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The Latest Breaking News from Australia

England can still be ‘really dangerous’ in Ashes, claims former Australia captain

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The Independent UK

Australia receives first climate migrants from sinking Pacific nation Tuvalu

Tuvalu is already losing ground to encroaching tides and storm surges and could be underwater by 2050

The Independent UK

No guarantee tobacco tax cut would lure Australian smokers from illegal trade and raise more revenue, report says

New research points to need for ‘holistic approach to combating illicit tobacco’ including having support of health advocates

The Guardian - AU

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These are Australia’s most complained-about adverts in 2025

Zombies and nose-picking kids were among the images that led to almost 5,000 complaints

The Independent UK

Trip To Visit Parents Turns Into A Scary Nightmare When They Won’t Let Their Daughter Leave

Family members who ignore your personal boundaries, try to control your actions, and constantly demean you can make your life a living hell. But very few people actually consider that their loved ones might kidnap them. One desperate woman turned to the internet for advice after she flew from Australia…

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Ex-Australia captain drops verdict on Jofra Archer and Steve Smith’s Ashes battle

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith were involved in a heated confrontation during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Australia's Social Media Ban Update: Sites Included, Exceptions, and How Kids Are Bypassing Age-Verification Systems Revealed

Australia restricts under-16s from platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, while kids find creative ways to bypass age verification systems.

International Business Times UK

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Following Australia's lead, Denmark plans to ban social media for children younger than 15

Denmark is planning to follow Australia in introducing stricter restrictions for younger teens to access social media

The Independent UK

Australian media mocks England’s mid-Ashes break

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The Independent UK

Swimming, but not as you know it: Aussies take on world

Australia's champion Olympic swimmers will take on some of Europe's best in a funky, world-first format in a boutique Brisbane pool.

AAP

Coalition urged to ignore ‘opinions of Pauline Hanson’ as it weighs hardline approach to immigration

As part of wider strategy, opposition is exploring options to force visa holders to adhere to ‘Australian values’

The Guardian - AU

Generation lonely: How the young became more isolated than their grandparents

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As new research reveals that Gen Z are the demographic most likely to suffer from chronic loneliness, Helen Coffey looks at the ‘happiness recession’ among the under-30s and why the smartphone ban in Australia could be the first step to solving it

The Independent UK

French men charged over theft of items worth millions

Police allege four men specifically travelled to Australia to steal items worth tens of millions of dollars from a home.

AAP

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

Westpac's agricultural customers were clear. Its stand against deforestation is of no value, so the bank dropped plans for a forest protection policy.

AAP

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Bupa fined $35m for duping patients, hospitals

Australia's second biggest health insurer has been ordered to pay $35 million for misleading customers about benefits they were entitled to.

The Guardian - AU

‘The whole thing disgusts me’: Australians ditch US travel as new rules require social media to be declared

Visitors will have to reveal at the border all social media activity over the past five years

The Independent UK

Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16

Australian authorities are demanding major social media platforms report on account deactivations since a ban on users under 16 became law

The Guardian - UK

Sexually explicit letters about exiled Hong Kong activists sent to UK and Australian addresses

Exclusive: Letters with deepfake images of Carmen Lau in UK and targeting of Ted Hui in Australia part of growing harassment

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Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.

The Conversation

More focus is needed on childhood sexual abuse to combat Australia’s suicide problem

One person dies from suicide every 40 seconds according to the World Health Organisation.

AAP

Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Dylan Brown has missed out on rugby league's prestigous Golden Boot award, despite being named man of the match in all three of the Kiwis' Pacific Cup games.

AAP

Socceroo's perceived 'smugness' irks USA soccer great

USA soccer great Landon Donovan has taken exception to Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's evaluation of Australia's World Cup group.

The Guardian - AU

Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why

The under-16s ban is a pragmatic first step in trying to reduce the potential harm on young people of addictive products. It is not undermining the democratic process

AAP

'Glorified shed': desperate conditions for migrant mums

A migrant mother who abandoned her baby in a motel is just one example of the dire circumstances experienced by workers filling labour gaps in rural Australia.

The Conversation

The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns

There has been massive global interest in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers of doom‑scrolling and mental‑health risks potentially posed by these platforms during their developmental years

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