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eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban, But AI raises even more concerns for kids

The exact platforms included in the ban, and the exact mechanisms to gauge the age of Australia users, are still being discussed.

The Real Queen’s Gambit: How Viswanathan Anand Lost a Crown and Built a Kingdom

There are 3 Indians in top 10 and 7 in the top 30 in World Chess Rankings (Classical) as of today.

Friends Turned Foes: The Secret Ledger That Haunts Iran and Israel

In this context, Israel’s unpaid oil debt is no minor bookkeeping error. It’s the scar tissue of a much deeper wound.

6 things Australia must do if it’s serious about tackling school bullying

About one in four students between Year 4 and Year 9 report being bullied regularly.

My 60-hour escape from Iran’s war zone: From mountain climbs to missile strikes

My descent from Damavand, initially a disappointment, had unexpectedly become the first chapter of a much greater test — one of survival in a rapidly deteriorating region.

Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

Given the dramatic escalation and unpredictability of the Middle East crisis, Trump would be even more unreliable, quite apart from having his attention elsewhere.

‘My heart is full of sparks’ – as war escalates, can I hope for Iran’s liberation from a tyrannical regime?

There has been a voice sometimes missing in the mainstream coverage – that of the Iranian people themselves.

Why Australia must step up support for media freedom in the Pacific

The Pacific’s small media environments generate marginal returns on investment, making it difficult to retain staff or reinvest in infrastructure.

Can a foreign government hack WhatsApp? A cybersecurity expert explains how that might work

A spearphishing email might appear to come from a trusted colleague or organisation. It might ask the recipient to urgently review a document or reset a password

Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?

Israel will probably be able to destroy Iran’s existing nuclear facilities, but it’s only a question of when, not if, Iran will reconstitute them.

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Three-year-old boy killed, father seriously injured after fire tears through Werribee home

An 11-year-old boy, reportedly Jordan’s brother, escaped the fire by jumping from a window.

Sydney and Melbourne homeowners lose, renters pay more as Albanese government policies spook housing market

The largest falls in estimated sales were in Sydney and Melbourne, down 17 per cent and 14.2 per cent respectively compared with a year earlier.

Almost 20% of Australian students don’t finish school – these 3 things can help them stay

The relationships teachers build with their students could be what helps that student stay on and complete school.
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