A new movie satirises the myth that climate change is a consequence of too many people. In the real world, our overpopulation obsession must be euthanised.

As Guardian Australia's technology reporter Josh Taylor explains, there's a lot we don't yet know about how the social media ban for Australians under 16 will work in practice. That includes which platforms will be affected and how those platforms will determine users are the age they say they are. And since it won't come into force for a year – after the next federal election – that will be the problem of whoever is the next communication minister Continue reading...

Education minister Jason Clare says ‘never in my life’ did he expect to see opposition and Greens take same stand on immigration Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has been left red-faced after the Coalition made a last-minute backflip over plans to cap international student numbers from next year. The education minister, Jason Clare, has accused Peter Dutton of being a “fraud” on tough immigration policies after the opposition sided with the Greens and independents on changes to limit new enrolments from overseas students to 270,000 in 2025. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...