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Local unemployment numbers close to historic levels, hospitality sector hit hard

As anticipated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Windsor’s unemployment rate closed in on historic levels in April as it reached 12.9 per cent of the labour force, according to the latest numbers released Friday by Statistics Canada. There were 21,800 people in the Windsor area recorded as being unemployed in the latest StatsCan survey. But […]




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Tech leaders talk about adapting to COVID-19

Windsor’s tech community came together Friday to share all the ways they are making the most of the COVID-19 pandemic. During an online event, leaders of seven local tech companies explained how they are dealing with, and capitalizing on the current pandemic. From the ability to scan facial temperatures, checking your blood for COVID-19 immunity, […]




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Henderson: On 75th anniversary of VE Day, Windsorite recalls surviving in Poland

Crawling on his belly through a sewer pipe beneath the streets of Warsaw, Poland, with a battle raging overhead, 16-year-old Lucjan Krause could scarcely have imagined he would survive the fighting, let alone go on to build a globally admired atomic physics program at the University of Windsor. Now 92 and still in full command […]




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Experimental U.S. Coronavirus Drug Will Be Trialled In 5 Australian Hospitals

Five Australian hospitals are set to receive the experimental coronavirus drug, remdesivir. Sydney's St Vincent hospital has been confirmed as one location, according to a report from The Guardian. More »
    




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The Internet Reacts To The Original Star Wars

Imagine an alternate universe where the Star Wars movies were released in chronological order - where Episodes I to III were the original, beloved trilogy. How would the internet have reacted to the film that followed? More »
    




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Google Pixel 4a: Everything We Know So Far

Last year the release of Google's Pixel 3a heralded a shift in the mid-range phone market. Coming in at $649 and packing some flagship specs, it changed what people should expect from a a phone at that price. Other brands followed suit, including Apple with its recently released iPhone SE. Suffice to say, the arrival of Googles new budget device, the Pixel 4a, is cause for some excitedment. Here's what we know about it so far. More »
    




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Here's A Metal Cover Of The Cantina Band Song

I bloody love me some Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes. So for Star Wars Day I thought it would be funny to see if a decent cover of their most famous tune existed. It does. Oh how it does. More »
    




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There Are Official Star Wars Zoom Backgrounds Now

The best thing about Zoom is the ability to set a virtual background. It's almost enough to make you forget about all those passwords that were stolen. From faking being paying attention in a meeting to setting a background to an island paradise, people are enjoying making work meetings a little bit more fun. Disney and Lucasfilm have clearly taken notice, because a stack of official Star Wars Zoom backgrounds just got released for free. More »
    




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Apple's iPhone SE Australian Review: It's Bloody Good

Last year, Google turned the mid-range phone market on its head by introducing the ludicrously-priced and well-specced Pixel 3a. A few other brands have followed suit since then, but none have been quite as exciting as the new iPhone SE. Now it truly seems like flagship inclusions at lower price points are here to stay - and it's about damn time. The trend of $1,500 - $2,000 becoming the norm for new phones over the last few years has been bad for buyers. A new middle ground has been long overdue and we welcome it. But is the resurrected iPhone SE actually a good phone to buy in 2020? More »
    




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10 Weird Star Wars Facts You Probably Never Knew About

With the three Skywalker trilogies over and done with for now, what better than to celebrate the made-up Star Wars holiday than to re-examine some weird facts we all glossed over. Here's 10 strange (and some downright freaky) facts you probably didn't know about to celebrate. More »
    




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How Much Apple's New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Costs In Australia

Apple dropped its brand new 13-inch MacBook Pro overnight, which is exciting because the dreaded butterfly keyboard is now finally dead. For real. In its place you'll find the newer Magic Keyboard which has previously been added to the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. Today is a good day. If you're keen to get your paws on the new laptop, here's how much it will set you back in Australia. More »
    




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Australian Apple Stores Are Re-Opening This Week

Back in early March Apple announced that it would closing the majority of its physical stores worldwide. Roughly seven weeks later Australian Apple stores will be re-opening their doors around the country later this week. More »
    




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9 Google Tricks For Better Search Results

Google is such a powerhouse search engine that it has not only injected itself into our everyday lives, it's even a verb now. But just because we Google things a lot doesn't mean that that we do it as effectively as possible. So here are some tips to help maximise and improve your Google search results. More »
    




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Vodafone Just Switched On 700Mhz 5G

This week Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) went live with its first 5G trial areas in Sydney. The telco is using 700MHz spectrum at a number of 5G-ready sites around the Parramatta area. In addition to being the only major company to confirm that it won't charge extra for 5G in Australia, it will also offer global 5G roaming... if and when we're allowed to leave the country again. More »
    




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Are Vodafone's NBN Plans Actually Any Good?

Vodafone might be one of Australia’s biggest names in mobile connectivity, but it's relatively new to NBN and has only been offering plans since 2017. While Vodafone has a reputation for offering bang-for-buck mobile plans, is it the same for NBN? Let's take a closer look. More »
    




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Telco You've Never Heard Of Is Flogging 103GB Data For $38 A Month With No Contract

Circles.Life is a little-known telco with a questionable name choice. But it also happens to have a real hectic SIM-only plan deal right now. For $38 a month you get a whopping 103GB data -- also per month. And you don't even need to sign a contract. More »
    




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Telstra Just Quietly Rolled Out SMS Over Wifi

Over the past week we have been hearing about issues that some rural Australians are having installing the COVIDSafe app. This is because Telstra, unlike Vodafone and Optus, didn't have SMS over Wifi, which prevented 2FA texts from being received by people who don't have mobile phone reception. Importantly, is an issue that also impacts other 2FA SMS as well as emergency texts. During our investigation into this Telstra started quietly rolling the feature out. More »
    




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Best Gadget Gifts For Mum This Mother's Day

With Mother's Day right around the corner, there's still time to book in a last minute gift. It's 2020 and all the best gifts are basically gadgets now so here's our roundup to help you out. More »
    




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Best Iso Experiences To Gift Mum On Mother's Day

There's only a few days left before Mother's Day and if you've forgotten to pop in online orders, it's probably a little too late now. Don't fret because the internet is a wonderful place and can serve up a number of experiences you can buy mum instantly without having to resort on physical deliveries. Here's the best experiences you can gift your mum this Mother's Day. More »
    




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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: The Budget Tablet Just Landed In Australia

Samsung just released the smaller version of its Galaxy Tab S6 tablet in Australia. Though it did appear in some online stores a little early, now it's official. Here's what its packing and how much it will cost in Australia. More »
    




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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2: A Casual $500 In Australia

Sennheiser has just released its second generation of its noise cancelling earbuds in Australia - the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2. Here's what we know about them and how much they cost. Spoiler alert - they ain't cheap. More »
    




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COVIDSafe Still Has Bugs, According To Experts

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the government's coronavirus tracing app, COVIDSafe, but at the forefront has been issues of privacy and its ability to work properly on devices. With the federal government tying the easing of social restrictions to app downloads, developers have reverse engineered the app to find out what's actually wrong with it. Here's what they've found. More »
    




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Marley Spoon's V2food Plant-Based Meals Review

Over the past few years plant-based meat has become increasingly popular. Thanks to the popularity of brands such as Impossible, we;re now seeing increasingly more vegan-friendly meat alternatives in the supermarkets and even being sold by fast food chains. Meal kit delivery service Marley Spoon has even begun offering plant-based options, using v2food mince. This is what they taste like. More »
    




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13 Aussie Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

I'm a huge podcast tragic. From true crime to weird radio plays, I like shoving as much of them into my ear holes as possible. But despite my efforts, I realised that I don't listen to as many Australian podcasts as I'd like. Sure, I have a few favourites, but I could be doing more to support local creators. So I asked around the office to find out what the best Aussie podcasts are, and why I (and you) should be listening to them. More »
    




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How To Watch The Community Reunion Table Read In Australia

The cast of Community is reuniting for a virtual table read to raise money for coronavirus relief. Almost all of main cast will be back for the online event, including Donald Glover who left the show in season 5. It will also include a Q&A where fans can submit questions via social media. This is how you can watch it live. More »
    




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Best SIM Only Phone Plans From Telcos That Aren't Telstra, Optus Or Vodafone

While considering a new phone plan your first instinct may be to compare the big three - Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. But over the past few years smaller telcos have come in swinging with plans that have high data allowances and smaller monthly fees. By looking a little deeper you can grab a great bargain. Here are five of our favourite deals these telcos are packing right now. More »
    




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Australian Scientists Discover 'Virgin' Bees That Don't Have Sex And Only Give Birth To Females

Researchers at a Sydney university have discovered how some female bees have managed to reproduce despite never doing the deed with another. More »
    




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How Mobile Data Sharing Works

There are a lot of big steps you can take in a relationship. Dropping the 'L bomb', moving in together, combined finances, getting engaged. All these pale in comparison to sharing mobile data. Sharing your precious data with a significant other is big. You have to trust that your partner won't burn through it all while bingeing Netflix on the bus. You have to respect your partner's share. And you have to forgive when someone inevitably goes over the cap anyway. But how exactly does data sharing work? More »
    




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PromisePay changes gear

Fast-growing Melbourne payments company PromisePay is ramping its growth plans in the global platform economy.




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Super chasing riskier assets

Record low bond yields are pushing superannuation funds and insurers into alternative investments.




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Advertising adds up to $40bn

Advertising spending contributes about $40 billion a year to the Australian economy, or 2 per cent of GDP.




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Merger windfall for Waislitz

Billionaire Alex Waislitz stands to make millions after two financial services companies agreed to merge.




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Ausenco falls to private equity

Former engineering high flyer Ausenco has become the latest mining services company to be swallowed by private equity.




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Fairfax-APN fears outlined

New Zealand’s competition watchdog has cited areas of overlap from a Fairfax-APN merger.




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Chinese airlines eye Qantas

It could be a matter of time before a Chinese airline tries to buy a strategic stake in Qantas.




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Three in race for port sale

The auction for the Port of Melbourne has come down to a three-way race with bidders lodging indicative bids.




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‘ALP’s NBN needs extra $10bn’

Labor’s NBN policy could require a further $10 billion in taxpayer funding, says a telecommunications analyst.




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Agent payouts to shift stock

Agents are being offered double the normal commission to help shift apartments throughout capital cities.




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White House Misled Public, Buried CDC Reopening Guidelines and is Now Preparing for Second Coronavirus Wave

The White House is making "contingency plans" for a second wave of coronavirus after emails reportedly contradict their claims that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to safely reopen the economy were set aside because medical experts did not approve of them.




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California Gov. Newsom Endorses Biden, Despite Attempts to Avoid Partisan Politics

"I just couldn't be more proud of you and the prospect of your presidency," Newsom told Biden Friday during a campaign event.




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Texas Residents Warned Not to Flush Gloves and Face Masks, After Workers Unclog Sewage Pumps 20 Times in a Day

Water utility workers in El Paso, Texas were forced to unclog pumps over 20 times in 24 hours after residents refused to heed their call to refrain from flushing personal protective equipment and other coronavirus-related items down the toilet.




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Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 5/8/20: Did Anyone Win the $231 Million Jackpot Prize Last Night?

The winners and results of last night's Mega Millions lottery, plus how to avoid falling victim to a lottery scam.




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Coronavirus Hits U.S. Secret Service Staff with 11 Active Cases, 23 Recoveries and 60 in Quarantine

The service, which protects political leaders including the president, said in March there was only one case, but new documents show that the disease is more widespread than believed.




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'I Was A Feminist Activist In The '70s When The Pill Was Legalized For All Women'

It has been 60 years since the FDA first approved the birth control pill on May 9, 1960. It emerged as an essential pillar of women's ability to have good quality of life.




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When Will Vegas Reopen? Social Distancing Guidelines for Casinos, Drive-Ins, and Restaurants

Restaurants and drive-in movie theatres are allowed to reopen in Las Vegas today, with casinos hoping to reopen by Memorial Day.




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Obama Slams Dropping of Michael Flynn Case, Calls White House COVID-19 Response 'Absolute Chaotic Disaster': Report

Audio of a private conversation shows the 44th president's unvarnished views about the former national security adviser's case and the White House's COVID-19 response.




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'Fortnite' Party Royale Event With Steve Aoki & Deadmau5 - Tracklist & What Happened

"Fortnite" Party Royale had another big show on May 8. Here's everything you need to know about the Dillion Francis, Steve Aoki and deadmau5 concert that just took place.




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Putin Says Russians are 'Invincible' in Speech During Coronavirus-Hit Victory Day Ceremony

The president appeared outside the Kremlin walls to praise the Soviet effort in what is known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War.




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Chrissy Teigen Responds to Alison Roman's Digs at Her and Marie Kondo: 'This is a Huge Bummer'

Jameela Jamil also came to Teigen and Kondo's defense, calling Roman "distasteful" and "cliche" for criticizing women of color for being successful in business.




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'ARK' Crystal Isles PC Release Date & 5th Anniversary Event Announced

"ARK: Survival Evolved" Crystal Isles is coming to PC soon, alongside a huge anniversary event on all platforms. Get the full details here.