3 h. ago Australia news live: PM says ‘enough is enough’ as social media ban comes into effect; Gina Rinehart’s helipad plan rejected

Follow the latest updates liveSocial media ban: some platforms still allowing 14-year-olds as landmark ruling comes into forceCallout: How is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyInman Grant said she expects kids to experience massive changes as the social media ban sticks around. The eSafety commissioner added that some social media companies were more difficult to work with than others during the rollout of the ban, telling ABC News:To the extent that there are seven stages of grief, we have seen some be very accepting, some in denial, some are quite angry.I guess that shows the character of the company and how they’re taking this. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Albanese is taking away social media for children but hanging out mistletoe for AI. It’s magical thinking | Peter Lewis

The PM won big by convincing us we could avoid the madness of Donald Trump’s new world order but Labor’s feeble AI plan embeds Australia deeply in its orbitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI’m blaming Santa. As 2025 reaches its inevitable endgame, I can’t help thinking we have all become gullible children enthralled by the promise of tech cornucopia, refusing to see the folds in our logic because deep down we don’t want to break the magic.While the federal government prepares to take the toys off the children with its world-first social media ban, it is hanging out the stockings for the self-same tech overlords to fill with new goodies via its light-touch National AI Plan. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Australia news live: social media ban comes into effect; apps not included in banned list surge on app stores

Follow the latest updates liveCallout: How is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyInman Grant said she expects kids to experience massive changes as the social media ban sticks around. The eSafety commissioner added that some social media companies were more difficult to work with than others during the rollout of the ban, telling ABC News:To the extent that there are seven stages of grief, we have seen some be very accepting, some in denial, some are quite angry.I guess that shows the character of the company and how they’re taking this. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Are Australian kids breaking the law if they sneak onto social media? – video

Does Australia’s social media ban mean kids aged under 16 will get in legal trouble for circumventing the ban? Will parents get in trouble for letting their kids use banned social media sites? There is a lot of misinformation about how the world-first ban will actually work. So whether you’re a parent of a child, or a child watching this on a VPN, Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley is here to clear up what the social media ban meansAustralian social media ban explained: everything you need to knowHow is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family? Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Paramount ‘hacked’ on social media and labeled ‘fascists’ over Warner Bros buyout offer

‘Proud arm of the fascist regime’ the bio said

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10 h. ago Michelle Keegan fans cry 'the cutest' after 'magic' Christmas update with baby girl

The actress shared a sweet update on social media a she made a rare appearance alongside her husband Mark Wright and their daugher

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10 h. ago Ant and Dec let slip when all stars I'm A Celebrity South Africa returns

Ant and Dec have hinted when I'm A Celebrity: South Africa will return after posting on social media following the main series finale, with the hosts previously promising the All Stars format will be harder than ever

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11 h. ago Reddit adds safety features for teens everywhere after Australia social media ban

The new Australian law and the new safety features on Reddit go into effect December 10

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11 h. ago Brit soldier killed in Ukraine ‘accident’ while watching local troops train with new weapons away from front line

A BRITISH soldier has been killed in a “tragic accident” while watching local troops train with new weapons in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence has said. The MoD announced the sad news on its official social media channels today. The man's family have been notified after the "tragic accident" which occurred away from the frontlines,...

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11 h. ago Below Deck's Fraser Olender rushed to hospital with heart attack after 'excessive vaping'

Fraser Olender, who is best known for appearing on Below Deck, suffered a heart attack after excessive vaping and issued a warning to his social media followers

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11 h. ago Below Deck's Fraser Olender, 33, rushed to hospital with heart attack after 'excessive vaping'

Fraser Olender, who is best known for appearing on Below Deck, suffered a heart attack after excessive vaping and issued a warning to his social media followers

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12 h. ago Man charged with racially abusing Antoine Semenyo at Liverpool game

The incident is alleged to have happened at the Liverpool v Bournemouth Premier League fixture on 15 AugustA man has been charged with racially abusing the Bournemouth footballer Antoine Semenyo during a match at Anfield.The incident is alleged to have happened at the Liverpool v Bournemouth Premier League fixture on 15 August, Merseyside police said. Mark Mogan, 47, of Templehill Close, Dovecot, has been charged with racially aggravated section 5 public order against the forward. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Liverpool man charged with racially abusing Antoine Semenyo during match at Anfield

Mark Mogan, 47, has been charged with Racially Aggravated Section 5 Public Order against the Bournemouth forward

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12 h. ago I transformed my hallway with a £4 buy from B&M – people say it looks ‘beautiful’ & it insulates the room in winter too

A SAVVY woman has revealed how she transformed her hallway using bargain buys from B&M and TikTok Shop. Not only does Georgie’s home now look fabulous, but her hack even insulates the room in colder months too. Posting on social media, a homeowner and bride-to-be who is currently saving money for her 2026 wedding, explained...

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12 h. ago Driver's fury after bankrupt council paints disabled bay around legally parked car... and then fines him 

The Audi-owner took to social media to share footage of Croydon Council workers painting disabled bay markings around his already parked car while he was on holiday.

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12 h. ago Mohamed Salah 'injustice' outburst from close pal over what's going on 'behind closed doors'

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has hit back at a fan on social media, claiming the supporter has 'no clue' about what is going on 'behind closed doors' at Liverpool

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12 h. ago Watch moment huge popstar struggles to parallel park car for SEVEN minutes at packed restaurant – and is mocked by fans

A MAJOR popstar was mocked by his fans this week as they watched him take seven minutes to parallel park his car in New York City. The funny incident has been doing the rounds on social media after one fan filmed the singer attempting to get his car neatly placed outside of a busy restaurant....

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12 h. ago Moment bankrupt council paints disabled bay around legally parked car... before fining driver

The Audi-owner took to social media to share footage of Croydon Council workers painting disabled bay markings around his already parked car while he was on holiday.

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13 h. ago Bartender reveals what your cocktail order really says about you

With demand for nostalgia continuing to rise, drinkers across the UK are choosing to wet their whistles with mixes from the Fifties, Sixties and beyond rather than try any new innovations.

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14 h. ago Why Gen Z’s new ‘posting zero’ trend could be more effective than Australia’s social media ban

As Australia pulls the plug on social media for under-16s, Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to teenagers about how they really feel about the ban – and discovers why viewing social media as more boring than dangerous might be more effective

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