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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.
Cricket: Australia captain Wade to return from NZ tour
Australia captain Matthew Wade has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series against New Zealand and will return home for treatment on a back injury to ensure he is fit for the tour of India, the team said on Wednesday.
Cricket: Santner wants repeat of tight bowling against Australia
New Zealand need to bowl as well as they did at the start of Australia's innings in the first one-day international in Auckland if they are to wrap up the series on Thursday, according to all-rounder Mitchell Santner.
Tennis: Kyrgios hopes team spirit can help overcome Seppi loss
Nick Kyrgios struggled to deal with the furore over his shock second round meltdown at the Australian Open but said the return to a team environment with Davis Cup had helped him through it.
Cricket: Guptill out of second Australia ODI
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill will miss the second one-day international against Australia because of a hamstring twinge, team officials said Tuesday.
Cricket: Finch to captain Aussie Twenty20 team against Sri Lanka
Opening batsman Aaron Finch will lead the Australian Twenty20 team in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka with captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner resting ahead of the tour of India.
A-Stoinis-hing effort
New Zealand scraped home in the first one-dayer against Australia Monday, but only after rookie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis' fell agonisingly short of dragging his team to victory with an unbeaten 146.
Cricket: Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia
Marcus Stoinis scored his maiden one-day century but it was not enough to give an undermanned Australia an astonishing victory in the opening match of their one-day series against New Zealand at Eden Park on Monday.
Tennis: Spears-Cabal win mixed doubles title at Australian Open
American Abigail Spears and Colombian partner Juan Sebastian Cabal swept to a first Grand Slam mixed doubles title Sunday with a straight-sets victory at the Australian Open.
Cricket: Australia's Big Bash cricket league smashes records
Records have tumbled for the Twenty20 Big Bash League, with Cricket Australia saying Sunday the enormous crowds and viewership for the fast-paced format this season has surpassed expectations.
Cricket: Warner seizes top spot in ODI rankings for the first time
Australia opener David Warner has wrested the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches that is a warning for other teams in the year of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which will be held in the United Kingdom from 1-18 June.