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Rights group challenges Australia social media ban

From December 10, Australia will force platforms to remove all users under the age of 16

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A file photo taken on November 28, 2024 shows young people looking at their phones in Melbourne as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media.

Australia Senator Hanson suspended for wearing burqa

Hanson accused of performing disrespectful stunt over bill on banning burqa

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Head's ton powers Australia to victory in Ashes opener

Chasing 205 to win, Head slammed 123 as the hosts romped home on day two by eight wickets

Australia's Travis Head celebrates his century on day two of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth, on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco dies at 28

Greco dies at Adelaide home following sudden medical episode, family confirms

Greco, who had cerebral palsy, initially competed in track-and-field before turning to cycling in 2018

Australia: Asbestos alert forces closure of 69 schools

Coloured play sand recalled over contamination fears, with air testing underway

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) described the likelihood of the asbestos becoming airborne or fine enough to inhale as “low”, but authorities are taking precautionary action. Illustrative image.

Australia’s new student visa rule from Nov 14

New Ministerial Direction 115 reshapes visa processing, with implications for students

India is one of Australia’s biggest student source countries, with over 120,000 Indian students already studying Down Under. Illustrative image.

Australian scientists discover new ‘lucifer’ bee

Bee with ‘little horns on face’ discovered while surveying endangered wildflower

The discovery of a new bee has raised hopes about the number of undiscovered species that could still be out there.

Power bank explodes, man catches fire at airport lounge

Staff rushed the man into a shower before paramedics treated his burns.

Airport lounge evacuated after power‑bank ignites in pocket

Cruise guest dies after island hike in Australia

Body of traveller recovered the next day after she failed to board her ship

Police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old traveller who was stranded on Lizard Island, part of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Shreyas Iyer hospitalised after spleen injury in Sydney

Iyer hurt himself diving to dismiss Alex Carey during the third ODI against Australia

India's Shreyas Iyer (L) reacts in pain after falling on the ground while taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Alex Carey during the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025.

Murray cod swims 860km, smashing records

Scientists say the record swim reveals new insights into river health and fish behaviour

Understanding Murray cod allows researchers to adapt water flows to protect their environment.

Cummins ruled out of Perth Test, Smith to lead the side

Steve Smith takes charge as coach McDonald confirms pacer’s progress is on track

Pat Cummins

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