10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Facebook announces news partnerships and Google praises 'constructive path forward' after Australia passes an amended media bargaining code into law

Facebook on Friday announced new commercial negotiations with three independent Australian news organisations for the use of their content.

Sydney's median auction house price has now reached a record $1.68 million, and it's expected to keep rising from here

Sydney's median auction price is approaching $1.7 million, according to the latest Domain figures. The price surge comes on the back of soaring clearance rates, as buyers outnumber the stock of homes on the market.

Google's Stadia gaming division reportedly missed its user goals by hundreds of thousands of gamers

New reports shed light on why Google shut down its in-house game-development division: it reportedly missed its user goals by hundreds of thousands of gamers.

Vegas is betting on Trump announcing his 2024 reelection bid during highly-anticipated CPAC speech

Trump is expected to use his Florida speech to talk about the future of the Republican Party and the conservative movement.

TikTok is being tapped by brands like Grammarly, which have found success through viral trends and free advertising on the app

Companies advertise on TikTok differently than on any other platform - for many, users do more to promote the brands than the companies themselves.

47 influential democracy activists charged in Hong Kong in China's biggest crackdown yet under controversial new law

Beijing imposed a law in 2020 that allows China to set up a formal police presence in Hong Kong, which experts say strips the city's democracy.

For $49 per month, this subscription service gives members access to some of the best whiskies from around the world

Whisk(e)y is continuing to grow in popularity around the world. The biggest hurdle enthusiasts often face is the price of purchasing bottles of the liquor, making it difficult to sample and understand the flavours of different countries and regions.

The best gaming consoles in 2021

Every major console brand has something different to bring to the table, offering gamers plenty of options. The PlayStation 5 is our top pick for most buyers thanks to its exclusive franchises and powerful hardware.

These 5 farm-to-table dining experiences in Adelaide are your next reason for booking a South Australia trip

South Australia is a must-visit culinary destination for all food lovers. The state is bountiful in produce, with global chefs flocking to the location to immerse themselves amongst some of the most unique and locally-sourced high-quality ingredients on offer.

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Australian news is officially back on Facebook, soon after an amended version of the media bargaining code passed the Senate

News content returned to Facebook in Australia on Friday morning, a week after the platform banned it from being shared on the platform. News was reinstated after the Senate passed controversial legislation which could compel Facebook and Google to pay for news content.

AOC president John Coates says a 2022 Brisbane Olympics would break even. Previous Games would suggest that's quite unlikely.

Brisbane is now considered the frontrunner to host the 2032 Olympic Games. The city's bid is currently the only to have been given 'preferred status', with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) estimating it will cost just $4.5 billion to host them.

Afterpay and Zip are doubling down on the US market amid growing losses

Afterpay and Zip have reported their first-half results on Thursday, with both buy now, pay later companies recording rising losses. It comes as both refocus their efforts on North America for growth, with the market now representing around 65% of Afterpay's customers and 56% of Zip's.

Qantas has booked a $1.08 billion half-year loss, as it pins financial hopes on international travel returning in late October

Qantas has revealed an interim loss of $1.08 billion, after the airline was hamstrung by domestic and international border closures. The loss represents a 75% drop from the previous corresponding period, speaking to the severity of COVID-19 restrictions.

Job ads spiked almost 15% on February 2020 levels, according to Indeed, but fresh unemployment data suggests not everything is rosy

Job listings continue to spike in the new year, says employment portal Indeed. The company reports there were 14.7% more job postings on February 12, 2021 than there were on February 1 last year.

'We're definitely seeing an uptick': Australian influencers are landing international work thanks to the mildness of the pandemic here

Australian influencers are signing more deals with international and domestic brands as Australia has lifted the harshest COVID-19 restrictions.

Coinbase says the entire crypto market could be destabilized if Bitcoin's anonymous creator is ever revealed or sells their $30 billion stake

Satoshi Nakamoto owns about 5% of the bitcoin market. If their 1.1 million cache was transferred, bitcoin prices could plummet, Coinbase said.

You could soon earn money from your tweets through Twitter's new 'Super Follow' feature

Followers will be able to pay creators for access to tweets, newsletters, and groups, and get a supporter badge.

The Disney+ Drive-In cinema is returning to Melbourne in 2021 — here's everything you need to know

If there was one good thing that came out of 2020, it's the rise of drive-in movie cinemas, where you can watch films all cosied up in the comfort of your own car.

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