Australia's new social media age restrictions have a dangerous gaping hole - and 4chan is slipping right through. A leading cyber safety expert explains why this notorious platform remains accessible to under-16s.
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
The Australian government announces sweeping restrictions on puberty blockers for children under 18, sparking debate about youth gender care and medical ethics.
The Reserve Bank shocks economists with a Cup Day interest rate cut, providing immediate relief for Australian homeowners ahead of the holiday season.
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% for eighth consecutive meeting, with economists predicting no cuts until next year amid persistent inflation pressures.
Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
Australian schools are implementing sweeping social media bans, with Reddit getting the green light while Roblox faces exclusion in new national safety guidelines.
Major social media platforms including Reddit and Kick have been added to Australia's growing list of digital services required to implement strict age verification or face substantial penalties.
The Australian government is expanding its proposed social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland pushing for age verification technology to protect minors online.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35% in its Melbourne Cup Day meeting, extending financial pain for homeowners while offering cautious optimism about inflation.
Soaring food prices and shrinking household budgets are creating a hunger epidemic across regional NSW, with charities struggling to meet unprecedented demand as families face impossible choices.
Australian travellers heading to Thailand face hefty new fines as alcohol restrictions expand to major tourist hotspots including beaches, parks, and temples.
The Australian government's proposed social media ban for under-16s faces major technical hurdles and privacy concerns. Experts reveal why age verification might create more problems than it solves.
The Australian government extends consultation period for controversial cash mandate amid reports of submission portal difficulties and widespread public backlash.
Western Australia's Labor faithful are set to debate a comprehensive fracking prohibition that could reshape the state's energy future and environmental policies.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?
The popular Perth-based YouTube stars have made a dramatic move to London, citing Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s as the reason for their international relocation from Cottesloe.
AFCA chief David Locke reveals how the rapid decline of cash and bank branch closures are creating severe financial hardship across Australia, hitting vulnerable communities hardest.
AGL Energy announces devastating pre-Christmas job cuts affecting hundreds of workers at Bayswater Power Station as part of major operational restructuring.
The popular Perth-based YouTube family has relocated from Cottesloe to London, citing Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s as the primary reason for their dramatic move overseas.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley advocates for nuclear energy as the solution for Tomago Aluminium's power needs, challenging Australia's current energy policies and sparking debate about the Hunter's industrial future.
AGL Energy seals landmark deal to fast-track Western Australia's first major gas-fired power station in over a decade, securing critical energy supply for Perth's southern suburbs amid the state's green transition.
Canberra's prison system implements sweeping security reforms after thousands of CCTV files were compromised, banning USB devices and overhauling data management protocols.
As Western Australia charges toward renewable energy targets, concerns mount about electricity costs, grid stability, and the real-world impact on households and businesses. Basil Zempilas examines the critical balance needed for a sustainable energy futu
Australian energy giant AGL seals landmark 15-year agreement with Tilt Renewables for Queensland's Waddi Wind Farm, accelerating the nation's renewable energy transition.
Chamber of Minerals and Energy warns skyrocketing electricity costs are putting WA's resources sector at risk, calling on the Cook Government to intervene before massive job losses occur.
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Western Australia's resources sector sounds alarm over skyrocketing electricity costs, warning of job losses and calling for urgent government intervention to protect the state's economic backbone.
Western Australia's energy transition faces major setbacks as the government quietly postpones crucial grid upgrades by two years, catching industry stakeholders completely off guard.