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Australia adds age checks to AI chatbots, video games, search engines

Australia called it a “common sense” measure that extends real-life protections for children into the digital realm.

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Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal

The Commission president hopes to break the deadlock on an agreement that has been stalled since 2023.

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Scientists warn shark bites are linked to climate change. Here’s how

Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.

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Tourists duped by AI after searching for hot springs that don’t exist

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.

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Sport

Alcaraz advances to Australian Open final after defeating Zverev

The five-set match set the record for the longest this year and the third in Australian Open history.

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Australia’s under-16 social media ban: Is it actually working?

Australia’s world-leading ban on social media for under-16s has removed millions of accounts, but early evidence suggests tech-savvy teenagers are already finding easy ways back in.

Cinema

Will Jacob Elordi be the youngest (and tallest) James Bond yet?

The Bond race is heating up, as official casting news is expected to drop soon. A new report states that the internet’s current favourite, Jacob Elordi, has met and screen-tested for Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve.

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How is Australia's social media ban going one month since enforement?

Australia has revealed that almost 5 million teen accounts have been deleted by social media platforms.

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Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road

Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.

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Crowds gather early at Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve fireworks

People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.

Australia

Australia finds no broader terrorist network after Bondi Beach attacks

Father and son accused of killing 15 at Hanukkah festival spent November in the Philippines but rarely left the hotel, investigators say. Meanwhile, Sydney plans to deploy record number of police officers for New Year.

Australia

Bondi gunmen had firearms training before Hanukkah festival attack

Father and son conducted firearms training in rural New South Wales before killing 15 at Sydney beach. Police found IS flags and homemade bombs in their car.

Australia

Australia pays tribute to victims of Bondi Beach antisemitic attack

Australia held a Day of Reflection on Sunday, one week after two gunmen staged an antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach killing 15 people and injuring dozens.

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Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims

Australians will light candles on Sunday to mark the attack on a Jewish festival that killed 15 people. A national Day of Reflection has been declared.

Green News

First climate migrants land in Australia after leaving sinking nation

As rising sea levels continue to threaten the sinking nation of Tuvalu, Australia has welcomed the first group of climate migrants.

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Australia starts funerals for Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting victims

Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue