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Proposed Australia law would fine Big Tech over digital competition

The proposed law would empower Australia's competition regulator to oversee compliance, investigate anti-competitive practices online and fine companies, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said in excerpts of a speech due later on Monday. The planned law, simi…

2024-12-02 03:16

Trump’s tariff threat to BRICS nations may end up backfiring

Trump's pressure on countries to remain tied to a US-dollar-based financial system could backfire, with potential increased motivation for BRICS to create alternatives. While the dollar's dominance persists due to existing economic strengths, recent global cu…

2024-12-02 10:12

Luca Guadagnino’s Queer is finally coming to Australia at this idyllic outdoor screening

Luca Guadagnino’s new film Queer will finally make its Australian debut at an idyllic outdoor screening, as the film’s Australian release date has been announced. Queer, based on the semi-autobiographical novel by author William S. Burroughs, sees Daniel Crai…

2024-12-02 07:58

TFE Hotels Opens New Zealand Country Office

TFE Hotels has announced the establishment of a New Zealand Country Office off the back of multi-property management agreement with New Zealand’s leading accommodation provider, Heritage Hotels, which saw five hotels join TFE’s global network on 1 December. V…

2024-12-02 07:46

French Government, Far Right Head for Collision in Budget Clash

The far-right National Rally indicated in the strongest language yet that it could topple the French government as soon as this week, hours after Finance Minister Antoine Armand said his administration wouldn’t be blackmailed.

2024-12-02 07:39

Hospitality group apologises after reportedly telling pubs not to celebrate Australia Day

A national company appears to walk back a reported notice to venue managers about celebrating Australia Day on January 26, saying in a statement its comments caused "concern and confusion".

2024-12-02 07:15

“No One Is Pushing the Hotel Industry to Change Faster Than the Savvy Indian Traveller”: SiteMinder

SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has released SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, the largest survey globally on accommodation, revealing that Indian travellers are emerging as the most influential change-drivi…

2024-12-02 06:28

Adani investor GQG's shares plunge over 15% after UBS downgrades stock, cuts target price

UBS also cut its target price on the firm from AU$3.30 to AU$2.30, and this marks the Swiss bank's first ever downgrade of the stock since its listing.

2024-12-02 04:45

Health secretary apologises to women across NSW who were unable to access abortion care

The New South Wales Health Secretary offers an apology to women who have been affected by recent abortion bans, adding that she has written to hospital executives across the state reminding them of their responsibilities.

2024-12-02 04:23

Cheaper housing and better transport? What you need to know about Australia’s new National Urban Policy

Anthony Albanese’s decade-long vision for Australia’s cities has been brought to life. But there are some gaps.

2024-12-02 02:38