Tech giants to provide algorithm opt-out tools
Social media companies will be forced to allow people to opt out of algorithms and to remove harmful content under a digital duty of care.
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A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.
Potential jurors for an upcoming trial could be cross-examined under oath by lawyers about their knowledge of Bruce Lehrmann.
An investigation into a major Telstra network failure found more people than initially thought were unable to place emergency calls during the outage.
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Women leaving management roles due to home demands
Australian women are less likely to stay in high-paid roles because of domestic expectations, despite entering them at the same rate as men.
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Australia’s coral reefs retreat as heatwaves intensify
Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.
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Number of missing Australians rises as aid is accepted
More than 40 Australians remain missing in parts of Nepal, as devastated families travel to the region to help search for their loved ones.
The number of Australians missing after catastrophic flooding in northern Nepal continues to rise as the government sends a specialised team to the country.
Australians taking part in separate pilgrimage and tour groups are among those missing after destructive flash flooding ripped through northern Nepal.
Bird flu has been confirmed in a mammal in Australia for the first time after a wild seal tested positive for the disease.
With dry spring conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of the country are facing an increased risk of spring bushfires.
The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.
Drivers continue to feel the pinch at the bowser despite strong national fuel supplies, as the ongoing volatile war in Iran drags on.
More than 150 flights have been delayed at Australia's busiest airport with "operational challenges" to blame.
The mayor of a outback town has urged compassion and privacy as police reveal how officers broke cover in a siege to rescue a toddler from a family tragedy.
Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.
An inquiry has been launched to determine if Australians can automatically connect to another network provider if their phone is unable to make a call.
The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.
More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.
