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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.

NBC New York · 1d

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

The ban is expected to trial age-verification systems to block children from accessing social media sites including Meta's Instagram and Facebook, Bytedance's TikTok, and Elon Musk's X. Dany Elachi is the co-founder of the Heads Up Alliance,

Dailymotion on MSN · 1d

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?

IBTimes on MSN · 2d

Meta, TikTok And X Have One-Year Deadline To Prepare For Australia's Social Media Ban For Kids Under 16

In a bold move to safeguard children online, Australia is poised to introduce unprecedented legislation that will ban social media use for children under the age of 16. Platforms such as Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram),

Koala found relaxing in South Australia couple's bedroom

CNN on MSN · 15h

‘Only in Australia’: Couple comes home to find koala in bed

Koalas are normally found in eucalyptus trees, but one couple came home to their house in Australia on Wednesday to find one in their bedroom.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Watch: Koala found relaxing in South Australia couple's bedroom

A couple arrived at their home in Australia after midnight and found their bedroom occupied by an unexpected intruder -- a koala.

People · 13h

Australian Couple ‘Scared, Happy and Excited' to Find Cute Koala Sitting in Their Bedroom: Watch

A husband and wife in Australia shared a video of themselves arriving home to find a koala in their bedroom on Wednesday, Nov. 13

Australia, jobs

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

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.

Reuters on MSN · 21h

Australia's jobs market comes off the boil, rate cuts still elusive

Australia's employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and underlying trends remained relatively healthy, suggesting there is little rush to cut interest rates.

Business Insider · 1d

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

Australia Beat Pakistan by 29 Runs

UAE Moments on MSN · 6h

Australia Beat Pakistan by 29 Runs in First T20I

In a T20 International matchup at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Australia edged out Pakistan in a rain-shortened match on Thursday, Nov. 14.Read More: 5 Must-See Sports Events Coming to Abu Dhabi Australia came to bat first and scored 93 runs in seven overs with four out.

Reuters · 12h

Australia's second-string attack sink Pakistan in T20 shootout

Australia's second-string pace attack produced a first-rate display to sink Pakistan with a comprehensive 29-run win in the weather-truncated first T20 International on Thursday.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 12h

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Highlights: AUS beat PAK by 20 runs in 7-overs-a-side slugfest

Pakistan were restricted to a score of 64/9 after Glenn Maxwell blasted Australia to a score of 93/4 in 7 overs

Soccer-Frustrated Saudi Arabia hold Australia 0-0

Houston Chronicle · 13h

Australia and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier

Australia and Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. While there was late drama there was little quality on display. Near time, Sultan Al-Ghannam's low shot from just inside the area went in and seemed to give a vital win for Herve Renard,

Reuters on MSN · 14h

Soccer-Frustrated Saudi Arabia hold Australia 0-0 away in World Cup qualifier

Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a gritty 0-0 draw against hosts Australia as the Green Falcons fumed at a late disallowed goal that cost them maximum points in a crunch World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

ESPN · 7h

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

Saudi Arabia, with a vocal away contingent at their backs, appeared to have scored a 93rd-minute winner from a free kick but the goal was dramatically ruled offside. While the Saudis dominated possession,

Australia votes in favour of ‘permanent sovereignty’ of Palestinians

Australia has broken ranks with US to back a draft United Nations resolution to recognise “permanent sovereignty” of ...

Australia eyes US climate policy shift for green energy boost

Any move by the Trump administration to change U.S. climate policy could benefit Australia's ambitions to attract greater ...

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

An emperor penguin was rescued from an Australian beach after presumably making a 2,000-mile trek from its Antarctic habitat.

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Australia breaks ranks with US, Israel on UN vote supporting Palestinian permanent sovereignty

Australia has split with the United States and Israel voting in favour on a draft United Nations resolution which recognised ...

Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts

Woolworths and Coles Group said on Friday they would defend class action proceedings commenced by a law firm in Australia's ...

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Maxwell's power-hitting and Australia pace flatten Pakistan in a rain-shortened T20

Glenn Maxwell's robust 43 off 19 balls helped Australia thump Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened first Twenty20 on ...

The Points Guy5h

First look: Bluey's World in Brisbane, Australia, is 'doggone' fun for kids

Fans of the Aussie cartoon "Bluey" now have a new way to experience the hit animated children's show at Bluey's World in ...

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Australia's Woolworths, Coles face class action over dodgy discount claims

An Australian consumer protection law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against the country's top two supermarkets, ...

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How a process of truth-telling can help heal deep racial wounds in Western Australia

More than a year after one of Australia's more controversial referendums, "where to from here?" is a question many continue ...

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