PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety

PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety

Anthony Albanese is set to meet with former Apple executive Tim Cook to discuss internet safety measures for young people ahead of a push at the United Nations.

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Australia is taking steps to shield its defence technology as data centres become targets in military conflicts

Fremantle have pulled off a sensational last-quarter comeback to surge into the AFL grand final

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