Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Politics
Australia’s new border boss revealed
An Afghanistan veteran and defence intelligence chief has been appointed as the new boss of the Border Force.
Teal under fire over lawyer claim
An independent Pittwater candidate is under fire over claims she may have “represented an entitlement to engage in legal practice”.
Age limits first step in big tech battle
The Albanese government says it’s holding ‘big tech to account’ and age limits for kids on social media are the first step.
Huge move to track DV offenders
A new program to track serious domestic violence offenders will be introduced in one state after a crackdown on coercive control and bail laws.
Uphill battle for improving social media
The fallout from kids using social media has been laid bare at a summit on the issue, including some “simply frightening” statistics.
Convicted whistleblower launches appeal
A former military lawyer turned whistleblower has been given leave to appeal his sentence and convictions after he was jailed for leaking military information.
Aussie unis slide in global rankings
Australia’s top universities are sinking in world rankings and ‘reputation’ is a key factor.
Unusual job last straw for ‘tired’ cops
“Tired, overworked” police in one capital city say they are being called to jobs that others should do – and this request tipped them over the edge.
‘Every life counts’: Hundreds rally at mosque
Pro-Palestine rallies and vigils are being held despite authorities calling for them to be suspended on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
‘Hatred’: Major call a year after Hamas attack
One year on from the bloody October 7 attack by Hamas, the leader of Australia’s largest Jewish community organisation has revealed a frightening rise in antisemitic attacks.
Albo’s ‘historic’ meeting with world leader
Anthony Albanese has met with the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney in an event he described as historic.
Police warning ahead of pro-Palestine rallies
NSW Police have issued a warning after they came to a last-minute agreement with pro-Palestine protesters over a rally to commemorate the deadly October 7 events.
Cops face off with pro-Palestine protesters
NSW Police is heading to the NSW Supreme Court in a bid to prevent pro-Palestine protests which were expected to attract more than 70,000 people.
‘More will die’: 15k Aussies still in Lebanon
Some 15,000 Australians are still in war-torn Lebanon and commercial flights are being organised to get some of them out.
Next step for nurses following strike
Thousands of nurses finally have an answer from the government about increasing their wages after they walked off the job earlier this month.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
‘Furious’: Hip suburb erupts at KFC move
Legendary fast-food icon KFC has been approved for one of Australia’s multicultural jewels, and some locals are not happy.
‘I’m not a moron’: Barnaby fires up over EVs
Barnaby Joyce has clashed with a senior Labor MP about the possibility of China controlling its electric vehicles in Australia.
Warning as major suburban train line to close
Sydney commuters have been told to expect delays as work begins on converting a popular train line into the new Metro service.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
‘So much hate’: Nurses reveal awful abuse
NSW nurses say they were subjected to verbal abuse from “Boomers” driving past while they were holding rallies, calling for better pay.
‘Dumb’: Dick Smith’s brutal snipe at Australia
Businessman Dick Smith labelled Australia as “dumb” for not following China’s lead as it ramps up its nuclear infrastructure.
Uber change hits major Aussie airport
Australia’s largest airport has announced a massive shake-up to its kerbside pick-up options.
‘Nightmare’: Obstacle Aussie businesses hate
A high-profile Aussie businessman has backed a state premier, saying he is working hard to reduce every business’s worst “nightmare”.
Annoying 5km rule to be axed for millions
A law that has often left Australians in one state scratching their heads is finally set to be ditched.
Major issue in solving Aussie housing crisis
With Australia’s housing crisis ever-worsening, one group has revealed the 130,000-strong gap stopping it from being solved.
Millions warned to brace for commuter pain
Millions of Aussies have been warned of a “difficult” travel period ahead as works begin on a major transport project.
‘Confident’: Albo’s big claim after Biden chat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a strong statement about the future of a multi-billion dollar investment after meeting with US President Joe Biden.
‘Huge burden’: Nurses slammed for walkout
A planned walkout by nurses and midwives in one Australian state has been slammed by an “extremely concerned” government.
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