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Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

Premier Jacinta Allan has personally apologised on behalf of the state government to Indigenous members of Victoria's stolen generation behind closed doors.

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.

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Coal giants seek delay of ruling on 'monster' extension

Coal giants seek delay of ruling on 'monster' extension

More than a billion tonnes of emissions are in the balance, critics say, as coal giants sidestep a legal stoush and push ahead with a mine extension to 2050.

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.

Leave now plea with last scheduled flight from Lebanon

Leave now plea with last scheduled flight from Lebanon

Repatriation flights to help Australians leave Lebanon cannot continue indefinitely, the foreign minister says, with a final scheduled flight set to take off.

Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris

Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris

Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his "victory plan" to Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia.

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'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

The renewables rollout is not happening quickly enough in WA, a summit has been warned, with leading proponents of clean energy exports calling for targets.

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

Foreign student cap on courses a 'reserve power'

Foreign student cap on courses a 'reserve power'

Foreign student cap on courses a 'reserve power'

Foreign student cap on courses a 'reserve power'

Education Minister Jason Clare says limits for foreign students taking up individual degrees will only be used as a back up.

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Laws will be needed for social media companies to comply with any age limit on users, one premier says as experts back calls to restrict youth access.

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Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office.

New merger laws to shelve 'damaging' supermarket deals

The competition watchdog will have to be notified of every supermarket merger to prevent major players from gaining an unfair advantage.

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.

More pain at the petrol pump as oil prices spike

Conflict in the Middle East is having a flow-on effect for Australian fuel prices but petrol stations have been cautioned not to take motorists for a ride.

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Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states

State governments and the education union urge greater federal school funding as the minister looks to pave the way for a new deal in parliament.

Australia urged to press Chinese premier on security

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Laos, where he will meet with the Chinese premier against the backdrop of security tensions and trade bans.

Trump rejects Fox News invitation to debate Harris

There will be no second US presidential debate after Donald Trump rejected an invitation from Fox News to face Kamala Harris again.

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

Early budget points to likely May federal election

The 2025 schedule for federal parliament has revealed possible timings for the next election, following an earlier than usual budget

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Telstra and Optus are calling on Australians to "check your tech" in the final weeks before the 3G network closes, with thousands still using outdated phones.

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