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Review to Explore Social Media Ban for Kids
Children under 14 could be blocked from opening social media accounts in an Australia-first law.
Battling Polar Bears and Eating Butter: Researchers Prepare for Arctic Adventure
An Australian researcher joins a month-long expedition to measure Greenland’s Ice sheet—on foot.
$566 Million Into Exploration of Australia’s Vast Untapped Resources for Net Zero
‘By investing significantly in geoscience, we can boost our progress towards net zero,’ the prime minister said.
Australia Sways Away From Allies, Including US, by Backing UN Palestine Vote
France, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, and Singapore were among the nations that supported a push for Palestine UN membership
Western Australian Economy ‘Firing on All Cylinders’ to Deliver Another Surplus
Western Australia has delivered its sixth budget surplus in a row and says there’s more to come.
Pro-Palestine Chants and Encampments Are Anti-Semitic, Says Jewish Leader
David Adler said stronger leadership at federal level would have stopped the encampments that are popping up in universities from expanding.
Poll Backs More Freedom at New Zealand Universities
A new poll by the NZ Free Speech Union, conducted by Curia Market Research, shows support for funding universities based on their support for free speech.
‘World’s Worst Signal’ to Hamas: Australia Should Oppose UN Palestine Vote, Birmingham
Shadow Minister Simon Birmingham urged Australia to oppose it, noting Hamas needs to release the hostages.
WA Allocates Multibillion Funding to Boost Safety, Security
A $96.4 million funding will be used to expand the family and domestic violence response team operations and create a dedicated organisation to address FDV.
Report Says Australian Clean Tech Could Yield $215 Billion Profit
Battery technologies, in particular, are deemed the most promising sector for Australia’s economy and a significant contributor to decarbonisation efforts.
EXPLAINER: Why the High Court’s Decision Was Important?
The High Court of Australia has handed down a landmark ruling that keeps 200 immigration detainees locked up.
