The National Film Awards ceremony is set to move out of Delhi for the first time in its 72-year history. The 72nd edition of the awards will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, with President Droupadi Murmu scheduled to present the honours, officials said on Monday.The venue shift marks a departure from a long-standing tradition. The first National Awards were presented in 1954 at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, which has hosted the ceremony on several occasions over the years. This year, the awards will instead be presented in Ekta Nagar, formerly known as Kevadia.Ekta Nagar is home…
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MY FEED, MY WAY The Albanese Government is taking the next step following its world leading social media age ban to ensure Australians have more choice online, with draft legislation for the Digital Duty of Care released today for targeted consultation. These new laws will put the onus on digital service providers to provide a safe online environment, setting minimum standards for the features and tools they use. This will include an Australian first, “My Feed, My Way,” initiative which will give Australians control over their social media algorithms. Social media platforms will be required to send a notification to…
Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about a long-term technology partnership that is considered to be key to Lotterywest’s business.
Social media users will be able to opt out of algorithm-driven content in their feed and platforms will face steep fines for pushing harmful features and content on children under draft legislation.
Perth’s council has announced the arts and culture organisations and programs which will be the recipients of more than $1.2 million over the next three years.
Australian shares have had their worst session since early June as stubborn oil prices, crumbling consumer confidence and a dim business outlook weigh on banks, real estate and retail stocks.
Port workers at BHP’s Port Hedland operations have been offered a 17 per cent pay rise and lucrative bonus to quell an ongoing dispute with unions.
Alinta Energy has hired advisers to work on selling a stake in its Marri wind farm project, estimated to cost more than $1.5 billion to build.
Actor Rajesh Sharma has clarified reports surrounding his hospitalisation earlier this year, denying that his health condition was linked to the shoot of Prabhas-starrer Fauzi in Hyderabad. The actor said that nothing happened to him on the film’s set and explained that a long-standing skin problem on his right leg eventually led to an infection that became severe after he returned to Kolkata.Sharma was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata in July following reports of a serious leg infection and high fever. Around the time, director Sudipa Chatterjee, who is a close friend of the actor, had shared a post…
Core Lithium has produced its first batch of spodumene from its restarted Finniss lithium operation in the Northern Territory, as it eyes its first shipment by year’s end.