SA single-use plastics ban kicks in

South Australia’s ban on single-use plastics comes into force today, with cutlery, drinking straws and stirrers all prohibited from sale and distribution across the state.

SA single-use plastics ban begins in March

South Australia’s ban on single-use plastics, such as straws and cutlery, will come into force from March next year.

Photo: AP/Richard Drew

Facebook to ban "deepfake" posts

Facebook says it is banning “deepfake” videos, the false but realistic clips created with artificial intelligence and sophisticated tools, as it steps up efforts to fight online manipulation.

Norwood player handed four-year doping ban

Former Redlegs player Joshua Glenn has been banned from all football competitions for four years after testing positive to prohibited anabolic steroids after a SANFL game between Norwood and Glenelg.

City's foie gras ban sticks in vendors' throats

The sale of foie gras in New York City is about to be a faux pas.

Crowds rock up for Uluru's last climb

Uluru has opened to hundreds of climbers three hours late, on the final day before a permanent ban comes into force.

We need to talk about GM and good food

The State Government’s move to lift the ban on GM crops across most of South Australia prompted the usual responses from those either for or against it. It’s now time for a broader, informed public debate about the social and economic ramifications of GM food in general, argues Rachel A. Ankeny.

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