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Tens of thousands protest nationwide against Gaza war
Tens of thousands protest across Australia against Gaza war, calling for peace and sanctions on Israel
Tens of thousands protest across Australia against Gaza war, calling for peace and sanctions on Israel
– Pro-Palestinian protests drew tens of thousands nationwide, with Melbourne claiming over 100,000 attendees.
– Brisbane police reported 10,000 participants, while organisers insisted on higher numbers, promoting peace and sanctions on Israel.
In Brisbane, the Queensland Police Service stated attendance reached about 10,000, while organisers maintained higher figures.
Protestors marched from Queens Gardens to Musgrave Park after being denied access to the Story Bridge.
Greens leader Larissa Waters highlighted the call for peace and sanctions on Israel during the Brisbane rally.
Further Developments
The Melbourne demonstration marked its 97th consecutive rally, with speakers voicing concerns over child casualties in Gaza.
In Sydney, a smaller crowd gathered, featuring speeches from Grace Tame and journalist Antoinette Lattouf. Demonstrations occurred in other capital cities including Canberra, Hobart, Perth, and Adelaide, with varying turnout estimates and levels of police engagement.
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Canva overtakes Atlassian as Australia’s top tech giant
Canva surpasses Atlassian as Australia’s most valuable tech company with a valuation of $65 billion amid explosive growth.
Canva surpasses Atlassian as Australia’s most valuable tech company with a valuation of $65 billion amid explosive growth.
Canva has officially taken the crown as Australia’s most valuable technology company, surpassing long-time heavyweight Atlassian. The major shift comes as Canva continues scaling globally with explosive user growth and AI-powered design features that are reshaping the industry.
The company’s valuation has now soared to approximately $65 billion thanks to strong investor backing and accelerating revenue momentum. This marks a major milestone for the Sydney-based startup founded by Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams.
Meanwhile, Atlassian has slipped to a market capitalisation of around $58 billion following a sharp downturn in share price. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker
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Jim Jordan accuses Australia of censorship as eSafety commissioner called to testify
Jim Jordan urges Australia’s eSafety Commissioner to testify, sparking debate on foreign censorship and U.S. free speech.
Jim Jordan urges Australia’s eSafety Commissioner to testify, sparking debate on foreign censorship and U.S. free speech.
U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan has ignited a political firestorm by demanding Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, testify before Congress. He alleges that Australia is enforcing a “foreign censorship regime” that threatens American free speech, escalating tensions between global regulators and U.S. lawmakers.
In this episode, we speak with Prof Chris Berg from RMIT University to unpack the implications of Australia’s Online Safety Act on U.S. platforms and how global content moderation rules are increasingly colliding with national free speech protections.
We also explore the growing debate over whether Australia’s efforts to regulate harmful online content extend too far beyond its borders, and what this clash might mean for the future relationship between Canberra and Washington.
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Australia’s most affordable growth markets revealed: Hotspotting’s new report explained
Discover Australia’s affordable property markets with growth potential in Hotspotting’s latest report, featuring expert investment insights.
Discover Australia’s affordable property markets with growth potential in Hotspotting’s latest report, featuring expert investment insights.
Australia’s most affordable property markets with real long-term growth potential are now firmly in the spotlight as Hotspotting unveils its latest Cheapies with Prospects report. The data highlights suburbs where prices remain accessible but fundamentals show strong signs of sustainable capital growth.
In this interview, Tim Graham from Hotspotting breaks down what qualifies a market as a true “cheapie with prospects,” exploring the combination of affordability, yield, low vacancies and economic activity that signal genuine investment appeal. He explains why value-driven unit markets are leading across capital cities, and why Palmerston stands alone as the standout house market on the list.
We also dig into how regional markets stack up against metro areas, the role of infrastructure in boosting demand, and what investors should be watching closely in emerging hotspots. Whether comparing units in the cities or houses in the regions, Tim offers strategies for long-term growth focused investing.
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