6 h. ago Face age and ID checks? Using the internet in Australia is about to fundamentally change

New codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner come into effect in December, with major ramifications for internet usersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the old adage goes, “On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog”. But in Australia it might soon be the case that everything from search engines and social media sites, to app stores and AI chatbots will have to know your age.The Albanese government trumpeted the passage of its legislation banning under 16s from social media – which will come into effect in December – but new industry codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant under the Online Safety Act will probably have much larger ramifications for how Australians access the internet.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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49 h. ago A classic Burt Reynolds film that made him a movie star is airing on TV tonight

The acclaimed actor sadly passed away in September, 2018, at the age of 82

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54 h. ago Kate Beckinsale announces her mother Judy Loe has passed away aged 78 after 'immeasurable suffering' as she admits she is 'paralysed' with grief

Kate Beckinsale has shared the heartbreaking news that her mother Judy Loe has passed away aged 78 after 'immeasurable suffering'.

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61 h. ago Ancient American language dies after last fluent speaker passes away aged 95

An ancient tribal language has lost its last fluent speaker, who recently died at the age of 95.

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65 h. ago Carnivore influencer who only ate protein and dairy foods dies aged 66

Alex Cannon tragically passed away on Sunday July 6, aged 66, his family confirmed via social media on Thursday.

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65 h. ago New UK Government update on free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

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67 h. ago Huge sum former BBC wildlife presenter Tony Soper left to his family in his will after dying aged 95

The author and naturalist passed away in September 2024 at the age of 95, with a host of former colleagues flocking to social media to pay tribute to him

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68 h. ago A tribute to Jules Bianchi, 10 years on from F1 driver’s passing

In October 2014, Bianchi suffered a horrific crash in Japan. Nine months later, the Frenchman passed away at the age of 25. Last year, Kieran Jackson spoke to Max Chilton about his former F1 teammate

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3 d. ago Glen Michael funeral to be held in Ayr as tributes paid to Scots TV icon

Glen Michael passed away earlier this month at the age of 98.

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4 d. ago Frantic fans beg for cancelation of haunted Annabelle doll tour after man leading expedition dies unexpectedly

Dan Rivera passed away at age 54 on Sunday, July 13, and the news of his unexpected passing sparked frenzied fear all across the web.

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6 d. ago Flight attendants have an undercover way of deciding if passengers are too drunk

Andras Rado, head of communications at Wizz Air, has opened up about the quiet checks boarding agents carry out when they spot a passenger who might’ve spent a little too long at the airport Spoons

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8 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star admits devastating news has 'been tough'

Strictly Come Dancing champion Dianne Buswell has shared her grief after her beloved granddad passed away thousands of miles away in Australia at the age of 99

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9 d. ago LAURA CRAIK: As rumours swirl that new Mrs Bezos was among the Birkin bidders... who DID finally bag the original for £7.4MILLION?

When it comes to personal style, Lauren Sanchez Bezos has little in common with Jane Birkin, the iconic Anglo-French singer and fashion muse who passed away in July 2023, aged 76.

Economics

9 d. ago Pokemon star and legendary voice actor dies after lengthy health battle

Voice actor James Carter Cathcart, who is best known for his roles in the popular animated series Pokemon, has passed away at the age of 71

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9 d. ago Julian McMahon's cause of death revealed days after Nip/Tuck star's shock passing aged 56

Heartbreaking new details have emerged in Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon's cause of death days after his shock passing aged 56.

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9 d. ago Government responds to calls for free bus travel for over 60s in England

The government has responded to campaigners who are calling for the age at which people can get free bus passes in England to be reduced to 60

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1 week ago Michael Madsen's official cause of death confirmed by doctor after Kill Bill icon's shock passing aged 67

Harrowing new details have emerged in Michael Madsen's cause of death days after his passing at his Malibu home aged 67.

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1 week ago Ben Fogle pays tribute to late castaway 'who found joy after losing millions'

David Glasheen, one of the original castaways who featured in the Channel 5 documentary series New Lives in the Wild, has passed away at the age of 81

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1 week ago Boxer, 37, discovered dead in hotel room just hours after losing fight

Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio 'Tony' Rodriguez has sadly passed away at the age of 37 after he was found dead in his hotel room just hours after his super-bantamweight defeat on Saturday

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1 week ago Iconic 80s TV magician Wayne Dobson dies aged 68 amid battle with multiple sclerosis

Iconic 80s magician Wayne Dobson has died aged 68. Wayne's passing comes amid his battle with multiple sclerosis, which he was diagnosed with in 1988.

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