Government crackdown on social media; man arrested in Thailand for alleged murder| 9 News Australia

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The Federal Government is ramping up its crackdown on social media giants still allowing under‑16s on their apps. Fines are now set to double to nearly $100 million, six months after the controversial laws were introduced. In other news, an Australian man has been arrested in Thailand, suspected of murder after a teenage girl's body was found dumped in a suitcase. He was taken into custody at Bangkok Airport as he attempted to fly home. Turning to Sydney, shark‑spotting drones will now patrol 70 New South Wales beaches year‑round, following a slue of recent shark attacks. Authorities say the expanded program will give swimmers faster warnings and better protection. And in a separate development, AFL legend Tony Modra has shared a message from his hospital bed after a crash left him fighting for life in ICU last week. The former Crow is recovering from facial injuries after a falling tree branch smashed through his truck windscreen ahead of last night's Adelaide showdown. | *Subscri

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