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Grayscale's poll found that the majority of people they spoke with were interested in Bitcoin.

Australian shares are expected to drop, as surging COVID-19 cases and uncertainty over the impending United States election weigh on global markets.

How can a political party with no seats — and little prospect of winning any — carry so much political weight? The answer is by having lots of money, writes Peter McCutcheon.

A cash gift to the Liberal National Party from a property developer's company has prompted a complaint to Queensland's electoral watchdog by Greens MP Michael Berkman, who says it uses a loophole in […]

In the battle for votes during the state election campaign, Queensland's two major parties have pushed platforms on job creation and boosting the economy, but where do they stand on other key issues?

Fiat trades are often completed for a sizable fee by bike-riding crypto enthusiasts.

MORNING BRIEFING: It can mean there are yet-undetected active cases within the communities serviced by the treatment plant, which includes suburbs like Campbelltown, Casula, Ingleburn, Macquarie […]

When it comes to grants from the public purse, it is unusual for the public not to be told where their money is being spent but that's what's happened with the Tasmanian Government's hardship grants […]

Bitcoin price is moving toward $14K but traders expect the $13,875 resistance to be a critical level for the short term.

While most of Melbourne slept, keen party-goers gathered at the few pubs and restaurants that opened to savour the end of the city's second wave lockdown rules.

Megan Evans, 25, is quarantining in Darwin after securing a seat on a repatriation flight from the UK. The Melbourne resident recounts her difficult journey home from England, where she travelled in […]

It's the only state without its own wild population of koalas, but despite past attempts to introduce the marsupials to Tasmania, authorities warn of dire economic impacts if the species ever takes […]

Victorian gyms and fitness centres say the state's density limits, which are half of those in New South Wales, will make it tough to turn a profit when they emerge from weeks of lockdown.

Victoria may have recorded two days of zero coronavirus infections, but most states are still weighing up when exactly they will open their borders.

Laws to be debated in Victoria's Parliament today could mean that families of rape-murder victims will need to go to court, at their own cost, before they can publicly reveal their loved one had been […]

A landmark study has found postcodes and family backgrounds impact the opportunities available to students from pre-school to adulthood, with one in three disadvantaged students falling through the […]

This Australian rowing invention has already helped win Italy a world championship title, but Australian Rowers won't have access to it at the Tokyo Games.

There are all sorts of new checks, tests and experiences when taking an international flight these days. Let me walk you through it.

Experts are warning we might not know who won the US election for days after polls close. Here's what we will (and won't) know on election day next week.

Currently we have no way to know who may be a superspreader. And while a new test might give us a measure of a person's replicating viral load, this is only one piece of the puzzle, writes Lara […]

Rapper JamarzOnMarz's petition wins the support of tens of thousands of people and a NSW Opposition MP — but the Government will not budge.

It's a story that has shocked Australia and is now making headlines around the world. Here's what we know right now about the Qatar airport incident.

COVID-19-related deaths have been steadily increasing throughout October, and the latest total marks a similar daily figure to the 374 deaths recorded on March 30, which was a week into the UK's […]

Hinman's commentary on the status of cryptocurrencies and the Howey Test was particularly critical to regulation surrounding ICOs.

Today President Trump will be holding three campaign rallies in three states. Starting in Michigan, then Wisconsin, then Nebraska, before flying to Nevada for the evening. The busy schedule starts in […]

The survey tended to support the view of Bitcoin as a "safe-haven" asset.

$20,000 Bitcoin is back on the table if bulls clear this key resistance cluster.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a senior Iranian diplomat has gone on a tour aimed at advancing the Islamic Republic’s initiative for resolution of the conflict over […]

French police have reopened areas around the Arc de Triomphe monument and Eiffel Tower following a bomb alert and the discovery of a bag of ammunition in the respective areas.

Violent protests erupt in the United States city of Philadelphia as citizens clash with police following the fatal police shooting of 27-year-old black man Walter Wallace.

He believes it could happen if mainstream companies put a mere 1% of their holdings into the market.

The country is relatively new to crypto adoption, but is building momentum quickly.

Iran has increased the presence of Air Defense units in the northwestern areas of the country, Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said. Major General Mousavi said on Tuesday that...

While crypto firms have been trying to build the crypto equivalent of PayPal, the company itself will soon enter the industry.

The crypto industry records another major acquisition in 2020.

The IOTA blockchain finds a use case in industrial maintenance.

Deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran hit a high record on Tuesday as 346 new deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the highest since the virus outbreak...

An Australia Institute survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic has not distracted from climate concerns. Rather, Australians are more concerned about the future of the planet than ever.

Defender simplifies the task of deploying and administering smart contracts.

More than 1,000 yellow-shirted Thai royalists take to the streets in support of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a day after thousands marched to demand reforms of the monarchy.

Reports of a fresh market entry from a Singapore bank buoys Bitcoin price as Raoul Pal sees hardly any resistance below $20,000 all-time highs.

For the first time, Indians will be able to take out a loan against cryptocurrencies.

Glassnode data finds Bitcoin has entered the "belief zone" for the first time since the July 2019 top, indicating a bull cycle is nearing.

JPMorgan Chase now recognizes blockchain's profitability and has created a new business dedicated to digital currency and blockchain work.

Blockchain allegedly eliminates the need for trust — but how far is this notion actually true or helpful?

Chainlink delivers easily the best year-to-date returns in 2020, but Bitcoin is still down the least against its all-time highs.

Iran’s Army Commander said that Iran will deal severely with Takfiri elements near its borders. During his visit to Air Defense Units and investigation of the air defense readiness status […]

After deliberating for five days, a South Australian jury fails to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Caroline Nilsson, who was accused of faking a home invasion to cover-up a murder that was […]

The acting chair of ASIC tells Parliament the regulator acted with "glacial" pace when dealing with its inquiry over $200,000 worth overpayments made to two chairmen.

A powerful bomb blast rips through an Islamic school on the outskirts of the north-west Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least students and wounding dozens.

Another global bank believes that digital assets are the future of the global economy.

French charge d’affaires to Tehran Florent Aydalot was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Minister on Tuesday over the insistence of French officials to support the publication of caricatures in […]

Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday arrived in Parsabad Moghan airport, in northwestern province of Ardebil to visit areas bordering Azeri-Armenian conflict zone. […]

Iran says the US’ move to impose sanctions against already blacklisted entities shows the country’s hostility toward Iranian people has no limit. “US’s hostility towards Iranian […]

A Perth rideshare driver is found not guilty of indecently assaulting a female passenger who accused him of repeatedly touching her during a journey from her southern suburbs home to Northbridge.

LibertyX wants to provide instant Bitcoin cashouts as the token hits new 2020 highs.

China raises objections to what it calls the US's bullying of Sri Lanka after Washington says the Indian Ocean island nation must make "difficult but necessary choices" regarding its ties with China.

The relatives of a family slain in the worst mass shooting since the Port Arthur massacre welcome a push for the killings to be examined by a WA Parliamentary committee.

An abrupt u-turn in liquidity is apt to take the Bitcoin spot price almost $2,000 lower, on-chain analyst Cole Garner predicts.

Western Australia has gone it alone, implementing the toughest border restrictions in the country, but those who are separated from loved ones are questioning how long it can continue.

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved the controversial extension of the Brandy Hill quarry, paving the way for the clearing of 52 hectares that opponents say are critical koala […]

AB de Villiers opts out of the Heat's upcoming BBL campaign because of family reasons and the uncertainty surrounding travel to Australia caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran has reported an 8-percent increase in its petrochemical output in the seven months ending October 21 despite problems faced in the sector because of American sanctions.   Iran’s […]

Fresh apples from the United States are one step closer to being imported to Australia following the release of a draft report by the Federal Department of Agriculture.

More Australians could go into "negative equity" if the COVID-led recession leads to a big property price fall, according to the Reserve Bank.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that appeasement is the cause of the growth of the US bullying, calling the United Nations to stand up against unilateralism...

Students, teachers and staff from the schools are evacuated, and police conducted searches of the schools grounds, but say "no items of interest were found".

Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien says whispers about the club's star halfback making a return to the Roosters can be put down to nothing more than media speculation.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte orders the Justice Ministry to launch a sweeping investigation into graft across all government agencies, conceding the country continued to be "plagued with […]

Careless hosts and rowdy guests could be banned from short-term holiday renting for five years or receive on-the-spot fines of $550 under strict new laws in New South Wales.

Three people who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a Wilsonton woman "horrifically and fatally stabbed in the chest" in 2018 are ordered to be released after facing the Supreme Court in […]

A man accused of murdering his best mate with a kitchen knife during a brawl at a Melbourne high-rise apartment says he was acting in self-defence and did not mean to kill him.

A coral reef more than 400 metres tall, sitting 40 metres below the surface has been discovered just off the edge of the Great Barrier Reef in north Queensland.

The live cattle export industry says it's won a six-month "audition period" days before the implementation of new animal welfare laws that would significantly reduce stocking densities.

Eight of the western world’s top DeFi projects have joined an industry consortium that is supported by a Shanghai science and technology institution.

Victoria's migrant communities continue to face translation errors, outdated news and poor accessibility when navigating the state's COVID-19 website.

Mark McGowan insists he will not be rushed into bringing down WA's hard border as Victoria prepares to emerge from lockdown at midnight, saying "no-one would thank us" if the state reopened and […]

Amy Coney Barrett is about to become one America's nine most powerful people. And once she puts on the robe, she will immediately preside over a list of contentious petitions to the Supreme Court. […]

Swiftwater rescue crews have helped people trapped in their cars around Brisbane as heavy rainfall brought flash flooding to several parts of the city.

Audius has retroactively distributed $8 million in governance tokens to musicians and listeners who have been using the platform.

A decision by two East Gippsland schoolkids to hit the town pool after class, rather than catching the bus, could have saved their lives as a fire raged across their usual route home.

The Victorian equal opportunity and human rights commissioner agrees to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within Ambulance Victoria. The union says one staffer was […]

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the […]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive […]

During a Senate Estimates hearing, Defence officials admit the door on the multi-role Taipan helicopters is too narrow to allow the gun to fire while troops are rappelling.

A senior Labor minister says businessman and United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is using his millions to launch a "bulls**t" scare campaign during the Queensland election.

All Victorians will be allowed to visit friends and family at home, but there are still strict restrictions around how many visitors you can have and how often. Here are the new rules and how to keep […]

It could take at least 28 days without coronavirus community transmission in Victoria for South Australia to consider relaxing its hard border with the eastern state, SA's Police Commissioner says.

Elizabeth Quay will become home to the fourth-tallest building in Perth's CBD as approval is granted for two new towers to be built at the waterfront site, with construction to start later next year.

A Tasmanian coroner recommends people immediately stop using wheat packs without instructions, after several of the bags were found to have caused a fatal house fire last year.

NSW Police ban 22 people from moving across parts of Sydney after a spate of shootings including the execution of Mejid Hamzy — the younger brother of Brothers 4 Life gang leader Bassam Hamzy.

When Terry Blake turned 60 he didn’t buy a fast car or hit the road as a grey nomad — he built a medieval village in the Queensland scrub. As you do.

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says that from Friday November 6, New South Wales will be considered a low-risk area, allowing travellers to enter the state without quarantining.

The ATO says it has clawed back about $120 million out of $69 billion in JobKeeker payments from businesses it deemed ineligible, but has not found widespread fraud of Government stimulus measures.

Analysts are anticipating Bitcoin’s second-largest negative difficulty adjustment of the year following the end of Sichuan’s rainy season.

The gift of a fasciated pineapple at a Sunshine Coast barbecue has QUT biology students Ynna Hernandez-Europa and Sandie McEwan turning to the internet for answers. We helped by interviewing the […]

Countering a push by some government MPs to use the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment has been a "challenge", according to Acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly.

A front yard Halloween display south of Adelaide attracts complaints because of its depiction of white cloth figures dancing near a body bag hanging from a tree.

A 22-year-old man who killed one woman and injured another while on a stabbing rampage in Sydney's CBD filmed a video of himself after the bloody attack, a court has heard. Mert Ney today pleaded […]

The case of 13 Australian women strip-searched in Qatar after a newborn was found abandoned in an airport toilet throws a spotlight on the abuse of female migrant domestic workers in the Gulf state.