A fire that ripped through Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue is being treated as a likely terror attack, Australian police say. Three suspects are being hunted over Friday’s early-morning blaze, which…
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InternationalTechnology
Australia bans social media for under-16s with world-first law
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAustralia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world…
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International
Australia arrests dozens over app allegedly used by criminals worldwide
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAustralian police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly building and administering an encrypted message app used by organized crime gangs around the world to traffic drugs and firearms, launder…
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InternationalTechnology
Elon Musk dubs Australia’s gov’t ‘fascists’ over misinformation law
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskElon Musk has branded the Australian government “fascists” over proposals to fine social media companies that fail to stop the spread of misinformation online. X owner Musk late on Thursday…
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Australia has moved to strip senior military officers of their distinguished service medals over alleged war crimes committed on their watch in Afghanistan. The announcement on Thursday comes after the…
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Technology
Australia to enact legislation to keep children off social media sites
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAustralia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said Tuesday, vowing to get kids off their devices and…
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International
Australia gives millions of workers ‘right to disconnect’
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAustralia gave millions of workers the legal right to “disconnect” on Monday, allowing them to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours calls, emails, and texts from their bosses. People can now refuse to…
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Sports
Australian School Adds Cricket As Primary Subject In Curriculum
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAn Australian school has reported Cricket as part of the primary subject for students in their curriculum. Cricket is one of the sports in Australia that has a rich legacy…
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International
Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace…
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Environment
Australia to restart ‘essential’ aerial shooting of wild horses
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAustralia approved the aerial shooting of wild horses in one of the country’s largest national parks, resuming a contentious practice that authorities described as “essential” to protect native wildlife. An…