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Happy Tuesday!
Yesterday I read that actor Jodie Foster had told The Guardian that working with Gen Z (those born between about 1996 and 2010, according to the ABS) is “really annoying, especially in the workplace”.
“They’re like, ‘Nah, I’m not feeling it today, I’m gonna come in at 10.30am.’”
As a member of that generation, maybe I’ll try that today. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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The quote
"The gap between what farmers get for their produce and what customers pay at the checkout is getting wider. I’ve written to the big supermarkets asking them to explain why." QLD Premier Steven Miles has written to Australian supermarkets about his "growing concern" over the prices customers are charged for groceries.
The stat
$36.3 million
The amount of new spending the Federal Government has announced to tackle abuse, discrimination, and sexual misconduct in sport. Over the next four years, Sport Integrity Australia will launch several initiatives, including programs for First Nations athletes and women and girls in sport. A committee will also be established to address racism in sport.
Today in history
2001: Apple introduced iTunes as a simple music player for Mac computers. It was discontinued for new Mac computers in 2019.
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Some headlines from this morning:
NSW Police has dismantled a crime syndicate accused of attempting to export $1.2 million worth of native reptiles to Hong Kong. Police said hundreds of lizards were discovered after they conducted raids on a group allegedly catching live reptiles to sell for profit in Hong Kong. Four people have been arrested.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a fourth consecutive term in office. Hasina’s party and their allies secured more than two-thirds of parliamentary seats during the election, held on Sunday. The leading opposition party in Bangladesh claims the poll wasn’t democratic after thousands of Hasina’s opponents were jailed.
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Record rainfall has caused flooding in some parts of Victoria, with some residents under evacuation warnings.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the town of Redesdale in central Victoria has recorded 117mm – a daily record for any month in the last 120 years.
Bendigo set a 90-year record with 92mm of rain.
The town of Heathcote received three months of rain in 24 hours.
Evacuation warnings:
There have been evacuation warnings in place for parts of Rochester, Seymour and Yea. However, yesterday afternoon, emergency services said it was too late to leave for some parts of Yea.
Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent said in a press conference yesterday that flooding at Shepparton and Wangaratta is expected in the middle of the week.
Nugent also added: "We can expect to see more rain across the state. It’s still raining now and will continue to do so as it moves east and north-east of the state."
Authorities have warned people not to drive through flooded roads.
At least 38 people have been rescued and SES volunteers have responded to more than 1,200 calls for help.
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National laws banning the public Nazi salute and display of Nazi symbols are now in effect.
It comes after Parliament passed legislation last month.
As of yesterday, offenders will face up to twelve months behind bars.
The laws also extend to the display of the Islamic State flag.
State bans:
The Victorian Government banned the Nazi salute last year in response to a neo-Nazi gathering at an anti-trans rally in Melbourne.
Since then, every Australian state and territory (except the NT) has banned or is planning to ban Nazi symbols.
Following the Melbourne gathering, Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton recommended a nationwide ban on Nazi symbols and salutes.
Federal ban:
The Federal Government tabled legislation to ban Nazi symbols in June. This legislation was amended to include the Nazi salute in November and the laws passed in December.
From 8 January, the Nazi salute and other hate symbols are outlawed. This includes a ban on the public display and trade of products like shirts, flags and armbands with the Nazi Hakenkrauz (swastika).
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the laws "will ensure no one in Australia will be allowed to glorify or profit from acts and symbols that celebrate the Nazis and their evil ideology".
Using symbols in legitimate religious and educational contexts will be permitted.
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Two Australians have taken home Golden Globes after the awards ceremony in LA on Monday.
Elizabeth Debicki won a Best Supporting Female Actor gong for her portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown, while Sarah Snook (pictured) took out Best Actress in a Drama TV series for her part in Succession.
Margot Robbie missed out for her performance in Barbie, but the movie won in a new category for Box Office Achievement. During her acceptance speech, Robbie called it "an award for movie fans".
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A TDA tidbit
A wildlife photographer from Wales has captured an… unconventional… method he’s used to outsource the housekeeping of his garden shed each night.
Instead of organising his work tools himself, a local mouse is doing it instead. The footage, provided to BBC, shows the mouse returning wooden clothing pegs to a container on a metal bench, as well as many other odds and sods lying around the shed.
Rodney Holbrook – owner of the shed – set up the night vision camera after noticing nuts, bolts and other objects had been mysteriously moved overnight.
He told the BBC that he doesn’t bother to return items to his container anymore, as he knows the mouse will do it for him. He’s called his companion the Welsh Tidy Mouse. Where can we get one?
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