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Fortress Australia faces anti-lockdown protests as case numbers rise

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As a number of states in Fortress Australia amp up Covid-19 restrictions, authorities remain concerned over rising cases and protests

Covid-19 restrictions are continuing in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide today. This comes as so called ‘Fortress Australia’ faces a growing number of cases in New South Wales.

Meanwhile, Victoria’s premier, Daniel Andrews says he is “optimistic.” Victoria plans to lift certain restrictions on Tuesday at midnight. 

Anti-lockdown protests across the country

Over the weekend, thousands of protesters gathered in various cities around the nation to protest Covid-19 stay at home orders. 

It comes as some residents dub the nation “fortress Australia” over harsh border policies. These have seen the country largely cut off from most parts of the world for months. 

Marc Stears from Sydney Uni’s policy labs believes “Australians have been willing to put up with restrictions which elsewhere in the democratic world would have been entirely politically impossible”. 

Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned - BBC News

Australia’s vaccine rollout

A recent ABC survey found that around 80 percent of residents are comfortable with strong border policies until authorities bring the pandemic under control.

It comes as the country’s total vaccination rate stands at 11 percent – making it the lowest ranking OECD nation for vaccination rollout. 

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Apple removes generative ‘AI’ apps used to make deepfake nudes

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Deepfakes are incredibly realistic, making it difficult to distinguish between real versus manipulated media.

Apple has removed several generative AI apps from the App Store after an online publication discovered the apps could be used to create nonconsensual nude images.

The number of deepfake porn images and videos has rapidly grown on social media—even ensnaring unsuspecting teens as well as public figures like Taylor Swift.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Will Boeing’s $10B debt offering help it soar?

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Boeing has reportedly turned to the debt market, aiming to raise $10 billion in a bid to strengthen its financial position.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Boeing turn to the debt market, Paramount CEO leaves, Elon Musk makes an EV breakthrough in China and Apple strikes back against explicit AI app.

Ticker’s Ahron Young and Veronica Dudo discuss.

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New U.S. pilot training program aims to increase pilot diversity and solve shortages

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A partnership is encouraging, recruiting, and educating future African-American pilots with first-rate in-classroom and in-flight instruction.

Leadership In Flight Training Academy – one of the largest flight academies in America – and Tuskegee University – a historically black college – unveiled a new partnership to develop a state-of-the-art flight training program that will prepare the next generation of aspiring pilots from the University for a career in the airline industry.

The program will begin in the Fall of 2024 at the historic Moton Airfield where the legendary Tuskegee Airmen trained.

Matt Koscal, the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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