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The Aussie council saying NO to Netflix

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An Australian local council in northern NSW will write to Netflix to say no to the filming of a controversial reality tv show that was set to film in the iconic beachside community.

The Council voted to formally oppose the show, which has drawn the ire of thousands of locals.

‘The risk is that this show is going to turn us into a parody.’

Mayor Simon Richardson

‘If you’ve got these people who are basically a bit of a stereotype of one type of person who lives here then the whole show becomes about taking the Mickey and that’s potentially really damaging to our community.

In addition to expressing its disapproval and opposition, the Council voted to request that Netflix ‘relocate to another location and community that is supportive of hosting the show’.

Mayor Richardson said that he had been contacted by the head of Netflix who had attempted to reassure him that the show would not be damaging to the local community, and that the company wanted to invest more resources into future productions in the Shire.

‘I said, well, this show is your litmus test,’ he said.

Netflix has been approached by senior figures in the media industry who were trying to dissuade him from allowing the show to go on.

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Putin boosts defence spending amidst Ukraine conflict escalation

Putin approves record defense spending amid ongoing war in Ukraine; EU leaders reaffirm support during visit to Kyiv.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a significant increase in military spending for 2025, marking a record allocation of 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion).

This figure represents approximately 32.5% of the overall national budget, an increase from 28.3% in the previous year.

The Russian parliament recently endorsed these plans amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine, which has been intensifying since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.

European Council President Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas have visited Kyiv

Meanwhile, European leaders, including new European Council President Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to support Ukraine. They pledged financial assistance, including €4.2 billion for Ukraine’s budget and €1.5 billion in monthly support derived from frozen Russian assets.

During a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Costa emphasized the EU’s determination to stand by Ukraine, regardless of potential changes in U.S. administration.

Zelenskyy asserted that any future negotiations with Russia should involve EU and NATO representatives, emphasizing the importance of these alliances for Ukraine’s security.

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Trump warns BRICS: No currency replacement or tariffs

Trump warns BRICS nations against dollar replacement, threatens 100% tariffs for any new currency support.

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has issued a warning to BRICS nations regarding the potential creation of a new currency that could replace the U.S. dollar.

During a recent statement on his social media platform, Trump signaled that member countries must commit to avoiding the establishment of a BRICS currency or any other currency intended to supplant the dollar.

Failure to comply with this demand could result in significant economic consequences, including the imposition of 100% tariffs on goods sold to the United States, according to Trump.

He conveyed a strong message that nations attempting to shift away from using the dollar in international trade would be unwelcome in the U.S. market.

Dollar’s dominance

The statement underscores Trump’s position on maintaining the dollar’s dominance in global trade.

He expressed confidence in the dollar’s continued status, asserting that there is no chance for the BRICS nations to replace it.

Trump’s remarks reflect the ongoing tensions surrounding global currency dynamics and the influence of the U.S. economy.

The BRICS countries, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have been exploring alternatives to the dollar in recent years, aiming to strengthen their economic ties.

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Labor pushes big tech reforms for fair competition

Apple Pay may open to banks; Google faces scrutiny for prioritizing own products; new rules for big tech in Australia.

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Apple Pay could soon be available for banks, while Google may have to ensure competing services are displayed more prominently alongside its own products.

Meta is also expected to be required to allow cross-platform communication between messaging services, according to the AFR.

The Australian government plans to enhance the powers of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to designate platforms posing significant competition risks.

This designation will inform which companies are included under competition laws, targeting their necessary compliance.

Misinformation enforcement

Social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok will not be subjected to misinformation enforcement.

Once designated, these platforms must fulfill new obligations, similar to regulations in the European Union, promoting easier app use and greater algorithm transparency.

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones indicated that many platforms unfairly favor their own products, making it difficult for consumers to switch to alternatives.

Examples of enforcement may include changes in app store payment policies and the prominence of owned apps in search results.

Google currently faces a lawsuit regarding such practices with its payment systems.

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