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Australia Backs UK Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Firms Linked to Global Hacking
On Dec. 10, the UK sanctioned Chinese firm i-Soon for targeting over 80 government and private networks worldwide.
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Queensland Winds Back Renewable Policies for ‘Affordable, Reliable’ Power
The Greens said the Liberal-National Party is undoing all progress in the renewable transition as the government introduces new guidelines for energy.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban Begins, but Culture Shift ‘Could Take a Generation’
Apps are locking out under-16s as Australia’s new social media ban rolls out nationwide.
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Over 60,000 Jobs at Risk: Senator Questions Labor’s Signing of Climate Change Declaration
The declaration is non-binding but does signal a country’s support for implementing policies to limit global warming.
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Could You Out-Read a Victorian Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Comes Into Effect
Other countries, including Malaysia and Denmark, as well as various states across the United States, are either bringing in similar controls or attempting to.
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PM Rejects Calls for Minister to Resign Over Travel Expenses Controversy
Family travels and a $100,000 US trip triggered scrutiny as Opposition demands tougher rules.
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Doctors Back Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Citing Youth Mental Health Issues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Dec. 10 as a ‘proud day’ for parents and a significant step in reclaiming childhoods from technology giants.
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Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Curb Airbnb Rentals
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
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Sydney David Jones Store Cancels Historic Christmas Window Displays
Shoppers were left scratching their heads as they searched for the iconic displays.
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Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
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Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rates
Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.
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Data Centres Could Swallow 40 Million Litres of Water per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households
Australia’s AI boom is facing a water reality check.
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Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
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AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Victorian Government Formally Apologises to Aboriginals
The move was backed by the Greens, and was met halfway by the state’s new Liberal leader.
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Australia Loans $45 Million Sweetener to Fund Tim Tam’s Global Expansion
Support will refinance $1.75 billion in debt maturing in 2026 and back Arnott’s growth plans.
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Reddit Preps Lawsuit Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit pledges to follow rules but said they infringed on users’ freedom of expression and privacy.
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Clicks and Careers: Social Media Ban to Test ‘Kidfluencer’ Dreams
Australia’s impending social media ban could have an impact on the social media influencer market.
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Australia Backs UK Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Firms Linked to Global Hacking
On Dec. 10, the UK sanctioned Chinese firm i-Soon for targeting over 80 government and private networks worldwide.
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Queensland Winds Back Renewable Policies for ‘Affordable, Reliable’ Power
The Greens said the Liberal-National Party is undoing all progress in the renewable transition as the government introduces new guidelines for energy.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban Begins, but Culture Shift ‘Could Take a Generation’
Apps are locking out under-16s as Australia’s new social media ban rolls out nationwide.
|
Over 60,000 Jobs at Risk: Senator Questions Labor’s Signing of Climate Change Declaration
The declaration is non-binding but does signal a country’s support for implementing policies to limit global warming.
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Could You Out-Read a Victorian Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Comes Into Effect
Other countries, including Malaysia and Denmark, as well as various states across the United States, are either bringing in similar controls or attempting to.
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PM Rejects Calls for Minister to Resign Over Travel Expenses Controversy
Family travels and a $100,000 US trip triggered scrutiny as Opposition demands tougher rules.
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Doctors Back Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Citing Youth Mental Health Issues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Dec. 10 as a ‘proud day’ for parents and a significant step in reclaiming childhoods from technology giants.
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Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Curb Airbnb Rentals
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
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Sydney David Jones Store Cancels Historic Christmas Window Displays
Shoppers were left scratching their heads as they searched for the iconic displays.
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Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
|
Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
|
Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rates
Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.
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Data Centres Could Swallow 40 Million Litres of Water per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households
Australia’s AI boom is facing a water reality check.
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Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
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AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Victorian Government Formally Apologises to Aboriginals
The move was backed by the Greens, and was met halfway by the state’s new Liberal leader.
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Australia Loans $45 Million Sweetener to Fund Tim Tam’s Global Expansion
Support will refinance $1.75 billion in debt maturing in 2026 and back Arnott’s growth plans.
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Reddit Preps Lawsuit Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit pledges to follow rules but said they infringed on users’ freedom of expression and privacy.
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Clicks and Careers: Social Media Ban to Test ‘Kidfluencer’ Dreams
Australia’s impending social media ban could have an impact on the social media influencer market.
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