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Labor and Anthony Albanese have been targeted by an apparent co-ordinated scare campaign on social media.

Scary new Aussie election trend appears

Experts have slammed an apparent co-ordinated scare campaign in the dying days of the election race has been savaged by experts.

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‘Rawdogging reality’: Zuck reveals weird life

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has given a rare insight into his unorthodox lifestyle after appearing on comedian Theo Von’s podcast.

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‘Wake-up call’: How to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime

The bank passwords of 31,000 Australians are being traded online, it’s been revealed. See how you can track if you have been affected and what you can do to stay cyber safe.

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What Albo, Dutton will do to keep you safe

From Russia trying to sneak bombers onto Australia’s doorstep to Chinese warships lurking off the vast coastline, the country is staring down uncertain times.

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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 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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‘Exhausting’: Why parents need help in mobile war with kids

It’s the biggest cause of arguments between parents and kids — how much time they spend scrolling on their phones — which is why it’s time the Government stepped up and helped, argues Julie Cross.

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Age limits first step in big tech battle

The Albanese government says it’s holding ‘big tech to account’ and age limits for kids on social media are the first step.

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Rowland rejects ‘wild claims’ about ‘Big Brother bill’

Australians understand that false claims spread at speed and scale on social media. Conspiracy theories go from fringe to mainstream in a matter of hours, and can put lives at risk, argues Michelle Rowland.

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

New details revealed in teen social media ban

As Australia gears up to stop young children from accessing social media platforms, teens caught flouting the pending age ban will not face penalties.

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

New details revealed in teen social media ban

As Australia gears up to stop young children from accessing social media platforms, teens caught flouting the pending age ban will not face penalties.

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