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Australia picks new fight with social media cos? Labour govt proposes legislation to allow users to decide algorithm
Australia on Tuesday proposed new legislation that would allow social media users to opt out of platform algorithms and control their feeds. The Digital Duty of Care bill will require digital services to protect under-18s from harmful content and addictive design features.
2 min read8 Sep 2026Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
1 min read8 Sep 2026KPMG Australia cuts 400 jobs amid ongoing scandal, slowed demand for consulting services: Report
KPMG Australia is cutting around 400 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, amid weak economic conditions, falling consulting demand, and the fallout from a scandal involving confidential client information. Revenue and partner pay also declined, while its CEO expects tough conditions to persist.
2 min read24 Aug 2026Australia hikes student visa fee again- Indians will now pay ₹1.65 lakh | All you need to know
Australia has increased the Subclass 500 student visa fee to AUD 2,500, effective 1 July 2026. Discover how this 25% hike impacts Indian students and compares to new rules in Canada, the UK, and the US.
2 min read4 Jul 2026The AI boom and geopolitics are rewiring Asia’s oceans
New cables between data centres are avoiding China and chokepoints
5 min read30 Jun 2026Indian mid-size IT companies look beyond US: Asia, Africa emerge as new growth hotspots
Asia, Africa and West Asia are emerging as key growth engines for Indian IT. These markets offer faster expansion than traditional US and European strongholds, attracting significant investment and new client focus.
4 min read31 Mar 2026‘Will be killed’: 5 Iranian footballers, who vanished from hotel, get asylum in Australia after Donald Trump’s warning
Australia has granted asylum to five Iranian women's football players on humanitarian grounds. Prime Minister Albanese emphasised their safety and welcomed them to Australia.
2 min read11 Mar 2026Former Prince Andrew to be removed from line of succession to the throne? UK govt mulls move amid Epstein files fallout
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be removed from the royal succession following his arrest over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. UK Defence Minister backs the move, which requires Parliament, royal assent, and Commonwealth approval. Andrew was stripped of his titles, including 'prince', in 2025.
2 min read21 Feb 2026‘He was only really available for game three’: Australia selector clarifies Steve Smith's role for T20 World Cup 2026
Steve Smith was officially added to Australia's squad only after the former champions were knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026. Australia face Oman in their last match on Friday.
2 min read19 Feb 2026Australia's qualification for LA 2028 Olympics in danger after early exit from T20 World Cup 2026? Here's the full story
Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 has raised concerns about their possible qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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