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Meta Tells Australian Kids to Download Data Before Social Media Ban
The California tech giant became the first company to take such action ahead of the ban for under 16s coming into force on Dec. 10.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
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New Zealand Halts New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Gender Dysphoria
Access to the drugs will be withheld until the conclusion of a UK clinical trial, expected in 2031.
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Australia Sanctions Russian Entities Over Cyber Attacks
2 Russian cybercrime service providers and 2 individuals have been sanctioned.
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NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
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IMF Calls for Mining Tax Revival, Flags Rising NDIS and Budget Pressures
The fund said deeper structural reform is now unavoidable if living standards are to be maintained.
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Australia Concedes COP31 Hosting to Turkey After Last-Minute Standoff
High-stakes talks end with Turkey hosting and Australia leading negotiations.
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Australia’s eSafety ‘Considering’ Request to Testify at US Committee About Censorship
‘Global content takedown orders are concerning because they harm the free speech rights of those outside of Australia’s jurisdiction,’ the letter stated
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Hundreds Evacuated as Indonesia Raises Mount Semeru to Highest Alert
Authorities say flight routes between Indonesia and Australia could be affected, as ash plumes rise from one of Java’s most active volcanic peaks.
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NSW Health Minister Warns Hospital Funding Falling Short of Federal Pledge
‘I’m extremely concerned,’ Minister Ryan Park said.
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ABC Head Rejects ‘Narrative of Decline’, Says Broadcaster More Relevant Than Ever
Hugh Marks also told his reporters not to ’self-censor' or be held back by political blowback to certain stories.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
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Big Corporates Benefitting From Taxpayer-Backed Clean Energy Funding: Senator
‘Every single dollar a government spends comes from somebody else’s pocket. It’s the pocket of a family. It’s the pocket of a small business,’ said Jane Hume.
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CSIRO Confirms 350 Job Cuts in Ongoing Downsize
Unions demand emergency federal funding as cumulative cuts exceed 800 positions in 18 months.
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Australians Lose $260 Million to Scams as Black Friday Frenzy Fuels Criminal Activity
New figures from the National Anti-Scam Centre show Scamwatch received 159,319 scam reports between January and September this year.
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Former NSW Senator Leaves Liberal Party
Hughes names Price and Henderson as part of internal bloc allegedly undermining Ley.
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New Victorian Liberal Leader Vows to Get $200 Billion of Debt Under Control
Jess Wilson took over Brad Battin as leader of the Victorian Liberal team.
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‘Too Vague, Too Risky’: Industry Urges Rewrite of Environment Reforms
Peak industry groups say Labor’s environment bill needs major amendments to deliver clarity, certainty, and faster approvals.
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Meta Tells Australian Kids to Download Data Before Social Media Ban
The California tech giant became the first company to take such action ahead of the ban for under 16s coming into force on Dec. 10.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
|
New Zealand Halts New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Gender Dysphoria
Access to the drugs will be withheld until the conclusion of a UK clinical trial, expected in 2031.
|
Australia Sanctions Russian Entities Over Cyber Attacks
2 Russian cybercrime service providers and 2 individuals have been sanctioned.
|
NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
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IMF Calls for Mining Tax Revival, Flags Rising NDIS and Budget Pressures
The fund said deeper structural reform is now unavoidable if living standards are to be maintained.
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Australia Concedes COP31 Hosting to Turkey After Last-Minute Standoff
High-stakes talks end with Turkey hosting and Australia leading negotiations.
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Australia’s eSafety ‘Considering’ Request to Testify at US Committee About Censorship
‘Global content takedown orders are concerning because they harm the free speech rights of those outside of Australia’s jurisdiction,’ the letter stated
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Hundreds Evacuated as Indonesia Raises Mount Semeru to Highest Alert
Authorities say flight routes between Indonesia and Australia could be affected, as ash plumes rise from one of Java’s most active volcanic peaks.
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NSW Health Minister Warns Hospital Funding Falling Short of Federal Pledge
‘I’m extremely concerned,’ Minister Ryan Park said.
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ABC Head Rejects ‘Narrative of Decline’, Says Broadcaster More Relevant Than Ever
Hugh Marks also told his reporters not to ’self-censor' or be held back by political blowback to certain stories.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
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Big Corporates Benefitting From Taxpayer-Backed Clean Energy Funding: Senator
‘Every single dollar a government spends comes from somebody else’s pocket. It’s the pocket of a family. It’s the pocket of a small business,’ said Jane Hume.
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CSIRO Confirms 350 Job Cuts in Ongoing Downsize
Unions demand emergency federal funding as cumulative cuts exceed 800 positions in 18 months.
|
Australians Lose $260 Million to Scams as Black Friday Frenzy Fuels Criminal Activity
New figures from the National Anti-Scam Centre show Scamwatch received 159,319 scam reports between January and September this year.
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Former NSW Senator Leaves Liberal Party
Hughes names Price and Henderson as part of internal bloc allegedly undermining Ley.
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New Victorian Liberal Leader Vows to Get $200 Billion of Debt Under Control
Jess Wilson took over Brad Battin as leader of the Victorian Liberal team.
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‘Too Vague, Too Risky’: Industry Urges Rewrite of Environment Reforms
Peak industry groups say Labor’s environment bill needs major amendments to deliver clarity, certainty, and faster approvals.
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