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When ‘dangerous’ cyclone will hit major city

Australians are bracing for a “tough night” with thousands expected to be hit by destructive winds as Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies.

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Missing detail in Coalition’s energy plan

How the Coalition’s coal-backed energy plan will bring down both emissions and power prices remains “unclear”, an expert says.

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Teens brace for social media cut-off

Experts say an upcoming social media ban may disrupt young Australians’ online lives, while kids hurry to export photos, videos and messages.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 5, 2025: Minister for Communications, Anika Wells and eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Congressman wants eSafety boss to testify

A US congressman has demanded Australia’s eSafety boss face Congress over what he calls her “foreign censorship regime” threatening American speech.

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‘Wish it hadn’t’: Car giant’s ‘huge regret’

Ever done something and then wished you hadn’t and the feeling just won’t go away? That’s how this global car giant could be left feeling after its latest questionable move.

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Australiaâs sweeping new social media rules are about to hit gamers with Twitch, the live-streaming platform popular with teens,Â added to the federal governmentâs under-16 social media ban.

Another huge app added to age ban

Another widely used platform will soon join Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat on the government’s list of age-restricted services.

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A streaming platform popular with gamers has become the latest platform to be banned for Australians under the age of 16, ahead of December 10.

New social media app to be banned

A streaming platform popular with gamers has become the latest platform to be banned for Australians under the age of 16, ahead of December 10.

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‘There it is’: issue with ‘perfect’ Aussie car

This cracking new car could be the perfect vehicle for millions of Aussies, if it wasn’t for one major issue.

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‘Kill switch’: Aus buses face ‘China hacking threat’

An urgent probe has been launched by authorities into Chinese-made buses used for public transport in Australia amid fears they could be hacked.

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Aus’ big move on Russian cybercrime

Two Russian tech firms have been blacklisted by Australia for helping criminals launch devastating ransomware attacks that have crippled local businesses.

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Mohamed El-Erian: AI Could Have Huge Payoff, But Many Are Overspending

Mohamed El-Erian: AI Could Have Huge Payoff, But Many Are Overspending

“AI has pulled everybody up with them, and some names don’t deserve the valuations they have right now,” Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic…

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Residents have been told to seek shelter as Tropical Cyclone FINA performs a U-turn and carves its destructive path directly towards the northern Top End coast.

‘Damaging’: Cyclone barrelling towards NT

A cyclone packing winds of up to 155km/h is set to slam into the Top End, with emergency services warning residents they need to be prepared now.

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Nvidia Earnings: Why Record Sales Show AI Boom Isn’t Letting Up

Nvidia Earnings: Why Record Sales Show AI Boom Isn’t Letting Up

WSJ Heard on the Street Writer Asa Fitch explains how Nvidia’s recent earnings report may have helped allay concerns about a bubble in AI and…

A screen displaying an image of Russian military ship Yantar, operating off the northern coast of Scotland, is pictured as Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey (unseen) delivers a speech in the Downing Street briefing room in central London on November 19, 2025. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said Wednesday that the Russian military ship Yantar had entered British waters and directed lasers at British pilots.

‘We see you’: UK’s warning to Putin

Russia has been accused of another “extremely dangerous” provocative act, which has prompted ominous comments of “assertive relatiation” from the UK.

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