Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet

MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian Cabinet minister on Friday rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intended to control all Australians’ access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Musk’s criticism was “unsurprising” after the government introduced to Parliament on Thursday legislation…

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Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s communications minister said Wednesday the government won’t force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms. Michelle Rowland plans to introduce into Parliament on Thursday world-first legislation that would make X, TikTok, Facebook and…

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A New Era of Lifestyle Hospitality in Australia

The highly anticipated opening of Mondrian Gold Coast in 2025 marks the brand’s exciting debut in Australia. This new venture promises to revolutionize the region’s lifestyle hospitality scene. It promises to lead a fresh direction in the Antipodean style, encompassing architecture, design, cuisine, wellness, and cultural connection. A Legacy of Innovation Since launching its first property in…

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A New Era of Lifestyle Hospitality in Australia

The highly anticipated opening of Mondrian Gold Coast in 2025 marks the brand’s exciting debut in Australia. This new venture promises to revolutionize the region’s lifestyle hospitality scene. It promises to lead a fresh direction in the Antipodean style, encompassing architecture, design, cuisine, wellness, and cultural connection. A Legacy of Innovation Since launching its first property in…

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Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday. “The Digital Duty of Care will place the onus on digital platforms to proactively keep Australians safe and better prevent online harms,” Communications…

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Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn retires from competitive breaking after Olympic upset | Australia Olympic team

Breaker Rachael Gunn has retired from competitive breaking due to the scrutiny she received following her performance at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old became one of the defining athletes of the 2024 Games and her performance in the new discipline was a viral sensation, triggering some support but wider ridicule. The sport has been dropped…

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Keith Urban’s surprising response when asked to reprise his mentor role on The Voice Australia following Guy Sebastian’s shock exit

Keith Urban could be heading back to the The Voice in 2025 after Guy Sebastian quit the show last week. The 57-year-old country superstar last took his place in the big red chair as coach two years ago. And reports have now surfaced that Urban is open to return to the singing competition. ‘When asked about…

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