Picture: stock Social media access for youths will tighten in 12 months after federal parliament agreed to age-restrictions. According to the federal government, the new social media minimum age law will compel platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat and Twitter/X to restrict access to anyone younger than16 years old. Systemic breaches will result in fines of…
Picture: stock Australia and New Zealand have joined in calls to ban Russia and North Korea’s ‘shadow fleet’ of illegal oil tankers. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says they are “deeply concerned” about the rise in ‘shadow fleet activity’. She says the fleet is a threat to the environment, maritime safety, international trade and security,…
Picture: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Can’t buy, can’t rent: The Sydney housing market is fast becoming out of reach for essential workers and their families. A new report from the Property Council of Australia says workers like teachers, nurses, police and childcare workers have been priced out of Greater Sydney. Property Council of Australia NSW Executive Director…
Photo: ABF A South Australian firm has been fined $14,000 for the illegal export of chemicals that were used in gas warfare during WWI. The Australian Border Force (ABF) says the chemical company exported 700 litres of chloropicrin. The chemical (also known as nitrochloroform) is used in agriculture as a soil fumigant but was also…
A Danish tank trains in Latvia, among 3500 troops from 13 NATO allies taking part in Exercise Resolute Warrior 24. Photo: NATO Russia’s war in the Ukraine is escalating to dangerous levels amid long-range missile attacks and the involvement of North Korean troops. The warnings were delivered by speakers at a meeting of the UN…
Commercial drone operators are to get more, and quicker, access to airspaces around airports. Photo: CASA Commercial drone operators can now apply for access to more airspace at Broome, Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Essendon, Hobart and Melbourne airports. A streamlined approval process is part of an expansion of an Automated Airspace Authorisations Trial (AAAT) launched by…
Picture: stock Darwin Port’s finances are to be investigated by the Northern Territory Government amid reports of its Chinese owner’s financial struggles. Treasurer Bill Yan says they have “been made aware” of concerns about the financial viability of the port’s operator, Landbridge Group, and notified the federal government. “The Territory Government has written to Landbridge…
Picture: stock Scotland has been invited to take part in Netball Australia’s South Pacific-based PacificAus series next February. The series returns to Brisbane’s Nissan Arena from February 17-22, 2025, and is supported by the federal government. The 2025 competition will include Fiji (Pearls), Papua New Guinea (Pepes), Samoa (Tifa Moana) and reigning four-time champions Tonga…
Production at the Grosvenor mine is expected to resume and is part of the sale. Photo: ANGLO AMERICAN Isaac Regional Council is seeking reassurances from Peabody Energy after it bought Anglo-American’s Bowen Basin coal mines in Australia in a deal worth $5.85 billion. Isaac Mayor Kelly Vea Vea says council is keen to learn more…
Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI More than a third of e-scooter riders needing emergency medical treatment in Queensland were travelling faster than 25km/h, according to new RACQ research. The RACQ Head of Public Policy Dr Michael Kane also says 65 per cent of injured riders wore helmets and wants to see full-face helmets become mandatory. “We’re seeing…