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world Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media ban
Asiaone
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June 24, 2025
SYDNEY — Australia's internet watchdog and YouTube exchanged barbs on Tuesday (June 24) after the regulator urged the government to reverse a planned exemption for the Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform from its world-first teen social media...
Australia's 'fundamentally flawed' mental health plan needs to be thrown out: report
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 24, 2025
Australia's national plan to improve mental health and prevent suicide is "not fit for purpose" and needs to be re-written, according to a new report by the Productivity Commission. The commission has been reviewing the National Mental Health and...
‘Young and Alone’ Campaign Spotlights the Youth Homelessness Crisis in Australia
Branding in Asia
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June 24, 2025
OTIS has partnered with yFoundations and creative agency Ogilvy/Hogarth on Young and Alone, a national awareness campaign that brings Australia’s youth homelessness crisis into sharp focus through the lens of a faux reality TV show trailer. Tasked...
Can adult tummy time undo the dreaded ‘tech neck’ from hunching over a screen? | Antiviral
The Guardian
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June 24, 2025
Among the overwhelming quantity of information new parents must digest is the instruction to ensure their child gets adequate “tummy time” each day. As the name suggests, it refers to periods of lying on one’s belly, which in babies serves to...
Should YouTube be included in Australia’s under-16s social media ban? Here’s what you need to know
The Guardian
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June 24, 2025
Australia’s online safety regulator has recommended YouTube not be exempt from the under-16s social media ban, saying the video-streaming platform can expose children to harmful content.But YouTube has said the government should stick by its draft...
Harvard Tops Global Ranking in Digital Education and Tech Leadership
The European Business Review
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June 24, 2025
Harvard University has emerged as the global leader in digital education, topping a new ranking that assesses institutions across five major areas including data science, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and online learning. The...
Techno Legend CJ Bolland In Conversation
Sonic State
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Legendary electronic musician, DJ and techno producer, CJ Bolland sat down for a candid unscripted interview in my studio in the first week of 2023 discussing his approach to making music and how it has evolved over the years, through to revealing...
Lab-grown meat approved for Australian consumption after two-year review
2GB
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June 24, 2025
In a move described as stepping “out of science fiction novels,” Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has officially approved lab-grown meat for consumption in Australia, following a two-year safety assessment. The decision, confirming...
“Police State Tactics”: Preliminary report into Campus Free Speech on Palestine condemns Australian Universities
Honi Soit
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June 24, 2025
The People’s Inquiry into Campus Free Speech on Palestine has released a preliminary report condemning Australian universities for restricting academic freedom, free speech, and the right to peaceful protest regarding Palestine. The preliminary...
New York Times Bestselling Author and Leading Organizational Psychologist Adam Grant to Headline bbcon 2025 Tech Conference
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Conference Session Lineup Is Now Live with 100+ Inspiring Sessions for Social Impact Professionals CHARLESTON, S.C., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today...
Synnex Australia opens new $150M HQ in Melbourne
Australian Reseller News
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June 24, 2025
Synnex Australia has opened its new $150 million headquarters and logistics facility in Oakleigh South, Melbourne. The 44,000 square metre facility includes a 22,000-pallet capacity, a 35-metre-high, 4,283 square metre warehouse and an automated...
Elliott Wave Technical Analysis PepsiCo Inc.
myMotherLode - California
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 8:15 AM EDT Pepsico Inc. (PEP) Daily Chart PEP Elliott Wave Technical Analysis FUNCTION: Trend MODE: Impulsive STRUCTURE: Motive POSITION: Wave (C) of 4 DIRECTION: Downside in Wave (C) DETAILS: We anticipate continued...
Jokaroom VIP Casino Payment Security: Is It Safe for Australian Players?
Michigan Technology News
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June 24, 2025
Introduction The allure of online casinos has taken Australia by storm, offering a convenient escape into a world of virtual slots and table games. But as the digital gambling scene explodes, a shadow of concern looms large: the security of online...
Polymetals Resources’ Endeavor mine in Australia begins silver and zinc production
Yahoo Finance
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Polymetals Resources has announced the commencement of continuous production of saleable silver-lead and zinc concentrates from its Endeavor mine in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Following an eight-month refurbishment programme, the Endeavor...
Australian researchers achieve zinc-ion battery life breakthrough
pv-magazine
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June 24, 2025
Australian researchers are reporting a breakthrough with zinc-ion battery technology, developing a new method to significantly boost the structural stability of the cathode material that enables the battery to operate reliably for more than 5,000...
Australian state offers $32.5M in grants and loans to bolster local battery manufacturing
ESS News
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June 24, 2025
The Western Australian (WA) government has unveiled more than $1 billion (USD 650 million) in energy-related funding support in the 2025-26 State Budget, including $50 million (USD 32.5 million) in grants and low-interest loans to support locally...
Australian scientists warn feral cats threaten endangered Carnaby's cockatoo
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Australian researchers have identified feral cats as a significant threat to the endangered Carnaby's cockatoo, a large black parrot native to southwestern Australia. The long-term study published by the Government of...
Australia’s green metals future
The Australian Mining Review
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June 24, 2025
(Image source: CSIRO) Green metals are anticipated to become a central part of Australia’s economic future. CSIRO is leading an initiative to advance Australian green metals production by strengthening industry-research collaboration. The Green...
Australian Native Bee Honey Demonstrates Antimicrobial Properties
Technology Networks
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Resistance to synthetic antibiotics poses a critical global health challenge. Various European honeybee and other natural products have been proposed as novel therapeutic agents to address this problem. However, little has been known about the...
Higher education adds years to life for Australians: research
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, June 24 (Xinhua) -- New research has revealed significant gaps in life expectancy and quality of life among Australians based on educational attainment. The Monash University study found that, at age 25, Australian men with a university...