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Top 10 Countries Where Gambling Is Legal

Gambling thrives in many regions worldwide. Some nations ban it entirely, enforcing strict laws. Others embrace it, regulating activities and using it as a major revenue source. Let's take a look at countries where gambling is legal, showcasing top destinations with clear rules for land-based casinos and online platforms. These…

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Six Colombian ‘narco subs’ carrying 1,400 tons of drugs seized on way to Australia

Authorities found, among other drugs, 225 tons of cocaine and 128 tons of marijuana

The Independent UK

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales – and may help them survive climate change

This year’s humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on their way to Antarctica for a summer of feeding. Next year from April onwards, millions of people will again witness their movements and acrobatic displays – either from the coast…

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The goal that has Jess Fox fired up after golden Games

Champion paddler Jess Fox says her best is yet to come as she admits surprise at the adulation in Australia for her sporting successes.

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Trans youth are already among Australia’s most marginalised people. The social media ban could make this worse

I’m not sure if you remember Kaitlyn and Leah […] they are social media famous and they’re a couple. That was the first time I’d seen representation in a positive way, ‘cause of my dad being so conservative about it […] And then I just saw a happy couple together.…

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Cricket bosses defend Australia's prep for Perth Test

Cricket Australia's high-performance boss Ben Oliver has defended the Test team's light preparations for the Border-Gavaskar series opener.

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Stuttering Matildas caught in a time warp between past and future

With a 3-1 defeat to Brazil, Australia endured a disappointing return to the scene of their famous World Cup win over France

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Welcome to Babel: new documentary charts the creation of painter Jiawei Shen’s three-storey magnum opus

When Jiawei Shen first came to Australia, he bought a copy of that great western ideological text, the Bible. The doctrine that had shaped his life until then had come from the writings of the great Marxist thinkers – Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and of course, Mao Zedong.

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No Smylie face as superstar Smith crashes at the Open

Cameron Smith has suffered a dramatic second-round collapse as his LIV Golf teammate Lucas Herbert surged to a four-stroke Australian Open lead in Melbourne.

AAP

Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

AAP

Australian social media ban for under-16s a ‘retrograde step’, UK charity says

The Molly Rose Foundation warned that banning children under 16 from social media was not the way to protect young people.

Evening Standard

Two more Aussie threats for Wallabies in Ireland clash

Sione Tuipulotu tormented the Wallabies for Scotland and now Joe Schmidt's men face two more Australian threats In Ireland duo Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen.

AAP

Historic Law Banning All Children from Using Social Media Approved in Australia

Australia's Senate passed legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, marking the country as the nation with the world's strictest rules on the matter.

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Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media

Social media companies that do not enforce the ban could receive fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5m).

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Australia passes world-first law banning under-16s from social media

The legislation will require platforms to implement age-verification measures, with companies facing fines of up to $50 million (£25.7 million) for non-compliance

The Independent UK

Sam Prendergast picked again as Ireland fly-half for Australia clash

The 21-year-old is selected ahead of the returning Jack Crowley.

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Suaalii and Edmed out to give Wallabies a final splash

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play the last Test of Australia's European tour in Dublin while Tane Edmed is set to be the Wallabies' 19th debutant of 2024.

The Guardian - AU

Six things we learned about the Australian government’s response to the climate crisis

‘Climate Christmas’ data shows emissions are falling but not fast enough, while Labor’s reforms have yet to kick in

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Matildas pay price for sluggish start as Brazil spoil Clare Polkinghorne’s party

Australia fail to send off stalwart in style despite Foord goal as Gutierres scores brace and Gio adds third in Brazil’s 3-1 victory

The Independent UK

Australia to ban under-16s from social media after passing landmark law

The legislation will impose fines of up to AU$50m on platforms for failures to prevent children from holding accounts

The Guardian - AU

Australia passes world-first law banning under-16s from social media despite safety concerns

Bill passes amid warning that process has been rushed and that a ban could push teenagers towards the dark web or into isolation

AAP

Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne's party

The Matildas have slumped to a fiery and physical 3-1 loss to Brazil in retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's final game in Brisbane.

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Australia Bans Social Media For Children Under 16

Australia's parliament passes law banning under-16s from social media to protect children from online risks. Tech companies face fines for non-compliance.

Evening Standard

Ireland vs Australia: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds for rugby today

Joe Schmidt returns to the Aviva Stadium with his Wallabies side

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Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law. How it will work remains a mystery

The federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms.

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