Ms Rachel under fire for Gaza clip
YouTube’s toddler influencer, Ms Rachel, is copping majorbacklash amid scrutiny over some of her social media posts.
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Meta’s sweeping changes for teen users
There will be sweeping new changes coming for teenage social media users as Meta continues to crack down on the content teens see every day.
Abbie Chatfield cleared after AEC probe
The influencer’s social media posts featuring Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt were under review to determine whether they were “political content”.
‘Got my vote’: Gen Z lose it over PM move
An army of “new media” is creating a stir in the lead-up to the Australian Federal election, giving insight into Albo’s recent polarising question time stunt.
Controversial Aussie appears on US TV
A man known for tall tales has appeared on US TV to claim he was targeted by police here due to anti-Joe Biden comments.
‘Real risk’: Musk warning as election looms
The federal government has been grilled over fears tech billionaire Elon Musk might “agitate for far-right politics in Australia” during the election.
Musk’s X in new fight with e-safety
Elon Musk’s X has challenged an Australian court’s judgment that found it was required to comply with reporting obligations over child exploitation material.
‘Move’: Canadian troll gets Aussie response
An activist who was recently in the White House has popped up in Australia and had a run in with police.
Shock as entire nation bans Facebook
The ban was placed on the social media platform by the nation’s police department under anti-terrorism laws.
Labor pulls ‘racist’ Medicare T-shirt post
Labor released a social media T-shirt meme to pump its Medicare credentials, only to quickly take it down after realising the meme’s ugly history.
‘Spent $185k’: Tate fumes as he leaves US
Self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate said he was returning to Romania, where he is facing rape and human trafficking charges.
‘Spell it right’: Star’s swipe at racists
Popular indigenous TV presenter Tony Armstrong has taken a swipe at racist social media attacks, in a new comedy sketch he has shared online.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
Bizarre videos of cops circulate on TikTok
NSW Police have launched an investigation after a TikTok user began posting multiple bizarre clips of uniformed officers, taken inside marked cars and a station.
Wombat woman explodes after fleeing Aus
The US influencer who fled Australia after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has opened up about the furore, hitting back at what she calls “hypocrisy”.
‘Manfluencer’s’ far-right threat revealed
Controversial “manfluencer” Andrew Tate is facing rape and sex trafficking charges and Aussie experts warn his rhetoric also overlaps with far-right radicalism.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
‘Aussie humour’: Cyclone trend takes off
A mind-blowing number of Aussies are banding together in a tongue-in-cheek effort to “blow” Cyclone Alfred and “push it back”.
Radical and abhorrent content on the all-powerful social media platforms is slipping through a series of gaps, a new Australian report finds.
Zuckerberg birthday act divides the internet
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has divided the internet after he copied a viral Grammys performance for his wife’s birthday.
Horror number of creeps targeting Aussie kids
A shocking new survey suggests more than 40 per cent of Aussie kids have been contacted by strangers online.
‘I didn’t have sex with my boyfriend’s dad’
An 18-year-old student says she is the “victim of a co-ordinated cyber attack” over a sick rumour that spread like wildfire across social media.
130 scam websites a week taken down
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated but the corporate watchdog is fighting back, taking down more than 130 scam websites a day.
Bizarre adverts show new reality for Aussies
Labor’s attack ad featuring the likeness of the ficticious Griffin family has caused a stir among young voters.
If you see this, do not buy this meat
Fake profiles are preying on Australians in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, with some people admitting they’ve lost over $500 in an instant.
‘Absolutely’: Molan’s huge call on career
Former Sky News presenter and radio host Erin Molan has provided an update on her big plans for the next stages of her career.
‘Abhorrent’: Popular app fined nearly $1m
The service has been issued the major fine after being slow out of the blocks to answer key questions from Australia’s online regulator.
‘Left behind’: Warning for Gen Z on WFH
The man leading America’s biggest bank has lashed out at Gen Z employees and work-from-home in a wild tirade. But where do Aussie banks stand?
Man charged over alleged threats to MP
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian over social media.
US accused of bombshell Andrew Tate move
Four women at the centre of Andrew Tate’s Romanian human trafficking case have issued a statement over “distressing” reports.
Bondi videos gets US TikToker banned
A US TikToker has been permanently banned from the app after allegedly secretly recording Aussie women for his millions of followers online.
Former PM’s unseen photos found in op shop
The unassuming photo album documented one politician’s trip to Europe in the 1990s, with handwritten captions revealing intimate details.
Women slam TikToker over Bondi videos
A US TikToker, who has millions of followers, has been slammed after he allegedly secretly filmed and uploaded videos “hitting on” Aussie women.
Horror find inside Sydney home
People could not believe what they were seeing when a video of a trashed Sydney home went viral.
‘Name and shame’ FB post leads to $250k case
A missing dog has been the centre of a $250,000 defamation case where two women claim they were called “thieves” on social media by its owner and a “pet detective”.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
Australia’s world-first move to stop scammers
Australia is fighting back against cyber security threats, and this world-first move against scammers is leading the way.
Tears on street after anti-Semitic video
Nurses have gathered to condemn hate speech after an “abhorrent” video of two NSW nurses on an anti-Semitic tirade surfaced online.
PM’s embarrassing cafe moment
An awkward video has resurfaced of the moment Anthony Albanese was brutally rebuffed by a barista in a popular cafe.
Influencer who exposed nurses speaks out
An Israeli content creator has spoken for the first time since he was “threatened” by two Sydney nurses.
Senator slammed over ‘AI nightmare’ ad
An Australian senator has been slammed over an image posted to social media, with many branding it an “AI generated nightmare” and calling for staff to be sacked.
Insane reason for sign outside Aussie home
More than 100 strangers have shown up at a couple’s front door, forcing the residents to erect a sign turning them away, after a shocking scam.
Ominous truth behind creepy Macron pics
French President Emmanuel Macron has praised a series of fake AI-generated videos of himself on social media.
Terrifying reality in Aussie scam crisis
At a secret location in Sydney, experts have revealed the terrifyingly simple way Australians are being fleeced more than any other country by scams.
Thorpe wades into uni anti-Semitism row
Firebrand independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has stormed into a uni anti-Semitism row, saying the symposium at the centre of the controversy was “amazing”.
Trump confirms major move on TikTok
Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, US President Donald Trump says, a move that could save it from a ban in the States.
Reporter slams billionaire’s ‘vile’ stunt
A journalist has hit back at Adrian Portelli after the billionaire threw a “tantrum over a nickname” and “unleashed his troll army” on her.
TikTok is back, Musk has major issue
TikTok is up and running again in the US, after briefly going dark – and the wildly popular app’s developers say it has Donald Trump to thank.
‘Banned’: TikTok goes down for 170m users
TikTok has been banned — for now. The popular app went dark for 170 million US users on Saturday, sparking outrage online.
TikTok to ‘go dark’ within a matter of hours
TikTok has said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US in a matter of hours unless the government steps in before a federal ban takes effect.
170 million abandoned as app ‘goes dark’
More than 170 million TikTok users are likely to be met with an unexpected statement when they open the app this weekend.
Indigenous woman’s Aus Day rant praised
An Indigenous female truck driver has shared her candid take on Australia Day.
Panic over billionaire’s ‘chilling’ move
An unprecedented move by Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has sent shockwaves across the globe – and it could have dire consequences for Aussies.
‘Sham’: Musk hits back after being sued
The billionaire has been sued after allegedly failing to timely disclose his ownership of Twitter stock, but his lawyer claims he “has done nothing wrong”.
China discusses selling TikTok to Elon Musk
Chinese officials are reportedly discussing Elon Musk potentially acquiring the US operations of TikTok ahead of its controversial ban in the US.
‘Serial killer’: Horror claims about Byron Bay
A young man’s spooky experience in Byron Bay has blown open a chilling rumour about the coastal tourist hotspot.
Meta’s big update on Aussie election
The social media giant’s update comes a week after it said it was ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.
‘Weak’: Dutton’s surprise Joe Rogan moment
In a campaign-style speech, the opposition leader echoed comments made by US podcast Joe Rogan which you can buy as a poster online.
Fears over growth of ‘degrading’ act
Experts have raised concerns Australian legislators may not be able to keep up as cases of a “degrading” act pop up across the country.
Zuckerberg drops Covid bomb on Rogan
Mark Zuckerberg has revealed US President Joe Biden’s camp would ring his company and “curse and scream” during the pandemic.
TikTok on the verge of being switched off
Owners of the hugely popular app said it could be switched off in a matter of days.
‘Hatred for profit’: Meta’s controversial move
Billions of social media users can now describe LGBTQ people as “mentally ill” and women as “property” under sweeping changes to Meta’s policy.
‘Very dangerous’: Warning on Meta move
Meta’s move to scrap fact-checking from its Facebook and Instagram platforms is triggering alarm bells in Canberra.
First look at ex-priest after child abuse charges
A former priest has been charged with sending sexually explicit photos to a 14-year-old boy online and grooming him for sex.
Facebook to reshape the entire internet
Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta will make a major change on Facebook and Instagram to “restore free expression” and end “censorship”.
Palestinian influencer’s shock act on camera
A Palestinian influencer has been arrested after shooting a firework into a Berlin apartment window, sparking fury in Germany.
Facebook posts mysteriously disappear
Tech behemoth Meta says a technical error caused mental health support posts from Australian LGBTQIA+ groups to be pulled offline.
Aussies divided over star’s beef with Jetstar
A British tennis star has slammed Jetstar after her racquets were destroyed during her flight to a competition in Hobart – but not everyone agrees.
NSFW weather forecast has people losing it
The US is set to be hit by a huge winter storm over the coming days, but one weather forecast has led Americans to think of something else entirely.
Furious Aussies slam ABC’s ‘woke’ NY show
Complaints are already streaming in over the ABC’s New Year’s Eve program – as some social media users slam the coverage as “divisive” and a “disappointment”.
29yo man charged with raping 11yo girl
Police have issued fresh warnings for parents about the dangers of social media after a young girl was allegedly groomed and raped in regional Queensland.
Musk’s brutal response to Aussie newspaper
US billionaire Elon Musk accused the Sydney masthead of “relentlessly lying” after it published a savage prediction about his future at Tesla.
Detained Aussie’s wild vegan rant
Bizarre video of an Aussie reportedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine – where he rants about wanting to “force” Chinese people to be vegan – has emerged.
‘Big dog, mate’: Tasmania video goes viral
An argument between two men has been deemed the “most Aussie interaction ever”, after one of the men was spotted walking down the street with an alpaca.
Nuclear fight spills on to TikTok
What do the Grinch, Gossip Girl and a popular Christmas carol have in common? They’re all subjects of Labor’s anti-nuclear attack ads aimed at Gen Zs.
Texts reveal secretive trade happening in Aus
It might seem like an ordinary phone case — but there’s a reason the deal is quietly being done via direct message on Instagram.
Meta agrees to huge payout for Aussies
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out a whopping sum to Australians who were impacted by a major privacy scandal.
TikTok app to be removed after court blow
TikTok has just suffered a crucial blow in US court that could see it disappear from app stores in just over a month.
JK Rowling throws support behind Aussie
One Australian woman’s defamation win in court this week has gone viral, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling praising the victory to her 14.2m followers.
Firebrand US pundit scores big visa win
Free speech advocates are celebrating a visa win for controversial right-wing American firebrand Candace Owens.
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