The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Australia’s classroom disruption among worst in world, prompting calls for ‘digital detox’

Public school students are the equivalent of two and a half years behind their independent peers, as global Pisa ranking report shows decline in reading and maths

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.

AAP · Sep 8

No major World Cup regrets, says Tony Popovic, despite shootout heartbreak

In his first appearance in front of the media since the last-32 defeat to Egypt the coach, whose tactics elicited some criticism, insists he would not have done anything different

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Remake Price Leaked on Australia Nintendo Gaming Site—How Much Is It?

Nintendo may have revealed the price of the "Ocarina of Time" remake through a leaked Australian listing ahead of its 2026 Switch 2 launch.

Player One · Sep 8

'Let down Zomi': slain aid worker's mates want justice

Friends of an Australian humanitarian worker killed while delivering aid in Gaza are demanding an investigation and the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador.

AAP · Sep 8

Andrew Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly’ fight over claims he is a ‘traitor’ to Australia

Liberal MP says One Nation is trying to unseat him because he gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

Ban on neo-Nazi White Australia party is ‘authoritarian’ and breaches constitution, high court hears

Lawyers also argue commonwealth does not have the power to ban a political party, as the high court ruled in 1951 over attempt to ban the Communist party

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'

Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech. Communications Minister Anika Wells said big tech was facing a "reckoning".

The Economic Times · Sep 8

‘Global reckoning for big tech’: Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms

Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder content

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8