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Australian PM provides $5 million for Nowra’s riverfront revival

The project exemplifies the government's commitment to engaging local communities and addressing regional needs, a government release stated.

Australia pledges $8.4 million to UNDP development goals

The funding aims to support climate change, poverty reduction, and resilience.

Swiss scientists are taking lessons from a worm to come up with innovative medical therapies

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction

A spokesperson for TikTok said the ban could see young people pushed to darker corners of the internet where no community guidelines, safety tools, or protections exist.

India, Australia sign deal for air-to-air refuelling of military aircraft

Under the arrangement, RAAF's air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.

Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia launches special campaigns to attract Indian tourists

Ads, social media initiatives, a deal with Air India, Tourism Australia is leaving no stone unturned for the next six weeks.

Australia seeks to set minimum age for social media use

The Online Safety Amendment Bill 2024 places the onus on social media companies to prevent those below 16 years of age from accessing their platforms.

Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5

Meta yet to send official email, says Australian news outlet blocked ‘after Jaishankar interview’

The Australia Today said it looks forward to ‘continued engagement with our Canadian audience, albeit through other accessible channels beyond Meta’s platforms’.

Win over Australia show Pakistan cricket seeing change in mindset. Shoaib, Ramiz all praise

Fans took to social media to heap praise on the team, but specifically highlighted the performances of newly appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan and star batsman Babar Azam.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.