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Meta lashes out at Australia’s bid to make tech giants pay publishers for news content

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, called the Australian proposal “grossly unfair”.

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Fiery orange rocks, turquoise bays, star-lit skies: How Tasmania captured this S’porean’s heart

At Bay of Fires, Kok Chuen Chiat experienced Tasmania at its wildest and most beautiful.

Australia’s nicotine use soars 40% on black market cigarettes

Australian authorities said estimate that as much as 80 per cent of all nicotine consumption in Australia in 2025 was illegal.

Frenchman crashes into Sydney fountain, found enjoying a McDonald’s meal in car when detained

A police officer talks to a 21-year-old Frenchman who allegedly crashed an SUV car into the Archibald Fountain in downtown Sydney's Hyde Park on June 3.

Cummins might skip next IPL because of heavy Australia workload

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, India - May 22, 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad's Pat Cummins during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Stringer

Solomons Islands to review security pact with China

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said he had been “praying and fasting” about the Chinese security deal and it would be examined by his government.

New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and his delegation listen during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Rise of AI slop and ‘pink slime’ journalism poses risk to Australian politics: Experts

In May 2026, the first known instance of a content-producer publishing entire news sites in Australia made up of AI-generated fake journalism emerged.

Yengi wants to show what he can do at World Cup after shock Australia call-up

Australian regulator orders Amazon, others to remove banned magnetic toys

The ACCC is investigating the supply of banned toys and games containing small high-powered magnets, including “magnetic chess” and “magnetic battle chess” products.

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