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Embattled mayor suspended on full pay for 12 months

A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.

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Australian teen dies from toxic alcohol in Laos

An Australian teenager died on Thursday after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos, the fourth foreign national now suspected to have died in the incident.

Bangkok Post

Four dead and Londoner hospitalised with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos

Australian national Bianca Jones, 19, was named as among those dead from methanol poisoning

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Labor has unveiled its proposed social media ban for under-16s. Here’s what we know – and what we don’t

Australians may have to hand over more personal data and big tech firms face $50m fines, but there are a number of questions that are yet to be answered

The Guardian - AU

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series

The once-great batter has made just two Test centuries since the end of 2019 as scrutiny grows on his continued place in the India side ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Independent UK

Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban

Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.

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Afternoon Update: Melbourne teen dies after suspected Laos methanol poisoning; Sydney train strike called off; and a US$5.2m banana

Bianca Jones has died in a Thai hospital, Anthony Albanese confirmed in parliament

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Virat Kohli in 'ominous' display ahead of first Test

The pressure is growing on Virat Kohli following a number of lean years in the Test arena, but the star veteran has been impressing his Indian teammates.

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Cummins wants Australia to become a generational team

Australia captain Pat Cummins is determined to tick off beating India in a Test series, creating a generational legacy for his group.

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Featured Jobs: Australian Fashion Council, A $120K Executive Assistant Role And Kult Talent Agency

Fashion and creative roles: a membership and admin coordinator, a junior talent manager and an executive assistant opportunity.

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Australian and American tourist among four dead in Laos alcohol poisoning incident

A 19-year-old Australian remains hospitalised after methanol poisoning, prime minister Anthony Albanese told parliament

The Independent UK

Shorten declares himself ‘a proud moderate’, saying Australians ‘in the middle’ shouldn’t be hostage to intolerant fringes

Bill Shorten has declared himself “a proud moderate” in a valedictory speech declaring parliament has the responsibility to ensure the extremes of left and right do not set the terms of political debate.

The Conversation

'A hate crime': disgust, anger at anti-Israel graffiti

The prime minister and other leaders have called out a spate of vandalism in a well-heeled suburb after cars were graffitied with anti-Israel slogans.

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A new stage adaptation of Peter Carey’s Jack Maggs is a delightful homage to theatrical storytelling

Jack Maggs is a delight and a homage to theatrical storytelling in Australia.

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Rushed deportation bill faces Senate headwinds

A contentious bill that allows Australia to pay countries to accept deportees is up for debate in the Senate after being slammed by politicians and advocates.

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Australia Introduces Law Banning Children Under 16 From Social Media

Australia's proposed law aims to protect young individuals by restricting under-16 access to social media platforms, emphasizing online safety and well-being.

The Conversation

Phenergan for under 6s is now banned due to hallucination fears. Here’s what to use instead

Australia’s drug regulator has issued a safety warning over the medicine Phenergan and related products containing the antihistamine drug promethazine.

Louder

"We were just looking for a hit. And we heard the beginnings of a new kind of sound": Inspired by Australian pubs and riding a wave of optimism, Simple Minds made the album that sent them soaring

As the 80s dawned, Simple Minds were in crisis. But, believing that life was without limits, they recorded the album New Gold Dream and the dream became reality

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Australia vs India LIVE: Cricket score and updates from India in Australia 2024/2025

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Australian Eyes $30m Fine For Social Media Flouting Under-16s Ban

Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Weekend heatwave forecast for NSW and Victoria, with temperatures to top 36C in Melbourne

Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding

AAP

Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot

The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.

The Independent UK

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament

Legislation to create a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament

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Coalition assurances on abortion mean nothing: History shows how women could be targeted

Peter Dutton’s assurances there would be no change to abortion laws under his government are belied by the history of the Liberal party, which has traded parliamentary votes for abortion restrictions.

The Guardian - AU

Australia hoped hosting a Cop climate summit was a done deal. But one nation still stands in the way

Despite a diplomatic push from Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese, Turkey won’t back down on its bid to host Cop31

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