How Labor will punish tech giants who don’t pay up
The federal government has unveiled its proposal to force tech giants to pay for Australian journalism or risk harsh penalties. See how it affects you.
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Australia’s huge tax threat to Meta over news
The belligerent owner of Facebook and Instagram could be slapped with huge tax charges if it walks away from paying news publishers.
‘Sl*t’: Moment teen model unleashed on mum
Court documents reveal what went on at a ritzy Sydney apartment that saw Paris Ow-Yang charged with assault.
Huge outage shuts down social media
Meta has suffered a major outage, with people across the globe reporting Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp being down.
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‘Cesspit’: Teen ban raises questions
The Coalition wants to restrict children’s social media use through a tightened age verification scheme, but there are questions about how it will work.
‘Catch up’: Albo’s dig at Dutton
Anthony Albanese says the government has already started working on introducing age verification laws for social media.
Push for Meta to operate from Australian base
Experts say forcing Facebook owner Meta to operate from inside Australia would prevent it dodging responsibility for scams and other misconduct.
Major twist after tribe ‘addicted to porn’
The leader of a remote Amazon tribe has slammed reports that claimed the arrival of Starlink internet led to some of the village’s men becoming addicted to porn.
‘Disgraceful’: AI nude scandal slammed
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
‘Out of control’: TV star scammed 100 times
One Shark Tank Australia judge allowed himself to be scammed 100 times in order to lift the lid and teach others to stay safe.
‘Out of control’: TV star scammed 100 times
One Shark Tank Australia judge allowed himself to be scammed 100 times in order to lift the lid and teach others to stay safe.
‘Malicious’ way Aussies are being hacked
Australians are warned to be vigilant amid a surge in malicious viruses hidden in emails and popular video games.
Undeniable proof you’re being ‘programmed’
The founder of Twitter has shared the grim truth about humanity’s dangerous addiction, warning we may have already lost a key battle for our minds.
Shock moment Taiwan nationals bashed
A group of Taiwanese nationals were assaulted in Brisbane in a suspected racially motivated attack caught on video.
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