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.
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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”.
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