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Australia threatens fines for social media giants enabling misinformation
The bill is part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled tech platforms are overriding the country's sovereignty, and comes ahead of a federal election due within a year.
Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
The minimum age for children to log into sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok has not been decided but is expected to be between 14 and 16 years, Albanese said.
Indonesia, Australia sign 'historic' defence pact
The two countries have sought to boost security ties in the face of increased flashpoints in the region including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed islands and waterways.
Australians can now ignore work calls outside office hours
Australian employees can now enjoy their personal time without the intrusion of work-related communications, thanks to a new "right to disconnect" law that came into effect on Monday. This legislation protects employees, in most cases, from being penalised for not responding to work calls, emails, or texts outside of their official working hours.
Rupanty Akid set to appear next in ‘Hindi Vindi’
The film “Hindi Vindi”, an Indian-Australian co-production, is gearing up for its October release in cinemas across India and Australia. The movie features rising star Rupanty Akid in a significant role and is directed by Indian filmmaker Ali Sayed, based in Sydney.
Australia approves world's 'largest' solar hub
Authorities announced environmental approvals for the US$24 billion SunCable project in Australia's remote north that is slated to power three million homes.
Australia captain expresses concern over Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh
Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy has said it would be "hard to fathom" playing October's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, amid the ongoing political crisis in the country.
Bangladesh HP move into final in Australian T20 series
Bangladesh High Performance squad moved into the final of Top End T20 series in Australia, beating Northern Territory Strike by 21 runs today.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne set to feature ‘Agantuk’
The Bangladeshi film "Agantuk" (The Stranger) has been chosen to screen at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in Australia. Directed by Biplob Sarkar, the film is a collaborative effort with co-producers Rammya Rahim Choudhury, Tazul Haque and himself. This esteemed festival, taking place from August 15 to 25, will showcase the freshest films from across the subcontinent.
Australia to triple fees on foreign purchasers of existing homes
The centre-left Labor government would also cut application fees for foreign investment in "build to rent" projects to encourage construction of more homes, Chalmers said.
Maxwell clings to Test team recall hopes
Australia's Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of playing Test cricket again and says his record in the subcontinent could earn him a recall for the first time in more than seven years when the team tour Sri Lanka in early 2025.
'Paid his dues': Australia's Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner
"Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind," Khawaja told reporters on Monday.
Australia include Warner for first Pakistan Test
Warner has scored just one Test century since early 2020 and averages only 28 since the 2019-2020 summer.
India clinch T20 series v Australia to soothe World Cup wound
India exacted a modicum of revenge for their loss to Australia in the final of the 50-overs World Cup by clinching the T20 series against them with a match to spare following their 20-run victory in Raipur on Friday.
Cummins says players 'not robots' as Australia T20 team struggles
Captain Pat Cummins said Tuesday that cricketers were "not robots" with Australia's Twenty20 team struggling in India straight after their 50-over World Cup triumph.
AFC Cup match moved after Myanmar team denied Australia visas
But Football Australia said there was "no viable way of playing the game on Australian soil" after officials refused to grant visas to the touring Myanmar side.
De Minaur drives Australia to Davis Cup final
Alex de Minaur guided Australia into a second successive Davis Cup final with an assured 2-0 win over Finland on Friday in Malaga.
End of Dravid as India coach?
Rahul Dravid has decided not to continue as the head coach of the India cricket team, claimed a report in Times of India.
Head powers Australia to sixth World Cup title
India posted 240 runs after being sent into bat first