Tag #Australia

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Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media

Australia proposes a landmark bill to ban children under 16 from social media, sparking debate about its feasibility and potential consequences.

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edition.cnn.com
🌐 60% Global Worthiness
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Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media

Australia proposes a new law that will ban children under 16 from social media platforms and impose heavy fines on non-compliant companies.

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40% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Debate Erupts Over Acknowledgement of Country Ceremonies in Australia

A Reddit thread sparks debate over the frequency and effectiveness of Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies in Australian workplaces.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australian Teenagers Fight for Life After Suspected Methanol Poisoning

Two Australian teenagers are critically ill in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 70% Global Worthiness
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Bunnings Breaches Privacy with Facial Recognition Tech

Australian hardware chain Bunnings faces backlash for breaching privacy laws by using facial recognition technology without consent in its stores.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 25% Global Worthiness
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Musician Assaulted, Suffers Severe Injuries

Australian musician Brent Dehn was assaulted, suffering severe injuries and memory loss; a fundraiser is underway to help with his recovery.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
us.cnn.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Australia's Social Media Age Ban

Australia proposes a ban on social media for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on non-compliant companies. The measure aims to protect young people online, but critics express concerns about its impact.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australian Teens Critical After Methanol Poisoning in Laos

Two Australian teenagers are critically ill after drinking methanol-laced cocktails in Laos, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about alcohol safety in tourist areas.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Officer on trial for tasering elderly woman

A police officer is on trial for manslaughter after tasering a 95-year-old dementia patient who was holding a knife.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Albanese-Xi Meeting Sparks Controversy at G20

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit sparks controversy due to seemingly close interactions, raising questions about Australia's balance between China and the US.

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48% Bias Score

theguardian.com
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Jetstar Pilot Appeals Murder Conviction

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn appeals his conviction and sentence for the murder of Carol Clay in Victoria's high country.

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40% Bias Score

theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australia Faces Backlash Over Gas Expansion Amidst Global Events

News roundup covering criticism of Australia's gas expansion plans, the war in Ukraine, and other global events.

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28% Bias Score

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