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Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health

Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.

Aussie Naturist's Crusade for UK Public Nudity Rights

Vincent Marty, a prominent Australian naturist, is campaigning to legalise public nudity across the UK, challenging centuries-old laws and societal norms. Discover his radical vision for a clothing-optional Britain.

Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets

Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.

Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.

1935: Nuremberg Laws Enacted - A Dark Day in History

On 17 September 1935, the Nazi regime enacted the infamous Nuremberg Laws, a cornerstone of state-sponsored antisemitism that systematically stripped Jewish people of their citizenship and fundamental rights, paving the way for the Holocaust.

Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025

Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.

Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis

An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.

NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails

Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn

Australia cuts skilled migration, new hurdles for UK applicants

In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u

British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash

Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

UK Couple's Honest Verdict on Life in Australia

A British couple reveals the incredible highs and surprising lows of swapping their life in the UK for a new start in Australia, sharing their honest journey and the one thing they desperately miss.

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

Albanese Counters China in Vanuatu as Nature Laws Stall

Australian PM Anthony Albanese makes a strategic visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to reinforce regional ties and counter China's growing influence, while back home, the government faces a critical battle over stalled environmental la

Council can seize your garden under obscure UK law

Homeowners across Britain are facing a shocking threat to their property rights as obscure landscaping laws allow councils to seize parts of private gardens without compensation. Discover how your backyard could be at risk.

NSW Locks In Great Koala National Park, Bans Logging

In a historic conservation victory, the New South Wales government has officially established the Great Koala National Park and enacted an immediate ban on logging within its boundaries, safeguarding a critical koala habitat.

Bass Strait crossed in a boat made entirely of rubbish

A team of environmental activists has successfully crossed the treacherous Bass Strait in a boat constructed solely from reclaimed plastic waste and trash, highlighting the ocean pollution crisis in a daring maritime protest.

Koala Habitat Loss Reveals 'Total Failure' of Nature Laws

Shocking new data reveals a catastrophic loss of koala habitats in New South Wales and Queensland, with conservation groups branding Australia's environmental protection laws a 'total failure' as land clearing skyrockets.

Non-smaker fined £433 for Manchester cigarette litter

A Manchester man who doesn't smoke has been hit with a £433 penalty after being caught on camera disposing of a single cigarette end in the city centre, sparking debate about council enforcement tactics.

Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage

Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.

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