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Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.
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"How's Prithvi Shaw Going?" Australian Coach Takes Subtle Dig At India Star While Talking About This Player
D'Costa, who was born to Anglo-Indian parents hailing from Chennai, has in the past coached Michael Clarke, the late Phillip Hughes, and helped Mitchell Starc switch to fast bowling from wicket-keeping.
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Can Social Media Ban For Children Like Australia's Work? Evidence Suggests
Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids' lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government may seem like a welcome relief.
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Sydney Council's Ban On Same-Sex Parenting Books In Libraries Sparks Uproar
A Sydney council has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from local libraries, sparking discrimination and censorship concerns.
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Australian Media Retaliates As Facebook Terminates News Agreement
The head of one of Australia's largest media groups said on Monday that the country should stand up to tech giants, days after Facebook parent Meta announced it would no longer pay outlets for news.
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Meta To Stop Paying Australian News Media
Facebook parent Meta announced Friday it would no longer pay Australian media companies for news, prompting a government warning that the firm was in "dereliction" of past promises.
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Indian Man Dies In Australia Car Crash; Wife Appeals For Help
A 26-year-old Indian man has died after his car crashed and rolled several times here in Australia and his wife has appealed for help to send his remains back to his parents in India, according to a media report.
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Australian Government To Hold Study Fair To Help Indian Students, Details Inside
Through the roadshow, students and parents can engage directly with delegates representing an extensive line-up of key esteemed Australian universities.
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Australian Lawmakers Recommend Potential WeChat Ban on Government Devices
A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its nation...
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Facebook Parent Meta Fined AUD 20 Million for Undisclosed User Data Collection
An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user infor...
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Meta Says It Will Remove News Content in California if Bill That Asks Big Tech to Pay Publishers Is Passed
Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would remove news content in its home state of California if the state government passed legislation forcing tech companies to pay publishers.
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Australian Parents Call For Action After Teenage Daughter Dies Attempting Viral Trend 'Chroming'
Chroming involves inhaling metallic paints, solvents, petrol, aerosol cans, and other similar household chemicals which act as depressants.
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KTM Parent Company Reports Record Sales Numbers For 2021
Pierer Mobility Group brands KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas reported 23 per cent increase in sales worldwide in 2021.
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Australia Plans to Force Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media
Australia plans to make social media companies obtain parental consent for users under the age of 16 and threaten fines of up to AUD 10 million (roughly Rs. 55 crores) for Internet platforms which fail to comply, under draft legislation published on Monday.
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Pat Cummins Set To Become Father In Spring, KKR Congratulate Pacer
Pat Cummins and his fiancee Becky Boston are expecting their first child later this year.
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Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.
-
"How's Prithvi Shaw Going?" Australian Coach Takes Subtle Dig At India Star While Talking About This Player
D'Costa, who was born to Anglo-Indian parents hailing from Chennai, has in the past coached Michael Clarke, the late Phillip Hughes, and helped Mitchell Starc switch to fast bowling from wicket-keeping.
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Can Social Media Ban For Children Like Australia's Work? Evidence Suggests
Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids' lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government may seem like a welcome relief.
-
Sydney Council's Ban On Same-Sex Parenting Books In Libraries Sparks Uproar
A Sydney council has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from local libraries, sparking discrimination and censorship concerns.
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Australian Media Retaliates As Facebook Terminates News Agreement
The head of one of Australia's largest media groups said on Monday that the country should stand up to tech giants, days after Facebook parent Meta announced it would no longer pay outlets for news.
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Meta To Stop Paying Australian News Media
Facebook parent Meta announced Friday it would no longer pay Australian media companies for news, prompting a government warning that the firm was in "dereliction" of past promises.
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Indian Man Dies In Australia Car Crash; Wife Appeals For Help
A 26-year-old Indian man has died after his car crashed and rolled several times here in Australia and his wife has appealed for help to send his remains back to his parents in India, according to a media report.
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Australian Government To Hold Study Fair To Help Indian Students, Details Inside
Through the roadshow, students and parents can engage directly with delegates representing an extensive line-up of key esteemed Australian universities.
-
Australian Lawmakers Recommend Potential WeChat Ban on Government Devices
A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its nation...
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Facebook Parent Meta Fined AUD 20 Million for Undisclosed User Data Collection
An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user infor...
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Meta Says It Will Remove News Content in California if Bill That Asks Big Tech to Pay Publishers Is Passed
Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would remove news content in its home state of California if the state government passed legislation forcing tech companies to pay publishers.
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Australian Parents Call For Action After Teenage Daughter Dies Attempting Viral Trend 'Chroming'
Chroming involves inhaling metallic paints, solvents, petrol, aerosol cans, and other similar household chemicals which act as depressants.
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KTM Parent Company Reports Record Sales Numbers For 2021
Pierer Mobility Group brands KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas reported 23 per cent increase in sales worldwide in 2021.
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Australia Plans to Force Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media
Australia plans to make social media companies obtain parental consent for users under the age of 16 and threaten fines of up to AUD 10 million (roughly Rs. 55 crores) for Internet platforms which fail to comply, under draft legislation published on Monday.
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Pat Cummins Set To Become Father In Spring, KKR Congratulate Pacer
Pat Cummins and his fiancee Becky Boston are expecting their first child later this year.
