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A new study found major platforms rarely verify users' ages, allowing under-16s to bypass Australia's landmark social media restrictions simply by entering a false birthdate.

Australian online platforms are failing initial age checks for a teen social media ban. Studies show most under-16s can still access platforms despite new laws. Platforms did not ask for age proof on fifty test accounts opened after the law. Only one Australian platform refused account creation without age verification. The government is now doubling fines and warning of court action against tech giants.

The controversy arose from the Australian PM's appearance on a podcast when he was asked to play a version of the "shag, marry, date" game featuring Kylie Minogue, actor Nicole Kidman and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore.

Human disturbance in natural ecosystems always results in some unexpected ecological changes that take many years to understand. At the beginning of the last century, the extensive wetlands found in southern Florida appeared to be an insurmountable barrier for development rather than a living ecosystem.

Quoting the rules of Islam, the lawmaker said the comment made her feel uncomfortable and singled out because of her religion and culture.

The bus was returning from a wedding in the Hunter Valley wine region when it overturned.

An Aboriginal elder is suing the federal government in an unprecedented legal case that could have widespread implications for other areas of law.

Tax concessions on retirement savings are costing the budget billions and some people are accumulating mega balances

News of the death of an elderly couple, whose bodies were found in their Western Australian home at the weekend, has made headlines back in their homeland.

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