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Influencer under fire for handling marsupial, potential deportation from Australia after viral video sparks outrage. Animal welfare concerns raised.

An American influencer faces backlash after removing a wombat joey from its mother for a social media video. Criticism leads to account suspension.

Transport minister of New South Wales, Jo Haylen, under fire for using ministerial driver for a private outing to a vineyard.

Australian police arrested eleven men and two minors attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia via sea, with an estimated street value of 760 million Australian dollars. The operation was based on intelligence gathered on a motorcycle gang. The suspects tried to smuggle the drugs into the state of Queensland using a recreational sailboat, risking a lifelong prison sentence.

Australian Prime Minister, Albanese, expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with Elon Musk regarding the proposed ban on social media for individuals under 16. Some digital experts question the technical feasibility of the ban.

The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against consuming Tiger whiskey or vodka in Laos due to serious health concerns and deaths of tourists.

The Australian parliament has approved a ban on young people using social media, with the Senate joining the House of Representatives in backing the proposal. The measure is being hailed as a global first.

The death toll from toxic alcohol in a hostel in Laos has risen to six, according to the Australian Foreign Minister.

The Australian Senate has passed a motion of censure against Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe after her criticism of King Charles, with 46 senators voting in favor and 12 against.

Australian Indigenous senator, Lidia Thorpe, who criticized King Charles in parliament on Monday, has no intention of resigning.

Australian indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles during his visit to the parliament in Canberra, demanding the return of their stolen land.