13 h. ago Criminals who 'post and boast' on social media to face greater jail time in Victoria

Criminals who "post and boast" about their offences on social media could face extra jail time in Victoria under a proposal going before state parliament today.

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19 h. ago We were promised a crackdown on ‘deceptive’ influencer advertising. The ACCC has yet to deliver

It’s a global industry worth $37 billion, but in Australia, it’s largely unregulated. Both consumers and social media stars are paying the price.

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3 d. ago ‘It’s Panadol’: Australian man arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession

Video footage of the Lismore man claiming the substance is Panadol at his arrest has been widely shared on social media.

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4 d. ago Air India crash survivor jumped out of emergency exit, walked down the street

Social media footage showed a man in a bloodstained white T-shirt and dark pants limping along a road and being helped by a medic.

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6 d. ago Islamic preacher tells court he ‘never set out to insult Jews’

Wissam Haddad has fronted the Federal Court over his controversial sermons on social media, which Australia’s peak Jewish body says are antisemitic.

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7 d. ago Greta Thunberg was one of 12 detained in Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. This is what happened next

The ship’s interception in international waters has devolved into a saga playing out through official diplomatic channels as much as on social media – even Conor McGregor was involved.

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7 d. ago What happened when Greta Thunberg was detained by Israel – and who she was with

The ship’s interception in international waters has devolved into a saga playing out through official diplomatic channels as much as on social media – even Conor McGregor was involved.

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7 d. ago The seven friends taking Run It Straight from the schoolyard to the world

Six months ago, a group of friends in Melbourne decided to launch an organised version of the hit-up game they played at school. Six months later, RUNIT has become a social media sensation.

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8 d. ago The Project is gone – but the battle to attract younger viewers to news continues

When Ten’s ambitious news program launched there were no smartphones and social media was in its infancy. Attracting a Gen Z audience will be a lot tougher.

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8 d. ago ‘Ditch the phones’: Israel boards Gaza charity boat with Greta Thunberg on board

Social media footage showed a chaotic scene as the yacht Madleen was boarded, and Israel says the activist crew will now be sent to their home countries.

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8 d. ago Runaway pet zebra captured in Tennessee after week evading authorities

Ed the Zebra’s week on the run captured the hearts and social media feeds of locals. As has his dramatic airlift rescue.

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8 d. ago ‘Ditch the phones’: Israel boards Gaza charity boat with Greta Thunberg onboard

Social media footage showed a chaotic scene on the yacht Madleen as the activist crew sat wearing life jackets with their hands up.

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8 d. ago ‘Keep praying’: Presidential hopeful fights for life after Colombia shooting

Images circulating on social media show the 39-year-old senator covered in blood, apparently with a head wound, being held by several people.

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9 d. ago How social media is seeding the next generation of Australian golfers

Young people are flocking to golf courses – prompting the creation of an under-12s tour.

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9 d. ago Luke Bateman shared his love of books online. Then social media turned on him

TikTok has fundamentally reshaped the way people read. And yet, a former footy player is now facing all the blame for a changing industry.

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9 d. ago Presidential hopeful shot in back at campaign rally in Colombia

Images circulating on social media show the 39-year-old senator covered in blood, apparently with a head wound, being held by several people.

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9 d. ago An outdoor influencer rallied against higher camping fees. 23,000 people responded

The social media campaign led to a shout-out by the NSW Environment Minister in parliament. It comes as the Victorian government was forced to backflip on free camping.

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9 d. ago An outdoor influencer rallied against higher camping fees – and 23,000 people responded

The social media campaign led to a shout-out by the NSW environment minister in parliament. It comes as the Victorian government was forced to backflip on free camping.

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1 week ago Musk deletes explosive posts about Trump as US president issues threat

Billionaire Elon Musk appeared to have deleted several of his explosive social media posts on Saturday that targeted the US president, including one that insinuated Trump was in the Epstein files.

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1 week ago Sling tackles again in the spotlight; Tasmania’s AFL saga ‘embarrassing’, says Tim Paine

Adelaide’s James Peatling faces his second ban this season for a dangerous tackle. Meanwhile, Tim Paine has hit out at his own home state over its push for an AFL club.

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