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Reddit Launches Legal Action Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Social media platform Reddit says it should never have been included with the nine other banned platforms.
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Schools Could Adopt Mandarin Immersion Amid Falling Asian Language Enrolments
Immersion language programmes aim to help learners to acquire the language naturally, much like how they would learn their first language.
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Dramatic Footage Shows Skydiver Snagged on Plane Tail by Parachute
The parachutist’s reserve chute had deployed unexpectedly, which dragged him into the air.
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Asbestos Recall Grows as More Sand Imported from China Tests Positive
Kmart pulls additional products as ACCC scrutiny intensifies and school closures spread.
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Aussies May Have to Hand Over 5 Years of Social Media History to Enter the US
Travellers would also be required to disclose five years of phone numbers used by themselves and their families, along with 10 years of email addresses.
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Energy Minister Launches Australia’s 1st Electric Truck Charging Hub
The facility will offer 44 fast chargers for light commercial trucks.
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NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
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‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
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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 Officially Repeals 70, 80 Percent Renewable Targets
The law implements the LNP government’s energy agenda and removes other measures encouraging renewable development.
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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-Era 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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Reddit Launches Legal Action Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Social media platform Reddit says it should never have been included with the nine other banned platforms.
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Schools Could Adopt Mandarin Immersion Amid Falling Asian Language Enrolments
Immersion language programmes aim to help learners to acquire the language naturally, much like how they would learn their first language.
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Dramatic Footage Shows Skydiver Snagged on Plane Tail by Parachute
The parachutist’s reserve chute had deployed unexpectedly, which dragged him into the air.
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Asbestos Recall Grows as More Sand Imported from China Tests Positive
Kmart pulls additional products as ACCC scrutiny intensifies and school closures spread.
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Aussies May Have to Hand Over 5 Years of Social Media History to Enter the US
Travellers would also be required to disclose five years of phone numbers used by themselves and their families, along with 10 years of email addresses.
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Energy Minister Launches Australia’s 1st Electric Truck Charging Hub
The facility will offer 44 fast chargers for light commercial trucks.
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NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
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‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
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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 Officially Repeals 70, 80 Percent Renewable Targets
The law implements the LNP government’s energy agenda and removes other measures encouraging renewable development.
|
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-Era 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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