Australia’s social media ban played out in the headlines

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Australian man living in Washington DC pleads guilty to selling trade secrets to Russian broker

An Australian man pleaded guilty in US court on Wednesday to stealing trade secrets from his employer and selling them to a Russian cyber-tools broker. The US Department of Justice said on Wednesday that Peter Williams, 39, an Australian living in...

Australia's Scam Prevention Framework: The Bubble That Burst

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Australia Competition and Consumer Commission sues Microsoft for misleading consumers

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Australia expecting tough contest, under no illusions given India’s depth of batting: Head coach Shelley Nitschke

Australia expect a “tough contest” and are under no illusions given India’s depth of batting order despite the hosts being without in-form opener Pratika Rawal, said former spinner and head coach Shelley Nitschke ahead of Women’s World Cup...

Entrepreneurs, musicians fear teen social media ban's business impact

As Australia's social media ban for under 16s draws closer, teenage business owners and artists have warned the ban could limit opportunities for young people. Isabelle Hedditch began using social media for more than just entertainment and...

Social media-based journalism in Bangladesh

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Peter Williams: Former Australian cyber spy pleads guilty in US to selling secrets to Russia

A former employee of Australia’s cyber spy agency is facing likely jail time in the United States after pleading guilty to selling powerful online hacking tools to Russia while working for an American defence company. The Department of Justice...

Want India to add bowling depth against Australia: Bishop

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop feels hosts India should go in with an extra bowler against the mighty Australians in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal on Thursday. India and Australia clash in the second semifinal in Navi Mumbai on...

Bishop backs Shafali ahead of Women’s World Cup showdown against Australia: ‘Chance to make significant impact’

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop also commented on India’s ideal combination on the eve of their Women’s World Cup semi-final showdown against defending champions Australia, who are yet to lose a game, and urged the Women in Blue to seek...

Lyndsey Rodriguez Joins Are Media As Editor Of WHO

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‘SKY Is Back!’ Fans Erupt as Suryakumar Yadav Rediscovers Form in Rain-Hit T20I vs Australia

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BoM disposal: Weather bureau seeks media officer after website fail

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Shafali Verma ready to shine in World Cup Semi final against Australia

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All hands on deck: The BOM on the lookout for new media officer

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Australian gambling industry pushes for advertising certainty as reform debate continues

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Football Australia accused of treating fans as ‘cash cows’ over World Cup tickets

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Riedel Communications Appoints Ulrich Voigt as Director Live Production Solutions

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Australia vs India: First T20 International Abandoned After Persistent Downpour – Live Updates Recap

The highly anticipated first T20 International between Australia and India was abandoned due to persistent rain at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. The match, which marked the beginning of a five-match series, was called off...

Elderly woman found dead on Australian island after being left by cruise ship

Published on 29/10/2025 - 12:50 GMT+1 Australian authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of an 80-year-old woman who was left behind on a tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef by a cruise ship. The body of the...