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New details after 9000 court docs leaked

Aussies will need to wait about a week before finding out what data was viewed by a hacker following a major breach of a state government website.

Elon Musk arrives for US President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Musk’s X in new fight with e-safety

Elon Musk’s X has challenged an Australian court’s judgment that found it was required to comply with reporting obligations over child exploitation material.

Chris Elston - aka Billboard Chris - talks with authorities in Brisbane. Picture: X

‘Move’: Canadian troll gets Aussie response

An activist who was recently in the White House has popped up in Australia and had a run in with police.

Shock as entire nation bans Facebook

The ban was placed on the social media platform by the nation’s police department under anti-terrorism laws.

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Students slam ‘AI’ image in exam

Year 12 students have claimed NSW Education used an artificially generated image in end-of-year exams.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 19, 2024: Social media apps on phone. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Warning over teen social media link

Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 19, 2024: Social media apps on phone. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Warning over teen social media link

Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.

Unplug24: How you can get involved

Unplug24 is a national day of action to help shine light on the toxic effects of social media. See how you can get involved.

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What Jessica Mauboy and Adam Gilchrist have in common

Big names from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and business have pledged support for a new national initiative designed to save Australian lives.

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‘Mac was terrorised’: Dad’s move to save more Aussie lives

On the first anniversary of Mac Holdsworth’s death after he was terrorised by a predator through sextortion, his father Wayne wants Aussies to boycott social media. See the video.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos October 11 , 2024: Police Officer Nicholas Filmer arrives at Downing Centre Court to be sentenced for soliciting child abuse material and grooming a child for unlawful sex. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450

A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.

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Two ‘lambs’ get married in Melbourne

A large crowd gathered to watch as two “lambs” officially tied the knot at a major gaming convention in Melbourne.

TikTok slashes 100s of jobs in big AI move

The move comes after months of speculation that the social media company was planning to reduce its global operations.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 9th, 2023: TIK TOK Generic Pics.Push for TikTok to be banned - Calls to ban the viral video app are gaining steam after the FBI raised the alarm that the Chinese government could access user data.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Tim Pascoe

’Risk’: Albo urged to take action on TikTok

A Liberal senator says Australia should take note of the US bid to sever TikTok from its Chinese-owned parent company due to foreign interference risks.

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