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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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.
Aussie star shocked by sweet Bali act
An Aussie TikTok star said she ‘almost cried’ when this happened to her at a restaurant in Bali.
Report these sick Facebook posts ASAP
This urgent plea to spread the word about a missing Aussie child with medical needs masks a chilling reality that has authorities on alert.
Man’s next move after fight with NRL journo
A man has revealed his next step after he was charged with throwing NRL journalist Paul Kent into a tree during a wild street brawl outside a pub.
‘Karen’: Mum refuses to leave skate park
A mother has been blasted online after she refused to move off the middle of a skate park in New Zealand despite repeated pleas.
‘White women for Kamala’ smash records
A kindergarten teacher turned TikTok influencer has gone viral after giving helpful advice during a ‘white women for Kamala’ Zoom meeting.
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.
Inside booming ‘tea sharing’ groups
Social media groups all over Australia are warning women about potentially dangerous men because dating sites don’t, but the risk they run to do so is huge.
Bunnings to host unexpected event
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will ‘bring the decks’ and host an unexpected event after a social media push from a well-known Aussie band.
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
‘Madame Coconut’: Kamala memes go wild
Kamala Harris is embracing “brat summer”, coconut trees and Venn diagrams – and Gen Z are loving it.
18-year-olds roasted over $50,000 work claim
The young men, both named Charles, have set the record straight after a clip of them went viral on social media.
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.
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