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Kelly Sloane Elected NSW Liberal Leader, Vows Family-Focused Fight Against Labor Ahead of 2027 Poll
Kellie Sloane was unanimously elected leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party on Friday, pledging to mount a family-focused campaign against the state Labor government ahead of elections just 15 months away while navigating federal party tensions that predecessor Mark Speakman warned had damaged the Liberal brand.
The country-raised journalist and former nonprofit chief executive becomes the latest leader of Australia’s most populous state’s opposition, inheriting a parliamentary team still recovering from election defeat and facing questions about policy coherence with federal Liberals embroiled in climate disputes
AFP Arrests Three Over Social Media Threats to Federal MPs as Minister Warns Online Space Remains 'Wild West'
Australian Federal Police arrested three people overnight for making threats against federal parliamentarians on social media, prompting Communications Minister Anika Wells to warn Friday that online platforms remain an unregulated space requiring stronger government intervention through proposed digital duty of care legislation.
The arrests highlight escalating concerns about online threats targeting elected officials as the Albanese government advances policy reforms aimed at balancing free speech protections with increased safety measures for Australians using social media and messaging platforms.
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Sussan Ley Warns Rising Neo-Nazi Groups Pose National Security Threat as Transnational Terrorism Concerns Mount
Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley warned Friday that rising neo-Nazi groups represent a significant national security threat, citing concerns about transnational terrorism as she emphasized the importance of protecting all Australians from extremist violence targeting members of Parliament and civilians.
The Liberal leader’s comments came during a brief media appearance in Adelaide, where she declined to provide specific details about reported threats against lawmakers but stressed the seriousness of extremist group activities across Australia.
Twitch Hit with Age Restrictions as Australia Bans Under-16s from Platform
Twitch will be required to block Australian children under 16 from creating accounts, the eSafety Commissioner announced Thursday, adding the livestreaming platform to a growing list of social media services facing age restrictions.
The ruling takes effect Dec. 10, when Twitch must begin taking “reasonable steps” to prevent underage users from accessing the platform under Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age legislation. The platform joins Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube in facing the restrictions.
Opposition Attacks Energy Minister Over COP Role as Summit Hosting Falls Through
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has intensified attacks on Energy Minister Chris Bowen following Australia’s failed bid to host the COP climate summit, branding him a part-time minister more focused on international travel than domestic energy prices.
The criticism comes after Australia withdrew its bid to host COP31 in South Australia next year, with the summit now proceeding in Turkey. Despite losing the hosting rights, Bowen will serve as head of negotiations for the conference, a role requiring extensive international engagement and travel.
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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth launches “Pretty Woman Signature Stay” as official luxury hotel partner for the musical
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is proud to be the official luxury hotel partner in Sydney for Pretty Woman: The Musical. To celebrate this exciting collaboration, the hotel has launched an exclusive Pretty Woman Signature Stay, where guests can try on $170,000 worth of jewels with Fairfax and Roberts, as well a bottomless lunch and Pretty Woman-inspired cocktails pre-theatre.
Live like Vivan for the night in a plush hotel robe with champagne in hand. Available now, the Pretty Woman Signature Stay includes overnight accommodation in a Sofitel room or suite with curated Pretty Woman-inspired sweet treat, a strawberry macaron for two with a bottle of bubbles to celebrate, tickets to the performance and breakfast for two the morning after. [Read more]
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Ahead of Holiday Season, Visa Identifies Five Transformative Forces Reshaping Global Payment Security
To celebrate International Fraud Awareness Week, Visa (NYSE: V) today released its Fall 2025 Biannual Threats Report, revealing five forces that are transforming the global payments security landscape.
The report, produced by Visa’s Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC) team, draws on intelligence from Visa’s global network to identify how criminal operations are evolving with unprecedented speed, scale, and sophistication.
“The payments ecosystem is experiencing a paradigm shift in how fraud operates,” said Paul Fabara, Chief Risk and Client Services Officer at Visa. “Criminals are no longer working as opportunistic individuals-- they’re operating like tech startups, building reusable infrastructure and deploying systematic, industrial-scale operations that challenge conventional defenses. Understanding these evolving forces is critical for the entire ecosystem to stay ahead of emerging threats.” [Read more]
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