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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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Reese Witherspoon’s Daughter Debuts Mystery Man in Loved-Up Photo
The 25-year-old shared a carousel of images from her holiday in Nashville.
- 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
- 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.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Reece Walsh and Broncos teammates hit with ban over cocky move that Kevin Walters allowed
Kevin Walters let Reece Walsh and his teammates get away with it. 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."
- CNN
In first call, Russian defense chief cautioned top US general about large-scale military exercise in Mediterranean Sea
In their first ever call, Russia’s defense chief cautioned the top US general about a large-scale Russian military exercise in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, according to a US official, with tensions running high between the two countries over the escalating war in Ukraine.
- Euronews
Lost and spoofed: How Ukraine redirects Russian drones to Belarus
Ukraine has a new way of countering Moscow's increased use of Shahed drones in mass attacks — redirecting them back to Russia or into the airspace of Kremlin-friendly Belarus.View on euronews
- HuffPost
Jimmy Kimmel Spots Not-So-Subtle Shade In A World Leader's Message To Trump
The late night host said a single word stands out.
- 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?
- 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.