AltStore expansion brings iPhone app to more countries after $6M boost
Asma Hussain / ithinkdiff - AltStore’s developers have announced plans to expand their iPhone alternative app marketplace to Australia, Brazil, and Japan later this year, followed by the United Kingdom in 2026. The move marks the platform’s biggest step since its launch in the Europ…
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ACMA launches investigation into Optus over emergency call outage
Vivienne Kelly / mumbrella - Optus is under the microscope with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announcing it will investigate the telco over the emergency call outage involved in the deaths of at least three people. Telcos have an obligation to ensure calls …
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ANZ bank to slash 3500 jobs in sweeping CEO-led overhaul
Australia’s ANZ bank is making a bold—and somewhat ironic—move under its new CEO by planning to cut 3500 jobs in a major restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and boosting efficiency. The decision, reported by both Bloomberg and Reuters, leaves many wondering if the leadership change is more about cost-cutting theatrics than genuine turnaround.
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Lachlan in control of Murdoch empire as succession struggle settled
Vivienne Kelly / mumbrella - The battle for control of News Corp and Fox Corporation is over, with Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son Lachlan to inherit the media empire. In an out-of-court settlement struck between the warring children of media’s most famous family, Prudence MacLeod, Elisa…
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Google admits anticompetitive conduct in Australia, agrees to modest fine
Simon Sharwood / theregister - PLUS: Philippines bans gambling payments; Indonesia warns Roblox; China lures young scientists; And more! Asia In Brief Google on Monday admitted to anticompetitive conduct in its dealings with Australian telcos.…
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Epic Games gains partial victory over Apple and Google in Australia
appleinsider - Australia has ruled that Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store are uncompetitive, leading Epic Games to declare victory in its years-long legal case, and announce that "Fortnite" will return to iOS in the country.The case in Australia has been practic…
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Australia’s first orbital-class rocket stalled seconds after liftoff
Stephen Clark / arstechnica - "I thought best case was maybe 40 seconds of flight time, but I'll take 14 as a win."
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Australia bans kids from signing up for YouTube accounts, angering Google
Simon Sharwood / theregister - ‘We want kids to know who they are before platforms assume who they are’ says Minister Australia will require Google to ensure that children aged under 16 cannot sign up for YouTube accounts.…
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Rio Tinto names Simon Trott as new CEO amid market shifts
Rio Tinto has appointed its iron ore boss, Simon Trott, as the new CEO, a move that signals a strategic shake-up amid challenging market conditions. Observers are curious if Trott’s leadership will spark real change or simply serve as high-profile corporate fanfare.
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Qantas data breach compromises millions of customers' details
Qantas is reeling from a significant cyber breach that compromised sensitive data of up to six million customers by infiltrating a third-party platform. The airline has begun notifying affected users amidst growing concerns about data security and the robustness of its external partnerships.
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Qantas Breach Comprises Data of Up to 6 Million Customers
Danni Santana / cnet - The cyber incident was discovered on Monday and is under investigation, according to the airline.
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Australian airline Qantas reveals data theft impacting six million customers
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Frequent flyers’ info takes flight Australian airline Qantas on Wednesday revealed it fell victim to a cyberattack that saw information describing six million customers stolen.…
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New Apple Store in Australia Now Open Inside a Historic Bank Building
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Apple today opened its latest retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, the largest city in Western Australia.The new store is in a historic building originally built for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the corner …
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Australia finds age detection tech has many flaws but will work
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Probe into how to implement social media ban finds privacy risks, developer overreach, infosec uncertainties Australia’s trial of age assurance technology has found it’s up to the task of preventing children under 16 years of age from using social media, …
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Trump's anticipated UK trade deal spurs sterling and Aussie jumps
Reports indicate that President Trump is set to announce a major trade deal centered on a UK partnership, prompting immediate market reactions. Sterling recorded a notable jump while an unexpected Aussie reference added an unusual twist, leaving investors both amused and cautious amid the unfolding deal details.
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