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France moves to ban social media for under-15s from 2026, following Australia’s landmark law
Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia’s world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube
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British man detained in Australia after allegedly posting Nazi symbols online
A British ’neo-Nazi’ set to be expelled from Australia for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols is a father who has lived in the country for 15 years.
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Australia cricket team retain the Ashes after crushing England by 82 runs in the third Test in Adelaide
England suffered a humiliating defeat in the third Test against Australia, ending their Ashes campaign after just 11 days.
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Bondi Beach massacre: Father and son suspected of killing 15 using legally owned guns as police shoot father dead
Naveed Akram, who was previously known to security agencies, the prime minister states. His father, Sajid, a gun owner, was shot dead by police at the scene.
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“I ran for my life”: Married At First Sight star recounts Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 12
Reality TV personality Lauren Dunn, who appeared on Married At First Sight Australia, said she “ran for her life” after gunmen opened fire during a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left at least 12 people dead and dozens injured.
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Holocaust survivor identified among victims of terrorist shooting at Hanukkah event in Sydney
A Bondi Beach terrorist attack victim who was shot in the head has been identified as a Holocaust survivor.
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Bondi Beach shooting during Hanukkah celebration leaves 12 dead: suspect identified as terror attack declared
One of the suspected gunmen from the Bondi Beach incident has been identified, after 12 people were killed and at least 29 were injured in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah party.
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Nine killed in mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Two gunmen opened fire at a popular beach destination in Sydney, Australia, killing nine people.
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UK bars 1,632 Ghanaians for 10 years after uncoveringwidespread visa fraud
The United Kingdom has prohibited 1,632 Ghanaians from obtaining visas for a duration of 10 years after they were found to have used fraudulent methods during their application process.
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Melbourne Primary School locked down after knife attack on pupils and teacher
An 8-year-old boy was brutally stabbed at a school in Melbourne, with an 11-year-old boy questioned over the incident.
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US, UK and Australia impose coordinated sanctions on Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider
The coordinated action targets Media Land and Aeza Group, five executives, and seven companies—including entities in the U.K., Serbia, and Uzbekistan—for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrime.
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High Commissions of Australia, Canada and the UK unveil awareness drive to fight visa scams in Ghana
The Australian, Canadian, and United Kingdom High Commissions in Ghana have collaboratively initiated a week-long public awareness campaign to address the increasing threat of visa fraud.
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Authorities warn of more arrests after $71m Defence corruption scheme uncovered in Darwin
Authorities have not ruled out further arrests after three Darwin residents were charged with corruption and fraud offences relating to more than $71m of Department of Defence contracts.
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Australian influencer family move to UK to avoid social media ban
An Australian family with millions of online fans is relocating to the UK to avoid their home country’s social media ban for under-16s, which starts in December.
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Coral Adventurer crew report missing passenger during Australia tour
A cruise passenger in her 80s, who had just embarked on a 60-day luxury tour around Australia, was found dead after being left behind on a tropical island.
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Rock legend Chris Turner, who played with Rose Tattoo and Billy Thorpe, dies
A legendary rock musician, who performed with Rose Tattoo, Angry Anderson, and Billy Thorpe, has died.
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Australian airline permits pets in the cabin for the first time
Virgin Australia has become the first Australian airline to welcome pets in the cabin on flights between Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
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Women in Australia’s defence forces launch class action over decades of sexual abuse and harassment
Women in Australia’s defence forces launched a class action lawsuit Friday alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination.
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From a secluded Sydney district to the leader of an Asian drug cartel: who is Daniel Badger
A suspected Australian drug lord came from humble beginnings in Sydney’s western suburbs before rising to the helm of an international crime syndicate allegedly responsible for kidnappings, murder plots, and mass methamphetamine production Down Under.
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UK, Canada, and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine
A wave of Israel’s allies are announcing their recognition of the state of Palestine, as part of a wider maneuver designed to ostracize Hamas and challenge attempts by the Israeli government to erase the chance of a Palestinian homeland.
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Australia says the US will have access to a new AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defence facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
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China slams Canadian, Australian warships for “provocation” in Taiwan strait
China has criticized the passage of Canadian and Australian naval vessels through the Taiwan Strait, describing it as a deliberate provocation that threatens regional security.
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First deadly shark attack in Sydney since 2022 claims surfer’s life
A man has died on a Sydney beach after being bitten by a suspected "large shark," Australia’s New South Wales police have said.
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Teen girl fights for life after horrific dog attack in Australia
A 17-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a friend’s dog attacked her.
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Thousands attend anti-immigration rallies across Australia amid far-right criticism
Thousands of Australians have rallied in anti-immigration demonstrations across the country, which the government condemned for having far-right connections and "spreading hate."
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