19 h. ago Twitch out but Pinterest stays. The rules behind Australia’s teen social media ban

The eSafety Commissioner said Twitch qualifies as a social media service

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47 h. ago Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

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9 d. ago Rugby LIVE: Wales player to address the media as full details of ban emerge

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond ahead of Wales' autumn international match against the Brave Blossoms in the capital

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1 week ago Another country agrees to ban social media for children under 15

It wasn't immediately clear how such a ban would be enforced

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2 w. ago Reddit and Kick among major platforms added to Australia’s world

Platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children younger than 16 could be punished with a fine of up to £24m

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2 w. ago Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts

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3 w. ago ‘G’day Australia. Did you miss us?’ Oasis kicks off Australia tour with euphoric show

The bucket hats were out in force at Marvel Stadium as Liam and Noel Gallagher made a polished – and even affectionate – return to MelbourneThe first time Oasis played in Australia, in 1998, the controversies piled up to the point that some journalists speculated it was a media strategy. Liam was slapped with a lifetime ban from Cathay Pacific due to the band’s alleged bad behaviour on the flight over. (The ban was sealed when Liam told an Australian reporter, “I don’t give a flying fuck I’d rather walk.”) Noel got in hot water for comments he made about Princess Diana, then Liam was hauled in front of Brisbane magistrates court, charged with assault after allegedly head-butting a fan who wanted a photo. The fan dropped the charges, though Liam later called the alleged head-butt “justice”, adding: “The geezer put a camera in my face and I told him not to.”But other than the handwringers, Australian fans seemed delighted with it all. The Gallaghers’ particular tetchy, laddish swagger...

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3 w. ago Australian influencer family leaving country to escape impending under

The Empire Family is moving to London to save 14-year-old’s career as content creator

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