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        By Colin PackhamAustralia said on Thursday technology giants such as Facebook and Google will have to agree to new rules to ensure they do not abuse their market power and damage competition, or the government will impose new controls on them.Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will create a code of conduct to address complaints that the technology companies have a stronghold on advertising, the main income generator of local media operators.The guidelines will ensure substantial market power is not used to lessen competition in media and advertising services markets.“I want us to be the model jurisdiction in the world for how we are dealing with digital platforms, social media platforms,” Morrison told reporters in Melbourne. The move tightens the regulatory screws on the online platforms, which have governments from the United States to Europe scrambling to address concerns … [Read more...] about Australia warns Facebook, Google to commit to competition rules, or else

Email By Stephen Hutcheon and Michael Workman Updated December 12, 2019 18:25:39 Photo: Boris Johnson is both his own greatest asset and most accident-prone liability. (Reuters: Simon Dawson) Related Story: The weird traditions, exit polls and voting blocs that will determine the UK election Related Story: The UK's toxic choice: a leader who won't show up or one who can't decide Related Story: The Brexit election is the Grinch of Christmas for UK voters Related Story: When will we know the UK election result and what does it mean for Brexit? Map: United Kingdom In a lifetime spent in the public eye Boris Johnson has demonstrated that he can be at once both his own greatest asset and most accident-prone liability.It's a knack that has been on full display as the British Prime Minister heads towards the finish line in a snap election that should finally seal the fate of his nation's vexed relationship with Europe.Guiding his campaign is a crew that includes several key … [Read more...] about Six videos that define the good, the bad and the ugly of Boris Johnson’s Brexit election campaign

Wisemantel, an Australian, has worked under Eddie Jones in England for the past 18 months and is credited with helping them reach the World Cup final this year, where they were beaten by South Africa. “I’m really looking forward to returning home to Australia after 10 years and for the opportunity to work alongside Dave Rennie,” he said. “I’ve learnt a few things from working with various programs around the world and it’s given me another perspective on how to view the game as an attack coach. Stream every match of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership Rugby Season Live & On-Demand on KAYO SPORTS. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly > “Historically, the Wallabies have been innovative in how they play the game and how they attack so I want to bring that to the table.” Wisemantel hasn’t coached in Australia since 2010 when he was the NSW Waratahs backs coach but has worked in Japan, France and England. He was … [Read more...] about New Wallabies coach’s team in place after Scott Wisemantel joins Rennie revolution

The 33-year-old Phoenix Suns centre is 6 foot 10 or 208cm tall and few can leap over a man of his stature. But rookie sensation Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who is just 6 foot 3 or 191cm tall has left the Aussie looking tiny. Stream up to 7 games each week of the 2019/20 NBA Season plus the All-Star Weekend with ESPN on KAYO. Get your 14-day free trial > With less than a minute left and the Grizzlies holding a 109-105 point lead. Morant, who went third in the NBA Draft, went from the outside, with a crossover before switching hands mid-air to dunk on the Boomers star. It was surprising with Baynes known for jumping with dunking players but there was little the Aussie could do as the dunk more or less sealed the game. The commentators went nuts as the Grizzlies went to 8-16 for the season. JA TOOK IT TO THE RACK 💪 #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/ZsY5twsfee— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 12, 2019 It had been a quiet game for Morant, who’s 13 points and 6 … [Read more...] about NBA Briefs | Aron Baynes brutal burial by rookie, Kawhi’s shocking Toronto return

Email By Jamie McKinnell Posted December 12, 2019 17:52:46 Photo: The commission heard The Star hosted gambling junkets for billionaire Huang Xiangmo. (AAP: Marianna Massey, file photo) Related Story: Former Labor MP blames 'alcoholic blackout' for fundraiser memory loss Map: Sydney 2000 A corruption inquiry has heard $100,000 cash was withdrawn from a gambling junket for Chinese billionaire Huang Xiangmo at Sydney's Star casino days before the NSW Labor party banked the same amount. Key points:ICAC is investigating whether the $100,000 donation circumvented NSW political donation lawsIt heard The Star hosted a large gambling junket for Chinese developer Huang Xiangmo Mr Huang funded the $5 million buy-in from which one of his staff made a $100,000 cash withdrawal The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating whether the exiled property developer was the true source of the allegedly illegal donation, which was banked on April 9, 2015.The … [Read more...] about ICAC hears $100,000 cash withdrawn from The Star casino days before same amount banked by NSW Labor