Breakfast Wrap: Teens flock to Lemon8 and Yope platforms
The list of social media platforms banned for kids under 16 years old could grow ahead of next week's lockout.The eSafety Commissioner has written to two platforms — Lemon8 and Yope — recommending they self-assess to determine if they fall under new laws that begin on December 10. Then, more than 1300 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced by devastating flooding and landslides across four countries in Asia in recent days.And with the government's national road map for AI now public, how is the industry preparing to make the most of the windfall, specifically in regards to data centres. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
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Changing Australia: Wendy Coombe and Madeleine Flynn and the rise of animal assisted therapy
Demand for animal assisted therapy is growing in Australia, as people look for more ways to address increasing trauma and mental health issues and improve social, emotional and physical skills.
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Data centre industry group welcomes AI plan
Australia is enjoying a global boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure with around $10 billion invested in data centre in 2024 alone - the second-largest destination globally for investment after the US.With the government's national road map for AI now public, how is the industry preparing to make the most of the windfall?
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Government announces ADF sexual violence inquiry
There's fresh hope that a landmark inquiry into sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force will help drive cultural change within the organisation.Yesterday, the federal government revealed the probe - which was recommended as part of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide - will commence next year.
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Opposition 'very concerned' by ongoing public hospital funding stoush
The Coalition is expected to ask senior government officials questions on the state of aged care when Senate estimates hearings continue later this morning...It comes as the government continues to negotiate with the states and territories over a five-year public hospital funding deal.Guest: Anne Ruston, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Producer: Isadora Bogle
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