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Australia to Enforce Social Media Age Limit of 16 Next Week

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million

Social media platforms must report monthly how many children’s accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said Wednesday. Facebook, Instagram, Kick,

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YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

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'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

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In the week before Australia's landmark social media ban for those under 16 takes effect, young people are starting to see pop-up notifications about their accounts being deactivated or put on hold until they become or can prove they are of age.

As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with Australia's new landmark law banning social media for those under 16, Aussie youth are now seeing pop-ups about their acc...

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Australia wants to end the era of kids on social media with international ban hailed as ‘first domino’ in global movement

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Meta starts shutting down accounts ahead of social media ban

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Meta Starts Removing U-16s From Social Media In Australia

Companies face fines of Aus$49.5 million (US$32 million) if they fail to take "reasonable steps" to comply.

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Australia says social media ban to protect young from 'purgatory'

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Meta begins removing under-16s in Australia ahead of youth social media ban

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Relive day one of second Test as Root hits first Test century in Australia

That's just about your lot from day one of the second Ashes Test from Brisbane.

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Joe Root, an Ashes century in Australia and the end of one of cricket’s silliest narratives

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Australia Vs England, 2nd Ashes Test: Root Scores Maiden Ton Down Under After Starc's Day 1 Masterclass

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England look to bounce back in second Test at The Ashes

We didn't know what to expect heading into the first day of the second Ashes Test after Australia's 2-day drubbing of England in the first.

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Australia vs England head-to-head stats in Ashes Test series over the years

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The Ashes LIVE! Australia vs England, second Test: Updates and score from day-nighter at The Gabba in Brisbane

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Australia drop Lyon, England to bat in second Ashes test

Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 and have not lost to England at the Gabba since 1986.

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Australia vs England, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Ashes Pink-Ball Match Live

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Australia Vs England Live Score, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1: Starc Rocks Poms Again With 2 Wickets In 4 Balls|ENG 32/2 (8)

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New Zealand's fastest man Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia

Nketia, who is New Zealand's record holder in the 100 and 200 meters, completed his eligibility switch to Australia on Thursday. The 24-year-old USC sprinter told The Associated Press he wants to help Australia earn medals at top competitions,

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Australia's Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.

Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia is keeping close watch on a sharp retreat in house prices but the more-than-yearlong decline is occurring at a time of strength for the overall economy, the central bank’s chief said. In a quarterly statement, the Reserve Bank of Australia said progress toward its employment and inflation goals is likely to be gradual.

Robert Irwin Announces ‘Passion Project’ at Australia Zoo After

Robert Irwin took to Instagram on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to announce a new 'passion project' at the Australia Zoo. The news comes days after he was crowned the latest 'Dancing with the Stars' winner.

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Australia says it has received AUKUS submarine review from US

Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia had received the United States' review of the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership and is "working through it". President Donald Trump's administration said in June it had launched a formal review into the AUKUS defence deal - worth hundreds of billions of dollars - that will allow Australia to acquire U.

Australia opener Usman Khawaja out of second Ashes Test with back injury

The 38-year-old was unable to open in either innings in Perth after suffering back spasms while fielding at slip