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Brendan Kearns
Verified
Journalist, News Corp Australia
Melbourne
Beats
Biography
I am a journalist writing high-quality investigations about disability, technology, social issues, and consumer rights. My writing has included investigations into dodgy practices by power companies and banks, and the effects of artificial intelligence on Australian video workers. I have five years of experience working in the disability space which drives me to tell impactful stories about exploitation in Australian society. I also post pictures of my dog in the hope that people will talk to me about him. His name is Merlin. Please ask me about him.
Technology, Emergency Services Environment., Consumer IssuesSocial Affairs, Disability Breaking News
Content
By Brendan Kearns| Cosmos Magazine Verified Last year, the Victorian government released more than 1.1 million recognised environmental pests into dams, lakes and reservoirs. These pests are brown and rainbow trout, popular among recreational fishers but seriously threatening to Australian native species. This year, the government plans to release some 1.2 million more. Millions of dollars are given to the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) to fund the breeding and stocking of these invasive fish.
By Brendan Kearns| CHOICE Magazine (Australia) Verified Consumer advocates say an inquiry into the industry is long overdue. George (not his real name), a single dad in Melbourne, says things had gotten "bloody hard" when he decided to use a pawnbroker to get help with a bill. He borrowed $300 using his $2000 Tag Heuer watch. The watch was pawned at a monthly interest rate of 40%. That's equal to a 480% annual interest rate – 10 times higher than the 48% limit set out in the Consumer Credit (Victoria) Act 1995.
By Brendan Kearns| CHOICE Magazine (Australia) Verified Retailers such as Chemist Warehouse and Lorna Jane aren't giving people the option of paper receipts. Have you ever been refused a paper receipt from a store because you didn't want to hand over your email address or phone number? You're not alone. CHOICE recently asked our social media followers about this experience and we were flooded with responses.
Company Info
News Corp Australia
News Corp Australia is a prominent media conglomerate and a subsidiary of the global media corporation, News Corp. Founded in 1923 in Adelaide, South Australia, the company has established itself as a key player in the Australian media landscape. Its operations encompass newspaper and magazine publishing, internet services, subscription television, market research, and film and television production. The company publishes several well-known newspapers and magazines, providing news and entertainment to the general public. It also offers digital content through various online platforms. News Corp Australia holds a significant stake in Foxtel, a major pay television provider, delivering a wide range of channels and content to subscribers. Additionally, the company conducts market research to assist businesses in understanding consumer trends and is involved in the distribution of DVDs and films.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
+61 2 8114 7400
Founded: 1923