Woman’s Facebook post before attack: cops
A woman allegedly made a request on Facebook before carrying out an anti-Semitic attack in an affluent Sydney suburb, according to police.
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Warning as scammers use fake AusPost link
A fresh warning has been released about an online scam where fraudsters use fake Australia Post links to defraud sellers on Facebook Marketplace.
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.
‘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.
Facebook posts mysteriously disappear
Tech behemoth Meta says a technical error caused mental health support posts from Australian LGBTQIA+ groups to be pulled offline.
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.
Australia’s huge tax threat to Meta over news
The belligerent owner of Facebook and Instagram could be slapped with huge tax charges if it walks away from paying news publishers.
Huge outage shuts down social media
Meta has suffered a major outage, with people across the globe reporting Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp being down.
Albo’s boast after ‘shenanigans’ on new laws
Australia has effectively passed some of the world’s strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
‘Green light’: Clash over CFMEU Facebook post
The fiery clash was over a social media post made by the CFMEU administrator that claimed “militancy“ was “not unlawful”.
Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
Shock pic exposes popular KFC item
A customer has taken to Facebook to vent about the fast food giant after making a huge discovery.
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.
UFC 308: Title contender confirms billionaire buddy’s VIP appearance
He’s on a 10-fight winning streak, is fighting for the bantamweight title, and Merab Dvalishvili has confirmed a big name presence will be cageside this weekend.
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.
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”.
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.
Family dealt ‘sick’ blow after teen dies
A family grieving the loss of their teenage son have been targeted by heartless scammers in the days after his death.
Balcony with single bed going for sad price
A landlord is attempting to rent out a balcony fitted out with a single bed in a bizarre Facebook advert.
‘Cesspit’: Teen ban raises questions
The Coalition wants to restrict children’s social media use through a tightened age verification scheme, but there are questions about how it will work.
Paralysed Aussie’s ‘shabby’ airline compo
Victims and lawyers have criticised Singapore Airlines’ compensation scheme after the fatal extreme turbulence event last month.
Pair accused of Facebook scam
The pair have been accused of staging a robbery during the sale of a designer handbag, set up via Facebook Marketplace.
Mum’s Facebook chats as baby drowned
A mum whose baby drowned in a makeshift tub while she cleaned her home and chatted with her friends has learnt her fate in court.
Bondi stabber’s eerie FB post before attack
The Queensland man made the post just five days before he stabbed multiple people with a kitchen knife in one of Sydney’s busiest shopping centres.
Major update in Twiggy’s fight against Meta
The Commonwealth dropped its criminal case against Meta that was being pursued by Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest.
Man stabbed in Marketplace sale
A man selling $2,000 worth of jewellery on Facebook Marketplace has opened up about the horror moment he was stabbed.
Facebook DM that could explode Hayne case
Deleted “hostile” facebook messages from the woman Jarryd Hayne was found guilty of raping are at the centre of his fight for freedom.
‘Just wear bras’: Teacher’s vile DMs to teens
A sex pest dance teacher has avoided jail despite abusing two teenage girls with “acutely inappropriate” Facebook messages.
Whistleblower’s call on Meta’s news ban
A Facebook whistleblower says Australia should force Meta to the negotiating table amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of news online.
Facebook snub to hurt all Australia: MP
The decision to walk away from local publishers would have ramifications for the entire community, Communications Minister Michele Rowland said.
‘Appalling’: Minister lashed for racist posts
The Northern Territory’s Police Minister has apologised for sharing racist, sexist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on social media.
Australia’s $1.5bn trump card in Meta fight
The parent company behind Facebook could face a mammoth fine if found to have breached a major agreement with news publishers.
‘A threat’: Meta blasted for news deal cut
The government has vowed to take swift action after Facebook owner Meta announced it no longer intends to pay for local news.
Why this photo sent suburb into meltdown
A single photo shared to a local Facebook group sparked uproar this week, with the council forced to clarify an outrageous rumour.
Chaos ends group to find missing mum
A surprising development has been made in the search for missing mum Samantha Murphy, after her disappearance spawned wild theories.
Woman duped out of $550 in scam
A woman received a cardboard box full of random items, including kitty litter and books, after buying a TV on Facebook Marketplace.
‘Room’ for rent highlights rental crisis
A ‘room’ listed for rent on Facebook for $185 a week leaves a lot to be desired.
Reason behind shock bird picture
A picture of a Sulphur-crested cockatoo on Facebook has sparked concern online, as the heartbreaking reason for its appearance is revealed.
Viral response to ‘I love you Hannah’ graffiti
A Facebook post in response to declarations of love popping up all over town spray-painted on road signs has gathered a lot of attention, good and bad.
Killer’s sinister web of sex and deception
The web of lies spun by a convicted killer who plotted her ex-partner’s murder in a woodchipper has been exposed.
‘Like a dog’: Terror offender’s violent raps
A Sydney man and convicted terror offender has been jailed once again after he breached the conditions of his release by recording crude rap songs and downloading Facebook, a court has heard.
Woman’s Aldi container rant backfires
A woman sparked heated debate after posting a picture of an aldi food container ‘fail’.
Vile way Aussies fleeced of $36m
A security expert has revealed the sneaky way Aussies are being swindled millions of dollars while trying to get tickets to their favourite music acts.
Facebook Marketplace sting backfires
A plot to confront a Facebook Marketplace scammer has backfired, resulting in punches thrown and a car windshield smashed.
‘Lies’: Chilling warning on rise of AI
A former Facebook whistleblower has warned about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and called for tougher protections in Australia.
Dan Andrews’ cheeky final post
Daniel Andrews has taken to Facebook for the final time, his post comes just a week after he resigned as Premier of Victoria.
Major change for Australia Post deliveries
Confusion over poorly filled-out missed package slips will soon be a thing of the past after an AusPost Facebook update.
Teen Facebook Marketplace mugger sentenced
The teenager was one of two girls who were part of a scheme to lure a Facebook Marketplace seller to the suburbs and steal his phone.
Anna’s sassy Facebook post to critics
The Queensland Premier has been accused of taking too much leave at a time when the state is battling multiple crises.
Guilty plea in Facebook mugging case
Two teenage girls are accused of stealing a man’s iPhone and slashing him with a knife when he gave chase.
Glam boss’s fire sale before company collapse
The glamorous owner of failed building company Modco sold some of her luxurious items online to make some extra cash.
Haunting post from missing 14yo’s mum
The mum of a missing teenager has unleashed in a fiery Facebook message just a day before human remains were found in the search for the girl.
Meta misleads Aussies over app claim
The social media giant has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after it conceded to misleading consumers with a security app.
Man allegedly slashed in Facebook robbery
Fresh details have emerged after a man was allegedly slashed in the head multiple times after having his iPhone stolen.
Human remains found after huge explosion
The man missing after his home exploded made a series of disturbing posts to Facebook in the hours before his disappearance.
CCTV captures teen’s alleged cruel act
The victim suffered a number of cuts to his head after a girl allegedly snatched his iPhone and ran in a botched robbery.
Shock discovery after dog ‘savagely’ slain
Cybersecurity experts are warning attacks linked to Facebook Marketplace are “becoming trend”, after a dog was killed and several people injured in Brisbane.
Bizarre Facebook post from ‘missing’ mum
A young mum who sparked a furious search after “disappearing” with her baby boy has emerged on Facebook.
The Facebook post inspiring an Origin star
Most people laugh at what they posted on social media when they were younger. But a status update from 2012 is inspiring Jess Sergis.
Alleged threats made to Stan Grant
A 41-year-old man who allegedly made online threats against former Q+A host Stan Grant identifies as a “right-wing Christian conservative”.
Sri Lankan cricketer’s Facebook win
A Sri Lankan cricket star charged with sexual assault has had his bail conditions relaxed so he can access social media.
Major update in marketplace carjacking
A Melbourne mum alleges she was violently assaulted while taking her car for a test drive with a potential buyer, according to police.
Bold act on Facebook discovered
Desperate drivers are taking to social media to buy and sell demerit points, risking eye-wateringly expensive fines in the process.
Scam costing Aussies $260K each year
An infuriating scam seeks to rip off Australians trying to turn their trash into treasure but who are ultimately being left thousands of dollars out of pocket.
ABC ditches Twitter accounts
The Twitter accounts for two of Aunty’s biggest shows and a third ABC account will be shut down over the next week.
Woman‘s desperate hunt for love
A Sydney woman has defied the odds and discovered a new way to find a man after having no luck on dating apps.
Don’t reply to this ‘ATO’ Facebook post
A new online scam is targeting Aussies on social media and duping them out of cash and personal information.
Trump quietly plotting provocative move
Having announced his candidacy for the US presidency again, Donald Trump is now quietly plotting a significant move, his confidants say.
‘Unique’ life-size dinosaur for sale
Dinosaur fans could have their own prehistoric beast in their backyard after a surprising find on Facebook Marketplace goes on sale.
Awkward split after major Voice call
A crack has emerged within the Nationals, with a former minister taking to Facebook to speak out against the party’s most recent announcement.
Lover deletes Facebook before murder
A man who helped dump a woman’s body in bushland and covered for the mother-of-two’s jealous and violent partner has been jailed.
Video exposes Sydney rental crisis
A video shared to social media shows the extent of Sydney’s rental crisis, with a landlord going through a peculiar process to choose a housemate.
Private school principal’s defamation loss
An elite private school’s principal has lost a defamation lawsuit over a social media post which she claimed implied she abused children.
Twiggy’s big win over Facebook in court
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest has had a big win over Facebook’s parent company in court over scam advertisements on the platform.
MP blasted over Facebook comments
A female politician claims an opponent made “disgusting” comments about her and liked “sexist” messages online, but the other MP says there’s more to the story.
How rapist babysitter used Facebook
A court has heard how a babysitter who raped an infant and sexually abused 15 other children used social media to gain the trust of families.
Mother’s warning to Bali travellers
A mum has taken to social media to inform others of the risks of a popular tourist pastime after her child suffered a horrific skin reaction.
Woman’s fake messages to prove rape lie
A woman faked Facebook messages after lying about her boyfriend raping and strangling her.
Inside Dan’s $1m Facebook bill
Victorian taxpayers have had to foot the Premier’s mammoth million-dollar Facebook bill since he was elected in 2015.
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