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Year 12 Students across Australia will receive their ATARs this week and next. It’s a significant moment, with the ATAR often dominating media coverage of schooling at this time of year.

Most Australians have probably noticed the proliferation of tobacconists and “convenience stores” in the last few years. These stores aren’t making much from the limited offerings on public display. Rather, their profitability comes from under-the-counter sales of untaxed tobacco and illegal vapes.

Significant advancements in medical technologies are improving patient outcomes, but Australia is at risk of falling behind as it undervalues new technology.

Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.

New Zealand will also host Australia at a ground where they have not been beaten for more than 30 years

Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.

As Australia implements its strict age verification regime, worldwide politicians are taking notes. So, which country will be next to kick off teens from social media apps?

Australia isn’t banning Discord yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

Australia isn’t banning Roblox yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act now