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Australia put an end to teenagers on social media

A case for regulation of the social media platforms themselves

The Mary Sue

England’s Ashes approach is scrambling the brains of the next cricketing generation

This squad aren’t just throwing away the series, they’re messing up the minds of the young cricketers I try to coach

The Guardian - UK

Cheapest path to energy and climate goals locked in

Solar and wind firmed by storage and backed by gas remains the cheapest pathway to meet Australia's growing demand for electricity while reaching climate goals

AAP

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Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release

Australian students will soon start receiving their ATAR scores, with many saying they are nervous about the potentially life-changing outcomes.

AAP

Reddit adds safety features for teens everywhere after Australia social media ban

The new Australian law and the new safety features on Reddit go into effect December 10

The Independent UK

Should the UK follow Australia’s under-16s social media ban? It could do more harm than good

A ban on social media for under-16s in Australia comes into effect on December 10 2025. Young people will see their accounts deactivated, with social media companies responsible for enacting the ban.

The Conversation

New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids

An inquiry has heard that greater federal oversight is necessary to stop child predators from exploiting gaps in Australia's childcare sector.

AAP

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Next gen needed for Australia's most-gruelling schedule

Australia are about to face their busiest 12 months of Test cricket in history, making the depth of talent beyond the current Ashes squad even more important.

AAP

Social media ban hailed a success despite workarounds

The prime minister says his under-16s social media ban belongs in the pantheon of world-leading Australian innovations like the secret ballot.

AAP

Gen Z have their own idea that could be far more effective than Australia’s social media ban

IN FOCUS: As Australia pulls the plug on social media for under-16s, Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to teenagers about how they really feel about the ban – and discovers why the new trend for ‘zero posting’ could be much more effective

The Independent UK

Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could Denmark do the same?

Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s.

Euronews

Australia launches a social media ban – and is AI a bubble about to pop?

Under-16s to be banned from social media in Australia, and analysts continue to monitor the massive investment in AI

The Guardian - US

Doxing, death threats and the ire of Elon Musk: who is the Australian woman taking on the social media giants?

Overseeing the world’s first social media ban has been bruising for Julie Inman Grant, but she says ‘there’s no playbook for this’

The Guardian - AU

Alex de Minaur on his grand slam dream: ‘Some things may happen, some things may not’

The Australian is pragmatic about his chances of winning a major in the Alcaraz-Sinner era but knows he plays his best tennis when he doesn’t put pressure on himself

The Guardian - AU

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TechRadar

Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia

Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules

The Guardian - AU

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s energy grid must triple capacity by 2050 with major increase to wind and solar, Aemo says

Market operator says capital cost of infrastructure under optimal path would be $128bn in today’s dollars, but price of delay is even higher

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Little Disasters' — stream free from anywhere with TVNZ+

Six-part psychological thriller based on best-selling Sarah Vaughn novel "Anatomy of a Scandal". Here's how to watch "Little Disasters" online from anywhere.

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The Independent UK

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Australia PM tells teens to ‘read a book and stop scrolling’ as social media ban comes into effect

New law forces major platforms to block under-16s as global attention turns to Australia’s experiment

International Business Times UK

Reddit To Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids, But Is It Gearing Up To Challenge the 'Legally Erroneous' Policy?

Reddit announced its compliance with Australia's social media ban for kids below 16 years, but worries about the implications of the new policy.

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How AI Development in Australia Is Transforming Industries

Have you noticed how often businesses now mention automation, AI tools, predictive systems, or machine learning platforms in everyday conversations?

Fortune

In race to end China’s chokehold on critical minerals, the U.S. needs all the friends it can get

From Australia to Kazakhstan to Greenland, the U.S. requires critical minerals mining and processing partnerships around the world to achieve its goal of independence from China.

The Independent UK

Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury as England’s hopes of Ashes comeback hit

Wood has suffered fresh knee problems and will depart Australia, having got through just 11 wicketless overs in the first Test at Perth.

Evening Standard

England blow as injured Mark Wood ruled out for remaining Ashes Tests

Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood will also sit out the rest of the series

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