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Australia is on track to record its hottest day ever Australia could set a new record next week for the country's hottest day ever.The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that an unprecedented heatwave in Western Australia could make its way east and bring searing temperatures across... [nzherald.co.nz - world]  British backpackers complain they can't find work A pair of professional body piercers who are covered in tattoos and have split tongues have complained they can't find work in Australia.The British backpacking couple took to social media to ask for help finding jobs, but many... [nzherald.co.nz - world] Jetstar pilots forgot to lower landing gear as they came in to land A safety report has revealed how an Australian Jetstar flight came within seconds of disaster after a "series of distractions" led to the pilots making a potentially catastrophic mistake.As flight VH-VQ approached the Ballina (...) [nzherald.co.nz - travel] Mastercard Brings Digital Identity to Real World Tests Mastercard today marked the first tests of a new digital service that has the potential to verify a person's identity immediately, safely and securely in both the digital and the physical world. The initial in-market pilot will take place in Australia through two separate efforts with Australia (...) [WebWire High tech security] Mastercard Brings Digital Identity to Real World Tests Mastercard today marked the first tests of a new digital service that has the potential to verify a person's identity immediately, safely and securely in both the digital and the physical world. The initial in-market pilot will take place in Australia through two separate efforts with Australia (...) [WebWire Electronic Internet commerce] Barrier Reef suites: A deeper look into Australia's first underwater hotel A floating hotel in Queensland is the first in Australia to provide underwater rooms with views out onto the Great Barrier Reef.The $10m Hardy Reef hotel opened last week for guests who want to, er, sleep with the fishes in a (...) [nzherald.co.nz - travel] Privacy campaigner sought over child abuse charges Privacy International founder Simon Davies has been wanted by police in Australia since 2016. [BBC] Privacy campaigner sought over child abuse charges Privacy International founder Simon Davies has been wanted by police in Australia since 2016. [BBC News] Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it and why is it linked to floods and bushfires? A climate system in the Indian Ocean, known as the dipole, is behind extreme weather events in East Africa and Australia. [BBC News Africa] Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Cartridge Sale from Amazon Australia Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Australia based on the alleged infringement of claim 160 of Canon's Australian Patent Number AU2014208277 regarding the cartridge models CE505A and CF280A offered by Cartridge Sale under the ASINs (Amazon Standard (...) [WebWire Electronic Internet commerce] Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Cartridge Sale from Amazon Australia Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Australia based on the alleged infringement of claim 160 of Canon's Australian Patent Number AU2014208277 regarding the cartridge models CE505A and CF280A offered by Cartridge Sale under the ASINs (Amazon Standard (...) [WebWire Computer peripherals] AI cameras to catch texting Australian drivers The system, which can spot a driver holding a phone, was activated in New South Wales on 1 December. [BBC] AI cameras to catch texting Australian drivers The system, which can spot a driver holding a phone, was activated in New South Wales on 1 December. [BBC News] Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say. [BBC] Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say. [BBC News]
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