Privately issued but regulated digital currencies have benefits, say central bank chiefs

[ad_1] The benefits would hinge on how such private companies issuing digital assets are regulated The benefits would hinge on how such private companies issuing digital assets are regulated Consumer-focused digital tokens issued by private companies could be better than central bank-issued tokens assuming the companies can be regulated appropriately, the Australian central bank governor […]

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Former prison Cascades Female Factory in Australia is a grim reminder of convict ancestry

[ad_1] The World Heritage site reopened this March with a $5 million state-of-the-art history and interpretation centre The World Heritage site reopened this March with a $5 million state-of-the-art history and interpretation centre Charlotte Williams with red hair, 56, from Wales, was imprisoned for 14 years for stealing sheep; Mary Ann Cummings, 35, from Devonport, […]

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Australian retail giants targeted in facial recognition tech complaint

[ad_1] The retailers previously claimed that the technology was used for security reasons The retailers previously claimed that the technology was used for security reasons A major consumer group has referred three of Australia’s biggest retail chains to the privacy regulator, saying they use “unreasonably intrusive” facial recognition technology on customers, and recommending enforcement action. […]

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese signals stronger ties with Indonesia on security, climate

[ad_1] PM Albanese reiterated a A$470 million ($338.49 million) pledge over four years for overseas development in Indonesia and the region PM Albanese reiterated a A$470 million ($338.49 million) pledge over four years for overseas development in Indonesia and the region Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heralded a deepened relationship with close neighbour Indonesia, pledging […]

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Australia says China threatened plane over South China Sea

[ad_1] Australia says a Chinese fighter jet carried out dangerous maneuvers threatening the safety of one of its maritime surveillance planes over the South China Sea Australia says a Chinese fighter jet carried out dangerous maneuvers threatening the safety of one of its maritime surveillance planes over the South China Sea Australia on Sunday said […]

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Goa-based Third Eye Distillery new gins involved Zoom distilling with Australian Four Pillars

[ad_1] A collaboration between Third Eye Distillery and Four Pillars brings together the flavours of India and Australia, and introduces two limited-edition gins A collaboration between Third Eye Distillery and Four Pillars brings together the flavours of India and Australia, and introduces two limited-edition gins Now, you can taste lemon myrtle on a Goan beach, […]

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Justin Langer slams politics in Cricket Australia

[ad_1] Former head coach of the Australian cricket team Justin Langer has hit out at Richard Freudenstein and the cricket board of his country for the politics that led to his dismissal Former head coach of the Australian cricket team Justin Langer has hit out at Richard Freudenstein and the cricket board of his country […]

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Australian central bank hikes interest rate for first time in 11 years

[ad_1] Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than 11 years Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than 11 years Australia’s central bank on May 3 lifted its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than […]

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