Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses
Canberra said the Taliban officials are guilty of oppressing women and girls, as well as ‘undermining good governance’.
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Australia’s move “banning all kids from social media is a drastic step”
“Other countries will look at the Australian experience to see whether or not it’s successful.”
Published On 27 Nov 2025
Australia clamps downs on ‘nudify’ sites used for AI-generated child abuse
Three websites used to create abuse imagery had received 100,000 monthly visits from Australians, watchdog says.
Far-right politician prompts fury with burqa antics in Australian parliament
Pauline Hanson’s provocation was part of a long-running campaign to ban the traditional Muslim garment in public.
Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban
Move comes as Australia prepares to enforce a world-first social media ban for children aged under 16.
Northern Australia assesses damage after Tropical Cyclone Fina
Thousands have lost power due to Fina, which also caused property damage, but resulted in no injuries to residents.
Head smashes rapid-fire century as Australia beat England in first Test
Travis Head’s 69-ball century in Perth helps Australia take a 1-0 series lead against England in the Ashes.
Australia’s Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina
Authorities in Australia’s Northern Territory described the situation as ‘serious’, as they urged residents to shelter.
Meta sets date to remove Australians under 16 from Instagram, Facebook
‘Soon, you’ll no longer be able to use Facebook’, Meta said in messages it sent to young people ahead of the ban.
Turkiye to host COP31 climate summit after Australia concedes bid
Australia’s PM says it reaches agreement to host pre-meetings with Pacific nations while Turkiye will host main summit.
‘Nobody can stop it’: Makhachev outclasses Della Maddalena at UFC 322
Makhachev makes light of stepping up a weight class to beat Della Maddalena by unanimous decision.
