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Australia conducts first nationwide AusAlert test

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Latest: Australia's Nationwide AusAlert Test Alerts Millions of Phones

On 27 July 2026 the Australian government carried out a synchronized, nationwide test of the new AusAlert cell‑broadcast emergency warning system at 2 p.m. AEST (earlier in some states). A ten‑second, siren‑like tone sou

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EU and members tighten child safety rules

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Latest: European Commission Accuses TikTok of Violating DSA Child‑Protection Rules

The EU’s child‑online‑safety agenda has moved from proposals to concrete enforcement. In late July 2026 the European Commission issued a preliminary finding that TikTok’s default settings and recommendation algorithm bre

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Fuel tax expires, reserves high as prices climb

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Latest: Australia's fuel excise relief ends August 2

Australia’s strategic fuel stockpiles remain at a record 6.5 billion litres – enough for 46 days of petrol, 39 days of diesel and 34 days of jet fuel – the highest level since mandatory holding rules began. Prime Ministe

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Australia AI policy sparks data‑centre expansion debate

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Latest: Australia sets AI data centre standards amid environmental concerns

The Albanese government’s July 2026 establishment of an Office of AI set national standards for AI‑driven data centres, capping water use, requiring net electricity export and mandating cultural‑material consent for mode

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