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Australian government urged to ban YouTube for kids

The federal social media ban, prevents under-16s having social media accounts. But now \the eSafety Commissioner wants YouTube banned too.

Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety

New research suggests global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of wind gusts from thunderstorm “downbursts”, with serious consequences for air travel.

A carbon tax for shipping is coming: here's how it affects Aussie iron ore prices

A proposed shake-up of the global shipping industry would encourage the use of clean fuels and penalise shipping companies that stick to cheaper, more polluting fuels. Using our peer-reviewed modelling, we investigated how the changes might affect Australia’s largest export: iron ore.

Everyone hates Jeff: Venice in open revolt over Bezos/Sanchez wedding

Jeff Bezos' nuptials are infuriating Venetian residents. Cue the Venice protests, as residents kick Bezos and new fiancee out of the city.

How do sleep trackers work? Are they even worth it? An expert weighs in

Surfing is done in the ocean, planes fly in the sky, and sleep occurs in the brain. So how can we measure sleep from the wrist or finger?

How did Virgin Australia perform in its first day back on the ASX?

The boards of the ASX welcomed back a familiar code yesterday. From midday, Virgin Australia (VGN) re-debuted on the market after being IPO'd all over again. So, how'd they do on the first day of school?

When to hold 'em, when to fold 'em: what stocks do experts want to sell right now?

As tensions simmer in the Middle East, is this a time to lighten up on risk, or to hold steady and ride out any turbulence?

Explained: why haven't stock markets gone down following Iran v USA?

As our esteemed leader pointed out this morning, Team Israel/USA v Iran hasn't had the chilling effect we were expecting on stock markets. Quite the opposite in fact. What gives? Why haven't stock markets gone down following the conflict?

Strait of Hormuz: closing vital oil and gas route would disrupt global supplies. How will Australia be affected?

The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war.

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