What is happening in Syria?
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What is happening in Syria?

Rebel forces have taken control over one of Syria’s largest cities in a major development in the Syrian civil war. What is happening in Syria?

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ICJ to consider climate change case over countries’ responsibility

Hearings in a case initiated by a group of law students from the Pacific Islands will begin in the Netherlands this week.

The Federal Government says Australia is on track to meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.
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How close is Australia to its climate goals?

The Federal Government says Australia is on track to meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.

Headlines: Government responds to Veteran Royal Commission

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Visanne subsidised under PBS for endometriosis treatment

Co-founder of endometriosis advocacy group EndoActive Syl Freedman said Visanne’s PBS listing is “wonderful news for endo patients.”

Australia's social media ban for under 16's
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Breaking down the response to Australia’s social media ban

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Joe Biden to pardon son Hunter

In a statement, Biden said his son was “selectively and unfairly prosecuted”.

How the world reacted to Australia’s social media ban

In the last hours of Parliament for 2024, Australia became the first country to ban under-16s from social media.

The Kangaroos had a near-perfect season, remaining undefeated and becoming the first professional Australian rules team to do so.
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Kangaroos beat Lions to win 2024 AFLW Grand Final

The Kangaroos had a near-perfect season, remaining undefeated and becoming the first professional Australian rules team to do so.

The NDIS has announced it will change how much it pays for art and music therapy.
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Advocates warn changes to NDIS music and art therapy funding will have “devastating consequences”

The NDIS said these services “do not meet the evidentiary standards” required to qualify as therapy.

The good news for asthmatics

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TDA Sport interviews Harry Potter after his Wallabies debut

This morning, TDA Sport had the opportunity to interview rugby union player Harry Potter. The 26-year-old made his Wallabies debut against Scotland last week and was Australia’s sole try-scorer. Potter has been named on the bench for this Sunday’s clash against Ireland. 

Headlines: WA fire out of control

Australia is set to become the first country to ban children under the age of 16 from social media.

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Bushfire in Dandagaran Shire out of control

On Thursday, Dandaragan Shire President Tony O’Gorman said the bushfire has spread about 48 kilometres since the start of the week.

Fatima Payman accused Pauline Hanson of racism in the Senate
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Fatima Payman accused Pauline Hanson of racism, what now?

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Social media ban passes Senate, will become law

What is going on with Fatima Payman and Pauline Hanson?

Earlier this week, Independent Senator Fatima Payman accused One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson of racism.

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What happened between Fatima Payman and Pauline Hanson?

On Wednesday morning, One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson attempted to table documents in the Senate relating to Independent Senator Fatima Payman.

Phoebe Litchfield
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WBBL: Thunder down Hurricanes in Knockout to advance to second finals match

The Thunder won the match by six wickets with six balls remaining, led by a patient batting display from captain Phoebe Litchfield.

Headlines: Lidia Thorpe suspended from Parliament

The NSW police officer found guilty of manslaughter after tasering a 95-year-old aged care resident has been suspended without pay.

The bill would also reduce the number of games people can play per minute on newly-bought pokies, and mandate shutdown periods for gambling at pubs and clubs.
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The Victorian Govt has introduced the strictest pokie restrictions in the country

The Victorian Government has introduced a new bill to Parliament that would impose spending limits on pokies.

The Government has responded to a major inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women
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The Govt has responded to a major report into missing and murdered First Nations women

The Government has responded to a major inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women, supporting six out of 10 recommendations.

Israel and Hezbollah ceasfire explained
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How did ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah happen?

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Australian Human Rights Commission releases plan to end racism

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released a framework aimed at ending racism.

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FBI investigating threats against Trump’s Cabinet picks

Local authorities in Florida said they had received a bomb threat for the home of a family member of Congressman Matt Gaetz, who Trump had named as his choice for Attorney-General.

Supermarkets could face big fines under a food and grocery
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Supermarkets could face millions in fines for new code breaches

The bill follows a Government review earlier this year, which recommended making the code compulsory for all supermarkets and introducing tougher penalties for failing to observe the rules.

The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Monday he is seeking an arrest warrant for the Acting President of Myanmar on charges of crimes against humanity.
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International Criminal Court requests arrest warrant for Myanmar’s leader

Prosecutor Karim Khan alleges President Min Aung Hlaing is criminally responsible for violent attacks against the Rohingya ethnic minority in 2017.

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire explained

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after nearly 13 months of fighting.

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DoJ drops case against Trump, for now

It comes after the President-elect’s sentencing for a New York criminal case was delayed indefinitely.

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