Australia
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sportsIran Women's Soccer Team Returns Home After Rejecting Asylum in Australia
Five Iranian women's national soccer players withdrew asylum claims in Australia and returned to Iran via the Turkey-Iran Bazargan border on March 18, 2026.
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healthInstagram and TikTok Harm Youth Mental Health More Than WhatsApp, Study Reveals
Oxford University research shows algorithm-driven social media like Instagram and TikTok damage youth mental health more than connection-focused apps like WhatsApp. Optimal use: under one hour daily.
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healthMEL-SELF Trial Reveals Confidence Gaps in Melanoma Self-Examination
New baseline data from Australia's MEL-SELF trial shows 20% of melanoma survivors hadn't performed skin self-exams in a year-and 46% reported clinically significant fear of cancer recurrence.
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sportsAustralia's Molineux Returns for West Indies T20 Series Ahead of World Cup
Captain Sophie Molineux confirms fitness for T20 series against West Indies as Australia prepares for Women's T20 World Cup.
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cryptoAustralian Crypto Shopping Doubles Amid Banking Block Surge
Independent Reserve survey shows crypto payments doubled in Australia in 2026, but 30% of investors face banking delays. Regulation urged to ease restrictions.
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sportsIranian Women's Soccer Team En Route to Iran via Istanbul
Five Iranian women's soccer players dropped asylum claims in Australia and rejoined their team in Istanbul for the return journey to Iran.
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sportsIranian Footballers Train with Brisbane Roar After Seeking Asylum
Two Iranian women's national team players continue training in Australia after seeking asylum following a protest at the Women's Asian Cup.
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worldGlobal Surge in Under-16 Social Media Bans Challenges Big Tech’s Self-Regulation
Australia’s world-first ban has ignited regulatory momentum across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the US-driving governments to enforce hard age limits despite industry pushback and warnings of unintended consequences.