As Victorian students awake to check their Atars, Ethan becomes first in his family to get a year 12 certificate

Australia has implemented a world-first ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, effective December 10, 2025, aiming to protect minors from online risks. French lawmakers are set to debate a similar bill in January, focusing on safeguarding children's mental health.

The federal resources minister, Madeleine King, has announced the opening of five new offshore exploration zones in Victoria's Otway basin for gas exploration, a move that has been met with strong opposition from the Greens and environmental groups who label it an 'environmental betrayal'.

Australia has implemented a groundbreaking ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16, effective December 10, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed pride in this world-leading initiative aimed at protecting minors from online risks, a move that has garnered significant public support.

Bushfires are currently ravaging New South Wales and Tasmania, with over 50 active fires reported, leading to the destruction of homes and at least one confirmed death. The extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 41°C in Koolewong, combined with strong winds, has exacerbated the situation, making firefighting efforts increasingly difficult.

A skydiving incident in Australia left a skydiver suspended at 15,000 feet after his parachute became entangled with the tail of the aircraft. The situation escalated as the individual struggled to free himself from the dangerous predicament.

Reddit has initiated a High Court challenge against Australia's new law that bans individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, which took effect on December 10, 2025. The company argues that the law infringes on the implied freedom of political communication and is not an effective means of protecting youth online.

Reddit has filed a lawsuit in the High Court of Australia challenging a new law that bans individuals under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms. The company argues that this legislation infringes on the implied freedom of political communication in Australia, following a similar legal challenge initiated by a rights group last month.

Reddit has initiated a High Court challenge against Australia's new law that prohibits individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, which took effect on December 10, 2025. The company argues that the law infringes on the implied freedom of political communication and imposes intrusive verification processes on users of all ages.