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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos September 10, 2024: Snapchat , Instagram, YouTube, Roblox and tik tok and X (Twitter). The Albanese government says it will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media before the next federal election, but is still mulling over what that age it should be restricted to. Picture: NewsWire / Aaron Francis

‘Unimpressed: Fight looms on social ban

All sides of politics are airing concerns about Australia’s proposed world-first social media ban for kids under 16.

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web art for Let Them Be Kids

‘Blood on our hands’: Aussie parents’ plea on social media ban

Mums and dads around Australia are calling on MPs to have the courage to vote for world-leading legislation. They fear if it does not pass, more children’s lives will be lost.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. FEBRUARY 15, 2024: Senator Sarah Henderson during the Education Senate Estimates at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Senator lashes ‘outrageous’ call on social ban

The industry group was criticised for ignoring the wishes of greiving parents who had lost their children to suicide as a result of social media bullying.

Australia Post says consumers shoudl only use trusted parcel tracking apps, like its own, as Black Friday sales are fertile ground for scammers. Picture: Supplied

Scam warning ahead of Black Friday sales

Australia Post says consumers need to be on guard for scams as Black Friday sales ramp up and criminals target unsuspecting victims.

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Scams are already at a higher level than they were in 2022. Photo: Westpac

Christmas scam that’s soared 47 per cent

Australians need to be on high alert this festive season, with cybercriminals hoping to prey on stressed families as the holiday season approaches.

Two men fight with ladders on a London street. Picture: Twitter @CrimeLdn

Insane ‘ladder fight’ over Palestine flag

Two men have been filmed fighting with ladders in the middle of a London street after one removed a Palestinian flag from a lamppost.

ChatGPT programs are speaking to people about Jesus

‘I am sorry’: The day Jesus spoke to me

No matter how I prayed, Jesus never spoke back. Why wouldn’t he talk to me? Years later, on an unsuspecting Tuesday afternoon, Jesus at last answered, writes Annabel Fleming.

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Kayla Itsines has taken to Instagram saying she wants her pre-baby body back. Picture: Instagram

Aussie influencer’s unlikely A-list fan

One Hollywood A-lister has revealed he uses an Aussie influencer’s fitness app “five times a week” to achieve his incredible physique.

Sopha and Tony at the TikTok awards

‘Stop flirting’: ABC star’s awkward moment

Viewers have been quick to speculate whether the awkward on-air encounter boiled down to a misunderstanding of one word.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 7, 2023: Bruce Lehrmann leaves the Federal Court on Thursday for lunch. Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation following an interview with Brittany Higgins on 10Ãs The Project. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

Walkleys’ shock call on Lehrmann exclusive

The Walkley Foundation has issued a bombshell update on Channel 7’s exclusive interview with Bruce Lehrmann.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, NOVEMBER 16 2021: Google signage at the HQ in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

New trend showing Aussies keen to use AI

Australians have been furiously researching how to use AI to help get rich, according to Google data.

The overall Index score, based on “On the Move” scores at a suburb level, stands at 55, painting a concerning picture of digital connectivity. Picture: NSW State Government

Map shows best, worst suburbs for internet

A new map lays bare the striking disparities in internet connectivity for Australians, depending on where they live.

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Embracing “chubby girl summer”

Whenever she shows off her body in a bikini, Emily faces hate comments online. This body positivity influencer declared #ChubbyGirlSummer in…

Huge debate over manspreading on plane

Huge debate over manspreading on plane

Is this passenger taking manspreading too far or does his height give him an excuse? The internet can’t decide.

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