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Teen launches High Court challenge against national social media ban

A Sydney high school student has launched an extraordinary High Court challenge against the federal government’s upcoming ban on social media use for children under 16, arguing the new law is unconstitutional and puts young people at greater risk online. Fifteen-year-old Noah…

28 November, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia to purchase 11 frigates from Japan in a deal worth a reported $10 billion

Australia is moving forward with the acquisition of 11 Mogami-class frigates, which will be built by the Japanese group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), in a deal worth $10 billion. The announcement was made by Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles during a press…

7 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn

A growing number of Australians are increasingly concerned about their ability to maintain financial security in retirement. Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn, with recent studies revealing a significant gap between current savings and the amounts needed…

1 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia bans YouTube accounts for under-16s in major child safety overhaul

The Australian government has announced a landmark ban on children under 16 having personal YouTube accounts, marking a major step in its campaign to protect young users from online harm. From December 10, 2025, YouTube will join TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and other…

31 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA

One in Three Students Falling Behind, 2025 NAPLAN Results Reveal

A third of Australian students are failing to meet expected literacy and numeracy standards, according to the latest NAPLAN results released today. The report shows that while some improvements have been made, significant educational gaps remain. Approximately 10 per cent of students…

30 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Student Debt Relief Bill passes Lower House, bringing financial relief closer for millions

The Albanese government’s landmark student debt relief bill has cleared the House of Representatives, bringing long-awaited financial relief for more than three million Australians one step closer to reality. The legislation, which proposes a 20 per cent reduction in student loan debt…

30 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Labor Government to slash medicine prices to $25 despite looming US trade threats

Millions of Australians suffering from chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, severe pain, and menopause are set to benefit from a new policy by the Albanese government that will drastically reduce the price of essential medications to just $25 per prescription. Health…

29 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Coalition softens immigration stance in bid to rebuild migrant trust

The federal Coalition is shifting its rhetoric on immigration, signalling a move away from the hardline narrative associated with former Minister Peter Dutton, in an attempt to reconnect with Australia’s multicultural communities ahead of the next federal election. New Shadow Minister for…

28 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·TECHNOLOGY

Australia’s cyber storm: How AI is supercharging hacking and threatening national security

Australia is facing a new wave of cybercrime – one driven not by lone hackers in dark rooms, but by advanced artificial intelligence systems capable of impersonating CEOs, breaking passwords in seconds, and launching large-scale attacks in minutes. Experts warn that the…

27 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Albanese: Israel’s denial of Gaza aid ‘indefensible’ amid humanitarian catastrophe

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered his strongest criticism yet of Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, calling the denial of humanitarian aid “indefensible” as the region suffers under a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. In a statement issued yesterday afternoon, Albanese expressed…

26 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Melbourne surgeon accused of secretly filming hospital staff in toilets and showers

A Melbourne surgeon is at the centre of a disturbing criminal investigation, accused of secretly filming hundreds of hospital staff members in toilets and showers across multiple medical facilities. Shocking allegations and arrest Ryan Cho, 28, faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on…

25 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

RBA holds firm: No cuts until job market softens further

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has reinforced the bank’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts, stating that further evidence of a weakening labour market is needed before any monetary easing. Speaking at the annual Anika Foundation dinner, Bullock said that…

24 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Retailers call for national crackdown on crime as abuse surges

Retailers across Australia are calling for urgent government action in response to a sharp increase in retail crime and abuse against staff, revealed at the 2025 Retail Crime Symposium in Melbourne. The latest figures show more than half of retail workers report…

24 July, 2025

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Teen launches High Court challenge against national social media ban

Australia to purchase 11 frigates from Japan in a deal worth a reported $10 billion

Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn

Australia bans YouTube accounts for under-16s in major child safety overhaul

One in Three Students Falling Behind, 2025 NAPLAN Results Reveal

Student Debt Relief Bill passes Lower House, bringing financial relief closer for millions

Labor Government to slash medicine prices to $25 despite looming US trade threats

Coalition softens immigration stance in bid to rebuild migrant trust

Australia’s cyber storm: How AI is supercharging hacking and threatening national security

Albanese: Israel’s denial of Gaza aid ‘indefensible’ amid humanitarian catastrophe

Melbourne surgeon accused of secretly filming hospital staff in toilets and showers

RBA holds firm: No cuts until job market softens further

Retailers call for national crackdown on crime as abuse surges

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