Mass Bitcoin mining leads to power crisis in Kazakhstan

Electricity shortages are leading to a mass exodus of cryptocurrency miners from Kazakhstan. The nation’s electrical grid operator announced it would begin rationing electricity across registered miners amid widespread shutdowns and blackouts. The Shortage Central Asia’s wealthiest country is facing pervasive power shortages caused by a dramatic increase in the number of cryptocurrency mining companies…

Controversial Victorian pandemic bill passes upper house

The controversial Victorian pandemic legislation that would allow officials to impose health orders under pandemic conditions has passed the upper house. The legislation became the subject of widespread criticism, with thousands of people gathering outside state parliament to protest the bill. After weeks in the spotlight, Victoria’s Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Pandemic Management) Bill…

US calls for stricter space rules after Russian anti-missile test

US Vice President Kamala Harris has suggested there is a need to establish global space norms to avoid repeat events like Russia’s “irresponsible” anti-missile test last month. The anti-missile test resulted in masses of hazardous space debris being scattered across the atmosphere. In November, Russia initiated a controversial anti-missile test, blowing up a satellite and…

Education Minister Alan Tudge stands aside in light of abuse allegations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Parliament on its final sitting day that Education Minister Alan Tudge has stood aside pending investigations into his affair with former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller. Ms Miller, who previously worked as a senior media adviser, made a statement today alleging Mr Tudge had been “abusive” during their 2017 relationship.…

Former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller says affair with Education Minister was “abusive”

Former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller has alleged in a statement that Education Minister Alan Tudge was “abusive” throughout their 2017 affair. Ms Miller, who previously worked as a senior media adviser, now calls for Mr Tudge to be held accountable for how he treated her during their relationship. In a statement at Parliament House this…