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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 ban dumping dredge spoil on Great Barrier Reef
The Australian government is to legislate permanent ban on the dumping of capital dredge spoil on the Great Barrier Reef
Quarterfinals: How they stand
With Pakistan's victory against Ireland in the last group-stage match today, quarterfinal (QF) fixture for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has been now completed. The first QF will be held on March 18 in Sydney Cricket Ground between Sri Lanka and South Africa. The match will start at 9:30am in Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST).
Cummins gears for quick Adelaide track
Pat Cummins hopes three wickets against Scotland will be enough to hold his place for Australia's quarter-final in Adelaide, on what he described as the fastest pitch he has played on this summer.
India vs Zimbabwe, Australia vs Scotland
Catch the best moments of today's matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 when India faced Zimbabwe and Australia took on Scotland
Australian teen 'killed in IS suicide attack' in Iraq
Melbourne schoolboy who travelled to Middle East to fight with Islamic State (IS) dies in suicide attack in Iraq
Missing MH370 plane 'will be found'
Malaysia's transport minister says he is confident the MH370 airliner which disappeared almost a year ago will be found in the southern Indian Ocean
Australia offers prisoner swap for Bali Nine convicts
Australia's foreign minister offers a prisoner swap in a last-ditch attempt to save two Australian men on death row in Indonesia
Injured Zimbabwe captain Chigumbura to miss World Cup match
Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura has a left leg injury and won't play in his team's next Cricket World Cup match against Ireland at Bellerive Oval.
Diplomats for de-escalating political conflict
A group of foreign diplomats including US and EU ambassadors has emphasised on the de-escalation of political conflict for the sake of human rights and democracy in Bangladesh.
Clash of the trans-Tasman Titans
When good neighbours become good friends. Perhaps not on Saturday at Eden Park when New Zealand and Australia renew a rivalry which, in one-day cricket, has been in hibernation apart from at global tournaments since 2010.