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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.
STEPHEN FLEMING: Five overs that cost New Zealand the chance of glory
Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming reflects on the five overs that cost New Zealand the chance of glory in the ICC Cricket World Cup final
The Six Moments that sealed the World Cup for Australia
It was the battle of trans-Tasman neighbours, the show down between a four-time tournament winner and a team playing in its maiden final
ICC President Mustafa Kamal denied opportunity to hand over World Cup trophy
ICC President Mustafa Kamal is denied the opportunity to hand over the World Cup 2015 trophy to the winning captain
Huge bounty promised for Aussie cricketers
It will be bonuses all around should the Australian cricket team beat the Kiwis at the MCG on Sunday night with each squad member in line to pocket almost $340,000
Australia vs New Zealand
See the best moments of the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where Australia locked horns with New Zealand
Australia thrash New Zealand to clinch 5th Cricket World Cup title
Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final at Melbourne Cricket Ground to claim their fifth world best title.
Pakistan, Bangladesh fans call BCCI, sing 'mauka mauka'
The calm at the BCCI office was shattered by the constant ringing of the landlines as fans from Pakistan and Bangladesh calls after team India lost in the quarterfinals against Australia, reports Indian Express.
AUS vs NZ: The Grand Finale
Fourteen teams. Ten test-playing countries. Four associate nations. Forty-eight matches later, two teams stand at the cusp of glory.
Aussie skipper Michael Clarke to quit ODIs after World Cup final
Aussie captain Clarke announces the New Zealand-Australia Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne will be his final ODI.
Anushka magic fails to make Kohli click
When Anushka Sharma, Indian actress and the ladylove of Virat Kohli, reached SCG to cheer her beau in the India-Australia semi-final match, Indian fans had reasons to believe the star batsman would dazzle with his bat. But reality did not match the expectation.