Senator Pauline Hanson has continued the ongoing war of words with Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour saying that she has no problem with his skin colour.
The Microsoft Surface Pro range of ultraportable devices is facing a stiff competition from both Apple and Samsung. The tablet has been compared with the Galaxy TabPro S2 that Samsung is reportedly working on. It could also be unveiled at the MWC 2017 along with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.
A 16-year-old girl, who suffers from autism and has been living in Australia for eight years, could be deported. This comes after she could not clear immigration medical assessments.
The full spec sheet of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus flagship has been leaked. The leak has confirmed the smartphone’s massive screen and all the specs it is coming with. Known tipster Evan Blass has shared an image of the spec sheet of the device on his Twitter account.
A report by Gartner has revealed that sales of Windows devices have been almost non-existent in the fourth quarter of 2016. Windows mobile OS accounted for only 0.3 percent share of the total smartphone sales during the fourth quarter. This is a clear sign of the death of Windows mobile operating system. This seriously puts the Microsoft Surface Phone at risk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would like to triple the bilateral trade with Australia. The two countries will work together on technological innovation and strengthen their aviation ties, offering easier ways for people to travel between the two countries.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed an aggressive production plan for its Model 3 sedan so that the electric vehicles hit the market by year end. In order to support the rollout, Tesla may need to raise more cash. Musk has stated that Tesla Model 3 production is very much on track and that the company is looking to ramp up production to 5,000 vehicles a week in the fourth quarter.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to arrive in Australia on Saturday morning for a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
It is already known that Samsung will not be unveiling its Galaxy S8 flagship at the MWC 2017 but it will reportedly showcase its Galaxy Tab S3 device. Experts believe that the tablet will aim at productivity. Moreover, new photos of the tab have been leaked yet again offering new clues.
A French drug trafficker who put Vegemite on bags of drugs at a Melbourne music festival was caught and is now facing deportation. A sniffer dog detected the drug smeared with Vegemite at the Electric Parade Festival on Feb. 28.
Iron ore prices appeared to suffer following a good run after the Lunar New Year holiday. On Thursday, stock markets sustained a downfall after a late drop was seen in Chinese futures.
“Grand Theft Auto 6” release date is reportedly being pushed back further as Rockstar Games will be releasing “Red Dead Redemption 2” anytime between end of September and December. This has naturally caused a tremendous amount of disappointment among fans who now understand that the “GTA6” game has been delayed indefinitely.
Premier Colin Barnett claimed that drug use is in abundance in Western Australia because of high incomes. However, this claim has been opposed by the state’s police commissioner.
Egg, whose disappearance prompted a citywide search in Sydney, as been confirmed dead. Police say the pug’s body was “disposed of.”
The wives of the four American victims of Tuesday’s Melbourne plane crash learned about the tragedy when they heard about traffic disruptions. Dennelle Wicht, the sister of Greg De Haven, said the wives of the tourists were going to a shopping centre when they learned about the disaster.
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop has extended an invitation to US Vice President Mike Pence to visit Australia and the Pacific region. The invitation was issued during Bishop’s meeting with Pence in Washington, DC.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has dismissed claims that power supply in Victoria was at risk during the extreme heatwave that struck New South Wales this month. The state’s energy network was overloaded to its extreme as temperatures reached record-breaking levels.
A divided opinion is seen when people are asked whether Australia is racist or not. In an attempt to address the issue, an SBS campaign concerning racism will begin next week.
A new “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2” update is on the way along with the DLC Pack 2. The release dates have been confirmed and details about what in store for players have been revealed. Bandai Namco will be releasing the update for free on Feb. 27 and it will be made available for download in Europe via PS4, Xbox One and PC.
“Shenmue 3,” developed by Neilo and YS Net, is scheduled for a December release date. No fixed date for the launch has been revealed yet by game maker Yu Suzuki. The action-adventure role-playing game is on a Kickstarter campaign and Suzuki aims to raise US$2 million (AU$2.6 million approx) from the campaign.
An Order of Australia recipient from Melbourne is facing charges of drug offences. Boris Trajkov, a former SBS radio journalist who was awarded the honour for his services to the Macedonian community, was taken in custody in January.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said she would not describe the US refugee resettlement deal struck between Australia and the outgoing Obama administration as a “people swap.” This comes amid reports that Australia would not admit refugees from Costa Rica until America welcomes refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.
UK TV host and weight loss expert Steve Miller has suggested that overweight government health workers should wear fat badges because the fat acceptance trend was literally killing people.
The United States will be deploying 1,000 soldiers to Poland in late March this year. The move by the US Army’s European headquarters in Germany comes as NATO steps up its military presence in eastern Europe -– something that has been opposed by Russia.
Iron ore spot markets rose to a multi-year high on Tuesday. Metal Bulletin notes the spot price for benchmark 62 percent fines increased by 2.73 percent to $94.86 a tonne. This comes as the highest recorded level since nearly three years.
“Mass Effect: Andromeda” launches on March 21 for PC, Xbox One and PS4. The latest trailer offer loads of important information on subjects from combat techniques, weaponry, loadouts and character classes.
Niantic, via the “Pokemon GO” Gen 2 update, has removed the leftover code from the beta tied to trading. This may again be included in future. This won’t have any effect on the game’s current features and will help in general game performance.
As many as 25 people were transported to hospitals after consuming drugs at a Melbourne dance party. Many of those sick after overdosing on drugs were in critical condition.
If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung is developing a Windows 10 tablet, Samsung Galaxy Book. Recent leaks have also pointed towards a successor to the Galaxy TabPro but Samsung released a Book Settings app in the Windows Store on the weekend, suggesting a separate unannounced Samsung Galaxy Book, and not a Galaxy TabPro successor.
If latest reports are to be believed, Apple will be holding an event in March where it will unveil four different models of Apple iPad Pro. Even though the Cupertino tech giant is totally mum about this news, internal sources have confirmed this.
