Australia’s electoral authorities lack the resources and powers to investigate the opaque funding used to spread political ads on Facebook, an inquiry has heard. The use of paid political advertising on the social network has posed challenges for democracies across the globe, including Australia, because it can allow unknown sources to use money to influence voters. The Guardian revealed this year that one the world’s biggest coalminers, Glencore, was covertly funding an influence campaign on Facebook to undermine renewable energy, boost demand for coal and change government policy. The operation, codenamed Project Caesar, set up fake interest groups online, including one named Energy in Australia, and used them to spread paid political messaging to unsuspecting voters. The Greens senator Larissa Waters questioned the Australian Electoral Commission about what it can do to investigate such advertising at a hearing of the joint standing committee on electoral matters on … [Read more...] about Australia’s election watchdog lacks power to investigate who is paying for Facebook political ads
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Fans rejoice! New season of Beverly Hills, 90210 finally gets an Australian release date after premiering to rave reviews in the US
The Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot is one step closer to making its way to Australia after being given an official release date. On Wednesday, it was revealed the hotly anticipated new series would be premiering on Network Ten on Tuesday, September 24 at 8:30pm. It follows months of teaser trailers screened on the network, showing the original cast as they appear in the show's reboot, BH90210. Scroll down for video Reunited: The Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot is one step closer to making its way to Australia after being given an official release date. Pictured (L-R) Gabrielle Carteris, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth and Ian Ziering The new series features 90210 alums Jennie Garth, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering and Gabrielle Carteris. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next BH90210: The stalker's identity is revealed as the cast... BH90210 cast hang out at The Peach Pit … [Read more...] about Fans rejoice! New season of Beverly Hills, 90210 finally gets an Australian release date after premiering to rave reviews in the US
Sleepwalking into disaster: The terrifying holes in airport security which mean Australia’s 9/11 moment could happen at any time
Shocking holes in Australia's airport security could mean a disaster like 9/11 is just around the corner, aviation experts have warned. Passengers do not currently need to show any form of ID to catch a domestic flight, meaning airlines 'literally have no idea who is flying on their aircraft'. This situation has been branded 'terrifying' and a 'dismal state of affairs' by former chief of security at the Federal Airports Corporation, Michael Carmody. 'Governments and departments of aviation security talk about the intelligence they've got in the background, but if you don't know who's on the bloody aircraft, what's the point of having intelligence on anyone?' he said. Shocking holes in Australia's airport security could mean a disaster like 9/11 is just around the corner, aviation experts have warned Mr Carmody's comments come after a terror attack in Melbourne, in November, in which one man died and two more were stabbed. It later emerged that police knew that killer … [Read more...] about Sleepwalking into disaster: The terrifying holes in airport security which mean Australia’s 9/11 moment could happen at any time
Chaos on Qantas flight from LA to Australia after a mobile phone catches fire in business class
A Qantas flight from LA to Australia has erupted into chaos after a mobile phone caught on fire in business class. The smell of 'burnt rubber' wafted through the cabin about 6am on the QF94 flight, two hours before it was due to land at Tullamarine, in Melbourne. A Qantas spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that a passenger in Business dropped their phone which became stuck in the seat. A Qantas spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that a passenger in Business dropped their phone which became stuck in the seat (stock) 'When they attempted to retrieve it, and moved the seat, the phone was crushed,' the spokesperson said. 'Cabin crew were alerted and contained the situation. 'Once the incident was contained and following a conversation with our operations centre, the captain decided to continue onto Melbourne.' RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next How to score free family flights overseas: The ten simple... Traveller pictures reveal … [Read more...] about Chaos on Qantas flight from LA to Australia after a mobile phone catches fire in business class
Qantas is named airline of the year after launching direct flights between Australia and the UK
Australia's Qantas has been named airline of the year by industry specialists after the launch of a world-first route from Perth to London. At the CAPA Centre of Aviation Awards in Berlin on Tuesday evening, Qantas took the top prize, beating airlines across the globe. The annual awards ceremony is designed to reward airlines, airports and individuals that are 'not only successful but have also provided industry strategic leadership in an ever-changing environment'. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Australia paralysed: Sydney's rain bomb leads to nationwide... Qantas cracks down on carry-on baggage after passengers find... The extraordinary lengths Qantas and Virgin Australia are... Best airlines for 2019 named: Singapore is No1 overall,... Share this article Share 15k shares CAPA Executive Chairman Peter Harbison said Qantas had had 'another remarkable year' and Qantas Group CEO Allan Joyce called the award 'truly special'. Mr Joyce made particular mention … [Read more...] about Qantas is named airline of the year after launching direct flights between Australia and the UK