Social media
Sky News forced to apologise after quoting fake Andrew Forrest tweet
A fake quote from a social media account posing as billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest was published by Sky in a news story about the ABC, criticising the public broadcaster for a lengthy acknowledgement of country.
- by Calum Jaspan
Latest
Why is everyone suddenly falling to their knees at Bunnings?
A Dally M red carpet appearance had fans non-stop talking about … Bunnings? Let’s unpack this baffling response.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
Opinion
Once I felt love, connection, excitement … but it’s time to break up with my X
I’ve gone from ‘Tweet Ups’ where we’d meet at a cafe to explore this exciting media frontier, to a terrifying digital wasteland straight out of Mad Max.
- by Nic Hayes
Opinion
Education
Restrict phones and social media, but let’s not lose sight of the real issue in WA schools
While restrictions and bans would be helpful, we also need to be realistic about the challenges of enforcing this. But this WA principal says it’s just the first step.
- by Belinda Provis
Bondi biscuit lovers queued for an hour for a cult cookie. They were left with a sour taste
The North Bondi event was promoted as an “exclusive” one-day pop-up of US-based Crumbl Cookies and their gooey treats.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Mark Zuckerberg’s big gamble wiped $145 billion off his fortune. Now it’s paying off
Mark Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse initially looked like a colossal mistake. It’s now sending him up the rich list.
- by Alex Perry
We tax big tobacco due to its health impact. Why not social media companies?
Mental health advocates say the government is failing young people by pushing social media bans instead of improving access to unaffordable psychology services.
- by Mary Ward
Editorial
Editorial
We need to learn more about managing social media and teens
A ban of any kind is a blunt instrument. Australia must invest more in learning about the problems – and advantages – of social media use for teenagers.
- The Herald's View
Jacarandas v waratahs: Purple haze, pop stars and the campaign to save native flowers
The jacarandas will be out next month. The tree may be an introduced species, but some environmentalists think anything that makes the public aware of plants could help save native species.
- by Julie Power
Mormon Wives: How a TikTok scandal became a record-breaking reality show
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives isn’t just TikTok drama on a slightly bigger screen. It’s an exploration of a religion evolving in real time.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
Work therapy
Was I right to turn down a job because of my interviewer’s weird LinkedIn posts?
Is someone’s fondness for earnestly posting on LinkedIn a reflection of them as a co-worker? By some accounts, yes.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/social-media-621