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Aussie Teen Bianca Jones dies after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones following her death from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

Social media age ban could impact human rights

A number of popular social media platforms that will be banned for children under 16 have been revealed, as human rights advocates warn of negative impacts.

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under the age of 16.

Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

‘Fed up, impatient’ cop tasered 95yo great-grandmother

A police officer did not taser a 95-year-old woman holding a knife because she was a threat but rather because his patience had run out, a jury has been told.

Alan Jones facing fresh indecent assault charges

Police have laid further charges against famed broadcaster Alan Jones, who already faced allegations he indecently assaulted a number of people.

Homophobic abuse of mum-to-be Sam Kerr condemned by fans

Homophobic abuse targeting Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis has been condemned by the Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters group.

Alan Jones granted bail, facing 24 charges for alleged assaults

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail, charged with 24 offences against eight victims during an almost 20-year period while he dominated airwaves.

Former NBL star LaMelo Ball fined $US100k for ‘no homo’ slur

LaMelo Ball, who spent a season in the NBL before turning heads as a rookie in the NBA, has spoken after copping a big NBA fine for an offensive comment.

Lidia Thorpe censured after King Charles protest

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

‘Devastated’ cop didn’t think tasered 95yo would die

An elderly woman holding a knife was not meant to die after being tasered for being a threat as she approached police officers and paramedics, a jury has heard.

Cash to stay king for groceries, medicines and petrol

Businesses selling essential items will be forced to keep accepting cash while cheques will be phased out as more Australians use digital payments.
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