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Aussie pro-gamer wins millions in e-sport competition

Australia’s top pro-gamer has made millions by turning his love for gaming into a career similar to becoming a pro-athlete. Speaking on news.com.au podcast I’ve Got News For You, James Giezen described his rise to become one of Australia’s top three pro-gamers – competing in international tournaments worth millions of dollars. Specialising in Player Unknown […]

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Iron ore price: China pays for Australian iron ore in yuan

The US dollar might be a thing of the past when it comes to global trade, as Australia’s iron ore industry welcomes this new payment method. A ship carrying Australian iron ore docked in China’s Shandong province last week. As Australia’s biggest buyer, there’s nothing unusual about that. What was remarkable was how that iron […]

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Victoria govt: Free fridge upgrade, carbon credit scheme paused

A bungled Victorian government initiative which saw hundreds of fridges popping up on businesses’ doorsteps has been paused. A comical amount of fridges is being dumped on the doorsteps of Victorian businesses after appliance installers figured how to rort a government program for carbon credits. The Victorian Energy Upgrade program was announced last month to […]

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ACCC suing Airbnb over allegations of misleading prices in Australia

Airbnb is being taken to the Federal Court over allegations the company used this technique to mislead Australian customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Airbnb in Federal Court over allegations the international company misled Australians about the price of accommodation. The consumer watchdog claims Airbnb displayed costs in US dollars, but deceived […]

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Pat Cummins, sports stars back green-powered homes

A raft of top Aussie sports stars and entertainers are backing a major change in how Australia sources its household energy. Top sports stars and entertainers have backed a push to ditch gas in favour of clean, green electric power for Australian homes. Aussie test cricket captain Pat Cummins is among nine stars to put […]

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