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Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s

The Scottish Labour leader called on the Government to follow France and Australia with a ban to protect young people’s mental health.

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.

AAP · Feb 3

Why preferential voting is superior to first past the post

The South Australian state election will be held on March 21. Preferential voting will be used to elect members for all 47 single-member lower house seats. This is the same system as used for federal House of Representatives elections.

The Conversation · Feb 3

'Being more of an influential player' an aim for Jack Haig in career reboot with Ineos Grenadiers

'I'd love to go on and be part of another Grand Tour winning team,' says Australian who adds experience to squad which also counts Oscar Onley among its 2026 signings

Cycling News · Feb 3

Police investigate illegal riding on Sydney Harbour Bridge – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 3

Potoroos digging for ‘truffles’ keep their forests healthy – but for how long?

Think truffles and you’ll probably think of France. But Australia is actually a global hotspot for truffle-like fungi, boasting hundreds of different species. Like culinary truffles, these truffle-like fungi produce underground sporing bodies rather than send up mushrooms.

The Conversation · Feb 3

I studied 10 years of Instagram posts. Here’s how social media has changed

Instagram is one of Australia’s most popular social media platforms. Almost two in three Aussies have an account.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Voluntary assisted dying isn’t available to all Australians. In 2026, this may finally change

Voluntary assisted dying is now available almost everywhere in Australia. This means eligible adults can choose to end their lives with medical assistance.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Butt it out: cigarettes dominate yearly litter count

Australians have been urged to bin their butts as the plastic ends of cigarettes rank as the most pervasive source of discarded pollution.

AAP · Feb 3

Major gaps miss women's heart attack risk and symptoms

A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines.

AAP · Feb 3