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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Warning after dating app assaults
Police have issued a safety warning after a recent spate of assaults targeting LGBTQ+ people using dating apps.
Facebook rolls out major new update
Facebook is rolling out face recognition technology in a bid to combat scammers and to help people recover their accounts.
Safety codes proposed to protect kids online
New online safety codes to protect children have been released by Digital Industry Group Inc for community consultation.
‘Coward’s palace’: Basketball legend slams social media
Australian basketball legend Shane Heal’s own devastating experience with social media has inspired him to join the Unplug24 campaign. Find out what happened.
‘Ugly f****** bush pig!’: Stars and MPs reveal worst troll abuse
Jacqui Lambie, Olympian Lani Pallister and Michelle Bridges are some of Australia’s biggest names who have bravely shared the worst comments they’ve been sent online. See the video.
What causes Sarah Harris’ anxiety
TV host Sarah Harris has revealed what causes her “anxiety”, as she watches her children growing up in a world where she has been trolled online.
Schools plan to counter ‘toxic’ Andrew Tate
A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
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.
‘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.
TikTok slashes 100s of jobs in big AI move
The move comes after months of speculation that the social media company was planning to reduce its global operations.
’Risk’: Albo urged to take action on TikTok
A Liberal senator says Australia should take note of the US bid to sever TikTok from its Chinese-owned parent company due to foreign interference risks.
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.
Uphill battle for improving social media
The fallout from kids using social media has been laid bare at a summit on the issue, including some “simply frightening” statistics.
Social media ban to decide on age limit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signalled the next step in the government’s bid to introduce an age limit on social media use.
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.
Big change coming to Facebook in Australia
Facebook has unveiled a new initiative which it hopes will put a “big dent” in the number of scams that are costing Aussies millions.
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”.
‘Gold rush’: Your data used to train AI
An Australian expert has warned about how little Aussies know about their data being used to train AI.
‘So much hate’: Nurses reveal awful abuse
NSW nurses say they were subjected to verbal abuse from “Boomers” driving past while they were holding rallies, calling for better pay.
Tech change for 400 million people
Meta has revealed major updates to its most popular apps, a cheaper VR headset and new updates to its smartglasses at Meta Connect 2024.
‘Money to be made’: Tradie’s insane salary
A tradie has revealed his insane six-figure salary, telling young people to give trades a go, as “there’s money to be made”.
‘Bemused’: Albo’s dig at Dutton over TikTok
The Prime Minister said he was “somewhat bemused” by Peter Dutton embracing TikTok.
‘Woke’: Aussie version of The Office trashed
Right-wing commentator Matt Walsh has torn into Australia again, taking aim at what he described as a “woke” remake of the hit sitcom The Office.
Data setting you need to change immediately
A social media network is using Aussie users’ data to train AI models, unless they change this setting to opt out.
Influencer abandons TikTok after $730bn fail
Several influencers have fled TikTok after they posted glowing videos about a dodgy development that have been slammed as “dystopian”.
Warning AI could ‘steal next Aus election’
A Greens senator has warned the rise of sophisticated deep-fake videos made using generative AI has the power to steal the upcoming federal election.
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.
‘Oh honey’: Jackie O’s NY post slammed
Divisive radio host Jackie “O” Henderson has stirred controversy after an image was released from a recent trip to New York.
Major update will change Instagram forever
One of the world’s biggest social media platforms has announced a shock change that will impact the experience of millions of users.
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.
‘Threat’: Elon slammed for sick post
Controversial billionaire Elon Musk has been condemned for a post about Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, which the Secret Service is now probing.
Dutton’s huge move ahead of election
The Opposition Leader has joined the likes of Clare O’Neil and the Greens in what is likely an attempt to appeal to youth voters ahead of the next election.
Musk’s surprise backer in fight with Albo
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has found a surprise ally in his fight with the government over its proposed misinformation laws.
‘Terrified’: Woman behind Trump lie talks
A US woman has spoken after her Facebook post falsely claiming immigrants were eating cats ended up being repeated by Donald Trump.
Sick videos Aussies kids are watching
Debate is raging about social media – but there’s one major factor we all missed when it comes to the Prime Minister’s controversial ban.
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.
‘Have I broken the law?’: Ugly cop clash
Confronting footage has emerged of the moment cops clashed with a father outside his family home. Police say there’s a very good reason they stormed his house.
‘Disturbing’: Grim claim on social media laws
There is one big concern about new laws aiming to crack down on doxxing, misinformation and hate speech on social media platforms.
Facebook, TikTok set to change forever
Social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok will be held to account for harmful misinformation under new laws.
Tech giant’s bombshell admission
US tech giant Meta has admitted to systematically scraping the public data of millions of Australians to train its AI products.
’Criminal’: Crackdown on social media giants
A new crackdown on the world’s big social media companies is about to be unveiled, it can be revealed.
‘He was lifeless’: Dad’s social media plea
A father has welcomed the government’s proposed ban on children using social media after his teenage son took his own after a cruel online scam.
Next step in kids’ social ban revealed
Australia will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media, but one big question remains.
‘Selling a used car’: MP’s video slammed
A federal minister has been slammed over a social media video in which she’s likened to a salesperson “selling a used car”.
Dark secret of mega app you’ve never heard of
Damning reports and a billionaire CEO charged. This is the dark side of a popular messaging app with almost a billion users.
How social media ban will work
Anthony Albanese has revealed how a nationwide age-based ban on social media accounts, including Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook, will work.
Teens to be ‘banned’ from using social media
Children under the age of 14 could be banned from using social media in a controversial new government proposal.
State moves to ban social media for kids
One Australian state has revealed a proposal to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media.
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.
‘Death threats’ after Aussie’s clash with Musk
Australia’s eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant says she got ‘credible death threats’ after clashing with tech billionaire Elon Musk earlier this year.
Simple post that sparked vile threats
Lauren Dubois shared a poignant image online that saw her inundated with graphic threats. An Aussie start-up is aiming to stop that kind of thing happening.
Meta: Total news ban still ‘an option’
A senior Meta official says a total news ban on Facebook remains “on the table,” with current government legislation “unworkable”.
Aussie embassy’s Insta post upsets Iran
Canberra is “concerned” by Iran’s action against Australia’s embassy in Tehran after an Instagram post sparked controversy.
Horrors that keep top cop up at night
A top cop has given an unprecedented insight into the horrific crimes they uncover against our children, and it’s something every parent needs to read.
Australia enrages Iran with one Insta post
A social media post by Australia’s embassy in Iran featuring cupcakes and bow ties – but not mentioning Iran at all – has sent Tehran fuming.
Vile predator trapped by ‘13-year-old girl’
An elite squad of monster-hunters scours the internet in search of “the absolute worst of humanity”, here is just some of the horrific things they uncover.
Instant backlash over Elon’s Kamala pic
The world’s richest person Elon Musk has copped flak after posting a fake image of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Tech billionaire’s stunning downfall
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has sparked an explosive debate over whether he’s a “free speech martyr” – or villainous “profiteer”.
Meaning of common phrase baffles
Do you know what you are saying when you use this common phrase? It turns out, many people don’t.
Musk goes on rampage over Twitter ban
A bitter dispute between billionaire Elon Musk and one country has seen his social media platform wiped out and he’s not remaining quiet.
‘Dead’: Nation prepares to switch off X
A bitter standoff between a Supreme Court judge and Elon Musk has intensified amid a feud over the fate of the tech titan’s social media platform X.
Zuckerberg’s dramatic election move
Mark Zuckerberg insists he’s staying neutral but he continues to make moves that are being celebrated by Donald Trump supporters.
Teen hospitalised over dangerous trend
A dangerous social media trend has emerged in Sydney, where teenagers are putting themselves at serious risk.
Unthinkable caught on Aussie family’s CCTV
Worrying footage has captured the moment a masked intruder used a dog door to enter a Queensland home.
Stabbed dog walker bleeds as youths laugh
Disturbing video shows a man being stabbed in the neck on a UK street before collapsing to the ground, as onlookers laugh “he dead”.
‘Freedom’: Musk calls for billionaire’s release
Elon Musk is calling for a fellow billionaire’s release after he was arrested at a French airport over alleged offences related to his popular app.
Visa doubt for Holocaust denier’s $1500 tour
The Home Affairs Minister says he will personally review the visa application of far right pundit Candace Owens, saying he hopes she has a “good refunds policy”.
Tough new penalties for deepfake deviants
People creating and sharing non-consensual deepfake pornography will face tough new penalties after legislation passed the Senate.
‘Rife’: Horror school sex list response
Four boys from Yarra Valley Grammar School in Melbourne sparked outrage when they posted a shocking list onto the platform Discord.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
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.
Grim claim on China’s plan for Australia
China is waging an information war against Australia in a bid to “control” political discourse, an intelligence insider has warned.
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.
Update on keeping kids safe on social media
Thousands of signatures supporting a push to change the minimum age of social media use has reached the NSW parliament.
Everyone says same thing about Trump chat
Elon Musk’s talk on X with Donald Trump lasted more than two hours — but everyone said the same thing about the former President’s voice.
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