Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge A High Court challenge filed against Australia's social media ban by a leading platform has been dismissed by a government minister as a "complete crock". AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon More than $12 billion in program cost blowouts demand tighter spending in other parts of the federal budget, the treasurer is warning Australians. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
The online wellness clinics letting customers ‘add to cart’ experimental peptides without a doctor consult The growing market for injectable peptides includes many schedule 4 drugs that are not yet approved for use in Australia but can be prescribed by a doctor The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025
England can still be ‘really dangerous’ in Ashes, claims former Australia captain IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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… Bored Panda · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
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 · Dec 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 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
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 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 · Dec 11, 2025 '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 · Dec 11, 2025 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 · Dec 11, 2025 ‘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 · Dec 11, 2025 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 · Dec 11, 2025 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
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 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 · Dec 11, 2025 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 · Dec 11, 2025 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 · Dec 11, 2025 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.