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

Australia's government has proposed a social media ban for children under the age of 16 which experts have described as a "momentous step," as parents globally call for greater regulation of tech companies.

Yahoo · 1d

Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide

This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from signing on.

Dailymotion on MSN · 12h

Should social media be banned for under-16s?

Australia is set to ban social media for under-16s. What concerns, if any, do you have about children using social media, and do you think the UK should consider similar restrictions?

Australia, Emperor penguin

USA Today on MSN · 1d

Emperor penguin travels over 2,000 miles from Antarctica to Australia in possible first

The penguin appeared Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach in Denmark, a town in western Australia, and was spotted by a beachgoer, according to a statement provided to USA TODAY by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Belinda Cannell, a research ...

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

The emperor penguin was found on an Australian beach near the coastal town of Denmark, more than 2,200 miles from its Antarctic habitat.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Emperor penguin found malnourished and far from home on Australian tourist beach is now recovering

A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.

Australia employment miss forecasts in Oct

Reuters on MSN · 1h

Australia employment miss forecasts in Oct after strong run, jobless rate steady

Australian employment missed forecasts in October after a run of outsized gains, though the jobless rate held steady and underlying trends in the labour market remained resilient. There was muted market reaction to the report.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 2h

Australia’s Job Market Loses Some Pep in October

The economy churned out 15,900 new jobs in October, about 10,000 fewer than economists had expected.

Business Insider · 3h

Australia Jobless Rate Steady At 4.1% In October

The unemployment rate in Australia came in at a seasonally adjusted 4.1 percent in October, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said

Tomos Williams to miss Wales clash with Australia

Associated Press · 15h

Beleaguered Wales loses Williams to injury and changes 4 for rugby test against Australia

Wales has lost scrumhalf Tomos Williams to injury and made four changes to its beleaguered team for the rugby test against Australia.

BBC · 15h

Williams out as Wales change four for Australia

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series match against Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. The Gloucester half-back suffered a shoulder injury in the 24-19 defeat against Fiji and is replaced by Cardiff' Ellis Bevan.

The Irish News (US) on MSN · 15h

Tomos Williams to miss Wales clash with Australia due to shoulder injury

Scrum-half Tomos Williams will miss Wales’ Autumn Nations Series clash against Australia on Sunday. Williams is understood to have suffered a shoulder injury during the 24-19 defeat against Fiji, which equalled a record run of 10 successive Test match defeats.

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Australia has backed away from plans to introduce local quotas on streaming platforms – again

The federal government has quietly shelved plans to introduce local requirements for Australian screen content on streaming ...

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Australia bracing for 'new coach bounce' against Saudi Arabia

Australia will hope the much-travelled Herve Renard will not wield his old magic on his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout ...

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Australia's unemployment rate remained steady in October at 4.1pc

Australia's unemployment rate remained steady in October, at 4.1 per cent, as the number of employed people increased by 15,900. The number of people in full-time employment increased by 9,700, and in ...

Cfr.org1d

How Australia is Responding to a Second Trump Term

President-elect Trump’s victory has jeopardized the Biden administration’s AUKUS defense partnership with Australia.

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Virgin Australia cancels flights to and from Bali due to volcanic ash

Virgin Australia cancelled all flights in and out of Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday as volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount ...

Daily Maverick on MSN3h

Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens’ Online Safety

The Australian government plans to enact laws requiring big tech firms to protect its citizens online, the latest move by the center-left Labor administration to crack down on social media including ...