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Big social media platforms all covered by Australian social ban: eSafety Commissioner
Everyone’s invited. That’s the message to Big Tech from Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant. But it’s no party; the commissioner is warning Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, X and YouTube that they will likely be subject to the law requiring...
Morning Mail: battle over nature law reform, cult survivors give testimony, getting up close to snake strikes
Morning everyone. The Albanese government faces an uphill battle trying to push through changes to federal nature laws amid cross-party opposition – we have the latest on this political tug-of-war on a critical issue. JD Vance has called the...
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Family institutes N950 million lawsuit over alleged son’s murder by Gov. Otu’s security aides
Stephen Mba, father of the late Moses, has filed a suit at Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, demanding N950 million for the alleged killing of his son by security aides. Twenty-one-year-old Moses Mba was said to have been killed by...
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Is Melbourne really the ‘crime capital of Australia’?
Melbourne has been in the news in recent weeks following a string of violent, high-profile crimes. These incidents followed Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) releasing new data that reveal the highest levels of crime on record across the...
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Australia’s cults crisis: why more people are falling prey to insidious high-control groups
Raphael Aron took his first call from a cult survivor in the 1970s during a psychology placement with a crisis hotline. It was the “old days” of cults, he says, when headlines were dominated by Charles Manson, Jonestown and the abduction of Patty...
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DIY approach pays off as David Law makes his own way back to DP World Tour
When you’re used to the opulent land of milk and honey that is the DP World Tour, dropping back down a level can be a bit like checking out of The Savoy and booking in at Reg and Bessy’s Guest House. With no en-suite. The no frills cut-and-thrust...
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‘He watched me beg for my life. Even in Australia, I couldn’t escape Epstein and my abusers’
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size When I picture myself during my first few days in Australia, I have to laugh. I am standing...
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September: 48 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities in Johnson County
Johnson County had 48 lawyers in good standing as of September, according to the Missouri Bar. Countywide, the highest number of lawyers in good standing was registered in Warrensburg. The lawyer population in the county decreased compared to...
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Diwali in Australia: Why a Sydney Woman's Comment on Diwali Lights Sparked Outrage (WATCH)
An Australian woman, Kobie Thatcher, faced heavy criticism for calling Diwali lights in Sydney a 'threat' to Western culture. Her remarks sparked widespread backlash online, with users defending Indian Australians and praising multicultural...
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‘It’s about equity’: The Australian athlete taking on US government for slice of billion-dollar industry
A 23-year-old Melbourne woman has become the face of a landmark US federal court lawsuit that, if successful, will allow Australians to access a slice of a multi-billion dollar industry. Last-Tear Poa is one of thousands of Australians athletes...
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‘Delusional’: Victims slam ‘toughest’ bail laws after accused machete attackers walk free
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‘Delusional’: Victims slam ‘toughest’ bail laws after accused machete attackers walk free Victims of crime and one of the state’s top lawyers say Jacinta Allan’s self-proclaimed “toughest bail laws in Australia” are failing, after a trio charged...
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South Australian game devs can apply to new grants of up to 100,000 AUD
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The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) has launched the Digital Games Fund, offering grants of up to 100,000 AUD (around $65,000 USD) to local developers. Announced today by minister for arts Andrea Michaels MP during an event, and recounted...
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Half a billion smokes, vapes: Inside Australia’s record border bust
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Half a billion smokes, vapes: Inside Australia’s record border bust Australia has become a prime target for smugglers flooding the country with illegal smokes and vapes — but law enforcement has hit back with one of the biggest hauls on record....
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Why are Republican lawmakers playing key roles in the Australia/New Zealand trade mission?
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is the front man of the state's ongoing trade mission in the Pacific — but he's not the only elected leader touting Utah business. Businesses participating in the trade mission say government leaders help lend legitimacy to...
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Murder of British girl gripped Australia. After 55 years, case could finally be solved
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It is the case that has haunted Australia for more than 50 years. Cheryl Grimmer, three, disappeared from a shower block at Fairy Meadow Beach, south of Sydney, in 1970, shortly after moving to New South Wales from Bristol with her family. The...
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Statutes of Liberty: Meet Victoria Khaydar!
This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an...
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Crypto adoption stalls as government reforms fall short for Australians
Australia’s cryptocurrency market stalls as investors await the implementation of new legislation governing digital assets, despite a year of extensive reforms. Swyftx crypto exchange published its fifth annual Australian Crypto Survey on...
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Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest
Speaking at the UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law's 2025 conference on Thursday, Mr de Kretser praised some recent moves to protect refugee rights, including granting permanent protection to people on temporary visas.
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Australian politician identifies person of interest in missing British girl case
A person, whose trial over the disappearance of a British toddler more than 50 years ago collapsed, has been identified by an Australian politician. Cheryl Grimmer, aged three, was kidnapped from a changing area after spending a morning at the...
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Alleged victim of mysterious Chinese heiress claims he has been SILENCED as details emerge about the crash that shocked Australia
The chauffeur whose Mercedes was destroyed in a crash with a $1.5million Rolls-Royce allegedly driven by a mysterious Chinese heiress says he has been gagged from talking about what happened. George Plassaras suffered catastrophic injuries when...
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