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New research points to need for ‘holistic approach to combating illicit tobacco’ including having support of health advocates

Zombies and nose-picking kids were among the images that led to almost 5,000 complaints

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…

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith were involved in a heated confrontation during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane

Australia restricts under-16s from platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, while kids find creative ways to bypass age verification systems.

Denmark is planning to follow Australia in introducing stricter restrictions for younger teens to access social media

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Australia's champion Olympic swimmers will take on some of Europe's best in a funky, world-first format in a boutique Brisbane pool.

As part of wider strategy, opposition is exploring options to force visa holders to adhere to ‘Australian values’

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

Police allege four men specifically travelled to Australia to steal items worth tens of millions of dollars from a home.