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Lauren Dubois shared a poignant but simple post that saw her inundated with terrifying death threats and vile abuse.

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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 30, 2024: Bitcoin ATM. Picture: NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Wild amount crypto is written into wills

The amount of cryptocurrency included in the last will and testament of Australians has exploded.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 20, 2023: Editorial generic stock image of an iPhone with the popular apps: Instagram, Messenger and Facebook prominent on its home screen. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

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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”.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 20, 2023: Editorial generic stock image of an iPhone with the popular apps: Instagram, Messenger and Facebook prominent on its home screen. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

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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”.

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World's shortest IQ test. Picture: TikTok.

World’s shortest IQ test reveals if you’re smart

The world’s shortest IQ test — answered in just three questions — quickly reveals whether you’re smarter than 80% of humanity.

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‘RIP Twitter’: Users locked out after change

Elon Musk has sparked outrage over new restrictions for all Twitter users, with thousands complaining of being “locked out”.

The Australian fan has revealed the simple mistake that cost her an eye-watering sum to secure tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

Fan accidentally spent $10k on tickets

The Australian fan has revealed the simple mistake that cost her an eye-watering sum to secure tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

SpaceX, Twitter and electric car maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends an event during the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, on June 16, 2023. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Twitter sued over Sydney office bill

Elon Musk’s Twitter is facing a major lawsuit after failing to pay more than $1 million in bills relating to office fitouts, including its shuttered Sydney branch.

Ceiling of carpark at Westfield Kotara. Picture: Reddit

Bizarre find in Westfield car park

Shoppers have been left scratching their heads after spotting the bizarre items in the car park.

Anti-feminist social media personality Hannah Pearl Davis. Picture: @JustPearlyThings/YouTube

Anti-feminist dubbed ‘female Andrew Tate’

An “anti-feminist” YouTuber who believes women shouldn’t have the right to vote and divorce should be illegal has been dubbed the “female Andrew Tate”.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. JUNE 23, 2023: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Clare O'Neil and Air Commander Darren Goldie- Cyber Security Coordinator, hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Turn your phone off’: PM’s stark warning

Anthony Albanese has delivered a stark warning, telling Aussies to “turn their phones off” in an attempt to avoid danger.

A Tradie captured the wild moment a 17-year-old girl driving an allegedly stolen vehicle was arrested. Picture: Channel 7 / 7 News

‘Get out‘: Tradie captures wild arrest

A tradesman managed to capture the heated moment Victoria police swooped in on a teenager allegedly driving a stolen Mercedes.

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Star makes ‘crazy money’ from sleeping

One of the world’s most popular Twitch influencers has revealed her most lucrative income stream — letting viewers watch her sleep.

Mature man using mobile app for live betting and online gambling and watching a sports match

Why online gambling ads could be banned

The time frame has been floated as a way for sporting codes to find new advertisers.

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