Tag #Australia

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Australia Extends Deadline for Child Online Safety Regulations

Australia extends the deadline for tech companies to finalize plans restricting children's access to adult websites by two months to February, due to complexities arising from new social media legislation banning under-16s.

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Barrenjoey High School Celebrates Record HSC Results

Barrenjoey High School in Sydney celebrated record-breaking HSC results, with 19 students achieving an ATAR of 90 or above, highlighted by Noah Smith, the school's first Aboriginal captain, who excelled despite personal challenges, and Ava Roberts, who achieved dux with 97.1.

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Quality Education
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MAMA Fights Back Against Social Media's Impact on Children

Julie Scelfo founded Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) to combat the negative effects of social media on children; the group has 28 chapters in 17 states and advocates for safer technology and phone-free schools, citing Australia's social media ban for children under 16 as a positive example.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Record Chinese Tourism Surge Expected in Australia This Summer

Australia anticipates a record number of Chinese tourists this summer due to eight new Chinese air routes, increased flight capacity reaching 104% of pre-pandemic levels, and eased diplomatic relations, potentially leading to economic benefits but also logistical challenges during an already busy tr...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Alan Jones to Face Court on 26 Historical Sexual Assault Charges

Retired Australian broadcaster Alan Jones will appear in a Sydney court on Wednesday to face 26 charges of historical sexual assault involving nine alleged victims between 2001 and 2019, after an investigation prompted by media reports and further allegations.

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Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Hugh Marks Appointed New ABC Managing Director

Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director in March 2025, replacing David Anderson who resigned in August 2024. The appointment was made by ABC Chair Kim Williams following an extensive search, and comes amidst controversy surrounding Marks' previous role.

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Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Australia Subsidizes EV Loans to Boost Adoption

The Australian government announced a \$150 million plan to subsidize electric vehicle loans for essential workers and those earning under \$100,000, potentially saving buyers up to \$8000 and including used EVs, to boost low-emissions transport and address a key barrier to wider adoption.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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Bail Denied for Man Charged with Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old at Bondi Westfield

A 27-year-old Bangladeshi national, Md "Mohammed" Abdul Shadak Papon, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on a Bondi Westfield escalator on Friday; CCTV footage supported the police case; his bail application was denied on Monday.

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Bali Nine: Repatriation of Remaining Members After Two Decades of Imprisonment

Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle heroin from Indonesia to Australia; two were executed, and the remaining seven, after serving lengthy sentences, were recently repatriated to Australia on humanitarian grounds.

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Quality Education
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Australian Suspect Sought in Murder of British Soldier in Ukraine

Australian Abdelfetah "Adam" Nourine is wanted for the murder of British soldier Daniel Burke in Ukraine; Burke, a member of Dark Angels PMC, was shot multiple times, and Nourine fled after giving conflicting accounts; Australian authorities haven't responded to a Ukrainian request for assistance.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Hugh Marks Appointed as ABC Managing Director

Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director on March 10, 2024, succeeding David Anderson after a unanimous board decision following an extensive search for a replacement.

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82-Year-Old Billionaire's Teamwork Approach Creates 150,000 Jobs

Jack Cowin, an 82-year-old Australian billionaire, built a \$3 billion fast-food empire through Hungry Jack's (Burger King), Domino's Pizza Australia, and other ventures, emphasizing teamwork and continuous engagement, creating approximately 150,000 jobs globally.

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