Councillor caught out on video call
A Tasmanian councillor has been called “extremely unprofessional” after he was caught out by colleagues on a group video call.
Internet
Google Betty White’s name
On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, the search engine has a touching surprise for fans who look up the legendary actress.
‘Irresponsible’: Barnaby Joyce slammed
Barnaby Joyce has come under fire for failing to slap down a rebel backbencher spreading wild Covid-19 conspiracy theories.
Rogan’s latest ‘weird’ Covid admission
Podcast giant Joe Rogan has revealed “dozens” of A-list celebrities have approached him after his Covid-19 controversy storm.
Mafia fugitive undone by Google Maps
Italian Mafia fugitive on the run for 20 years was finally caught after police spotted the convicted felon in Spain on Google Maps.
One reason sex assault survivors stay silent
Sexual assault survivors have revealed how attackers are hiding behind one thing to silence their victims.
Mum’s warning about online predators
A heartbroken mother has warned about the dangers of online predators after her daughter was killed after being catfished by a 50-year-old attacker.
How social post could cost $550k
A major overhaul to tech laws could see tech giants fined $550,000 over one social media post.
Viral video makes family $1 million richer
The ‘Charlie bit my finger’ video has made the Davies-Carr family a motza over the years, but it was actually only meant for family and friends.
Newcastle clubbers’ TikTok Covid fury
NSW partygoers caught up in a superspreader event at a Newcastle nightclub have shared their frustrations in TikTok videos.
Aussie woman’s Insta account disappears
An Australian artist only realised she was involved in a stoush with the tech giant when she attempted to log on to her Instagram account.
Insane photos caught on Google Maps
There are millions of images on Google Maps. But some of them look downright bizarre and their origin can’t be easily explained.
Critical Christmas deadline today
The last day you can buy online and still get your parcel in time for Christmas has been revealed – and Australia Post says you better be quick.
Alan Jones reveals surprising new venture
Alan Jones has revealed he will make a return to Australia’s news landscape with a ‘major’ new project starting next week.
Sickening reason child abuse on rise
The consumption of sickening online child exploitation material has skyrocketed in Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aussies’ top internet searches revealed
The most popular Google searches for Australians in 2021 have been revealed – and there’s some surprising results.
‘Dangerous’: Barnaby’s urgent late night calls
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce has revealed he made two calls to a rogue Nationals MP from London in the wake of a controversial interview.
Workers abused in one industry
The shocking amount of harassment and abuse endured by workers in one industry has been revealed.
New hostage theory in MH370 mystery
The latest theory for the missing aircraft involves the pilot hijacking the aircraft and holding its passengers hostage.
Australia’s big new move against trolls
Australia is ramping up its battle against social media giants and trolls, announcing its second major step in less than a week.
Dutton laughs off #libspill rumours
Peter Dutton has batted away speculation he is preparing to try and topple Scott Morrison with a dry-humoured joke.
Bizarre new Jacqui Lambie TikTok trend
Senator Jacqui Lambie’s furious rant at anti-vaxxers has sparked a hilarious new TikTok trend – and even she has got in on the action.
‘Perverted’: Shocking act finally illegal
An MP has said it’s ‘shocking’ that this ‘perverted and sadistic’ act wasn’t made illegal until now. WARNING: Graphic.
‘Tinfoil hat tossers’: Blast for ‘insane’ trolls
One Australian leader has unleashed an extraordinary spray at ‘flogs’ spreading online ‘BS’ about his Covid response.
Secret email plea to lock down Sydney
An explosive secret email reveals a NSW Health official pleaded for a Sydney lockdown days before it was enforced.
Lambie bombarded with abuse after number leaked
Jacqui Lambie has been bombarded with threats and abuse after a fellow politician ‘crossed a line that should never be crossed’.
Creepy online scam targeting women
Creepy texts revealing a sextortion scam have been released after dozens of female social media users had their accounts hacked.
YouTube backflips on hated change
YouTube appears to have quietly rolled back a controversial change from earlier in the week that was met with derision and outrage globally.
Facebook flooded with vile terror images
Facebook has revealed the disturbingly large number of terrorist content it has had to remove from its platform over 2021.
TAB blasted over illegal in-play bets
Australian gambling giant Tabcorp has been savaged by the communications regulator for breaching online in-play betting rules.
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