Two ‘lambs’ get married in Melbourne
A large crowd gathered to watch as two “lambs” officially tied the knot at a major gaming convention in Melbourne.
Internet
Age limits first step in big tech battle
The Albanese government says it’s holding ‘big tech to account’ and age limits for kids on social media are the first step.
Rowland rejects ‘wild claims’ about ‘Big Brother bill’
Australians understand that false claims spread at speed and scale on social media. Conspiracy theories go from fringe to mainstream in a matter of hours, and can put lives at risk, argues Michelle Rowland.
New details revealed in teen social media ban
As Australia gears up to stop young children from accessing social media platforms, teens caught flouting the pending age ban will not face penalties.
Dutton hits below the belt in Albo feud
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a hotly contested issue affecting millions of Australians.
Aussies’ private information sold for profit
Australians’ private information is being shared hundreds of times a day with online advertisers who resell and distribute it to unknown parties, putting people at risk of targeted scams.
Elon Musk’s big legal loss to Australia
A court has ruled on whether the Elon Musk-owned X Corp must comply with an infringement notice issued when the company was called Twitter.
Internet loses it over official’s bizarre post
A Republican’s bizarre post about Donald Trump’s running mate has backfired spectacularly, unleashing the ruthless power of social media.
Telcos lashed for complaint wait times
Telecommunication companies have been criticised for taking too long to resolve issues as the industry watchdog urges providers to do better.
Global tech giant crashes worldwide
Sony’s PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded and unable to access their personal information.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
Ex-Treasurer says nuclear energy inevitable
Former Treasurer Joe Hockey has appeared to lend his support to the Coalition’s election pledge to build seven nuclear energy plants.
X-rated renaming of Bob Hawke school
A cheeky hacker has combined a school named after former prime minister Bob Hawke and a viral catchphrase with X-rated results.
‘Prey’: Terrifying truth of Meta-verse
If your Instagram or Facebook account is hacked, don’t expect to get help without coughing up some cash – and the scam itself is terrifying.
‘Bemused’: Albo’s dig at Dutton over TikTok
The Prime Minister said he was “somewhat bemused” by Peter Dutton embracing TikTok.
New work trend taking off in Australia
More and more Australians are taking on multiple jobs to keep their heads above the water, but the issue runs deeper than just cost of living.
YouTuber’s emotional reaction in defo suit
An Australian YouTuber fighting a defamation claim brought against him by an American gamer fought through tears after giving evidence for nearly two days at court.
Minister’s reaction to Meta’s big move
Meta has added stronger protections for underage users on its Instagram platform, but the government has said that won’t change its plan to crackdown on age restrictions.
Cops storm home of ‘computer geek’
The alleged mastermind behind an encrypted messaging platform allegedly used by the mafia is a 32-year-old “computer geek” who lives with his parents, police say.
Cruel detail at heart of Aussie scams
Aussies scammed out of millions of dollars have revealed the one change they want and the cruel detail at the heart of their pursuits for relief from their banks.
PM’s social media ban like ‘whack-a-mole’
As the PM shores up plans for a social media ban for Aussie teenagers, Facebook’s head of global affairs has called the proposal a ‘whack-a-mole nightmare’ for parents.
How to stop your Gmail account being deleted
Google is in the process of deleting a large number of Gmail accounts. Here’s how to avoid losing yours.
‘Shocking’: North Korea humiliates teen girls
North Korean teen girls were filmed bursting into tears and apologising in front of soldiers, in disturbing new footage.
Aussies point finger at ‘harmful’ TikTok
No country in the world has successfully mandated age restrictions for social media, but a new survey shows Australians still want the age limit raised.
Wild amount crypto is written into wills
The amount of cryptocurrency included in the last will and testament of Australians has exploded.
Tough new penalties for deepfake deviants
People creating and sharing non-consensual deepfake pornography will face tough new penalties after legislation passed the Senate.
‘Malicious’: Fake online scam sites pulled
A staggering number of dodgy investment and crypto sites are being pulled offline in a crackdown by Australia’s corporate watchdog.
Big question Amazon can’t answer
Amazon executives are being grilled on the company’s murky development of AI and how audio recordings from inside homes are used.
Major report on social media delayed
A highly anticipated report on social media’s effects on Australian society has been delayed after a ministerial shakeup.
Gmail outage hits users around the world
People across the world are reporting the popular email service has gone down, but the true extent of the issue remains unclear.
‘Google is a monopoly’: Bombshell case
A US judge has found that Google has a monopoly on search in a groundbreaking antitrust case that could have huge implications.
‘Inadequate’: Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Australians have been warned we are “inadequately prepared” for the pending shutdown of the 3G services, with calls for the minister to step in.
Tough new code to stop online scammers
The Albanese government will force social media companies, banks and telcos to comply with new codes aimed at fighting scammers online.
Simple way Aussies can save $200m
With one simple act, a common financial gripe can be avoided and Australians can save $200m a year, the consumer watchdog says.
Nine boss’ five word response over strike
The embattled boss gave an awkward smile as he was asked “are you here for work or are you here on a holiday with your family”.
Disturbing scenes as nation erupts in chaos
At least 186 people are dead and 170 million are in a mobile internet and social media blackout amid deadly clashes. Warning: Graphic
Shock reality of deepfakes in Aussie schools
Australia’s peak school bodies have told a senate inquiry they are struggling against the rapid rise of AI deepfakes across campuses.
Massive threat issued to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
‘Apocalypse’: Disaster exposes chilling truth
An error in a single line of code was all it took to devastate companies across the globe. And it could happen again – with dire consequences.
Tech outage effects could linger for weeks
Computer systems at businesses across the Australian economy could be dealing with the fallout from the Microsoft outage for weeks to come.
Blue Screen of Death workaround revealed
After a faulty update plunged computers and tech systems all over the world into chaos, a workaround to the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” has been revealed.
‘Be careful’: Chilling warning amid IT crisis
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil says there have been reports of phishing scams amid the CrowdStrike IT outage.
What services are still out across Australia
Many people are still struggling after a global IT outage left airlines, banks and businesses scrambling.
Aussie at centre of global outage storm
A Melbourne man serves as president of the company at the centre of Friday’s global IT meltdown that has knocked out airlines, banks and supermarkets.
Decades-behind laws leaving Aussies exposed
A prominent human rights lawyer says lagging, decades-old laws have left Australians exposed to a rapidly advancing phenomenon.
Olympians’ stern warning to parents
Two of Australia’s top athletes have warned of the damage of “digital devices” pulling kids away from the glories of sport to the closed world of smartphones.
Warning as tax scams on the rise
Authorities have warned taxpayers to be aware of tax scams targeting Aussies as they submit their tax returns.
Popular Aussie Youtuber dies suddenly
A popular Australian content creator has died suddenly, with tributes flooding social media remembering the “bright and spirited” woman.
Thousands affected by major bank outage
A major bank has resolved an outage after customers flooded social media with frustration when they couldn’t access accounts.
Tricky scammer move exposed
Telstra cybersecurity experts have warned scammers are more likely to target Aussies on particular days. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
‘Broken’: Mum’s ‘worst nightmare’ revealed
A mother whose “brave little girl” died by suicide after being bullied has shared her heartbreak and the damage done by social media.
Warning over ‘clever’ Google scam
Google Chrome users are the latest group of people to be targeted in a new scam.
Students caught hacking sensitive school system
A group of students have been expelled from a Catholic high school after it was discovered they had been hacking an IT system to access sensitive information.
‘20pc of Google’: Bizarre new site explodes
Young people are growing “extremely addicted” to a new website that is growing in popularity so quickly its request volume is one fifth that of Google.
Telstra’s huge move ahead of 3G shutdown
In an effort to help its more vulnerable customers switch to 4G, Telstra will be providing eligible customers with free phones.
Warning over new nbn scam
Unsuspecting Aussies are being duped by opportunistic scammers pretending to be nbn workers.
Horror Nazi note left in Jewish student’s bag
The complexity of the anti-Semitic prejudice hitting Australian Jews has been laid bare in one shocking story.
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.
‘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.
Remote tribe gets internet, hooked on porn
A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet — only to be torn apart by social media and porn addiction.
High alert for tax time scams
As if tax time isn’t stressful enough, an Aussie banking association has issued a warning over end-of-financial-year cons.
‘Rising threat’ Aussies not prepared for
The rise of AI is opening new pathways for hackers to exploit Aussies – and its rapid evolution is leaving a shortage of experts to stop it.
500 million customers in ‘Ticketmaster hack’
Hackers Shiny Hunters are allegedly trying to sell the information for $US500,000 on the dark web.
Tech giant’s cringe-worthy rap video
A cringe-worthy corporate rap video from Australian tech company Canva has gone viral after a performance at their LA conference.
‘Dynamic strain’: Dire outlook for telcos
As Telstra swings the axe on thousands of jobs, a major warning has been issued that Aussie telcos are under “dynamic strain” amid sliding margins in the sector.
‘Everyone a target’: New terror facing Aussies
A spike in reported cyber breaches has raised alarm bells about the nation’s capacity to defend itself against escalating attacks – with everyone now a “prime target”.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Election boss warns over misinformation
The man in charge of running the federal election has sounded the alarm on the growing problem of misinformation on social media.
How to save Aussie teens from terror groups
An expert has outlined why Aussie teens are at risk of being snared by extremist or terror groups and how authorities can help stop that.
Warning over early morning text
Police are warning Australians not to click on any links sent in unsolicited text messages about a Coles Rewards program.
Company at centre of data breach revealed
A small e-prescription company says a major data breach was likely caused by one if its third-party vendors.
State’s big move for kids on social media
As parents grow more worried about the pernicious effects of social media on youngsters, one state is moving to ban it all for kids under the age of 14.
Musk’s X issues warning over e-safety bid
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and lawyers for X have faced off in Federal Court over a widely circulated video of a stabbing attack on a Sydney bishop.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
‘Beware’: Chilling warning over AI scam
Police in one state have issued a major warning amid an emerging trend of disturbing scams.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
‘Racial hatred’: Hanson under fire for post
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been accused of “classical racial hatred” after she told another senator to “piss off back to Pakistan” in a fiery social media exchange.
How Australians lost $2.7bn to scams
A new report has revealed Australians lost a whopping $2.7bn to scams last year, with one group the biggest victims.
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