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Quebec's proposed energy drink ban for children under 16 expected to pass
Proposed legislation to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 in Quebec is expected to pass on Thursday. It would make the province the first North American jurisdiction to impose age-based restrictions on caffeinated energy drinks. Source link
Live: Warning oil could surge to $150 a barrel with inventories 'critically low'
A major Australian bank has warned the price of oil is at risk of surging to $150 per barrel as oil inventories approach critically low levels. Follow live. Source link
Dark Mofo returns with art, food and sell-out events
Tasmania’s two-week Dark Mofo festival kicks off today in Hobart. Popular events such as Winter Feast, Night Mass, the Nude Solstice Swim and the Ogoh Ogoh procession return, while one of the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries will host a free art exhibition. Source link
First home buyers left scrambling as stamp duty exemption ends
Tasmania’s free stamp duty scheme for first home buyers expires at the end of this month, leaving some in an anxious wait to settle before the cut off. Source link
Voll stars as Aussies hammer Windies in final T20 World Cup warm-up
Australia goes into the Women’s T20 World Cup in a positive frame of mind, after Georgia Voll leads a dominant win over West Indies in their final warm-up match in Cardiff. Source link
French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case. Source link
Live: Angus Taylor says 'no plan' for Liberals to carve up seats with One Nation
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the Liberals have “no plan” to carve up seats with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation at the next election. Follow live. Source link
Mexico City welcomes World Cup but reality bites for many
As Mexicans prepare to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup for a record third time, many locals are frustrated by being locked out of the tournament, while others are more optimistic. Source link
Commonwealth Bank pursued in High Court by shareholders
The applicants want compensation for the “inflated value of their shares attributable to the bank’s wrongful failure to inform the market”. Source link
Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16
The federal government is moving to restrict young Canadians’ access to social media unless those companies can show they’ve made their platforms safe. Source link