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The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app

By The Associated Press undefined The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — More than 1 million Australians download coronavirus tracing app. […]

Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would release in late July draft […]

Germany's Siemens to fulfill Australia coal mine contract

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Siemens has decided to stand by a contract linked to a coal mine in Australia that climate activists had called for it to drop. The German industrial conglomerate’s CEO, Joe Kaeser, had promised to review Siemens’ involvement in the project in light of climate activists’ opposition. But in a statement late […]

Optus CEO Eyes AI in Telecom Transformation, Emphasizes Human Role 

In May 2025, Optus CEO Stephen Rue outlined plans in Australia to integrate AI in telecom operations to boost efficiency and customer service with focus on human oversight to rebuild trust, after recent network and security failures.  Rue, who took over the reins of Singtel owned telecosmic in November 2024, is leading the firm after […]