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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.
Sledging Inevitable!
Sledging is no more inevitable than double-parking, expenses-fiddling or stealing someone else's milk to make your tea.
Australia vs India
Catch a glimpse of the exciting highlights of the 2nd semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at SCG where India faced Australia
Australia beat India by 95 runs, storm into final
Four-time ace Australia shove out defending champions India at the Sydney Cricket Ground and book a date with New Zealand for the World Cup finals on Sunday. It has been an all-round performance from hosts Australia – piling 328 riding on the century of Steven Smith and then defending the total competently in bowling and fielding.
Cricket World Cup semi-final: Can India beat Australia?
If cricketing logic were all that mattered, then top-ranked Australia would be guaranteed a place in the final of the World Cup.
Clarke hails whirlwind Wahab
Australia captain Michael Clarke lauded Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz, saying his side was lucky to survive the left-armer's torrid
Australia vs Pakistan
See the exciting highlights of the 3rd quarter-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Adelaide Oval where Australia took on Pakistan
Ex-Australian PM Fraser dies at 84
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser who led the nation between 1975 and 1983, dies after a short illness aged 84
Who will come out on top?
Who will come out on top when Australia face Pakistan in the 3rd quarter-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Adelaide Oval?
Australia hope Adelaide grass greener
Australia are hopeful a well-grassed Adelaide Oval pitch will provide enough assistance for the hosts' fast bowlers to dismantle Pakistan
Asia quartet defy convention at world cup
Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand may be the teams to beat, but the striking feature of this World Cup is Asia's four Test nations defying conventional wisdom to make the quarter-finals