X Will Comply With Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

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X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, has said it will follow Australia’s new law that bans social media accounts for anyone under 16. The company stated that compliance is required under Australian law and it will adjust its systems to meet the new rules. Age checks to be introduced Under the

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Meta Says Australia Ban May Push Teens To Riskier Apps

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Meta has warned that Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s could push young users towards lesser-known platforms that are less regulated. The company said that while mainstream apps like Instagram and Facebook have moderation systems, teenagers may switch to smaller platforms that do not have the same level of safety checks. Ban came […]

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Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s Comes into Effect

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Australia has enforced a nationwide ban that stops children under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining social media accounts. The law took effect from December 10 and applies to all major platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, X, Reddit, Twitch and others. Platforms that fail to remove under-age accounts can face heavy […]

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Firefighter Killed As Bushfires Hit NSW And Tasmania

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

A 59-year-old firefighter died after being struck by a falling tree while battling a bushfire north of Sydney near Bulahdelah, officials confirmed. The incident happened overnight as emergency crews worked to contain dozens of fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania. Authorities called the loss a tragic reminder of the risks faced by frontline […]

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Australia Starts Enforcing Under-16 Social Media Ban

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Australia has begun implementing its new law banning users under 16 from maintaining social media accounts. Major platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, have started identifying and disabling accounts belonging to users aged 13 to 15 ahead of the full rollout on December 10. Meta Locks Accounts To Comply With Law Meta has notified […]

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Australia Makes Bold Call For Gabba Ashes Test

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Australia has taken a bold selection decision for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, leaving out veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and opting for a four-pronged pace attack. Michael Neser has been drafted into the XI as the additional fast bowler. Batting Order Adjusted After Khawaja Injury Usman Khawaja has been ruled out with a […]

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Head Ton Gives Australia 1-0 Ashes Lead

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Test of the Ashes, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match in Perth ended inside two days after England suffered a dramatic collapse, losing nine wickets for just 64 runs on Day 2. Australia chased the target of 205 in only 28.1 overs, reflecting […]

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India-Australia leaders review ties at G20

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

At the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Narendra Modi met with Anthony Albanese to review the full spectrum of India-Australia relations. The two leaders noted that the elevation of their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2020 had paved the way for deeper cooperation across defence, security, trade and technology. Condolences and […]

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India clinch T20I series 2-1 in Australia

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

The India national cricket team sealed a 2-1 victory over the Australia national cricket team in their five-match T20 International series on Australian soil, after the final match in Brisbane was abandoned due to weather. Match background India’s win in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast proved decisive. They set […]

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India Cruises to 48-Run Win Over Australia, Leads Series 2-1

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

In the fourth T20 International at Carrara Oval, the Indian team delivered a dominant performance to beat Australia by 48 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Asked to bat first, India posted 167 for 8 thanks to solid contributions from Shubman Gill (46), Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22), and a […]