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Australia To Enforce Social Media Age Limit Of 16

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million

Social media platforms must report monthly how many children’s accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said Wednesday.

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Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC

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YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

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Australia's economy likely at potential growth limit, top central banker says

Australia's top central banker said on Wednesday that the economy was likely already at its potential growth limit, adding that the output gap has probably closed. Speaking before lawmakers, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said the labour market was still a bit tight as the central bank had forecast,

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Australia's economic growth misses estimates, rising 2.1% in the third quarter

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Economic Buzz: Australian GDP grows 0.4% in Q3 as consumption cools

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Australia's annual growth hits two-year high in Q3, markets weigh risk of rate hike

Australia's economy slowed unexpectedly in the September quarter as a large drag from inventories offset strength in government and business investment, which still boded well for an increase in capac...

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Australia Economic Growth Disappoints, Easing Rate-Hike Bets

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Australia's government spending likely boosted Q3 economic growth

Australia opener Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes test

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Australia opener Usman Khawaja out of second Ashes Test with back injury

The 38-year-old was unable to open in either innings in Perth after suffering back spasms while fielding at slip

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Australia batter Khawaja is out of the 2nd Ashes test against England with a back injury

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Australia's Khawaja returns to nets amid back issues

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Usman Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test in Brisbane

The veteran opener was cruelled throughout the series opener as he battled back spasms and on Tuesday night the decision was made to leave him out.

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Khawaja’s career in doubt as veteran Aussie OUT of second Ashes Test, big hint on replacement

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Australia vs England betting preview: Best odds and predictions for 2nd Ashes Test match

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Aussie selectors make surprising Ashes call as Pat Cummins racing the clock for late inclusion

Inglis has only made four Test appearances for Australia.

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Josh Inglis set to replace Usman Khawaja for second Ashes Test, Cummins makes 11th hour bid

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Australia will 'only get better' - Vaughan

Australia captain Pat Cummins could make surprise return for Brisbane Test

Fast bowler has not featured since July after suffering from a stress fracture in his lower back but has stepped up his training in the nets

Australia leave door open for Cummins return

Australia delay naming their side for the second Ashes Test against England, meaning captain Pat Cummins could make a shock return on Thursday.

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Shark attack in Australia leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

A woman has died, and a man was seriously injured after a shark attack off Australia’s east coast, police said Friday.

Australia's Cummins, Inglis in frame for second Ashes test

Australia captain Steve Smith has declined to rule out a surprise return for fast bowler Pat Cummins in the second Ashes test against England, while backing middle-order option Josh Inglis to make a difference if picked by selectors.

The Ashes: Australia look to Starc and Lyon at the Gabba, and why England must follow West Indies’ lead

Day-night Test cricket brings its challenges and Australia are seasoned in the Gabba's quirks - but touring teams have prevailed before

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Australia Has Its Own Summery Way of Celebrating the Holidays

A Sydney local shares how Australians celebrate the holidays in the summer. Holiday travelers to Australia should look for these traditions, from seafood platters to cherries on ice and tropical pudding,

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Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Australia's flame-haired populist Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen three decades ago when she first entered politics and pushed conservative parties to harden border policies.

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Robert Irwin Announces ‘Passion Project’ at Australia Zoo After

Robert Irwin took to Instagram on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to announce a new 'passion project' at the Australia Zoo. The news comes days after he was crowned the latest 'Dancing with the Stars' winner.