December 10, 2025

Australia Launches World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Protect Kids Online

Australia has started a strict nationwide ban stopping kids under 16 from using social media. Platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube must block young users or face big fines. The law aims to protect children from harm, sparking hope in parents but also concern among teens and tech firms. Officials promise to monitor closely.

December 10, 2025

Australia to Triple Power Grid and Boost Renewables Fivefold by 2050, Says AEMO

Australia's main power grid must triple in size by 2050, with wind, solar, and storage expanding five times, warns AEMO. Renewables will replace coal as electricity demand doubles. Delays could cost more and threaten reliability.

December 10, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s as NSW Hospital Bed Block Surges 50%

Australia has started a social media ban for under-16s, says eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant. Meanwhile, NSW hospital bed block rose by over 50%, raising urgent health funding issues.

December 10, 2025

54 Groups Warn Against Global Spread of Aadhaar-Like ID Systems Over Privacy Fears

Fifty-four civil society groups and 200+ individuals have raised alarm over promoting Aadhaar-style biometric ID systems globally. They claim these systems risk privacy, social control, and data errors, urging caution as India pushes this tech abroad.

December 9, 2025

Airport Body Scanners No Longer Show Naked Images: What Changed?

Old airport scanners once showed near-naked images, sparking privacy fears. Now, modern millimeter-wave scanners show only generic avatars, keeping passengers’ privacy safe.