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Melbourne sex worker Dallas Rayne, 34. Picture: Supplied

Sex worker takes aim at notorious men’s site

A self-styled escort ‘review’ website with more than 260,000 members has been branded a ‘breeding ground’ for misogyny and a danger to sex workers.

The apps are being used inside the classroom. Picture: Supplied

Horrific ‘undressing’ trend in Aussie schools

Reports of AI-generated fake nudes in schools are now out of control, with parents urging politicians to step in.

What viral sensations look like now

Internet sensation looks much different today

These faces were once all over the internet, but now, you’d probably walk straight past them without a second glance.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos September 10, 2024: Snapchat , Instagram, YouTube, Roblox and tik tok and X (Twitter). The Albanese government says it will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media before the next federal election, but is still mulling over what that age it should be restricted to. Picture: NewsWire / Aaron Francis

Fresh blow coming for big tech

The Albanese government is asking for the public’s help as it mulls new rules for big tech.

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When Melbourne creative Rose Callahan lost her job years ago over what she calls a âbitchyâ social media post, she couldnât have imagined that social media would one day bring unexpected attention and opportunities.Â

Wild way Aussie scored perfect job

What started as a joking LinkedIn post quickly drew millions of views and job offers, showing social media’s growing influence in hiring.

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A deepfake video featuring Premier Roger Cook is currently circulating as a pop-up ad on YouTube. Picture: Consumer Protection WA

Warning as premier appears in deepfake scam

The deceptive video showed the likeness of the premier spruiking an investment scam, which was ‘endorsed by the Government and open to everyone’.

Let Them Be Kids

On the surface, it is glossy, child-friendly, and collaborative: the ultimate virtual universe.But behind Roblox’s social facade lies a sinister, all-consuming world of predators, harmful content and addictive game mechanics.

‘His world shrank’: Mum’s horror as son got addicted to Roblox

An Aussie mum watched her son change around Roblox — a game experts say has become a hunting ground for predators and — as thousands of Aussie kids become addicted.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 6, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Communications, Anika Wells meet with Florence (Flossie) Brodribb, Romany Brodribb (Flossie's mum), Dr Lila Landowski, Neuroscientist, Menzies Research Institute Tasmania at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Inspiring’: PM praises Flossie’s example

Anthony Albanese has showed off a new friendship bracelet from Aussie student Flossie, who backs the PM’s impending ban on social media.

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A major Optus outage affecting more than 34,000 mobile services across the Hunter Valley has been linked to malicious damage to a communications tower in Hexham. Photo: Optus

Police probe ‘malicious’ Optus outage

Police are investigating malicious damage caused to an Optus tower that left thousands of residents without mobile service and some triple-0 calls potentially affected.

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‘Scary’: Collingwood stars open up about social media trolls

AFL star Brayden Maynard reveals the most common reason why social media trolls target him as he and teammate Tom Mitchell make a heartfelt pledge after an unthinkable tragedy.

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What Jessica Mauboy and Adam Gilchrist have in common

Big names from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and business have pledged support for a new national initiative designed to save Australian lives.

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‘Mac was terrorised’: Dad’s move to save more Aussie lives

On the first anniversary of Mac Holdsworth’s death after he was terrorised by a predator through sextortion, his father Wayne wants Aussies to boycott social media. See the video.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 5, 2025: Minister for Communications, Anika Wells and eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Shock detail in social media ban

A platform known to law enforcement for facilitating boys and men to “hunt” Australian girls will not be included in the social media ban.

Unplug24: How you can get involved

Unplug24 is a national day of action to help shine light on the toxic effects of social media. See how you can get involved.

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