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Welcome to the official Google Australia and New Zealand handle, posting tweets to update, inform and delight.

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Mel Silva, Managing Director for Google Australia, explains why there is a workable news code that doesn’t break Google Search. Learn more about what the News Media Bargaining Code means for you at
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Join @thexhan and @JROD_HD and get involved in the #PermissiontoDance challenge on @YouTube #Shorts ! 1. Learn the moves ✌️✌️ 2. Upload your short with #PermissiontoDance and #Shorts in the title 3. Stay tuned to see if you feature in @bts_bighit 's compilation video!
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Crikey! Today's #GoogleDoodle in Australia, NZ and around the world celebrates Steve Irwin and his legacy. Follow Steve's journey as a zookeeper, conservationist and father → @AustraliaZoo 🐊❤️
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This is how Victoria is healing. While the state endured one of the world’s longest lockdowns, one Melbourne mum brought a smile to the community by leaving sand penguins on her local beach. See how the rest of the world is healing → . #YearInSearch
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This week, our #GoogleDoodle celebrated the 120th birthday of Aboriginal Australian activist Pearl Gibbs “Gambanyi” brought to life by Indigenous guest artist Dylan Mooney 🎨 with support from Pearl’s family, Dr Lynette Riley and Campfire x → .
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🔴 [LIVE]: #FutureCon is here 💥 Hosted by @wengie , this virtual fest is bringing together artists and DJs like @official_ACE7 @AleXa_ZB @sonnet_official @3lau @ghastly and many more! Hang #WithMe
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Google Search and YouTube are now at risk in Australia. A new Gov law would force Google to provide you with dramatically worse products, could lead to your data being handed over to big news businesses, & may affect your ability to use these free services
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#Beliebers , Justin is back. The latest @YouTube Originals documentary gives an exclusive look at the artist's life in quarantine and shows the star open up on how he's coped with mental illness → #JBNextChapter
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After months of sketching, mood boarding, foraging and finger painting with leading designer Josiah Brooks, we’re delighted to unveil our new Aussie logo:
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I'm excited to announce that I've worked with @googledownunder as their lead designer in their newly announced rebrand: Googz! VIDEO: BLOG:
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It’s Street View’s 15th birthday!🎈To mark the occasion, we’re teaming up with @TransportforNSW and Transdev to celebrate and preserve the iconic Sydney Ferries on Street View. Learn more →
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The reason Google doesn’t share information about how the Search algorithm works is because if we did, people would figure out how to manipulate the system. A new proposed law could force us to share confidential information with news companies. #AFairCode
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Today we released our first ever report on how @YouTube is helping Aussie creators: YouTube - The Australian Story, featuring @JosiahBrooks
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Take a look at this month’s wallpaper for Pixels! Aboriginal Artist, nardurna from Barkly Tableland, NT Australia has partnered with us to create 3 pieces honouring the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. Available on Pixel 3 and newer →.
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Today, we’d like to say: To all custodial and sanitation workers, thank you. #GoogleDoodle
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This week our #GoogleDoodle celebrated Polish-born, Australian animation producer Yoram Gross — the creative mind behind the cartoons Dot the Kangaroo 🦘 & Blinky Bill 🐨 Learn more 🎥 → .
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After receiving less prize money than her male counterpart, Lucy Small fought to change the rules and now Surfing NSW competitions are offering equal winnings. See how the rest of the world is healing → . #YearInSearch
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What does #TeamPixel have to say about the new #Pixel8Pro 👀 Find out more at the Google Store:
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Well that’s one way to get a date to the formal #BoldMove #YTFF @TydeLevi http://t.co/vsSh1t8kxR
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The BTS #PermissiontoDance challenge video is here 🎉 Spot the moves from @iamchymes @thekultcrew @imthexhan @aocrewofficial1 and more in the #YouTubeShorts compilation video from @BANGTANTV → .
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#BTS (#방탄소년단) ‘Permission to Dance’ (Shorts Challenge ver.) MV () #PermissiontoDance #YouTubeShorts
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When Ngarigo woman Ashleigh Barty won her 1st Wimbledon title, #BartyParty took the nation by storm. From late night watch parties to fans in the stands, Aussies got together to celebrate. See how the rest of the world is healing →
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Truckies, nightfill teams, corner shop owners and customer service legends. Today, to all grocery workers, we'd like to say thank you #GoogleDoodle
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Google News Showcase - which just launched in Australia - is a new product which benefits both publishers and readers. Participating publishers increase their revenue through monthly payments from Google. Find out more →
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We’ve been working with @ServicesGovAU to expand our COVID Card feature to Australia. After you’ve had your second jab, you now have a simple, private and secure way to save and access vaccination information on your Android smartphone. Learn more → .
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Get into the Halloween spirit with new #AR in Search 🎃 Search for "hot dog", "black cat", "german shepherd", "halloween", "jack-o-lantern", or "human skeleton'" using your phone and tap "View in 3D" to see them appear around you. Share your best creations using #Google3D .
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"Once you keep hearing all these negative points about your cultural roots, your faith, your people over and over and over you slowly start to believe them" @TheAMaazing shares his story of discrimination and it's affect on mental health on @YouTube 🖤→
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As a part of our Digital Future Initiative, we’re teaming up with @CochlearGlobal and other Australian hearing leaders to advance hearing technology through AI. Learn more →
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Register now for Doodle 4 Google. The 2015 theme is “If I could travel back in time I would…” http://t.co/AMLaUCYAMi http://t.co/AE1pdEiOfy
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No dance partner like a minion dance partner. 🎶 Search “minions” in the Google App now and get groovin’.
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. @misterwootube is the 👑 of teaching on @YouTube . He's kindly sharing his skills with teachers across Australia and the world, guiding them on how to shoot, edit and launch channels of their own. Here's the first of his 'Teach the Teacher' series.
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Happy Mardi Gras! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate this year’s theme RISE with these inspiring voices from Australia’s LGBTQI+ community on @YouTube . Get vibing for @sydneymardigras with @troyesivan , @courtneyact and @cubsportmusic → .
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The whole of Oceania is proudly asking about @jarrydhayne_1 ’s debut with the @49ers #GoogleTrends http://t.co/HKwDVHwObI
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This #NAIDOCWeek , meet some of the First Nations artists like @BudjerahS who are inspiring future generations, celebrating their cultures and preserving their first languages through music on @YouTube → .
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Welcome to the Doodle Champion Island Games! In this interactive #GoogleDoodle , join calico (c)athlete Lucky as she explores a 🌎 filled with sports, legendary opponents, and daring side quests. Are you feline Lucky? 😸 The epic adventure starts now → .
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Ok Google... open the new Google #Melbourne office!
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There’s a lot to take in with the News Media Bargaining Code. We answer your top questions 💬 and explain our proposal for a workable news code which is fair for everyone →
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Did you know @googlemaps , like Surf Life Saving, WiFi & the Ute, were invented right here Down Under? This week, to celebrate Maps’ 15th birthday, discover what helped turn this Aussie-grown invention into a product that’s used by over a billion people globally. #GoogleMaps15 🎈
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Skip Ahead applications are now open! Our joint initiative with @ScreenAustralia is back, helping Aussie @YouTube creators take their creative ambition to new heights and skip ahead their content careers. Learn more → .
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Today, Aussie teachers celebrate #WorldTeachersDay . To teachers across the country, thank you for everything you do →
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Fancy yourself as a bit of a plant parent? See the botanical world around you in a new light with Infinite Herbarium, a new machine-learning powered artwork by Caroline Rothwell, launched in collaboration with @MCA_Australia and @RBGSydney → .
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Bill lives in Broken Hill and he and the town are footy mad 🏉 Bill’s been using the Footy Skills Lab to help the under 9s team that he coaches to develop skills, like decision making and ball handling. Try it yourself → .
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With the news moving faster than ever, it's clear that journalism is an essential way to keep people informed. Today we are excited to announce we are rolling out an initial version of Google News Showcase to benefit users and publishers in Australia. 1/
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We’re excited to support organisations in celebrating the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Haka for Life and Corroboree for Life highlight the power of bringing together two Indigenous cultures in support of the LGBTQI+ community 🏳️‍🌈 See more → .
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Marine biologists are using Google Maps to find rare blue holes in the Great Barrier Reef, where their discoveries are helping us protect our oceans 🌊 Learn more → .
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Hey Sydney, get ready for something big. #madebygoogle
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Can you spot the crown-of-thorns starfish? We’ve partnered with @CSIRO and @kaggle to build an open-source AI model on @TensorFlow that can help divers spot and map the invasive coral-eating species. Watch how → .
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Happy International Dog Day 🐶 Our new Nest Cams have intelligent alerts that can detect people🚶vehicles 🚗 or pets 🐶 so you'll always know what your furry friends are up to. #CaughtOnNestCam
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There’s a lot to take in when it comes to the Government’s proposed news media code. We answer your top questions. Head to for more. 1/
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How to support an Aussie small business during this time of uncertainty: Buy online from local stores 💳 Order takeaway from cafes near you 🥡 Shout them out on social media 🗣️ Be patient and understanding 🙏 More ideas? Drop them below 👇
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. @powderfinger_au REUNION. This Saturday 23 May at 7pm AEST for a performance exclusive to @YouTube ! After a decade-long hiatus, the Aussie icons are coming together to raise money for @BeyondBlue and @SupportAct 🎸 Rock #WithMe
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We teamed up with @MagabalaBooks and Kamsani Bin Salleh & @SaundersKirli to launch TRACES, a voice-to-art-experience that connects us to Country, presented at the @SydOperaHouse . Learn more →
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Meet @clara_chow , from @WARC_USYD , who is working on a digital health program for people at risk of cardiovascular disease, with the support of a $1M @Googleorg grant.
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Register now for Doodle 4 Google. The 2015 theme is “If I could travel back in time I would…” http://t.co/sTWQ6twPKd http://t.co/SowLD6dpRE
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Looking to improve your Aussie Rules skills? 🏉 Introducing our Footy Skills Lab - an interactive training experience developed with the @afl and @aflwomens , so every Aussie can get tips from pros and practice their skills. Learn More →
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"It’s interesting how the paths we take are sometimes not what we expect or even plan for." Read more about Joanna Swietlicka and her 'global adventure' 🌎 as a Software Engineer with Google. Full article here → #WomenInTech #LifeAtGoogle
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You may have heard about News Showcase - our proposal for a fair way to support Australian journalism under the news media code. We help you get to grip with it → . 1/
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If you've been loving the summer of cricket, be sure to check out some of The Don's bats up close with our 'Great Sporting Land' digital exhibit. 🏏 @GoogleArts is helping bring over 100 Aussie museums collections online, like the @BradmanBowral
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This 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth , we’re celebrating incredible LGBTQIA+ stories about self-discovery, connection and identity in #FindingPride . Watch Steph’s story → .
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Hey Melbourne, get ready for something big. #madebygoogle
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. @TheWiggles are helping little ones understand why we need to #StayHome to stay safe 👏👏👏 Check out their 'Social Distancing' video on @YouTube Kids →
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We’ve been working with the @CSIRO to build a digital solution to help protect our coral reefs from outbreaks of a predatory starfish. Learn more → .
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To keep up with changes on the web, we update the Google Search algorithm, on average, 5 times per day. Now, a new proposed law could force us to share confidential information with news companies and is putting Google Search at risk. #AFairCode
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This year the world searched “how to heal” more than ever. Whether people are honouring a loved one or reuniting with family, they’re finding ways to come back stronger than before. Explore more trends from the year at
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Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates the 120th birthday of Aboriginal Australian activist Pearl Gibbs “Gambanyi” brought to life by Indigenous guest artist Dylan Mooney 🎨 Thanks Pearl Gibbs “Gambanyi” for your devotion to building a more equitable Australia →
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We Aussies are passionate about sport, and it shows in Search! According to Google Trends, the most searched Aussie by Aussies this year so far is Ash Barty. See Ash Barty on Great Sporting Land here → @ashbar96
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We love helping Aussie businesses when it matters most. Melissa Stone, owner of Bliss Gifts & Homewares, used Google’s tools to get her small business growing again after the devastating bushfires of 2020. Now, it’s thriving. Learn more → #GrowWithGoogle
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This calls for cake! #SSM2017 #loveislove
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Being #AtHome doesn’t mean kids need to miss out on all the fun. Watch as @TheWiggles celebrate reaching 1 million subscribers on @YouTube and show little ones how to throw a virtual party 🥳
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When @OrangeSkyAU found itself managing a big team of volunteers, support from @Googleorg helped them build an app to transform their operations 💡 Learn more about Google’s Australian community engagement in the report from @Social_Ventures → .
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Google Career Certificates are online courses designed and delivered entirely by Google experts. Fast-track your career with job-ready skills in: 📈 Data Analytics ⏱️ Project Management 📲 User Experience (UX) Design 🖥️ IT Support 💻 Digital Marketing
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Announcing Google Career Certificates — flexible online training designed by Google experts to help fast-track Australians towards future-fit careers in tech. We’re partnering with local employers and community organisations to support pathways to jobs →
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Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates Australia’s big blue backyard. Read on and take a virtual dive into the reef:
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Google for Education Australia is proud to announce Foundation Fonts for Schools, available in Google Workspace. The fonts, designed for students learning to write, imitate the pencil thickness of handwriting. Learn more → .
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Did you know there are hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language groups, each with stories to tell? With the help of @WelcometoCtryAU discover Australia with the Traditional Cultural Guides on @googlearts . Learn more →
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Today’s interactive #GoogleDoodle celebrates one of the world’s most popular dishes - pizza! 🍕On this day in 2007, the culinary art of Neapolitan “Pizzaiuolo” was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. @GoogleDoodles
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Meet Patrick, the first customer in the world to walk in store and buy Pixel, a phone by Google #MadeByGoogle
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As the world pays tribute to Shane Warne, reflect on the cricketing legacy of Australia’s greatest spinner with @googlearts → . 📷 News Ltd. 2006. 🏛️ @BradmanBowral
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Watch Rise to Your Dream, a collaboration with @bakerboymusic and @CornelOzies , to learn how First Nations role models are inspiring their communities to reach their full potential → .
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So @billieeilish , @samsmith and @DeltaGoodrem have just been added to the #ARIAs performance line-up next week 🤯 Catch the show on @Channel9 on 25 Nov, then re-watch the performances on @YouTube .
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Today's #GoogleDoodle marks the start of a New Lunar Year 🌕 and the #YearOfTheOx 🐂. The ox is the 2nd animal of the zodiac, and a symbol of positivity and hard work. 🧧 Learn more →
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! Today's multilayered paper mandala #GoogleDoodle video, created in collaboration with 4 female guest artists, represents both #IWD ’s powerful history and its significance across generations. See it here →
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. @ICC The song that played in pubs and lounge rooms across Australia after Smith's four #GoGold #CWC15 #AUSvNZ http://t.co/0Z4qIhjiwK
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In a time when depression is on the rise globally, we’ve been working with @LifelineAust and @blackdoginst to launch a depression self-assessment tool in Australia, to help connect people to information and #mentalhealth resources. Read more → .
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Introducing #Rethink , a new podcast dropping early August, where we dive deep into some of the biggest challenges facing marketers today, hosted by @RachelCorbett . Available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favourite shows →
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This year, the world searched “why” more than ever. We were stood down from jobs, stood up for Black Lives Matter and stood behind Quaden Bayles. Reflect on the moments that made Aussies wonder, question and rally together with #YearInSearch
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🛹 + 🖥️ = 🔥 Check out what happened when @skyandocean_ tested out #ProjectSkate , technology that measures a skateboarder’s movements in real time! #Skateboarding #MachineLearning
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A weak password is the biggest threat to online security. 2-Step Verification was built to secure your account even if your password is compromised. Explore how Google is keeping more people safe and secure →
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Discover eight inspiring First Nations women sharing their stories on the importance of support, mentorship & being helpful. A collaboration with Campfire X & @GuardianLabsAUS spotlight the positive change created when people mentor others → .
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Here’s to all the incredible women who came out to our very special Grow with Google event with @BusinessChicks on #IWD2020 . Check out the highlights below, and then get started with your own digital skills training at . #GrowWithGoogle #EachforEqual
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Being a parent is different this year. To all the Mums around Australia, thanks for everything you do. #MothersDay
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Starting 29 May, twenty of the world’s biggest film festivals are coming together for We Are One. Running on @YouTube , the free 10-day digital festival will feature programming from the world’s most talented artists, storytellers, and curators.
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With the help of #GrowWithGoogle , #Prescript Recruitment is making a huge impact in improving the healthcare of Australian remote communities. Grow your business with free online tools at
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For the past 20 years, Google has been protecting Australians from online security threats by building advanced technology that makes the whole internet safer for everyone. Learn more →
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13 things to know about a proposed law that puts Google Search & YouTube at risk. We've had lots of questions from you since publishing our open letter last week. We'd love to take this opportunity to address some of the top ones. #AFairCode .
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In its current form, the news code threatens to break how the free and open web works. See Google’s proposal for a workable code at . #AFairCode
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