Australia is first country to ban social media for children
PublishedDecember 10 2025
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Australian teens navigate new world without social media as ban takes effect - DailyNews
“It’s a proud day to be prime minister of Australia,” Anthony Albanese says as a world-first ban on social media accounts for under-16s comes into effect.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban - DailyNews
Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab YouTube and Meta’s (META.O), opens new tab Instagram and Facebook.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
‘#seeyouwhenim16’: Australia’s social media ban for children takes effect
PM Albanese called the ban, which is being closely watched by other nations considering similar measures, ‘a proud day’ for families
· Reuters
Australia, WFP donate 20 MT of food aid - DailyNews
In a significant contribution to Sri Lanka’s ongoing disaster relief efforts, the World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Australia, has dispatched a consignment of 20 metric tonnes of high-energy fortified biscuits to support communities affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.
· Mavan perera
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into effect - DailyNews
Australia’s ban on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for those under 16 years of age is set to take effect tomorrow, i.e. December 10. With this, Australia will become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use. Recently, Australia passed a law mandating 10 of the bigge…
· Mavan perera
CR may field Australian centre Dasalo for game against CH - DailyNews
CR and FC are expected to field outstanding Australian centre three-quarter Auvae Dasalo, a Sydney-based player of Samoan origin, for their crucial Maliban SLR Inter-Club A Division League Rugby Tournament Week 4 match against CH and FC on December 13 Saturday at Longden Place at 3:00 pm.
· Mavan perera
ऑस्ट्रेलिया में 16 साल से छोटे बच्चों के लिए सोशल मीडिया बैन
ऑस्ट्रेलिया 10 दिसंबर 2025 से 16 वर्ष से कम उम्र के बच्चों के लिए सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्मों पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध लागू कर रहा है. इसमें टिकटॉक, यूट्यूब और मेटा की इंस्टाग्राम और फेसबुक जैसी बड़ी ऐप्स शामिल हैं. नवंबर 2024 में पारित कानून का उल्लंघन करने पर कंपनियों पर 4.95 करोड़ ऑस्ट्रेलियाई डॉलर तक का जुर्माना लगाया जा …
‘A lot of fear’: Australia’s under-16s anxious ahead of social media ban
As blocks begin on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram before the summer holiday, teens worry they will be ‘basically isolated’ from their friends
· Reuters
Philippine dance master returns home with ‘The Road to Sydney’
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· Jasmine Payo
Australia’s under-16 social media ban due to come into effect | South China Morning Post
Platforms have started notifying users under 16 that their access will soon be blocked.
YouTube attacks Australia's underage social media ban
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Ricky Ludwig and Tomodachi’s incredible journey from FNQ to Sha Tin
Hong Kong Sprint contender’s 72-year-old former trainer will make the trek from Australia to be on course on Sunday
· Jay Rooney
Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts
At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments
· Associated Press
Neyara introduces Australian tennis coaching methods to Colombo camp - DailyNews
The two-day tennis camp led by Sri Lanka’s young coach and player Neyara Weerawansa became a major talking point this week, mainly because it introduced modern Australian coaching methods and player-development techniques—a system widely used in Melbourne—to local players at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) H…
· damith
Australia’s Aid to Sri Lanka totals AUS$ 3.5 M - DailyNews
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – The Australian Government has pledged a total of AUS$ 3.5 million in humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Australia’s support began with an initial AUS$ 1 million commitment announced on Monday (1), followed by an additiona…
· damith
Obituaries - DailyNews
T. DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe), darling Thaththi of Dilhani, Sherine, Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy, Colombo), Nirmaline, Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law …
· damith
Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka - DailyNews
Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Australian bushfires destroy homes in 2 states as firefighter killed
More than 50 bushfires are burning across New South Wales as a massive blaze is contained in Tasmania
· Reuters
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England 2-0 down in Ashes after Gabba hammering - DailyNews
England’s Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in the second Test at the Gabba.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Obituaries - DailyNews
T.DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe), darling Thaththi of Dilhani, Sherine, Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy, Colombo), Nirmaline, Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law o…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Schwere Waldbrände wüten in Australien
Australiens Behörden haben für Hunderttausende Einwohner in New South Wales die höchste Evakuierungsstufe ausgerufen. Mehr als 60 verheerende Waldbrände wüten in der Region. Der Premierminister des Bundesstaates, Chris Minns, versicherte im Gespräch mit Medienvertretern, die Regierung tue alles in ihrer Macht Stehen…
· Deutsche Welle
Australia offers financial help for wildfire-hit state
Australian authorities on Sunday activated disaster relief payments for residents in six regions in New South Wales after wildfires swept through thousands of hectares of bushlands in the country's most populous state.
· Dharvi Vaid
Newnham tunes up for HKIR tilt with yet another dirt success
Australian trainer tastes victory with Notthesillyone at Sha Tin on Sunday
· Sam Agars, Owen Goulding
استرالیا پر څلور لوړپوړو طالب چارواکو بندیز لګولی دی
د استرالیا د بهرنیو چارو وزیرې پني وانګ د شنبې (د دسمبر میاشتې ۶ نیټه) په ورځ وویل چې د طالبانو د ادارې دغه چارواکي «د ښځو او نجونو په سرکوبه کولو، د ښې حکومتوالۍ او قانون د حاکمیت په کمزورې کولو کې» لاس لري.
· شمس الرحمن ناصر
November’s hottest watch moments, from awards to celebrity wrist candy
Victoria Beckham picked a special watch for Sir David Beckham’s knighting, and Chopard and Vacheron Constantin unveiled exciting new creations
· Josiah Ng
Australian TikTokker gives widowed US cashier, 88, gift of retirement
Ed Bambas took a cashier job at 82 to cope with grief and bills after his wife’s death, but a stranger’s kindness has changed everything
· Associated Press
First time since 1974: Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 opponents revealed
Before the draw began at the Kennedy Center, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who has built a close relationship with Trump, awarded the US president FIFA's inaugural peace prize. Source: AP / Mandel Ngan
· Sbsaustralia
England face Ashes battle despite Gabba fightback - DailyNews
England produced a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes after missing five chances at the Gabba.
· damith
In grateful memory of Fr. Laurie Sullivan - DailyNews
Laurie, Fr. William Sullivan, the Blessed Sacrament Missionary from Australia to Sri Lanka, breathed his last peacefully at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy, on December 30th, 2017 — that’s eight years ago — at the very ripe old age of 92.
· damith
Australia on high alert as PLA Navy fleet in Philippine Sea sails south
Type 075 amphibious attack ship triggers concern in Canberra after Chinese navy’s unprecedented circumnavigation of Australia this year
· William Zheng
TikTok will block under-16s in Australia to comply with ‘upsetting’ new law
Australia’s world-first legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms and websites comes into effect on December 10
· Agence France-Presse
Transcript: Big Four maintains stranglehold on UK audits
Marc Filippino, Ellesheva Kissin, Elettra Ardissino and Victoria Craig
Root’s first ton in Australia keeps England afloat - DailyNews
Joe Root finally made a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Rugby World Cup 2027: can Hong Kong close gap before facing Wallabies, All Blacks?
City’s rugby chiefs filling next two years with matches they hope will equip players to make the step up for World Cup debut in Australia
· Josh Ball
Australia pledges additional $2.5 million to support Sri Lanka’s relief efforts - DailyNews
Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million in assistance to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, bringing its total contribution to $3.5 million.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
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· Mia Gonzalez
Australia leave door open for Cummins return - DailyNews
Australia have delayed naming their team for the second Ashes Test against England, leaving the door open for captain Pat Cummins to make a shock return.
· Gayan Abeykoon
England and Wales in same 2027 World Cup group - DailyNews
England and Wales have been paired together in the pool stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with Tonga and minnows Zimbabwe rounding out Pool F.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump’s second term ‘harmful’ for Quad nations, poll finds
Respondents in Australia, Japan, India view Trump 2.0 negatively, as US helpfulness in Asia declines amid China concerns; Aukus support varies
· Reuters
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Hong Kong welcome clashes with Australia, New Zealand
‘Everybody loves an underdog, and giant-killers,’ captain Josh Hrstich says after debutants are drawn in Pool A with two rugby superpowers
· Josh Ball
Rais Macron kuelekea China kwa ziara ya kikazi ya siku tatu
Kwa mjibu wa ofisi yake, Macron atapigania ajenda ya ushirikiano katika masuala ya uchumi na biashara inayolenga kufikia uwiano unaohakikisha "ukuaji endelevu, imara na wenye manufaa kwa wote.” Ufaransa inalenga kuvutia uwekezaji zaidi kutoka kwa kampuni za China na kurahisisha upatikanaji wa masoko kwa bidhaa za Uf…
· Sudi Mnette
Fight’s over: YouTube becomes last major platform to accept Australia’s age rule
Despite agreeing to comply, YouTube maintains that it is still ‘fundamentally different’ from other social media services
· Reuters
The Inside Story of How the Navy Spent Billions on the “Little Crappy Ship”
In July 2016, warships from more than two dozen nations gathered off the coasts of Hawaii and Southern California to join the United States in the world’s largest naval exercise. The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and others sent hundreds of destroyers, aircraft carriers and warplanes. They st…
· Joaquin Sapien
Chinese man comes home to become mover after decade in Australia, business failure
Home relocation business owner born into wealthy family switches to language training, says he is happier not chasing money
· Alice Yan
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: when is it, how do I watch, who won’t Hong Kong play?
The city’s men have qualified for the tournament for the first time and are in Band 4 for the ceremony in Sydney
· Josh Ball
D-Notice. Australia seeks UK defence advice on censoring 'servile' media - Michael West
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· Michael West
Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone World Athletes of Year - DailyNews
Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have been crowned world athletes of the year at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco. Sweden’s Duplantis set four new pole vault world records in 2025, the most recent at September’s World Championships in Tokyo when he became the first human to clear the 6.30m barrier .
· damith
Ben Stokes determined to win Brisbane Test - DailyNews
Australia’s dominant win at Perth gave England plenty to think about, but their Captain Ben Stokes isn’t giving up on his dreams of becoming the first England skipper to win the Ashes Down Under since Andrew Strauss’ victory in 2010-11. The second Ashes Test will be played from December 4 th at Brisbane which is goi…
· damith