500,000 teen accounts removed under Australian social media ban
Barnaby Joyce argues Australia's social media ban for under-16s causes 'more harm than good' as Meta confirms removing 500,000 accounts. Read the full debate.
Barnaby Joyce argues Australia's social media ban for under-16s causes 'more harm than good' as Meta confirms removing 500,000 accounts. Read the full debate.
Australia's athletics team clinched a stunning 4x2km mixed relay gold at the World Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how the quartet made history.
Arsenal players and fans showed immense support for Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross after she returned to Australia due to her mother's cancer diagnosis. The team wore her shirt in a WSL match at Emirates Stadium. Read the full story.
One month into Australia's world-first social media age verification law, teens are finding workarounds while some feel cut off. Explore the mixed impact and expert analysis.
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first public appearance of 2026, surprising frontline health workers at a London hospital to discuss winter pressures. Read about their support for the NHS.
Australian football star Kyra Cooney-Cross has left Arsenal to be with her mother in Australia after a devastating stage four cancer diagnosis. The football community rallies with support. #Matildas
A major leadership shakeup hits the Murdoch media empire, with key executives departing amid strategic disputes. Explore the internal crisis and its potential impact.
Two Australian media giants, Southern Cross Media and Seven West Media, have officially merged in a $385 million deal. The combined entity will trade as SXL on the ASX.
Geoffrey Noel MacNicol, a former primary school principal, received a suspended sentence for the indecent assault of a 12-year-old. The magistrate described the act as 'predatory and exploitative'. Read the full court details.
A new wildlife sanctuary in Bundanoon, spearheaded by Peter Lewis and John Creighton, aims to research koala health and eventually reintroduce them to Morton National Park. The community-driven project has a $10 million vision.
Plan your summer day trip with our guide to the Shoalhaven's best bushwalking tracks, from coastal headlands to mountain climbs. Get essential safety tips for hiking in the heat.
A chance encounter over a sick wombat has sparked a $10 million plan to bring koalas back to the Southern Highlands. Discover how a new sanctuary in Bundanoon aims to reverse decades of decline.
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
From viral scandals to global trends, we break down the social media moments that defined 2025 in Australia. Discover what captivated the nation online.
A 24-year-old O'Connor man will face court after police allegedly caught him riding at 120km/h in an 80 zone on Southern Cross Drive, Scullin. His motorcycle was confiscated.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
China's military announces large-scale exercises around Taiwan in early 2025, citing 'separatist activities'. The drills raise regional tensions and prompt international concern.
In the wake of the Bondi Junction massacre, Australians have responded with a crucial surge in blood donations. This act of community solidarity underscores why contributing to the blood bank is a lifeline for our nation.
Australian middle-distance star Cameron Myers withdraws from the mixed relay team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships. Jack Anstey steps in to join the star-studded squad. Read the full details.
Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell has signed a sponsorship deal with Canberra-based Southern Cross Cricket, bringing his star power to the Hume workshop's bats ahead of a crucial BBL clash at Manuka Oval.
A shark alert is in place for Nanarup Beach near Albany after a whale carcass was spotted floating close to shore on Christmas morning. Beachgoers urged to exercise extreme caution.
A 77-year-old woman has tragically died after being reversed over by her own Volkswagen in a Sunshine Coast car park just days before Christmas. Witnesses rushed to help. Read the full story.
Stanton Kennedy-Smith recounts his terrifying drive through a bushfire inferno in WA's Great Southern, crediting his survival to quick thinking and his iconic hat. Read his incredible story of resilience.
Bunbury sailor Craig Head guides his GOSH yacht to a triumphant Fremantle arrival after a brutal 23-day Southern Ocean leg, securing the team's third consecutive win in the Clipper Round the World Race.
The City of Gosnells has approved zoning changes for a new commercial precinct, bringing a drive-thru Nando's and Guzman y Gomez to Southern River. Discover the full development plans.
A man has died following a serious crash on Adelaide's Southern Expressway. SA Police have launched a major investigation. Read the latest updates on this tragic incident.
Perth families scramble as WA's social media ban for under-16s starts Monday. Parents express confusion and anger over the sudden enforcement. Read more about the impact.
West Australian teenagers share their candid thoughts on the state's looming social media ban for under-16s. Discover the debate on safety, connection, and enforcement.
Hollywood star Chris Pratt supports Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, calling it vital to protect children from being mined for attention. He reveals his own 'no-screens' family rule.
Hollywood star Chris Pratt supports Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, calling it a 'smart move' to protect kids from algorithms mining their attention.