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CovidPremiumTroubling Australian Covid survey results

Australia’s new daily Covid-19 infection rates are hitting worldwide highs, yet the findings from a new survey on what we are doing to curb its spread are worrying.

Melissa Iaria

SecurityPremiumRansomware gang threatens Costa Rica govt

A ransomware gang that infiltrated Costa Rican computer systems has upped its ransom demand to $US20 million or it will overthrow the government.

Javier Cordoba

Death spiral CommentsPremiumWhat happens when a blockchain like Terra dies

The crypto world has been riveted by the rapid collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin. But its implosion may bring about something just as noteworthy: the death of a major blockchain.

Olga Kharif

Fake accountsPremiumTwitter deal at lower price ‘not out of question’: Musk

Elon Musk stoked speculation that he could seek to renegotiate his takeover of Twitter, saying a viable deal at a lower price wouldn’t be ‘out of the question’.

Dana Hull, Nathan Crooks and Kurt Wagner

Bitcoin dipsCommentsPremiumCrypto sell-off speeds up on risk concern

A sell-off in cryptocurrencies accelerated on Monday, with Bitcoin dropping back below $US30,000 after weak Chinese economic data dented appetite for riskier assets.

Volatile market CommentsPremiumBitcoin trades near $US30,000 amid TerraUSD fallout

Bitcoin staged a modest recovery to trade at around $US30,000 ($43,480), extending a period of relative market calm after the collapse of a closely watched stablecoin roiled digital assets in the past week.

Tanzeel Akhtar and Olga Kharif

WeatherPremiumUrgent warning to save water now

Residents in some parts of Queensland have been warned to save water now after a treatment plant was inundated with muddy floodwaters.

Erin Lyons

WeatherPremiumQueensland on alert for more floods

Residents across flood-affected areas in Queensland are being warned to remain alert as waters continue to rise.

Lauren Ferri

New era CommentsPremiumHow NFTs have the potential to transform industries

WA founders believe NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have the potential to completely transform creative industries and create value for businesses.

Caitlin Paroczai

BreakingPremiumChinese spy ship spotted off Australia

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed a Chinese naval ship has been spotted in Australian waters.

Courtney Gould

Sigh of reliefPremiumCrypto market panic subsides with prices, Tether stabilising

On Wednesday, the implosion of the TerraUSD stablecoin kindled wide-spread panic in the crypto space. But 24 hours later, things have calmed down significantly.

Vildana Hajric

Virtual coinsBitcoin ETFs arrive in Australia just as crypto market tanks

Australia’s inaugural cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds began trading on Thursday amid a meltdown in digital tokens.

Sunil Jagtiani

Wealth hitCommentsPremiumCrypto billionaires’ vast fortunes destroyed in weeks

It’s been a long few weeks since the crypto crowd was partying in Miami. Here’s how much crypto billionaires’ fortunes have plummeted amid the market slump.

Scott Carpenter and Tom Maloney

Overseas move PremiumMore support needed for startups developing sustainable tech

The Federal and WA Governments will need to step up their support for startups working towards net zero if businesses are to remain in Australia, a Perth founder has said.

Caitlin Paroczai

InternetPremiumLarge spam fine for online wine store

An online wine retailer has been fined more than $200,000 for breaching spam and telemarketing laws after an ACMA investigation.

Alex Mitchell

TelemarketingPremium‘Significant stress’: $200k fine for calls

An online retailer has copped a whopping fine for spamming customers, some of whom suffered “significant stress” as a result.

Melissa Iaria

Easier process CommentsPremiumWoolworths launches QR code payments across all stores

Millions of shoppers will be able to checkout items using a unique QR code at Woolworths and Big W stores across the country from Wednesday. 

Caitlin Paroczai

‘Mass bleaching’Comments‘Devastating’ Great Barrier Reef report reveals extent of damage

The iconic Great Barrier Reef endured a mass coral bleaching over summer, and now a survey on the extent of the damage has been released.

Melissa Iaria

BreakingPremiumRain bomb turns deadly after body found

The deluge of rain that lashed Queensland has turned deadly after a woman’s body was found in a car submerged in floodwaters.

Erin Lyons

Trading tandemCommentsPremiumBitcoin snaps 5-day slide after crashing below $US30,000

Bitcoin rebounded from a swoon below $US30,000 as a selloff in stocks eased and a bout of calm washed across global markets.

Sidhartha Shukla and David Pan

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumMusk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump

Elon Musk said Tuesday he would reverse Twitter’s ban on former President Donald Trump if his acquisition goes through.

Jessica Bursztynsky

TelecommunicationsApple discontinues iPod after 20 years

Apple has pulled the plug on the iPod more than two decades after introducing the game-changing music player, sayings it's been replaced by other devices.

Staff Writers

New approachPremiumInside WA’s world-leading cybersecurity centre

With cybersecurity more urgent than ever, the WA Government has unveiled a world-leading protection — its new government cyber security operations centre.

Adrian Lowe

ScienceSurprise find at bottom of Aussie ocean

Scientists have uncovered a rare find at the deepest point off Australia’s coast, which offers a remarkable glimpse into an unknown world.

Duncan Murray