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Yahoo News AustraliaCommonwealth's huge backflip on controversial fee, Bunnings facing biosecurity probe, Uber shames state's passengers
Follow along as we bring you the stories that really matter to the everyday Aussie.
- TechCrunch
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber isn't ruling out advertising
Bluesky has blown up this year thanks to a vibrant community of posters, user customization choices, and a decentralized protocol that doesn't lock users into the choices of a billionaire CEO. The company has raised $15 million so far, and CEO Jay Graber tells TechCrunch she's already getting attention from other investors. Bluesky has hinted at a few potential revenue streams, including social media subscriptions, a marketplace of algorithms, and selling domain names.
- Associated Press Finance
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. Australia's new law, approved by its Parliament last week, is an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Deborra-Lee Furness 'seething with rage' as new details of Hugh Jackman's romance emerge
Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly 'seething with rage' after her A-list friends kept news of Hugh Jackman's new relationship a secret. Read more.
- Hello!
Hugh Grant's frank comment on ex-girlfriends after Elizabeth Hurley shock
About A Boy actor Hugh Grant has made a rare comment about his past high-maintenance girlfriends after ex Elizabeth Hurley reveals they no longer speak
- BuzzFeed
My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart
"That was the moment I realized that I would never be a grandparent or watch my daughter fall in love, get married, or do anything 'normal' in society’s eyes. My daughter was asexual."
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Nicole Kidman's youngest daughter Faith Margaret makes rare appearance at star-studded event
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughters are stepping into the spotlight, with Faith Margaret accompanying her famous mother to a Women in Entertainment event.
- BuzzFeed
I’m Speechless At These 12 People Who Had Literally No Idea What Their Trump Vote Meant
"'I didn't think he'd do that,' is what she says. She says she regrets it, 'But what can I do now?'"
- The Hill
McConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop President-elect Trump from nominating their successors. McConnell called the unusual decisions to forgo retirement following Trump’s sweeping victory last month a “partisan” gambit that would undermine the…
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Nicho Hynes caught in ugly $1 million fallout as Cronulla Sharks lose gun half to Dragons
It would mark a massive coup for Shane Flanagan over his former team. Read more here.
- Yahoo Finance AU
FIFO workers reveal miserable issue causing them to leave $170,000 roles: 'Hardest part'
There are many challenges with FIFO work, but one is rarely talked about.
- Parade
Fans Express Concern Over Kim Kardashian’s Questionable Attire: 'Why Are You Wearing That’
'The outfit choice is ridiculous,' one social media user reacted.
- The Independent
Putin’s cousin accidentally reveals secret figure relating to Russian losses
Anna Tsivilyova, the reported daughter of Putin’s cousin, estimates at least 50,000 losses
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian ship fired at German helicopter as North Korean troops kept from combat
German pilot says he heard small-calibre ammunition discharged from Russian ship
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Jackie O Henderson stuns in daring backless dress at awards ceremony: 'Pushing boundaries'
Jackie O dared to bare all at the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards, looking glamorous in a Christopher Esber number.
- BBC
Major war could destroy army in six months - minister
The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Ivan Cleary's sad confession about wife as Panthers coach offers new insight into struggles
Ivan Cleary is probably the happiest man in the NRL, but it wasn't always like that. Read more here.
- BuzzFeed
"It Annoyed Me To No End": Americans Who Lived Abroad Are Sharing The Biggest Reverse Culture Shock They Had When Moving Back Home
"Depending on where you lived abroad, the return to this is probably going to be the biggest shock."
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredible breakthrough for rare creature on tiny predator-free island: 'Australian first'
The significant achievement could be the stepping stone to returning a species back to its natural habitat.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussies told to hunt for invasive threat 'lurking' in gardens: 'Must be reported'
Experts say some still lurk in gardens 'ready to invade'. Have you seen them?