☕️ Credit cards banned from online gambling

I have another one of my favourite ‘Picture This’ riddles for you today.

What bird is this?

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Answer is in the tidbit! And to play today’s ‘Picture This’, click here.

“If Apple integrates OpenAI at the [operating system] level, then Apple devices will be banned at my companies. That is an unacceptable security violation.”
X owner Elon Musk, who was one of OpenAI’s first board members, on Apple’s announcement of its partnership with the ChatGPT-maker.

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How many Black Americans believe the country’s prison system was designed to hold them back, according to data from the Pew Research Centre.

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Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in South Africa alongside seven others, after what became known as the Rivonia Trial. They were convicted for “acts of sabotage designed to overthrow the apartheid system.” In a statement during the trial, Mandela said: “I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society… it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”

A national ban on using credit cards for online gambling is now in effect.

It follows legislation passed in the Federal Parliament in December.

The measure is aimed at preventing people from spending borrowed money they may not have the means to repay.

Here’s what you need to know.

Credit cards were banned from physical gambling venues like racetracks or casinos before online gambling became widely popular.

In 2021, a Parliamentary Committee recommended extending the ban to include digital gambling platforms like Sportsbet and TAB.

Gambling companies were then given six months to prepare for the ban after legislation passed in December.

From yesterday, users cannot pay for online gambling services with a credit card.

Gambling sites are responsible for identifying and blocking anyone from using a credit card to gamble on their platform.

Companies risk being fined over $200,000 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for breaching the reforms.

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the ban builds on “significant” progress by the Government to minimise gambling harm.

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the measure means the “same rules” now apply for in-person and online gambling.

Shadow Communications Minister David Coleman told TDA the Coalition is supportive of the ban.

Gambling helpline: 1800 858 858

A third of women who work in media want to quit their jobs, according to new research.

The 2024 Women in Media (WIM) Insight report surveyed 329 workers in sectors including journalism, production, public relations and publishing.

More than half of respondents feel unsure about their career progress, with worker dissatisfaction driven by financial pressures and a lack of opportunities.

The findings coincide with recent allegations of bullying and sexual harassment within some of the country’s biggest media companies.

WIM is a not-for-profit charity aimed at boosting gender, leadership and economic equality in media workplaces.

According to its latest survey:

57% of women are dissatisfied or unsure with their career progress (up 3% from the 2023 report).

35% are considering quitting their jobs. This sentiment was particularly high among senior and mid-career professionals.

56% hold a negative view of the media industry's commitment to gender equality.

Around half of women with 1-10 years experience in media felt their career wasn’t progressing quickly enough, WIM found.

It listed income as women’s top concern relating to career roadblocks.

It said that on average, Australian women in media make $409.40 less than men per week. The industry pay gap is above the national average.

Other barriers to career progression included limited opportunities, a lack of managerial support and caregiving/household responsibilities.

Women make up 53% of media professionals at the early career stage. However, women are represented in 29% of senior media positions, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Report author Petra Buchanan said the results “underscore the critical and urgent need for industry-wide systemic change”.

Buchanan called for “fair compensation, ample growth opportunities and a safe, supportive work environment” to help women transition “into leadership positions”.

The report made several recommendations for Australian workplaces, including:

The WIM findings follow allegations of misconduct across the offices of several Australian broadcasters.

This includes the resignation of senior Nine News executive Darren Wick after he was accused of sexual harassment.

Channel Seven is investigating allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” by senior journalist Robert Ovadia.

According to a recent survey of ABC News staff, 13% had experienced sexual harassment at work, while nearly 30% reported being bullied in the past two years.

Navigating skincare terms on the back of a bottle can often feel like you're deep in code... You might have heard of ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, but what about Melasyl?

Melasyl is the key ingredient in La Roche Posay’s new Mela B3 Dark Spot Niacinamide Serum. It is designed to target pigmentation, including sun and age spots. After 18 years of research, this formula has been shown to reduce dark spots by 85%.*

So, next time you encounter those perplexing skincare terms, consider Melasyl—an option for those hoping to address concerns of radiant, spot-free skin.

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Researchers recorded elephant vocalisations and found the animals were addressing each other through unique calls.

When the audio was played back to individual elephants, some flapped their ears and lifted their trunk when they heard their name. Researchers hope a better understanding of how elephants communicate will help foster stronger conservation strategies.

A high school class from the U.S. state of Oklahoma just had their graduation ceremony… 50 years late.

Moore High School’s graduating class of 1974 had their original ceremony interrupted by a tornado warning. While the tornado never hit the region, the warning and the wild weather were enough to keep the ceremony from going ahead.

Fifty years later, around 200 students came together for a formal graduation celebration earlier this month.

The current principal at Moore High, Rachel Stark, told local news that the 1974 graduates are “still part of our community.”

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Riddle answer: Kookaburra.

Australia’s two major political parties are arguing over climate change. Over the weekend, you may have seen headlines that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was planning to pull out of the Paris Agreement if the Coalition is voted in at the next election.

However, Dutton then clarified that this is not true. Nevertheless, he has said he will scrap Labor's current 2030 emissions target if he wins the next election. We'll tell you what you need to know in today's podcast.