Lazy Aussies just don't want to work. "If I was starting a software company," says an experienced software engineer, "I would employee only Indian-born coders." "Why?" I ask. "They just get it. They work hard, they're polite, they get the work done.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/lazy-aussies-just-dont-want-to-work-20140530-zrrs6.html

AUSTRALIAN Apple device users are being urged to change their iCloud password following a security breach which saw some iCloud users locked out, and asked to pay up to US$100 ransom by PayPal. But there is uncertainty as to how hackers are receiving any cash with PayPal saying no PayPal address is linked to the email address referenced in the scam. PayPal instead is offering ransom refunds.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/malware-cripples-australian-apple-icloud-accounts/story-e6frgakx-1226935680356

Valve’s annual Dota 2 tournament — The International — is now one of world’s biggest sporting events. Thanks to the Valve’s most excellent shepherding of both the game and the 5-versus-5 MOBA genre, an ingenious crowdfunding scheme, and the continuing growth of spectator esports, The International now has a total prize fund of over $6 million. The winning team will take home somewhere in the region of $3 million.

http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/182856-with-a-6-million-prize-fund-dota-2-is-now-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-sports