technology
Victoria taps Microsoft for vaccine distribution platform
Source: itnews.com.au Enters $6m contract. The Victorian government will pay Microsoft almost $6 million to use its Covid vaccine management platform, as the state prepares to immunise its first residents next week. The newly-renamed Department of Health (DH) revealed details of the $5.8 million contract for a ‘vaccination management tool’ this week, which will run for an inital...
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technology
Scott Morrison stands firm against Facebook over Australian news ban
Source: 7news Scott Morrison is standing firm against Facebook over his government’s media code, calling the social media giant arrogant and disappointing for shutting down emergency services pages along with Australian news. Facebook banned access to news pages across Australia in response to the proposed code, which would force it to pay local media companies for content. The prime minister...
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finance
Final days to check if you’re eligible for the $250 Centrelink payment
Source: 7news There are just a few days to go before the eligibility deadline for the millions of Australians who can receive the $250 Centrelink payment due to appear in bank accounts in March. The federal government announced the Economic Support Payments as part of the 2020-21 budget as a means of better supporting Australians hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Scroll down to see if...
22. 02. 2021 0
politics
Second woman comes forward alleging she was sexually assaulted by same perpetrator as Brittany Higgins
Source: ABC News, Matthew Doran Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is «upset» to read reports that a second woman was allegedly raped by the same man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberals staffer Brittany Higgins. Key points: A second woman, who has not been identified, told The Weekend Australian newspaper she was also a former Liberals staffer Ms Higgins has made...
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