iPhone 7 as it charges you .	Typhoon Chaba kills six people in South Korea .
Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list .	Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .

Further delays for Ballarat cricket season and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:50:00 +0000

Further delays for Ballarat cricket season
Ballarat Cricket Association has been forced to stagger the start of its season. City Oval was almost completely under water last month.Ballarat Cricket Association has been forced to stagger the start of its season.With the opening day having already been abandoned across the board, a shortage of grounds owing to continued wet conditions means three lower end senior and all junior grades will have to wait another week before getting underway.BCA operations manager Greg Wakeling s..
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Former Christian Brother Ted Bales pays two sex abuse victims ...

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Grampians wines prove top drops

The Grampians region has claimed 13 of the 18 trophies on offer at the Western Victorian wine awards in Ballarat. TOP DROPS: Wineries in the Grampians region won back the shield for ‘Most Successful Region’ at the Western Victorian Wine Challenge awards in Ballarat.Wineries in the Grampians region won back the shield for Most Successful Region at the Western Victorian Wine Challenge awards in Ballarat last weekend.The Grampians wines claimed 13 of the 18 trophies on offer.Grampian..
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A new boarding facility will be built at St Patrick's College in Ballarat

BALLARAT’S St Patrick’s College is investing $5 million for a new boarding precinct for up to 100 boys.The Catholic day and boarding school is also preparing to celebrate its 125th year in 2018.Construction of the new boarding facility will begin before the end of the year and will ensure the college’s tradition of boarding continues for generations.The precinct will feature a new kitchen, dining room and laundry as well as indoor and outdoor recreation areas.Bedrooms are being designed to meet ..
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Lawn bowls: Daylesford starts weekend pennant under prepared

Ballarat District Bowls Division weekend pennant players found out how hard it is without a full pre-season. Daylesford found out the hard way in the Ballarat District Bowls Division weekend pennant opening round just important pre-season is.TOP GREENS: Graeme Nicholson (Buninyong) takes on the challenge of BDBD premier division against City Oval at Buninyong. Picture: Lachlan Bence.While the season began in ideal sunny conditions on Saturday, Daylesford did it hard.Daylesford’s ..
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Design students hit runway at fashion awards

Full skirts, florals and millinery dominated the catwalk when emerging designers showed off their creations at this year’s Fashion Awards Australia. Budding designers from around the nation and design students from TAFEs, secondary colleges and tertiary campuses descended on Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre in Taylors Lakes last Friday to display their works in a range of categories. White was the preferred choice of colour for many of the entrants, and full-length dresses and longer hem..
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Talented teen ballerina reaches international level

Since she started ballet classes at just four years of age, Ada Sayasane always had a “light in her eyes”. En pointe: Ada Sayasane, 15, and her Royal South Street trophy. She has accomplished the rare feat of winning all four major accolades and has also been selected for an international competition. Picture: Kate HealySince she started ballet classes at just four years of age, Ada Sayasane always had a “light in her eyes”.Now 15, the talented teen has just been offered the incre..
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FOR nearly two years Katherine and Tim Pilkington searched for the holy grail of sheep genetics.The search started by examining traits of all meat sheep, then drilling down to specialists – talking to genetic providers and breeders – followed by abattoirs and then taste testing meat cuts with chefs, family and friends to see which meat was deemed the best.“We started with an end goal in mind – we wanted premium-eating quality lamb, juicy, tender and full of flavour,” said Katherine, whose family..
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Sandringham Zebras Best & Fairest Preview: Contenders

Sandringham Zebras Best & Fairest Preview: Contenders Nathan Lay October 12, 2016 3:19 PM It was a solid year form Templeton, rising quickly to become the Zebras' most dominant midfielders St Kilda duo Eli Templeton and Cam Shenton will lead a strong Saints contingent when Sandringham crowns its best and fairest for 2016 on Friday night. The pair will head into the count as favourites, while Brodie Murdoch, Brandon White and Sandri..
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Strassman's message behind the hilarity | video

“It is not someone saying ‘hi’ in five different voices; it is an exploration of the suspension of disbelief." Selfie time: US ventriloquist David Strassman with beloved puppet Ted E. Bare. Strassman's latest show explores the concept of screen addiction.Managing six personalities at the same time is no easy feat.So it makes sense renowned US ventriloquist David Strassman has ditched booze in order to maintain the level of mental clarity required for his increasingly complex shows..
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Typhoon Chaba kills six people in South Korea .	Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list .
Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .	Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .

Wife accidentally runs over and kills husband in driveway and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:35:00 +0000

Wife accidentally runs over and kills husband in driveway
Residents of a quiet suburban street rushed outside on Tuesday afternoon to find their elderly neighbour cradling her husband and crying, "I killed you my darling, my sweetheart". The 73-year-old woman had accidentally run over her husband in the driveway of their Clayton South home. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Elderly man accidently run over by wife Clayton South Creepy clowns captured on camera in Melbourne Federal government passes ..
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TGA pregnancy warning for popular over-the-counter painkillers

Australia's drug regulator has issued a warning about women taking popular over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs like Nurofen and Voltaren during early pregnancy due to increased risk of miscarriage.The Therapeutic Goods Administration is already in talks with drug companies to ensure packaging labels contain warnings that include women who are trying to conceive but may not yet know they're pregnant. The drug regulator has proposed a new warning about taking anti-inflammatory drugs if ..
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Gable Tostee trial: Jury hears recording of Warriena Wright's final moments alive

Gable Tostee trial: Jury hears recording of Warriena Wright's final moments alive By Andrew Kos and Sharnie Kim Updated October 11, 2016 20:33:50 A Supreme Court jury has listened to Warriena Wright's last words moments before she fell to her death from the 14th floor balcony of Gable Tostee's Gold Coast apartment in the early hours of the morning on August 8, 2014.Tostee, 30, has pleaded not guiltyÂ to murdering the 26-year-old New Zealand tourist, whom he met th..
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Man brought in over one-punch death

POLICE have brought in a man they want to speak to in relation to the one-punch death of Timothy Lang in Brisbane.Hours after police released a picture of Wayne Hearn, detectives found him in Redcliffe.He was handcuffed and subsequently taken to Dutton Park Watch House, where he remains.Charges are yet to be laid.Mr Lang was walking along Melbourne Street at South Brisbane about 10.15am on Saturday when he crossed paths with a man jogging in the opposite direction.The pair exchanged words before..
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Leyonhjelm interrupts tribute to deceased journalist Rebecca Wilson

Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm has interrupted a Senate tribute to late sports journalist Rebecca Wilson to slam her reports on Western Sydney Wanderers fans. Senator Leyonhjelm asked to make a statement on the Labor motion, backed by the Senate on Tuesday, acknowledging Ms Wilson's contribution to her industry. A story she wrote last year naming and shaming football fans caused material harm and was something nobody should be proud of: "Death does not absolve us of what we did when we were ..
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Tearful MP Sid Cramp shares own story of domestic violence as bill is introduced

UPDATE: The Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill passed the Queensland Parliament House a short time after 6pm on Tuesday.The legislation passed after hearing emotional contributions from MPs, who outlined their own histories with the scourge of domestic violence. Member for Gaven Sidney Cramp broke down as he told Parliament of the violent upbringing of himself and his siblings. Photo: Facebook/Sid Cramp The amendments include giving police more p..
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Kalgoorlie suicide: Woman takes her life at scene where teenager Elijah Doughty died

Kalgoorlie suicide: Woman takes her life at scene where teenager Elijah Doughty died Updated October 11, 2016 12:56:52 The West Australian Goldfields town of Kalgoorlie has been rocked by another tragedy, with a 37-year-old woman taking her life at the site of teenager Elijah Doughty's death. Key points:14-year-old Elijah Doughty died after allegedly being hit by a ute, his death sparked riots in KalgoorlieA woman took her life at the site of his deathSuicide rates in ..
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Aussie mum to face murder charges

Death in Bali: Timeline of events2:01The death of a Bali cop has lead to Aussie Sara Connor and Brit David Taylor being held in Denpasar Police Station as suspects. As they await any charges, here is a timeline of events. Sara Connor inside a cell of Denpasar Police Station last month. Picture: Lukman S. BintoroCindy Wockner and Komang ErvianiNews Corp Australia NetworkPROSECUTORS have confirmed that Australian woman Sara Connor and her British boyfriend David Taylor will face three charges — m..
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Same-sex marriage: Turnbull refuses to say if he will allow parliamentary vote after Labor blocks plebiscite

Same-sex marriage: Turnbull refuses to say if he will allow parliamentary vote after Labor blocks plebiscite Updated October 11, 2016 18:59:30 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will not say if he will allow a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage after his plan for a plebiscite was blocked by the Opposition.Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has declared that an "expensive, divisive" plebiscite on same-sex marriage would hurt gay people, and confirmed that Labor will vote a..
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One Nation senator Brian Burston calls for a new 'patriotic broadcasting corporation'

A new "Patriotic Broadcasting Corporation" could better represent the identity of mainstream Australians and fight bias within the ABC, new One Nation senator Brian Burston said on Tuesday.Using his first speech to attack Australia's immigration policy and blame violent crime on "aggressive multiculturalism", the former local councillor and newly elected NSW senator called for an overhaul of the ABC and SBS with a new channel created to present news and current affairs from the perspective of "..
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Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list .	Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .
Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .	NSW weather: Evacuation order for Condobolin as Lachlan River flood moves downstream .

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Donald Trump: Train Wreck of a Campaign and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:40:00 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Donald Trump: Train Wreck of a Campaign
Apologies up front for bringing politics here, but over the past 24 hours or so, my Twitter timeline is filled with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Donald Trump, both for all the bad reasons. Donald Trump is caught (yet again) for his misogynist talks and crude sex talk, while yet another “replaced” Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has caught fire in the US. And I’ve no clue why either of them are still persisting with their campaigns. I’m no expert in Political commentary, and I wouldn’t like to get my hands ..
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Former Shark Bay sheep station becomes conservation treasure trove

Former Shark Bay sheep station becomes conservation treasure trove By David Weber and Christopher Lewis Updated October 09, 2016 12:36:38 A former sheep station in Western Australia has become an internationally important conservation reserve, housing rare and threatened species as well as a huge range of stromatolites.Hamelin Station, on the edge of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, stretches across more than 200,000 hectares and plays host to a range of endange..
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Driverless bus a weirdly normal experience

Angus LivingstonAustralian Associated PressIs it weird sitting in a driverless shuttle bus as it slowly drives you along a Melbourne road?No. In fact it's almost unsettling how quickly normal it seems.The Transdev shuttle humming through Albert Park on Sunday is already in full use in Europe, moving at a top speed of 40km/h.If you've ever been a passenger in a bus or even in a theme park ride, the experience is similar.There's an emergency stop button and an automated ramp that slides out when n..
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Native animals reintroduced to WA island

Lisa RobinsonAustralian Associated PressTen locally extinct mammal species and one bird species will be reintroduced to an historic island off the coast of Western Australia as part of an ecological restoration project.Dirk Hartog Island off the Gascoyne coast was the site of WA's first recorded European landing by the eponymous Dutch explorer in 1616.WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob said grazing by sheep and goats and predation by feral cats had a big impact on the island's habitat and nati..
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10 reasons why I preordered the Google Pixel phone

I really liked the Google Pixel phone when I tried it out the other day. I gave it some thought, and then, two days later, I logged on to the Google Store and pre-ordered one. At $649, it’s on the high end for a Google phone, right up there with the iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7. Only the Nexus 6 of 2014 cost as much from the get-go. For the sake of comparison, the Nexus 5 started at $349 in 2013, while last year’s Nexus 5X cost $399, and the Nexus 6P cost $499. So the question is whether..
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Drones to monitor sharks at WA beaches

Australian Associated PressDrones will be used at West Australian beaches in a three-month trial to monitor shark activity and potentially spot other dangers such as rips and schools of bait fish, which attract the predators.Under the plan, $88,000 will be provided for four small drones equipped with a high-definition camera to stream live pictures back to Surf Life Saving WA operators at some metropolitan and regional beaches.Fisheries Minister Joe Francis said the trial was part of the state g..
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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .	Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .
NSW weather: Evacuation order for Condobolin as Lachlan River flood moves downstream .	Scientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef .

Native animals reintroduced to WA island and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:35:00 +0000

Native animals reintroduced to WA island
Lisa RobinsonAustralian Associated PressTen locally extinct mammal species and one bird species will be reintroduced to an historic island off the coast of Western Australia as part of an ecological restoration project.Dirk Hartog Island off the Gascoyne coast was the site of WA's first recorded European landing by the eponymous Dutch explorer in 1616.WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob said grazing by sheep and goats and predation by feral cats had a big impact on the island's habitat and nati..
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Former Shark Bay sheep station becomes conservation treasure trove

Former Shark Bay sheep station becomes conservation treasure trove By David Weber and Christopher Lewis Updated October 09, 2016 12:36:38 A former sheep station in Western Australia has become an internationally important conservation reserve, housing rare and threatened species as well as a huge range of stromatolites.Hamelin Station, on the edge of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, stretches across more than 200,000 hectares and plays host to a range of endange..
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This Is What Brake Problems Look Like At 180+ MPH

Austrailian Supercar driver Mark Winterbottom lost his front brakes heading into The Chase after one of the fastest straights in motor racing: Mount Panorama’s Conrod Straight. Here’s why you need functioning brakes at the infamous Bathurst 1000. According to the Supercars commentators, Winterbottom was traveling nearly 300 kph (186 mph to those of us watching from the U.S.) when he couldn’t brake properly for The Chase’s hard left-hand turn. Winterbottom’s rear brakes locked up, and sent hi..
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Google Tango Latest News & Update: Lenovo Phab 2 Will Launch Next Month! Incredible Features, Specs, Price ...

Google's first Tango Phone have an advance camera technology.(Photo: Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for Motorola Mobility) First Google Tango-based smartphone set to arrive next month, Google's Clay Bavor confirmed. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro will be the first smartphone to tap into Google Tango that will launch in November. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro will pack an advanced camera technology which can sense items in a room that can digitally identify the subjects and also can navigate indoors which Googl..
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Driverless bus a weirdly normal experience

Angus LivingstonAustralian Associated PressIs it weird sitting in a driverless shuttle bus as it slowly drives you along a Melbourne road?No. In fact it's almost unsettling how quickly normal it seems.The Transdev shuttle humming through Albert Park on Sunday is already in full use in Europe, moving at a top speed of 40km/h.If you've ever been a passenger in a bus or even in a theme park ride, the experience is similar.There's an emergency stop button and an automated ramp that slides out when n..
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Donald Trump: Train Wreck of a Campaign

Apologies up front for bringing politics here, but over the past 24 hours or so, my Twitter timeline is filled with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Donald Trump, both for all the bad reasons. Donald Trump is caught (yet again) for his misogynist talks and crude sex talk, while yet another “replaced” Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has caught fire in the US. And I’ve no clue why either of them are still persisting with their campaigns. I’m no expert in Political commentary, and I wouldn’t like to get my hands ..
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10 reasons why I preordered the Google Pixel phone

I really liked the Google Pixel phone when I tried it out the other day. I gave it some thought, and then, two days later, I logged on to the Google Store and pre-ordered one. At $649, it’s on the high end for a Google phone, right up there with the iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7. Only the Nexus 6 of 2014 cost as much from the get-go. For the sake of comparison, the Nexus 5 started at $349 in 2013, while last year’s Nexus 5X cost $399, and the Nexus 6P cost $499. So the question is whether..
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Bigger spacecraft planned for long Mars trip: NASA director

The spacecraft which will take people to Mars will have a massively increased living space as mission lengths shift to years rather than weeks, one of NASA's directors said.And the goal to land humans on Mars in the 2030s can occur without any notable boost to the famous space agency's budget. The first colour image of Mars taken on the planet itself, from the Viking Lander 1 in 1976. Photo: NASA Planetary Photo Journal Collection Jason Crusan, who will be speaking in Canberra next mo..
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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .	Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .
NSW weather: Evacuation order for Condobolin as Lachlan River flood moves downstream .	Scientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef .

Brisbane man falls asleep at wheel and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:07:00 +0000

Brisbane man falls asleep at wheel
Brisbane man falls asleep at wheel
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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution

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Man defends Facebook Live video of heroin overdosed couple

MEMPHIS, Tenn. • A man who filmed a couple who had overdosed on heroin and were lying unconscious on a Memphis sidewalk as people mocked them is defending his decision to post the video live on Facebook.At one point in the video, Courtland Garner puts his phone inches from the woman’s face. He and others in the crowd can be heard laughing at the pair. A driver who was passing called 911, and emergency responders were able to revive the couple, who are married.Garner is unapologetic, saying he w..
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Facebook now offers 'Secret Conversations' in messaging app

News Facebook now offers 'Secret Conversations' in messaging app 2016-10-07T22:11:22Z2016-10-07T22:29:27ZBy Joshua Gauntt, Reporter Source: WBRC video BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Facebook is now offering a new messaging feature aimed at keeping conversations a “secret.”After you start a new conversation in Facebook's messenger app, you'll see the word "secret" on the right at the top. It allows you to have an encrypted end-to-end chat which means the messages are intended just for y..
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Behold, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Behold, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Google is set to release the first smartphone that provides augmented reality (AR) experience to all users. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro presents a computer vision technology platform which integrates virtual effects on physical surrounding. By Brian Ang | Oct 08, 2016 03:34 AM EDT SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 09: Yang Yuanqing, Lenovo CEO, unveils the new PHAB2 Pro, the world's first Tango-powered smartphone at Lenovo Tech World at The Masonic Auditorium on June 9, 2016 in ..
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Google Starts Big Advertising Push Around New Pixel Phone

Google's new "Pixel" smartphone is off to a fast marketing start with $3.2 million in television ads in two days since it announced the upcoming launch, and ad executives expect Google to spend hundreds of millions more to keep up with rivals Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc.Google's launch of the first phone it has designed itself puts it in direct competition with the two dominant smartphone makers, which each market heavily. While Google's brand is known around the world, and it..
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LeEco accidentally reveals US budget phone

Chinese hardware upstart LeEco has accidentally showed off key parts of its device line-up two weeks before the company is set to officially launch its US business.The leak, which was first spotted by AndroidPolice, revealed two budget-phones as well as four different TV sets based on Google's Android TV platform.Product shots also show numerous LeEco-branded apps, suggesting that the company wants to use its devices to grow its entertainment services, much like it has done in China.The leaks su..
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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage .	Brisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury .
NSW weather: Evacuation order for Condobolin as Lachlan River flood moves downstream .	Scientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef .

Ballarat breakfast report | Friday, October 7, 2016 and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:33:00 +0000

Ballarat breakfast report | Friday, October 7, 2016
Your morning news snapshot from Ballarat, around regional Australia and beyond. PHOTO OF THE DAY: @andrewtphoto "An early morning start to the day at Lake Wendouree...no access to this bridge just yet! #ballarat #loveballaratinautumn #lakewendouree #beautifulballarat #abcopen #abcmyphoto #autumn #sonyaustralia #sonyphotography #visitvictoria #visitballarat #liveinvictoria #bridge #sunrise #flood"Good morning Ballarat and happy Friday. We've got all the news headlines you need righ..
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Ballarat, Stawell meeting dates switched

Ballarat (Image: Ballarat Turf Club) The Ballarat Turf Club's 2016 weather woes have continued with Racing Victoria on Friday announcing it will swap the Ballarat meeting scheduled for October 18 with a Stawell race meeting on November 21 due to the state of the track. RV Racing Operations Manager, Paul Bloodworth, said the swap was designed to be mutually beneficial to both clubs. "Ballarat has endured a particularly wet winter and early spring period, and will benefit from additional tim..
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Flashback Friday | Ballarat social snaps from October, 2007

Avoca Cup: Stuart Shephard, Suzi Hayes, Pauline Czarnecki, Natalie Uljanic and Dom Uljanic.AFL Grand final around Ballarat: Matt Carr, Justin Vincent, Rhys McGregor.Avoca Cup: James Duffy and Lee Briody.AFL Grand final around Ballarat: Troy Stowe happy with cats performance.AFL Grand final around Ballarat: 11 year old Matthew Stahl.AFL Grand final around Ballarat: May Dwyer, Melanie Plumber, Belinda Dwyer.AFL Grand final around Ballarat: back L, Sara Fraatz, Shane Lawless, Pat White, Renee Wisem..
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Title wins demand a little extra diplomacy

PRESS BOX: MISSING: Seeing Luke Beveridge with the cup in Ballarat was awesome but, organised or not, we missed these guys for our block party. Whitten Oval is their home, but Ballarat is now, too. Picture: Getty Images.YEAH, it hurt. A little like throwing an awesome party then finding out late a bunch of the cool guys invited are having their own exclusive party down the road.But this was not just a party – and it was broadcast nationwide – Ballarat got stood up.The right thing ..
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Ballarat Sports and Events Centre's federal funding bid rejected

BREAKING: Ballarat knocked back in stadium bid The Wendouree site for the Ballarat Sports and Events Centre redevelopment. Picture: Kate HealyBALLARAT’S bid for a fully redeveloped indoor stadium has been rejected, again, under the federal government’s National Stronger Regions Fund.It is a tough blow for the Ballarat Basketball and the City of Ballarat, which together sought $10 million to take the Ballarat Sports and Events Centre project to a standard that could attract nationa..
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Stakeholder Gold Announce Update on Phase II Program at Ballarat ...

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McCluggage can handle likely No.1 title

McCluggage can handle likely No.1 title Ben Guthrie October 7, 2016 2:07 PM Combine wrap: Who will be No.1 pick? Travis King and Callum Twomey wrap all the day two action from the NAB AFL Draft Combine Hugh McCluggage has improved throughout the year • Key dates for the NAB AFL Trade Period• Indicative draft order: What picks will your club take to the draft POSSIBLE No.1 draft pick Hugh McCluggage admits he is still pinch..
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Cabaret star program is belle de jour | video

Ballarat’s Mining Exchange has been transformed into a spectacular Vaudeville-style marquee for this weekend’s Cabaret Festival. Picture: Luka KauzlaricBallarat’s Mining Exchange has been transformed into a spectacular Vaudeville-style marquee for this weekend’s Cabaret Festival.Draped in velvet and Big Top-style curtains, the Mining Exchange is now looking far more reminiscent of 1800s Paris than 21st century Ballarat.Opening on Friday night were jazz maestros Vince Jones and Pau..
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Votes in for Young Archies

Ballarat has spoken about which budding artists have made a place in the city’s heart. Masterpiece: Jordyn Straga, 7, of Urquhart Park Primary School with her People's Choice winning portrait, “Blaire my friend”. Picture: Luka KauzlaricBallarat has spoken about which budding artists have made a place in the city’s heart.Compelling: Teaneil Sarre,12, wowed readers with her stunning portrait, "Cara". The Courier's People's Choice Awards received more than 3000 votes.The Courier’s Yo..
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It costs Apple about a third as much to make an iPhone 7 as it charges you and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:52:00 +0000

It costs Apple about a third as much to make an iPhone 7 as it charges you

The cheapest iPhone 7 retails for $649, but new research suggests it costs Apple roughly $225 to build one. Market research firm IHS Markit recently took apart the iPhone 7 to price out all of the individual parts that go into building the phone. According to its analysts’ research, those parts likely cost Apple about $220 to purchase, and about $5 to assemble. That means Apple’s newest phone only costs about a third of its price-tag, to make. That’s actually far more expensive than the last i..
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iPad Air 3 Release Date, Specs & Rumors: The New Tablet Likely To Be Unveiled In First Quarter Of 2017?

The recently concluded iPhone 7 unveiling event didn't quite turn out to be what avid Apple fans were anticipating it to be. While the Cupertino based tech firm unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, the company remained mum regarding its line of tablet flagships, particularly the equally anticipated, iPad 3. That being said, optimistic fans hazard a guess that since Apple iPad 3 was a no-show during the iPhone 7 unveiling event that took place on September 7, the next like..
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Ten-Mile-Wide Killer Asteroid Headed For Earth, And It's Not The Only One

News of a 10-mile-wide killer asteroid hurtling toward Earth burned up the internet this week after a Chinese astronomer announced that the massive space rock could potentially impact the planet with enough force to cause an extinction event. But there is worse news: Although asteroid 2009ES, the designation of the aforementioned killer asteroid, is currently predicted to make a near-miss pass by the Earth, there are other killer asteroids hurtling through space with the potential to become imp..
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New high resolution images reveal Mercury is tectonically active

NEW IMAGES FROM NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft have revealed previously undetected fault scarps – cliff-like landforms – on Mercury that are small enough to suggest the planet is geologically young. Published in Nature Geoscience, the new NASA findings suggests that Mercury is still contracting, and that Earth is not the only tectonically active planet in our Solar System, as previously thought. “The young age of the small scarps means that Mercury joins Earth as a tectonically active planet, with..
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Apple's big plan for HealthKit would put all your medical data in one spot

If you live in America and you’ve seen more than one doctor in your lifetime, you know there’s no central database where all of your medical data lives. Instead, each health care provider has a separate record, and rarely are they ever merged. Apple is reportedly working on electronic health record software that will take advantage of all the data collected from HealthKit apps and use it in more meaningful ways—like to diagose medical conditions—and create a centralized place for all that in..
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Who will buy Twitter? The potential bidders, from Google to Disney

But an acquisition might be held back by the companies' sizes. With a market valuation of $45bn (which has fallen in recent days as investors voice their disapproval of a potential deal), buying Twitter would be more like a merger for Salesforce, and a risky bet on such a deal paying off. It’s unclear if the benefits of a tie-up would be worth it. Then again, Benioff has been willing to take such risks before. He wanted to buy LinkedIn before Microsoft swooped in with its $26.2bn offer in June...
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Australian Scientists Just Froze Light (Like Kylo Ren)

Physicists at The Australian National University (ANU) have brought quantum computing a step closer to reality by stopping light in a new experiment. Lead researcher Jesse Everett said controlling the movement of light was critical to developing future quantum computers, which could solve problems too complex for today’s most advanced computers. Please enable JavaScript to watch this video. VIDEO “Optical quantum computing is still a long way off, but our successful experiment to stop light g..
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fitbit charge 2 review

Fitbit trackers are famous for the gamification of step data to help motivate users to exercise more, but the company's latest model, the Charge 2 wristband, actually does a whole lot more than just track steps. What you also get is a device that can measure your heat rate (resting and active), tell you how many flights of stairs you've climbed, how far you've travelled (based on your height and step count), and even train you to breathe deeply through a built-in relaxation mode. Additionally..
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Meteor described as 'mini sun' streaks over central Queensland

Meteor described as 'mini sun' streaks over central Queensland Updated September 27, 2016 15:27:54 A bright light and loud explosion in the sky over central and southern Queensland last night was probably a fiery meteor, experts believe.A number of Queenslanders have contacted ABC Local Radio to say they witnessed what appeared to be a fireball streak across the sky about 8.30pm on Monday night.Emerald resident Jim said he was on the phone at the time and was shocked by..
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Typhoon Chaba kills six people in South Korea and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:23:00 +0000

Typhoon Chaba kills six people in South Korea
A powerful typhoon has battered South Korea, killing six people and leaving four missing, the country's safety agency said. Typhoon Chaba caused strong winds and heavy rain in south-eastern areas and the southern resort island of Jeju on Tuesday and Wednesday. South Korean officials said the typhoon later dissipated after moving over the waters off the east coast. The six dead include one who fell from a breakwater and another who fell from the roof of a house, the Ministry of Public Safety an..
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Son of the West, Antonio Guterres takes the UN blue

Melbourne: Antonio Guterres is about to become the boss of the United Nations, and it is almost certain he barracks for the Western Bulldogs.Can this year get any better for the Sons of the West?! More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Plays of the 2016 AFL grand final Jimmy Bartel's beard is gone Bulldogs party on Mad Monday AFL trade period explained Bulldogs fans stream into Whitten Oval to celebrate win Bulldogs..
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Education debate begins for WA election

Education debate begins for WA election Rebecca Gredley - AAP on October 6, 2016, 6:49 pm The State School Teachers' Union of WA has called for better support, more staff and lower TAFE fees as it campaigns ahead of the 2017 state election.President Pat Byrne says the teaching community wants positions that were cut in 2013 and 2014 restored, more administrative support in schools and violence in schools addressed."We've seen an increase in violence against teac..
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Afghans evicted from Pakistan could be recruited by Islamic State, aid agencies warn

Afghans evicted from Pakistan could be recruited by Islamic State, aid agencies warn Posted October 06, 2016 09:33:49 Aid agencies in Afghanistan are worried that huge numbers of refugees sent back from Pakistan could be recruited by insurgents. Key points:Pakistan is evicting hundreds of thousands of long-term refugeesThey may be at risk of recruitment by militant groups while travelling back to AfghanistanAfghans are still being displaced by conflict, aid agencies ..
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Syria-Turkey border blast kills 25, families in Aleppo warned to leave

Syria-Turkey border blast kills 25, families in Aleppo warned to leave Updated October 06, 2016 20:09:12 A bomb claimed by Islamic State at a Syria-Turkey border crossing has killed at least 25 people, most of them foreign-backed Syrian rebels, and wounded dozens more, witnesses said. Key points:Syrian army reducing air strikesSays it has accurate information on location of insurgentsShelling caused US to break ceasefire talks with Russia The British-based Syrian Obs..
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UN warns universal education goal will fail without 69 million new teachers

Nearly 69 million new teachers must be recruited and trained in order to achieve global universal primary and secondary education, figures from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation show, with sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia most affected by the worldwide shortage. According to estimates from Unesco’s Institute for Statistics (UIS), published to coincide with World Teachers’ Day on 5 October, the international community needs to recruit 24.4 million primary school teachers,..
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Deadly Hurricane Matthew 'pounding' Bahamas, heading toward US

The storm, which is expected to intensify as it moves northward towards the state of Florida, has prompted mass evacuations in US coastal areas. Matthew, the worst storm to hit the Caribbean in nearly a decade, forced the closure of airports in the Bahamas, with cruise ships re-routed from the popular tourist destination, the government said. "Seriously consider now moving to higher grounds," Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie told southern coastal communities before the storm hit. In its ..
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Monks and survivors remember 1976 Thai student massacre

The killings of October 6, 1976 marked a nadir in the kingdom's blood-splattered recent history. At least 46 student protesters were shot, beaten to death or hung from trees as they massed at Thammasat University against the return from forced exile of hated military dictator Thanom Kittikachorn. Survivors say the true toll was at least twice as high, with thousands more arrested or forced into hiding. Fearing a leftist rebellion in a region where many countries had turned communist, security f..
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UN, Britain and US voice outrage over plans for up to 300 new homes in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank

The United Nations, UK and US are condemning a new wave of “deeply troubling” construction of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Tobias Ellwood, the Foreign Office minister, said the planned construction of up to 300 new homes for Jewish settlers was a violation of international law, while American officials said the move undermined attempts at lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. But the Israeli government said only 98 new housing units had so far been app..
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Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:28:00 +0000

Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list
Australians are fluent in the language of emojis, with about half of the nation now using them during digital conversations.And now a campaign has started to introduce more 'Aussie-specific' emojis to cater for Australians - including ones using common terms such as 'budgie smugglers' for swimmers, the Aboriginal flag, and even a symbol for the campaign for marriage equality. In an attempt to create emojis better representative of Australians and their unique way of life, Australian comedian Dav..
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Giphy's Beta Cam App for Android is the Best Bet for GIF Lovers

GIF has always been a way to keep oneself and others amused. Be it the cute cat stuff or the millions of other random things that simply bring up a smile on our face. Giphy has one of the most exhaustive sets of GIF’s on the web and the makers had briefly published a new app to the Play Store called Beta Cam. The app lets you record the content and then allows you to add effects and stickers. This works on the same line as Prisma but instead is meant for GIF’s. The app description goes on and..
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Google Pixel launch: what you should expect

We're just hours away from a Google event where we're expecting to see a bunch of new devices and software.The Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL smartphones are likely to be the stars of the show, but there could be something for almost any tech fan, from VR, to tablets, a whole new operating system, a new Chromecast and more.Here then is an overview of everything we think we might see today, along with thoughts on how likely each thing is to make an appearance.Google Pixel and Pixel XLThe Pixel..
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Facebook marketplace to rival Gumtree and eBay

Facebook marketplace to rival Gumtree and eBay By Jessica Haynes Updated October 04, 2016 14:33:20 In a move to rival the likes of Gumtree and eBay, Facebook has launched its very own selling application. Marketplace will launch in Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK on the Facebook app for iPhone and Android in the coming days.What is it?It's basically a buying and selling feature on Facebook and works like many other selling sites.The icon for the Marketp..
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Review

Samsung's high-end smartphones have managed to impress us with their performance in recent times. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the mid-range handsets from the company, which have been unable match the competition in their respective price bands. One of the reasons has been the entry of new Chinese vendors who are offering better features at each price level. For Samsung, the arrival of the Galaxy J-series was a turning point. According to an IDC data released in August, the Galaxy ..
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Gigabyte intros GeForce GTX 1080 Turbo OC 8G

Gigabyte has added a new Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 based graphics card to its roster. The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Turbo OC 8G (GV-N1080TTOC-8GD) is notable for its new WindForce 'Turbo Fan Cooling System' which is a lateral blower style cooler with a trio of integrated copper composite direct touch heat pipes. Before having a closer look at the new cooler, please take some time to digest the official key features and specs provided by Gigabyte: Features Powered by GeForce GTX 1080 Integrated..
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Telstra exec slams Vodafone's arguments for domestic roaming

A senior Telstra executive says it is a myth and "rubbish" its mobile network is a legacy of public ownership, and the competition regulator "will kneecap regional investment" if it allows domestic mobile roaming. The group executive of corporate affairs at Telstra, Tony Warren, lashed out at Vodafone, telling an industry audience only 'large multinationals' think domestic roaming would be good. More Technology Videos Previous slide Next slide Telstra's new 'Thrive On'..
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A college newspaper just ripped apart Snapchat's new Spectacles as — gasp! — 'dorky'

Called Spectacles, Snap's camera-equipped glasses will sell for $129 — but it's only a limited distribution. Snapchat/YouTube While the rest of the world may have been intrigued or excited by Snapchat's new hardware project, it appears that one demographic is not impressed with Spectacles: college students. The editorial board of IDS News, Indiana University's student newspaper, has taken a strong stance against Snapchat — now named Snap Inc. — and its camera-equipped..
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Microsoft disbands Band band – and there'll be no version 3

“Devices come and go,” mused Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella this March, discussing the wearables market. Now Nadella can notch up another hardware kill. Microsoft, the only enterprise vendor with a wearable platform, has confirmed it has no plans to launch a third version of its activity wearable, the Microsoft Band. Reports also suggest Microsoft’s own internal Band unit has been disbanded. The news was broken by Mary Jo Foley last month, but officially confirmed yesterday. The first Microsoft Ba..
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Internet lexicon hijacked by 'alt-right' to be used as racist slurs

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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:20:00 +0000

Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage

Port Hedland's median house price has slumped 66 per cent in just four years. Erin Jonasson Port Hedland resident Craig Rowles counts himself as one of the lucky ones.He recently bought a home in the West Australian iron ore town for his young family for a staggering $810,000 less than what it sold for just four years ago.Mr Rowles, who works for Rio Tinto, and his partner, Erica, who is a teacher, bought a three-bedroom home on a 1089-square-m..
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Sydney house price growth slows in September

6 Viret Street, Hunters Hill sold for $11 million. supplied by Larry Schlesinger Sydney's auction clearance rate rose to 84 per cent over the subdued grand final weekend but September house price figures to be released on Monday will show price growth in Sydney almost halved in the first month of spring, in what could be the first sign of some heat coming out of the market.CoreLogic's Daily Home Value Index to Septe..
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Strong currency the RBA's rate cut problem

The strength of the Australian dollar is the one element that may prompt the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut rates soon, although most economists say there will be no more rate cuts this year.The central bank meets on Tuesday and given growth is strong, commodity prices have risen and the drag from the mining investment decline is fading, the market is pricing in close to a zero chance of a rate cut. Economists agree. The markets will be listening for any shift in tone from new RBA gover..
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Super's importance to retirement savings 'overblown'

Super makes up just 15 per cent of household wealth, the Grattan Institute says Karl Hilzinger The importance of superannuation in saving for retirement is "overblown" and lifting compulsory contributions to 12 per cent could force people to squirrel too much away, the Grattan Institute says.Super makes up just 15 per cent of household wealth and the average Australian saves as much outside the super system in things like property, trusts and..
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Deutsche execs to head to US - reports

Deutsche Bank executives are heading to the United States in the coming days to negotiate a settlement over a fine of up to $US14 billion ($A18 billion) for misselling mortgage-backed securities, the Frankfurter Allegemeine Zeitung reports.The potential fine, announced two weeks ago, has sent shares in Germany's biggest lender into freefall.On Friday, the stock partially recovered after a media report that the two sides were close to a settlement of $US5.4 billion.The FAZ did not cite any source..
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Donald Trump's leaked tax returns reveal $6108 salary

Oh, that ordinary American taxpayers, about whom Donald Trump professes to worry sooooo much, could get a deal like a 1995 bonanza by which the US taxman gave the Republican presidential candidate a truly remarkable gift – a deduction so massive that he quite likely paid no federal income tax for almost 20 years.It can reasonably be rounded to $US1 billion. The actual amount was $US916 million. And on the basis of three key pages extracted from Trump's 1995 tax papers and mysteriously mailed to..
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Australia increases shark tagging

New South Wales has come under pressure to act after a 17-year-old boy was bitten on the leg while surfing off Australia’s east coast last MondaySydney: The tagging and relocation of sharks off Australia’s most populous state will be sharply increased to protect surfers ahead of a busy summer season, authorities said Sunday, after a teenager was mauled in a recent attack.The New South Wales government has come under pressure to act after a 17-year-old boy was bitten on the leg while surfing off ..
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SA blackout leads to push for national energy grid upgrade

The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science speaks at the AFR Innovation Summit. Jessica Hromas The federal and South Australian governments have called for new or upgraded connections in the national electricity grid to ensure energy security across the country, despite brawling over whether a recently closed SA coal-fired plant could have stopped the state-wide power blackout last week.Industry Minister Greg Hunt and S..
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