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Big news in the emoji world: Apple is releasing its latest batch of emojis.
Pick & Scroll News
March 12, 2026
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Good morning. Big news in the emoji world: Apple is releasing its latest batch of emojis.
Eight new icons; including a distorted face, a treasure chest and a 'fight cloud', will be available in the next iOS 26.4 update.
Just the news the world needed after a rough few weeks!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Millions of Aussies to get $810 superannuation cash boost as 'historic' new laws pass
The Australian parliament has passed legislation increasing the maximum low-income super tax offset from $500 to $810 and raising the eligibility threshold to $45,000, benefitting 3.1 million workers from July 1, 2027. LINK
CBA has projected that reducing the capital gains tax discount for property investors from 50% to 25% will eventually result in house prices settling 4% below baseline. LINK
Victoria has introduced a new prescribed rental application form limiting the information landlords can request from tenants, with non-compliant agents facing a $5,087 fine as the changes take effect 31 March. LINK
Australia has built massive fuel storage tanks in recent years as the country now holds 36 days’ supply of petrol, 34 days’ of diesel and 32 days’ of jet fuel amid global oil supply disruptions. LINK
Large video game distributors are failing to comply with new eSafety Commissioner age verification regulations as Australian children can still easily access R18+ games through platforms like Xbox and Steam. LINK
A surge in EV sales is prompting Australian automotive dealers and car manufacturers to prepare for rising demand.LINK
Farmers across regional Australia are experiencing fuel shortages and rising diesel prices as panic buying, supply issues and ongoing uncertainty threaten agricultural production and food security. LINK
A Victorian County Court has sentenced 3 men to prison terms after their Remedy Housing scheme defrauded more than 100 vulnerable families of $1.8M between 2019 and 2021. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Apple launches Macbook Neo, its most affordable laptop ever with colourful designs
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo as its most affordable MacBook ever at $900, offering an attractive and colourful design, smooth MacOS experience and sufficient power for everyday users. LINK
ING is held accountable after a phishing scam in El Salvador drained $48,000 from customers account, as the bank failed to notify her of suspicious activity. LINK
Anthropic has launched a Sydney office, planning to recruit a local team and deepen partnerships with Australian institutions as Australia and New Zealand rank among the top users of its Claude AI system. LINK
Lululemon has been fined $702,900 by ACMA as an investigation found the company sent over 370,000 marketing emails without an unsubscribe option between December 2024 and January 2025. LINK
Emirates and Qatar are offering significantly cheaper fares on Sydney-to-London routes than competitors such as Cathay Pacific, with Emirates economy tickets at $2,171 and business class at $11,866. LINK AUS
Nvidia has agreed to a multi-year strategic partnership and made a significant investment in Thinking Machines Lab, supplying next-generation chips to support at least one gigawatt of AI training systems. LINK
A Brisbane judge has criticised Allianz Australia for its "offensive" covert surveillance of a young man, while ordering the insurer and co-defendant to pay $182,800 plus costs for a 2019 car accident injury. LINK
The High Court has ruled in favour of Australian designer Katie Perry in her trade mark dispute with singer Katy Perry, overturning a previous appeal in a 3-2 verdict. LINK
AUSTRAC has warned major banks to more closely monitor lawyers, accountants and real estate agents in referral programs. LINK
Amazon has committed $750M to a new Charter Hall-managed fulfilment centre in Logan City, aiming to speed up deliveries across southeast Queensland. LINK
Sonos has faced its worst year after a disastrous May 2024 app update broke multi-room systems across millions of homes as features vanished, sales slowed and chief executive Patrick Spence resigned. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: The rise of “job hugging” as workers quietly stay put in uncertain economies.
Draft Pick: F1 2026 seasons brings drama in Melbourne as homegrown Aussie talent Oscar Piastri crashes and Brit George Russell scores a podium 1st.
Odd Pick: US startup launches AI girlfriend service for $30 a month.
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