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Teen News Boss Criticises Australian Social Media Ban

An Australian teenage news boss says landmark legislation barring under-16s from social media is a "really bad idea" that will stifle young people's creativity.

International Business Times

Sports quiz of the week: young guns, big leads and Formula One legends

Test your knowledge of the week in football, tennis, cricket, NFL, motor sport and beyond

The Guardian - UK

How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries

New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies

The Independent UK

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Australia passed more than 30 bills in a marathon sitting day – but what do they mean for you?

The new laws passed by the Senate could affect everything from migration to social media and supermarkets

The Guardian - AU

Australia Warns Against Laos Spirits After Tourist Deaths

Australia warns travelers about tainted alcohol in Laos after six tourists die from methanol poisoning. Laos bans Tiger-branded spirits, prompting global c...

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Virgin gets first clearance to take flight with Qatar

Virgin and Qatar airlines can begin planning new flights between Australia and Doha together, with a final decision on their partnership due within months.

AAP

Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people’s voices with world-first social media ban

One independent MP calls bill – which passed on Thursday – a ‘1970 solution for a 2024 problem’

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The government agrees Australia’s secrecy laws need to change. Now comes the hard part – taking action

Earlier this year, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM), Jake Blight, compared the sheer volume of Australia’s secrecy laws to works of literature.

The Conversation

Rain threatens India's pink-ball preparations

Heavy rain forecast for Canberra could wash out at least half of India's pink-ball warm-up match ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

AAP

Drake Announces 2025 Australian & New Zealand Dates For The Anita Max Win Tour: How To Get Tix

The Anita Max Win Tour will kick off on Sunday February 9, 2025.

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Ireland Seek To Overcome Former Coach Schmidt's Wallabies

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.

International Business Times

Australians are increasingly embracing Black Friday sales amid warnings of their impact

Record $6.7bn expected to be spent from Friday to Monday but some brands choosing to opt out over overconsumption concerns

The Guardian - AU

Australia has passed the teen social media ban. Now, the hard part — making sure it helps, not hurts

The Albanese government’s success in passing the teen social media ban is the start, not the end, of a process that will include a lot of difficult decisions.

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Albanese denies parliament’s bill rush means Labor is preparing for early election

PM trumpets social media ban for under-16s, housing package and Future Made in Australia bill, saying government is ‘getting things done’

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Birth rate fears after cap on nation-first IVF subsidy

Couples trying to have children via IVF have been dealt a blow with the restriction of a first-in-Australia subsidy to those on lower incomes.

The Guardian - AU

How Australia’s tough social media ban compares to laws in other countries

Laws will bar under-16s from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says ‘put more solar panels on commercial rooftops’

The just-ended COP-29 in Baku, and the election of Donald Trump, have put the global response to climate change in the spotlight. Meanwhile back home, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen this week reported Australia is on track to meet its 2030 target to reduce emissions as part of the Paris…

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Australians risk being 'pawns' in hostage diplomacy

Australians wrongfully detained overseas are being short-changed by gaps in a system that needs to bolster support, a report has found.

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International Business Times

Social Media Companies Slam Australia's Under-16 Ban

Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with "many unanswered questions".

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Top 10 Countries Where Gambling Is Legal

Gambling thrives in many regions worldwide. Some nations ban it entirely, enforcing strict laws. Others embrace it, regulating activities and using it as a major revenue source. Let's take a look at countries where gambling is legal, showcasing top destinations with clear rules for land-based casinos and online platforms. These…

The Independent UK

Six Colombian ‘narco subs’ carrying 1,400 tons of drugs seized on way to Australia

Authorities found, among other drugs, 225 tons of cocaine and 128 tons of marijuana

The Conversation

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales – and may help them survive climate change

This year’s humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on their way to Antarctica for a summer of feeding. Next year from April onwards, millions of people will again witness their movements and acrobatic displays – either from the coast…

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The goal that has Jess Fox fired up after golden Games

Champion paddler Jess Fox says her best is yet to come as she admits surprise at the adulation in Australia for her sporting successes.

The Conversation

Trans youth are already among Australia’s most marginalised people. The social media ban could make this worse

I’m not sure if you remember Kaitlyn and Leah […] they are social media famous and they’re a couple. That was the first time I’d seen representation in a positive way, ‘cause of my dad being so conservative about it […] And then I just saw a happy couple together.…

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Cricket bosses defend Australia's prep for Perth Test

Cricket Australia's high-performance boss Ben Oliver has defended the Test team's light preparations for the Border-Gavaskar series opener.

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