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Australia takes aim at Apple, Microsoft over child protection online

An Australian regulator, after using new powers to make the tech giants share information about their methods, accused Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp not doing enough to stop child exploitation content on their platforms.

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Hundreds of ideas for your Elf on the Shelf

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It's time we aligned sexual consent laws across Australia – but this faces formidable challenges

Federal Labor Senator Nita Green has recently moved to establish a Senate inquiry into sexual consent laws.

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China relationship vital for Pacific: PM

Re-establishing dialogue with China is important for peace and stability, the prime minister has said after an Australian delegation wrapped its Pacific tour.

AAP

Ball-tampering ghosts banished: Khawaja

Usman Khawaja says the ball-tampering saga has not been discussed in camp ahead of Australia's first Test against South Africa since the infamous 2018 scandal.

AAP

Recent reviews spark new Olympic strategy

Australia's Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams have made a collective pledge to "win well" in the wake of independent reviews into various sports.

AAP

Keshav Maharaj: South Africa’s spin king aiming to feast on Australian wickets

Having suffered doubts at one stage, a new diet and improved fitness regime has helped the Proteas bowler turn things around

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Australia’s unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in November as 64,000 new jobs added

National jobless rate remains at near 50-year low as rebounding economy faces labor shortages from lack of migration

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Wallaroos ace Patu retires from Test rugby

Legendary Wallaroos forward Liz Patu has announced her retirement from Test rugby as Australia's most-capped women's player.

AAP

Unemployment holds steady despite shock jobs surge in November

Australia's unemployment rate remains steady at 3.4 per cent, despite the shock addition of 64,000 extra jobs over the past month.

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Unemployment rate remains at 3.4 per cent

Australia's unemployment rate has stayed at 3.4 per cent, with another 64,000 jobs added to the national economy, the latest labour force figures reveal.

AAP

Australia’s coal exporters made windfall gain of $45bn last year, report estimates

Report by Australia Institute finds a windfall profits tax could collect almost all this money for public use

The Guardian - AU

Holiday plans up in air as costs spiral

More than half of Australians are reconsidering their summer travel plans as interest rate hikes and soaring household bills put pressure on family finances.

AAP

WA could face gas supply shortages for years, according to new report

There are concerns about a "sizeable" shortfall in WA's future gas stocks, as a report from the Australian Energy Market Operator warns demand could outstrip supply for much of the coming decade.

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Lowndes returns to charity Bathurst entry

Craig Lowndes will lead the line-up for a Pro-Am entry raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia at the Bathurst 12 Hour next February.

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Bioluminescent millipedes believed to be found for first time in Australia by Illawarra bushwalkers

Scott Kemp first saw glow-in-the-dark millipedes in the Illawarra 18 years ago, but he had no idea he was making a significant scientific discovery.

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Microsoft and Apple among the global companies accused of 'turning a blind eye' to child sexual exploitation

Some of the world's biggest technology companies, like Microsoft and Apple, aren't doing enough to prevent the spread of child sexual exploitation on their platforms, according Australia's e-Safety Commissioner.

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The Loop: Energy relief plan set to pass, 'Christmas asteroid' heading near Earth, twisters in US, and Ellen's dancing DJ dies — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Moderna mRNA melanoma vaccine may be 'the penicillin moment' in cancer treatment, researchers say

A world-first melanoma vaccine which personalises treatments for patients may put an end to melanoma as a "death sentence", according to Australian experts.

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Rural doctors say they are losing staff to big cities due to policy change

New rules allowing overseas-trained doctors to now work in some outer suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney, and in major regional cities, mean even fewer GPs are willing to work in the bush.

The Conversation

Australia needs much more solar and wind power, but where are the best sites? We mapped them all

Renewable energy’s share of Australia’s main electricity grid has more than doubled from 16% to 35% in five years, and the federal government wants this figure to reach 82% by 2030.

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What role does cultural background play in loans from the bank of mum and dad?

A family's cultural background and migratory history can play a role in how and why loans are given, as well as the sometimes unspoken terms and conditions.

Daily Mirror

Tourist in Bali dies after dental procedure as police probe the sudden death

Tributes have been pouring in for Irish-Australian Niamh Finneran Loader, who died suddenly in Bali and has been described by friends and family as a "beautiful", "fun-loving" woman

AAP

Perry stars in Aussie T20 win over India

Evergreen Ellyse Perry helped Australia move into a 2-1 lead over India in their T20I series, with her 75 leading the visitors to a 21-run win in Mumbai.

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