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Wollongong Coal axes 80 jobs after loss

WOLLONGONG Coal will axe 80 jobs and shutter its Russell Vale mining operations after widening its annual loss to $200 million. THE company said mining would be suspended at its Russell Vale Colliery in southern NSW because of difficult operating and ... >> view original

Wollongong Rotarian awarded fifth pin

Wollongong Rotarian Dot Hennessy was stunned on Friday when she was awarded Rotary's highest honour at a statewide event she helped found. Just as the NSW Emergency Services Awards wrapped up on Friday night Mrs Hennessy was presented with ... >> view original

Dial M for an easier life, Facebook tells 1.5-billion users

David Marcus, vice-president of messaging products at Facebook, has big plans for its new M service. Picture: BLOOMBERG. Related articles. How to start liking Facebook again · Facebook to partner with Cell C for free internet in SA · Facebook's Hello ... >> view original

Presto Australia details September 2015 content selection

It's not just Netflix letting us know what's in store for September, but Presto too with a stack of shows for me and you. Yesterday we wrote up Netflix's list of content coming in September 2015, but now it's time for Presto to issue its own list. Why ... >> view original

Microsoft releases Halo 5: Guardians action-packed opening cinematic

Halo 5 is Microsoft's biggest effort yet to lure gamers to the Xbox One video game console, which still trails behind Sony's PlayStation 4 in worldwide sales. Since 2001, the Halo series has sold more than 60 million units, generating billions of ... >> view original

Science says climate change is bringing more 'grey swan' storms to Australia

Climate change will bring more frequent and powerful “grey swan” storm events across coastal regions, including Cairns in Queensland, according to the latest research. Grey swan storms are extreme tropical storms with devastating ocean surges. >> view original

It's boring being me, moans billionaire

Money, it seems, really can't buy happiness. One of the world's youngest billionaires has posted vignettes of his life on Twitter, complaining of boredom and loneliness. Markus Persson, the 36-year-old creator of Minecraft, the massively popular ... >> view original

New Apple TV to have made-for-Apple shows (just like Netflix)

The current Apple TV will get new hardware, a new interface and a new price tag. Share on twitter. by John Davidson. Apple is finally going to update its aged Apple TV set top box, it's going to cost around double the price of the existing box, but it ... >> view original

Four key features of Samsung's newest smartwatch Gear S2

South Korean MNC Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled its newest smartwatch, the Gear S2, with a circular face and more battery life than the Apple Watch. Samsung smartwatches face tough competition from Apple Watch, mainly, due to limited ... >> view original

Scientists discover secret to slow-melting ice cream

Ice cream fans could soon savour a slower-melting treat on a hot day thanks to a new ingredient developed by scientists. Researchers discovered a naturally occurring protein that can be used to create ice cream which is more resistant to melting than ... >> view original