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Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...

Tech - ABC News - November 7

Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16

"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.

Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Legislators will vote on the age limit, intended to reduce related mental health harms to young people, though critics say the law is too blunt an instrument to fix a complex problem.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Australia plan Indigenous team for ‘very special game’ against Lions

Tour slot vacant after Melbourne Rebels demise ‘We have some great talent with First Nations heritage’ The British and Irish Lions could face a team with Indigenous and Pacific heritage during ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet

An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban ...

Tech - ABC News - 22 hours ago

Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’

One expert says Australia is "on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years."

Business - CNBC - November 13

Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’ on tiny Pacific neighbours with massive gas expansion plans

Labor government ‘not acting in good faith’ when it stands on global stage and promotes its climate credentials, special envoy at Cop29 says. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

'That performance would not have troubled Australia'

Shaun Wane says his England team "need to be better" despite opening their two-Test series against Samoa with a 34-18 victory - saying their performance "would not have troubled Australia".

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - October 26

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

England name unchanged XV to face Australia

England name an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach

“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.

World - The New York Times - November 8

A Lost Emperor Penguin Swam From Antarctica to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Australia beat England with last-gasp try

England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.

Can Australia make Cab Sav cool again?

Independent producers are making the best of a tricky situation and a traditional grape

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

Williams out as Wales change four for Australia

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams is ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series match against Australia on Sunday.

Australia beat Pakistan in shortened first Twenty20 international – as it happened

Glenn Maxwell hits 43 off 19 balls at the Gabba as Australia go 1-0 up in the T20I series. Hopefully the worst of the storms are passing to the north of the ground. We may be able to get a ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Australia drop Suaalii to bench for Wales Test

Australia drop new centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the replacements' bench for the Autumn Nations Series match against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs: second Twenty20 international – as it happened

A riotous opening partnership and Spencer Johnson’s maiden five-for gave Australia a series-clinching victory at the SCG. Haris Rauf comes into the attack. Short works him for two to bring up the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Wales suffer record loss in heavy Australia defeat

Wales sink to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history with a heavy loss to Australia in Cardiff with Warren Gatland under pressure.

Australia power to seven-wicket win over Pakistan: third T20 international – live

Updates from the final game of the series at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @Jimbo_Cricket 2nd over: Pakistan 18-1 (Babar 8, Haseebullah 1) Haseebullah Khan is ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Australia's Sayona Mining to Buy America's Piedmont Lithium

Sayona Mining agreed to buy North Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium to create a top North American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in the fast-growing lithium market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Fagerson to earn 50th Scotland cap against Australia

Matt Fagerson will earn his 50th cap in Scotland's final Autumn Nations Series match against Australia, with Jamie Ritchie also starting in the back row.

Trump's big tariff plans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump can do on tariffs without Congress Former President Trump is going all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump’s Tax Plans

Three scenarios for how Republicans could approach cutting taxes next year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Musk's plan to shrink the government

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk, Ramaswamy tee up mass layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday

World - ABC News - October 24

Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming ...

World - ABC News - October 24

New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Australia rejects visa application by rightwing US pundit Candace Owens

Immigration minister Tony Burke says Owens ‘has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction’ ahead of planned November speaking tour. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

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