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Netflix hit writer calls for ‘radical’ Australian ban

The co-writer for Netflix’s hit show Adolescence is calling for the UK government to better protect children from dangers of social media by doing something “radical” like Australia’s ban.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: Influencer Andrew Tate attends UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ian Maule/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Ian Maule / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Spent $185k’: Tate fumes as he leaves US

Self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate said he was returning to Romania, where he is facing rape and human trafficking charges.

Tony Armstrong creates a spell check app for racists in a new satirical video. picture : Instagram

‘Spell it right’: Star’s swipe at racists

Popular indigenous TV presenter Tony Armstrong has taken a swipe at racist social media attacks, in a new comedy sketch he has shared online.

PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Wayne Holdsworth and daughter Daisy, 15, at home in Melbourne. Wayne is behind a campaign for a social media blackout with the organisation called SmackTalk for suicide prevention after loosing his son Mac. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘Arrogance’: Parents’ fury as US tech giants target Aussies

An Aussie father whose son took his life because of social media has lashed out at Meta, Google, Amazon and X as they pressure Donald Trump to punish Australia over its online protection laws.

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Paul Kent and Tamer Uzun have been charged with brawling outside a pub in Rozelle in April 2024. Picture: NewsWire

Man’s next move after fight with NRL journo

A man has revealed his next step after he was charged with throwing NRL journalist Paul Kent into a tree during a wild street brawl outside a pub.

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‘Karen’: Mum refuses to leave skate park

A mother has been blasted online after she refused to move off the middle of a skate park in New Zealand despite repeated pleas.

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‘White women for Kamala’ smash records

A kindergarten teacher turned TikTok influencer has gone viral after giving helpful advice during a ‘white women for Kamala’ Zoom meeting.

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Update on major Aussie cyber breach

A Sydney university has given an update on the investigation into a major breach of its IT network that affected thousands.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) along with families of victims of online abuse hold a news conference on the Kids Online Safety Act at the U.S. Capitol on July 25, 2024 in Washington, DC. Proponents of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, say the bill aims to protect children from online harms for the first time since 1998. It has support from parents' groups, advocacy organizations, and companies like Microsoft, X, and Snap. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kent Nishimura / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Social media giants react to crackdown

The likes of Facebook and Twitter have responded after the US Senate actioned the most significant online safety overhaul in decades.

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What happens when you lodge your tax return too early

What happens when you lodge your tax return too early

A tax expert has revealed what it means when your tax return goes into “extra processing time” and why it is rarely a good thing.

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

Tough new code to stop online scammers

The Albanese government will force social media companies, banks and telcos to comply with new codes aimed at fighting scammers online.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos -JULY 30, 2024. Court sketch of Wayne Wilmot who appeared in Waverly court today. Wilmot , serial sex offender who was part of the gang that abducted, raped and murdered bank teller Janine Balding has been charged with searching for child abuse material. Picture NewsWire / Rocco Fazzari

‘Where he belongs’: Serial rapist back in jail

A serial sex offender who participated in the abduction, rape and murder of bank teller Janine Balding has learnt his fate for another “very concerning” crime.

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Simple way Aussies can save $200m

With one simple act, a common financial gripe can be avoided and Australians can save $200m a year, the consumer watchdog says.

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Sign of where Australia’s priorities lie

The new Immigration and Home Affairs Minister has only been in the job for five minutes but is already heading overseas to visit a key ally.

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