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Australian parents warned counterfeit Labubu dolls may contain lead and pose choking risk

Regulator says Lafufus sold online come with parts small enough for children to swallow

The Independent UK

Australian coroner calls for more investigations into German backpacker's death 20 years ago

An Australian coroner has recommended police further investigate the death of German backpacker Simone Strobel

The Independent UK

Australia v England: Player-by-player guide to Ashes squads — and our combined XI

England are hoping to win a Test on Australian soil for the first time since 2011 as they face their fiercest rivals

The Independent UK

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Inside the World of Beauty Tourism—Where the Search for Cult Products Goes Global

27% of Gen Z travellers are planning to seek out beauty treatments and skincare stores while travelling in 2026

Marie Claire

Aussie ace Minjee Lee in the mix yet again on LPGA Tour

Australian world No.3 Minjee Lee is just three shots off the lead after the first round of the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic.

AAP

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

Australia has been warned its gas exports risk slowing the global energy transition, just weeks after the government approved the country's biggest gas project.

AAP

Pauline Hanson skips parliament to speak at conservative conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

One Nation leader also seen with Gina Rinehart – and many of her talking points align with mining magnate

The Guardian - AU

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It's my time: why Huni craves world championship shot

Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni hopes to showcase his credentials for a world title shot with victory on a bumper card on the Gold Coast next month.

AAP

Should Newcastle to Sydney bullet train really be first link built of Melbourne to Brisbane route?

Infrastructure Australia wants to know why NSW connection should be prioritised over Victorian, ACT and Queensland sections of high-speed rail

The Guardian - AU

New laws will force streaming giants to invest in local content – but it’s too soon to celebrate

This week the Labor government announced it is poised to introduce a bill to parliament that will impose regulatory obligations on major subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.

The Conversation

Research fund gap risks pandemic and biothreat defences

Medical researchers have been missing out on promised money for ten years and call for better funding to protect Australians from the next pandemic.

AAP

Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it.

AAP

Aussies targeting more Winter gold at 2026 Olympics

Curling, bobsledding and figure skating are some of the sports in which Australia hope to claim its first ever medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

AAP

Australian shares edge higher as investor nerves linger

An early rebound has faded to a modest gain for Australian shares, despite strong performances by miners and energy companies as cautious sentiment continues.

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The Conversation

Young people are increasingly being killed or injured on e-bikes. It’s time for governments to act

In the span of just a few days, two children were killed in separate e-bike crashes in Queensland – one on the Sunshine Coast and another on the Gold Coast.

The Conversation

We studied 217 tropical cyclones globally to see how people died. Our findings might surprise you

Tropical cyclones – also known as hurricanes, typhoons or storms, depending on their location and intensity – are among the world’s most destructive and costly climate disasters.

AAP

Australia sanctions North Korea-linked cyber criminals

Australia's foreign minister has meted out punishments as North Korean cyber actors continue to steal billions in cryptocurrency to fund nuclear warheads.

International Business Times

World's Strictest Social Media Law: 9 Platforms Must Block Everyone Under 16 or Pay $33M

Australia expanded its world-first under-16 social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, effective December 10. Nine platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Reddit, and Kick—face AU$49.5M fines for non-compliance. WhatsApp and gaming platforms are exempt.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Obama says future a ‘little brighter’, a rule change for cheaper homes, the chilling world of Roblox

Former US president hails Zohran Mamdani’s New York win as Maga world spews vitriol; our investigation reveals terrifying world of Roblox

The Guardian - AU

Liberal party sets date for net zero decision – as it happened

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The Conversation

A history of Australia’s Nazi hunters reveals a troubling tolerance for war criminals

Neo-Nazis marching through Australian streets, black-clad and masked, have become a common sight in recent years. Over a century since the rise of fascism – Nazism is the German school of fascist ideology – perhaps we have forgotten or become complacent about what this actually means.

The Conversation

Peanut allergies have dropped dramatically in the US. Is that likely to happen in Australia?

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows peanut allergies are becoming less common in the United States.

The Conversation

Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes: 6 findings from a new survey

Rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, emotional stoicism, disdain for femininity, and dog-eat-dog banter, are influential among boys and young men in Australia.

The Conversation

How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer

Australia’s recycling system has been lurching from one crisis to another for decades. Soft-plastic schemes are collapsing, kerbside contamination is on the rise, and states are still struggling to coordinate a coherent national approach.

The Guardian - AU

Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy

Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas

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