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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.
- HuffPost
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Becomes First Person To Pass 1 Million Followers On Bluesky
The New York congresswoman says it's “not rocket science” why people are abandoning the platform X en masse.
- 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.
- Parade
Ivanka Trump Is ‘Fearless’ While Surfing in Busty Swimsuit During Family Vacay
Surfing is a Thanksgiving tradition for the 43-year-old mom.
- The Independent
Killer who boasted ‘I’ll be 45 when I get out’ dies in prison aged 42
Callum Tole shouted, ‘Happy days. I’m still alive,’ after he was told he would spend the next 18 years in prison
- 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.
- 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?'"
- 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.
- 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."
- 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 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.
- PA Media: UK News
Two brothers found guilty of raping teenage girls almost 20 years ago
Mark Evans, 36, and Robert Evans, 40, were convicted on Wednesday after a two-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Aldi shoppers stocking up on 'absolutely delicious' $6 dessert: 'Xmas day must'
Aldi shoppers are racing in-store to get their hands on a new dessert that is apparently a "Xmas day must". Read more.
- NewsWire
Tennis legend dies, aged 91
An Australian tennis icon who won Wimbledon and the US Open singles titles has died at the age of 91.
- Yahoo News Australia
Windscreen detail on road trip suggests worrying natural trend in Australia: 'Where have they gone?'
If you have memories of things being quite different on road trips when you were a kid, you're probably not wrong. Read why.
- FTW Outdoors
Dog flees stalking leopard while a smaller dog stays to ‘fight’
In a village in India, two dogs encountered a stalking leopard, and each reacted quite differently. The incident occurred in the northern part of Nashik in a suburb called Makhmalabad, and was captured on a security camera around 11 p.m. on a rainy night at the end…