Australias

Australia’s phone companies are giving away free phones and gift vouchers in a last-minute bid to lure customers off 3G

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Briefly: Almost 200,000 Australians still rely solely on 3G devices, which will stop working within weeks. Telstra and Optus are now giving away phones and vouchers to help vulnerable Australians get better. What is expected next? The 3G network is being phased out to make way for 4G and 5G technologies. Telstra and Optus are … Read more

Australia’s Iron Ore Deposits 1 Billion Years Younger

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Iron ore is the main ingredient in steel production. One of the mainstays of the Australian economy, it contributes $124 billion to national income each year. This is not surprising, given that Western Australia is home to some of the largest deposits of iron ore on Earth, and 96% of Australia’s iron ore comes from … Read more