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Aussies demand payback over telco issues

From frustrating outages to confusing advice, more Aussies than ever are demanding refunds, discounts or payments from their telcos.

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As the festive shopping season heats up, Australians are being warned to stay vigilant against a rising wave of postal scams targeting online buyers and sellers.

Postal scams surge ahead of Christmas

Ahead of the Christmas rush, Facebook Marketplace has emerged as a key platform where scammers are preying on unsuspecting buyers and sellers.

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US star stunned by attack at Macca’s

Two Aussie men have earned the praise of a touring American music star after defending a McDonald’s worker from a customer in viral footage.

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Labor hits out at social media ban claim

Claims of a rushed timeline for Labor’s new social media laws have been dismissed, with Anika Wells highlighting a key detail in its enforcement.

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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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Mark Bouris reveals a Twitter stalker came to his house

As part of Unplug24 – which encourages Aussies to abstain from social media today – one of the nation’s best-known businessmen has spoken about a Twitter stalker invading his private life.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 19, 2024: Social media apps on phone. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Man used apps to lure kids: cops

A man will front court on dozens of horrific charges after he allegedly used social media apps to groom kids before sexually assaulting them.

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