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Australia Bans Children Under 16 from YouTube and Other Social Media

Australia will ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, including YouTube, starting in December 2025, to combat harmful online content; platforms face hefty fines for non-compliance.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media

Australia will ban social media use for children under 16 from December 10th, including YouTube, with platforms facing fines up to \$49.5 million for non-compliance, prompting international discussion at the UN General Assembly in September.

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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USS Ohio's Brisbane Visit: A Show of Force in the Pacific

The USS Ohio, a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine, arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for the first time, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific, serving as a deterrent and geopolitical statement.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Australia's First Orbital Rocket Launch Attempt Ends in Failure

Australia's Gilmour Space launched the Eris rocket on Wednesday morning from Bowen, north Queensland, but it crashed after 14 seconds due to insufficient thrust, marking a significant step in the country's space program despite the failed orbit attempt.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com
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Rio Tinto's Profit Falls 16% on Lower Iron Ore Prices

Rio Tinto reported its smallest first-half underlying profit in five years at $4.81 billion, a 16% decrease year-on-year due to falling iron ore prices and rising costs at its Pilbara operations; the company also declared its lowest interim dividend in seven years at $1.48 per share.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
smh.com.au
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Millions Transform into Trees in Davis's "Arborescence

Rhett Davis's "Arborescence" depicts millions globally transforming into trees, exploring climate anxiety, technological overstimulation, and the search for meaning through the relationship of Caelyn, who becomes a leading expert on this phenomenon, and Bren, whose perspective contrasts hers.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Arrest Made in Politically Motivated Synagogue Arson

A 21-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for his alleged role in the politically motivated arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024; police are working with international partners and expect more arrests.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Prosecutors Seek to Seize Erin Patterson's Home for Victim Compensation

Prosecutors are seeking to seize Erin Patterson's "tainted" $1.2 million home in Leongatha, Australia, following her conviction for poisoning four guests, resulting in three deaths, with death cap mushrooms in beef Wellingtons, to compensate victims, but her lawyers have a prior mortgage claim.

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Queensland Teachers Strike Over Pay and Conditions

Queensland teachers will strike for 24 hours next Wednesday, impacting approximately 500,000 students due to a dispute over pay and conditions; this is the union's first strike in 16 years, and more are planned.

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Quality Education
smh.com.au
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Atlassian Job Cuts Spark Debate on AI's Impact on Australian Economy

Atlassian, co-founded by Australian tech billionaire Scott Farquhar, recently cut 150 customer service jobs due to AI automation, prompting Farquhar to advocate for copyright reform and increased data center investment in Australia to capitalize on AI's economic potential.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse of Queen's Wharf Sale, Reports Quarterly Loss

Star Entertainment reported a $27 million pre-tax loss for the June quarter, largely due to reduced revenue from mandatory carded play and faces potential collapse of a $53 million Queen's Wharf sale deal by the July 31 deadline, triggering a $36 million repayment.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Australia Expands Renewable Energy Scheme by 25%

The Australian government announced a 25% expansion of its renewable energy underwriting scheme, aiming to underwrite 40 gigawatts of large-scale solar, wind, and storage by 2030, driven by falling costs and concerns about meeting its 2030 emissions reduction target.

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32% Bias Score

Climate Action

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