A woman who groomed and sexually abused a teenage boy while she was working as a high school teacher near Newcastle has been sentenced to at least two years in prison.
Meta has strongly criticized Australia's proposed News Bargaining Incentive, calling it a "grossly unfair" and "discriminatory tax" that targets a select few foreign companies. The plan would tax digital platforms up to 2.25% of their Australian revenue unless they pay local news organizations for content.
A new NTCOSS report reveals Northern Territory families spend the highest portion of their income on housing costs in Australia, with rising living expenses driving homelessness and power disconnections. The government points to first-home buyer grants and construction increases.
سياسةAIAustralia's One Nation party is pushing an anti-abortion agenda, drawing parallels to horror movie themes of growing social anxieties, patriarchal control, and the denial of agency, particularly for women. The party's stance contrasts with majority public support for reproductive rights in Australia.
Merimbula Lake on NSW's Far South Coast has become the leading oyster-growing region, doubling production in a decade and surpassing traditional areas. The NSW government aims to triple the industry's value to $300 million by 2030 through investment in technology and grants, while addressing challenges like disease and finance.
Northern Territory families are spending the highest proportion of their income on housing costs compared to anywhere else in Australia. A report by NTCOSS highlights rising cost-of-living pressures, including rent, fuel, and power, leading to increased homelessness and power disconnections.
Australia and its Five Eyes partners issued a rare joint warning about Chinese spies using LinkedIn and job platforms to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information. The spies pose as recruiters for fake firms, lure targets with job offers, conduct interviews, and request reports, eventually shifting to encrypted apps and offering payment.
