New online ‘misinformation’ bill slammed as ‘biggest attack’ on freedoms in Australia
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We retraced Captain Cook’s journey along the east coast of Australia, seeking the other side of history. It was life changing | Australian books
and othersLast year we travelled 4500km along the east coast of Australia with one question: we knew about Captain James Cook's journeys, but we wanted to ask what stories Indigenous people tell about Captain Cook's arrival. There, from the tall forests of the Gunai Kurnai region in Gippsland, to the now-developed shores of Dharawal Island […]
England v Australia: second men’s T20 cricket international – live | England cricket team
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature 1st over: Australia 15-0 (Short 14, Head 0) Reece Topley's first over was gone for 15. It was a good start for England. Short survived a big LBW appeal when an inswinging ball was pitched just outside leg, then was prodded by […]
Australia moves to fine social media companies that spread misinformation up to 5% of global revenue
The Australian government has threatened to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on online platforms that fail to prevent the spread of misinformation, joining a global movement to crack down on tech giants such as Facebook and X. The bill introduced on Thursday would require tech platforms to set up a code […]
Asia-Pacific markets set to climb, with Australia poised to breach all-time closing high – CNBC
The sails of the Opera House are illuminated with projected images during the opening night of Vivid Sydney 2023, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Friday, paring gains from Thursday despite continued gains in Wall Street tech stocks. In Asia, […]
Australia looks to crack down on spread of ‘misinformation’
The Australian government is considering passing legislation that would impose fines on online platforms that spread misinformation and disinformation, but would not fine mainstream news organisations for spreading similar content. The government has vowed to require platforms to set out a code of conduct outlining how they will stop the spread of dangerous false information, […]
Travis Head helps blast Australia to T20 liftoff against inexperienced England | Cricket
A fresh-faced England team was defeated by a more established Australian side, losing the first T20I by 28 runs on Wednesday. The hosts fielded three T20I debutants in Jamie Overton, Jordan Cox and Jacob Bethel but three key figures in the Australian game wrote the story. First, there was the thunderous performance of Travis Head, […]
Australia Plans Ban on Most Children Using Social Media
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that his left-leaning government is preparing to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, possibly between 14 and 16 years old. “We want kids to get off their devices and onto the soccer field, the pool, the tennis court. We know social media […]
REPORT: Tiger Mauls Animal Handler At Dreamworld Amusement Park In Australia
A tiger attacked a female animal keeper at Australia's Dreamworld amusement park on Monday, CBS News reported, citing local authorities. Park staff treated the bleeding wound until an ambulance arrived and took zookeeper Melissa Reynolds, 47, to hospital, Queensland Ambulance Service chief Justin Payne said, according to CBS News. ReportedThe incident occurred about an hour […]
Australia v South Africa: men’s rugby union international – live | Rugby Championship
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature South Africa XV In a sign of his confidence in the Springbok system, Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes to his starting XI, including first starts for scrum-half Morne van den Berg and lock Ruan Nortje. Aphelele Fassi will move to fullback and […]