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New data shows that Australians spent billions on video games in 2021

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Last year, $ 4 billion was spent on video games and consoles, according to a new report. The latest data from the Interactive Gaming and Entertainment Association (IGEA) shows that Australians play more than ever. Mobile games were the most popular, surpassing $ 1.5 billion in online sales nationwide. Consumers, understandably, went crazy for video …

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Health warning after legionnaire’s disease outbreak in Sydney’s CBD

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Thousands are alerted to symptoms following an outbreak of legionnaire’s disease in a major city. Health officials have advised anyone who has been in Sydney’s CBD for the past 10 days to be alert to symptoms of legionnaire’s disease. Five people who have been hospitalized since then became infected with the disease-causing bacterium after spending …

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Sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau named to Tongan rugby team along with former All Blacks

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This article was originally published by Stuff and is reproduced with permission The controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau and former All Blacks Malakai Fekitoa and Salesi (Charles) Piutau have all been named to Tonga’s national rugby team for the first time. Former internationals have strengthened Ikale Tahi thanks to a recent change in World Rugby …

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Cases of flu among young people and children in Australia have risen this year, but experts say it is not to be feared

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Influenza cases in children are on the rise, but “don’t be scared” and get caught, experts say Bendigo Advertiser Influenza vaccinations are requested as cases increase. So how effective is this winter’s jab? ABC News Hospitals face growing pressure before flu season | 9 News Australia 9 News Australia Flu Season: Mark McGowan indicates free …

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Hindley, a poker face, was getting ready for the pink before the peaks of the Giro d’Italia

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Three stages, three seconds. The margins at the Giro d’Italia could not be tighter, but no one has the suspense in this race like Jai Hindley. Two years ago, the Australian entered the final day one second ahead of Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) only to lose the pink shirt in the Milan time trial. …

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Chris Bowen blames Morrison government’s “lack of investment” in renewable energy in rising electricity prices

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Incoming Energy Minister Chris Bowen says “nine years of liberal denial and backlash” has caused rising electricity prices to hit Australian households amid a cost-of-living crisis. Incoming Energy Minister Chris Bowen has said the previous government’s action has forced millions of Australian households to face more pressures on the cost of living as electricity prices …

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Richard Marles says the Coalition’s decision to publicize the interception of Sri Lankan ships has undermined border security and endangered lives.

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The Deputy Prime Minister has accused the former government of risking his life in the election day decision to announce the interception of an alleged asylum-seeking ship. Key points: The Department of the Interior is investigating the publicity of an ongoing operational matter The new government has accused the old government of using the public …

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Left at the altar: Appen shares slide 20 units after the takeover implosion

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Appen’s chief intelligence officer Richard Freudenstein has defended the company’s board and executive team from investor criticism after the sudden collapse of a $ 1,000 bid. millions of dollars dropped their shares. Appen confirmed this week that Canadian technology giant Telus had approached with an indicative takeover bid of $ 9.50 per share, while posting …

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