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Thursday 17 September 2020

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Unemployment has fallen to 6.8%, as most states see a bounce – but Australia isn't out of the woods just yet

Australia created 111,000 new jobs in August, pushing unemployment down to 6.8%. The figures show most Australian states have grown as they have reopened their economy, but Victoria continues to drag as Melbourne remains in hard lockdown.
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Qantas announced a 7-hour scenic 'flight to nowhere' over the Outback and Great Barrier Reef – and it sold out in 10 minutes

A Qantas 'scenic flight' visiting Uluru, Kata Tjuta, the Whitsundays, Gold Coast, Byron Bay and Sydney Harbour sold out 10 minutes after it was announced.
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Mike Cannon-Brookes and Elon Musk are in talks to replace one of Australia's largest coal-fired power plants — if the government will let them

Mike Cannon-Brookes has kicked off talks with battery titan Elon Musk about developing a replacement power source for the ageing Liddell coal-fired power plant, but says the Morrison government must clearly set out the rules of engagement for any new investments.
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TikTok has reportedly approached Instagram cofounder Kevin Systrom about becoming the app's CEO

TikTok has approached Instagram cofounder Kevin Systrom about becoming the app's next CEO, The New York Times reported Thursday. TikTok's last CEO, Kevin Mayer, resigned in late August after just three months on the job.
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Former TOPGUN instructor says this moment was one of the most terrifying of his career as a Navy fighter pilot

There are a lot of things that can go horribly wrong in a fighter jet, and how you handle the stress of the moment may determine whether you live or die, retired US Navy Cmdr. Guy "Bus" Snodgrass writes in his new book, "TOPGUN's Top 10: Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit."
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Twitter is ramping up account security measures for high-profile US politicians and media to prevent hacking ahead of 2020 elections

Twitter is rolling out new account security measures for certain American politicians, candidates, and news media ahead of the 2020 elections, the company announced in a blog post Thursday.
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Apple's big new iPhone update has finally arrived. Here are 14 of the most useful features coming to your iPhone.

Apple's new iOS 14 brings major upgrades like home screen widgets and the App Library, but it also includes a bunch of small yet useful features. These updates span various parts of the operating system including Siri, Health, Memoji, and much more.
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10 great whiskey accessories under $100 that will enhance your drinking experience

If you're a whiskey-lover, these accessories will help enhance your favourite spirit. This collection also make for great gift ideas that will appeal to anyone, from novice to expert.
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Win a premium night at the Disney+ Drive-In including a Volkswagen SUV, personal concierge and snackbar package

To say our current way of living isn't normal would be an understatement. Due to COVID-19, we're limited when it comes to the activities we can actually do. Something like going to the movies isn't as simple as it used to be.

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