Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged men and boys to take responsibility for ending violence against women, saying it is a scourge that is unacceptable. He also announced that the government has committed additional funding to provide safe places for women.
Matthew Kuhnemann has signed with Tasmania in an attempt to regain his spot in the Australian Test team. The 27-year-old spinner played three Tests for Australia in India last year and is eager to earn more red-ball game time ahead of the team’s tour of Sri Lanka next summer.
The Foreign Office has issued a stern warning to travelers planning a trip to Australia, highlighting the country’s strict quarantine rules. These measures aim to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases that could harm plant, animal, or human health.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have clashed over the removal of a violent video on Twitter, escalating tensions between the country and the social media platform.
Elon Musk and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clashed following a court order to remove footage of a terrorist attack in Sydney from Twitter. Musk claimed that the ruling allows any country to control the internet, while Albanese labeled Musk an “arrogant billionaire who thinks he’s above the law.”
Tesla has announced a second price cut for the Model 3 in Australia, with $3,000 discounts across the rear-wheel drive (RWD) and Long Range AWD variants. The Tesla Model 3 RWD is now priced from $58,900 before on-road costs, while the Long Range AWD starts from $67,900 before on-road costs. The price cuts follow similar reductions in overseas markets and bring the Model 3’s pricing closer to the pre-update model. Tesla has also applied the $3,000 price cut to the same grades of the SUV, and deliveries for Model 3 orders are expected between now and June.
Australia’s weak response to Ukraine’s fight against Russia has raised concerns. While other nations offer substantial aid, Australia’s contributions are insufficient. The government has failed to provide adequate financial, military, and humanitarian support, leaving Ukraine vulnerable. Experts warn that Russia’s success will have significant consequences for global security, including potential threats to Australia.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk is challenging the authority of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner to order censorship of content on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) beyond its borders. This follows a court ruling requiring X to block access to a video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church. Musk argues that the eSafety Commissioner, as an unelected official, should not have authority over content on a global scale.
Elon Musk has denounced the Australian government’s order to remove videos of a stabbing from Twitter. The platform was ordered to comply within 24 hours, but Musk has refused, claiming it is a threat to freedom of speech and could lead to global internet censorship. The Australian government has criticized Musk’s decision, while Twitter maintains it has stored the content in the US and is only restricted in Australia. Musk’s refusal has raised concerns about the moderation of violent content and the financial implications for tech companies that defy government orders.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has responded to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s criticism, asserting that he does not consider himself above the law. The dispute stems from a legal battle between X, formerly Twitter, and Australia over the removal of a violent video depicting a stabbing in a Sydney church.
