7 h. ago Government accuses China of ‘unsafe’ encounter with military aircraft

The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after releasing a flare near an Australian plane.

Politics

9 h. ago Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

Events

53 h. ago The $10m plan to crack down on bullying across Aussie schools

The Federal Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools.

Politics

3 d. ago Gen Z in the firing line as employers scrutinise social media posts

Nearly all managers surveyed by Indeed said they would reject a candidate based on what they had posted on social media.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle

The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.

Economics

4 d. ago WA news LIVE: Social media star detained in Perth, flown back to UK; Man charged with murder over Armadale death

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Events

5 d. ago As it happened: Trump demands Hamas return hostage bodies to Israel, six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Instagram limits teens to PG

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

5 d. ago Election breaches skyrocket as AEC calls for more ‘assertive’ powers

The number of social media posts breaching the Electoral Act grew by 1200 per cent at the 2025 election. The Australian Electoral Commission wants powers to catch even more.

Politics

5 d. ago UK media personality 'Big John' Fisher denied entry into Australia

A British social media personality has been denied entry into Australia and sent to a deportation hotel over a visa issue.

Politics

5 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Trump demands Hamas return hostage bodies to Israel, six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Instagram limits teens to PG

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

5 d. ago No sex, drugs or dangerous stunts: Instagram limits teens to PG

Teenagers on the social media app will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta has announced.

Technology

6 d. ago Federal government rolls out new ad campaign ahead of social media ban

Commercials begin two months before a ban for children under 16 across multiple social media platforms.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Fake news’ and a suspended betting market. The wild 24 hours of the Everest favourite

It is all systems go for The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising, despite what was being said over the weekend on social media.

Economics

7 d. ago Hayes backs Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising to smash Randwick track record after ‘scare’

It is all systems go for Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising, despite what was being said over the weekend on social media.

Politics

1 week ago RBA governor says 5 per cent deposit scheme could push house prices higher

The governor also said the country’s house price problems are not the bank’s responsibility.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Long overdue’: Government prepares to unveil dramatic Defence property sell

An overhaul of the nation’s 3 million-hectare defence property portfolio is set to raise billions of dollars as the Albanese government prepares to override military resistance.

Politics

1 week ago Victorian premier calls on toll road operators to waive fees

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan called on toll road operators to offer free travel over summer throughout the state in a social media plea.

Politics

1 week ago Cats not ‘tiptoeing’ around Smith’s social media posts; Winmar’s prominent role in racism case

Bailey Smith’s social media activity is causing some concern at Geelong, with chief executive Steve Hocking admitting they will look at the star’s headline-grabbing posts.

Events

1 week ago ‘Not about tiptoeing’: Cats look at ‘tailoring’ Bailey’s Smith social media posts

Bailey Smith’s social media activity is causing some concern at Geelong, with chief executive Steve Hocking admitting they will look at the star’s headline-grabbing posts.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Not about tiptoeing’: Cats look at ‘tailoring’ Bailey Smith’s social media posts

Bailey Smith’s social media activity is causing some concern at Geelong, with chief executive Steve Hocking admitting they will look at the star’s headline-grabbing posts.

Politics