Regulation
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Investigations
The 101 ways Google serves up Australians to known scammers
Using the world’s biggest search platform to find information on scams can deliver victims straight into the arms of criminals.
- by Aisha Dow and Charlotte Grieve
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Investigations
‘Psychopaths are the best’: Confessions from inside the scam industry
From marketing and retention to catastrophe and recovery, the life cycle of the scam industry is breathtakingly cruel and strikingly consistent.
- by Aisha Dow
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Donald v Gary: Why the crypto world is so excited about Trump
The crypto market has been set alight by Donald Trump’s election win. What has them most excited is the man Trump has vowed to fire on his first day in office.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
How would a social media ban actually work?
Almost a quarter of children aged eight to 10 use social media, as do half of 13-year-olds. How would new laws banning them from apps actually keep them off?
- by Paul Sakkal, David Swan and Tim Biggs
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Gambling
Cashless gaming trial set up to fail, former participant says
With a trial into mandatory cashless gaming plagued by problems, the NSW government has begun laying the groundwork to walk away from the policy.
- by Max Maddison and Harriet Alexander
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Social media
Children under 16 to be banned from using social media
“Social media is doing harm to our kids, and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said as he announced the ban.
- by Paul Sakkal and Michelle Griffin
‘Fishy from the outset’: Millions in crowdsourced cannabis cash sparks landmark battle
A crowdsourcing investment initiative by fast-growing market giant Montu’s has descended into acrimony and unprecedented action from a corporate regulator.
- by Clay Lucas
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Political donations
Leaked emails reveal how much it costs to dine with Albanese and senior MPs
Leaked emails reveal Labor is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through its Federal Business Forum while it prepares a donations crackdown.
- by James Massola
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Social media
What Isabelle wished her parents (and the government) knew about social media
Isabelle Camp is one of a growing number of young people turning to Instagram and TikTok for health advice. They say a social media ban is not the answer.
- by Angus Thomson
Vapes are legal again - but pharmacies allowed to sell them aren’t celebrating yet
Pharmacies can now stock therapeutic vapes – but many are holding back on ethical grounds or believe registration for the new system is too onerous.
- by Millie Muroi
Vape-flation: prices have surged, but retailers are still flouting the ban
Two months after a ban on selling vapes outside pharmacies, this masthead visited a dozen tobacco and convenience stores across Sydney. All had vapes available on request.
- by Millie Muroi
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