Which social media platforms will be forced to ban Australian users under the age of 16?
Nine platforms will be included in Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 next month, however…
France suspends Shein over sex doll sales hours after first Paris store opens
The French government has suspended access to Shein’s online platform after days of controversy and protests over the…
Reddit and Kick added to child social media ban
Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 will apply to messaging board Reddit and live-streaming platform…
France threatens to ban Shein from the country’s market if it resumes selling selling ‘childlike’ sex dolls
France has threatened to ban Shein from accessing the country’s market if the Chinese retailer ever resumed selling…
Musicians react to ‘random’ City of Sydney busking limits in CBD
Busking may be a familiar sight on Sydney’s George Street, but most key spots for musicians have now…
Health minister reinstates ban on puberty blockers hours after Supreme Court overturned freeze
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has issued a new directive to ban public doctors from prescribing puberty blockers…
Death of child trapped in fence at childcare centre ruled ‘preventable’
The death of a toddler who became trapped on a fence at a childcare centre outside Darwin last…
BHP vs China Inc: What the iron ore dispute says about Australia’s present and future
On the face of it, it might sound like an obscure commercial dispute. But the negotiations between Australian…
Ultra Tune franchisee indefinitely banned from having trainees
A franchisee who operates three Ultra Tune car servicing workshops has been indefinitely banned from hiring trainees or…
ARLC says NRL players face 10-year ban for joining rebel leagues
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced a 10-year ban for any NRL player who agrees to join…
VPNs, ‘old man’ masks, and AI: The holes in the social media ban and their fixes
Leading facial age estimation tools were easily fooled by a $22 “old man” mask, a Guy Fawkes mask,…
Hawthorn’s Mabior Chol has three-match ban overturned at AFL tribunal as rough conduct charge dismissed
Hawthorn’s Mabior Chol is free to play in round one, 2026 after the AFL tribunal overturned his three-match…