All eyes on the social media ban, and the new colour of the year
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Implementation concerns for under‑16s ban
Larissa outlines technical and enforcement worries, industry skepticism, and parental support for the upcoming ban.
Monday, 8 December: All eyes on the social media ban; Bushfires destroy homes in NSW and Tasmania; Netflix signs a mega deal; And the new colour of the year...
You can check out Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2026 (Cloud Dancer...) here.
And here's Larissa's go-to Jamie Oliver brownie recipe.
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