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Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.

Children who go to jail are far more likely to re-offend compared to those who go into diversion and support programs, an inquiry has been told.

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.

Australian producers have been urged to game plan for a drier, warmer winter and spring, but not panic, following the declaration of an active El Nino.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in state government funding will help residents access zero-interest loans to upgrade their home with lower energy alternatives.