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.
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‘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.
‘Karen’ slams underwear ad as ‘filth’
A woman who took to social media to complain about an undies advert has been labelled just “another Karen” having a whinge.
‘Look who joined the team’: ScoMo mocked
Scott Morrison has taken to Facebook to crack jokes about a scandal that for others is no laughing matter.
Full extent of ScoMo’s deception revealed
The full extent of the additional portfolios held by Scott Morrison has been revealed, with one minister he secretly usurped now calling for him to resign.
Disgusting discovery in woman’s garage
An Australian mum’s cry for help to remove an army of unwanted visitors has shocked an online cleaning advice group.
Chilling post surfaces after deadly blaze
Just hours before a fatal Sydney house fire that killed a 10-year-old boy, his mother posted a chilling message on social media.
Rapist’s creepy act after Facebook ad
A convicted rapist who posted an ad for roommates for his Sydney apartment has been convicted for a creepy act against a woman who responded.
Serial Tinder stalker’s motive revealed
The reason why a serial stalker followed more than 20 women he met through apps like Tinder and Facebook Marketplace has been revealed in court.
Hackers’ shock Facebook porno dump
In a disturbing attack, scammers have hacked into the Facebook pages of multiple Australian businesses and uploaded pornographic content.
Driver’s eerie last post before tragic crash
A man killed in a crash at a car rally in Tasmania posted an eerie final message to Facebook before the tragic accident.
Miners surge as ASX basks in Meta glow
Mining companies lifted the Australian sharemarket to its best session since early January as the appetite for equities got a major boost from Facebook parent Meta.
Deadline looms for Facebook and Google
Multinationals will have more to answer for after the next election with the two major parties eyeing reform for tax-dodging giants.
‘Sickening’: ScoMo disgusted by vile trolls
Scott Morrison has slammed “sickening” anti-Semitic trolls who have levelled vile abuse at Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Worker’s win over ‘Gladys Hitler’ photo
A worker who was fired after attending a Sydney freedom rally and posting a photo to Facebook of Gladys Berejiklian with a Hitler moustache has been paid out.
‘Sh*t’: Facebook staff on the brink
After a rocky few months for Facebook and Instagram, many employees want to quit as they see their work perks disappear.
Facebook sued over ‘disgraceful’ scam ads
Australia’s consumer watchdog is taking Facebook to court over scam ads featuring Dick Smith, David Koch and Mike Baird.
Facebook caught ‘misleading’ Aussies
Meta has been caught out allowing scammers to trick Australian customers, but they could be facing major consequences.
Alleged rapist banned from Sydney suburb
A western Sydney barber has been prohibited from entering the suburb where he works after being charged with raping a woman he met on Facebook.
Whistleblower’s Aussie Facebook warning
A former Facebook employee has issued Australian senators a stern warning as the government tries to rein in the social media giant.
Cult leader’s alleged note to young woman
A handwritten note that a paedophile cult leader allegedly sent a young woman through his wife’s Facebook account has been revealed in court.
Tech wrecks ASX two-day winning streak
The tech sector dragged the ASX lower after Facebook’s owner delivered a disappointing result after Wall Street closed, but Nufarm was a stellar performer locally.
Why mining billionaire is suing Facebook
Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is suing social media giant Facebook over an issue that’s angered him for years.
‘I need hits, views’: Killer dad’s admission
The Perth father who killed his two young children made an 18-minute video for Facebook that included an admission about his personality.
Qantas’ telling act on Aus Day
Social media profiles for major airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia have remained silent this Australia Day, despite the RAAF’s show of bravado across the country.
Facebook reveals horror comments trend
The social media giant says it has noticed a horror trend in what people are posting in the past couple of years.
‘Triggering’: Why Facebook post was removed
A person recovering from an eating disorder reported a health district’s Facebook post due to the wording it contained, it has been revealed.
Reason for Twiggy’s beef with Facebook
Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is taking on social media giant Facebook over an issue that has angered him for years.
‘No sympathy’ for Christian Porter
Christian Porter’s self-pitying Facebook post announcing his resignation deserves no sympathy from Australians, says one politician.
‘I’m single’: Killer’s chilling post
A man who killed his former partner before dumping her body in a creek bed posted a chilling Facebook status just days after committing the heinous crime.
Facebook flooded with vile terror images
Facebook has revealed the disturbingly large number of terrorist content it has had to remove from its platform over 2021.
Zuckerberg’s unusual kids’ bedtime routine
The wife of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the unusual bedtime routine he does with his two young daughters.
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