The street artist Banksy has successfully trademarked two of his most famous artworks in Australia, in an attempt to stop them being copied and sold.The secretive artist applied for the trademarks via a law firm based in Perth, and although the tactic ultimately failed in Europe, the Australian applications were successful and will be registered next week.
情報源: Banksy trademarks two of his best known artworks in Australia | Banksy | The Guardian
The federal government wants Australian and New Zealand beekeepers to hold a “workshop” to end a long-running trans-Tasman battle over manuka honey.
An Aussie fast food chain says it was being tongue-in-cheek when it released a ‘Big MacJac’ burger, but McDonald’s is not seeing the funny side.
情報源: BURGER WARS: Macca’s fires up at Aussie burger chain | Queensland Times
NEW Big Jack | Hungry Jack’s, 0:15
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General Motors (GM) is killing off the iconic Holden brand and pulling out of Australia and New Zealand, the latest in a series of moves to shrink the US carmaker’s global presence as it ramps up investments in electric and autonomous vehicles.The company announced Sunday that it would retire the Holden brand, which has existed in Australia for more than 160 years, by 2021. It will also shutter its sales, design and engineering operations in Australia and New Zealand.
情報源: Holden brand killed off in Australia by General Motors – CNN
General Motors axes the Holden brand | ABC News, 2:57
Holden brand retirement announcement reaction | Supercars Trackside, 12:03
