5 h. ago The ‘psychotic’ demons that drove Olympian into history books

Sprinter Bree Rizzo has revealed the high price she paid to achieve her Olympic dream, and how social media will be central to athletes reaching Brisbane 2032.

Culture

14 h. ago Min Woo Lee needed a ‘kick in the butt’. Now he’s Australia’s biggest Masters hope

Min Woo Lee didn’t want to be just a social media star. Now he’s a social media star and our No.1-ranked male golfer.

Politics

30 h. ago Boy, 14, left with broken jaw after alleged ‘head stomping’ at Ellenbrook shopping centre

A group of teenagers allegedly approached the victim before the assault, with others believed to have been filming the incident on their phones before posting the footage to social media.

Politics

44 h. ago Donald Trump clears path to sell his $3.3 billion stake in Truth Social

Trump’s stake in the media company that owns Truth Social has for the past year formed the bedrock of the president’s fortune.

Politics

44 h. ago Donald Trump clears path to sell his $3.3b stake in Truth Social

Trump’s stake in the media company that owns Truth Social has for the past year formed the bedrock of the president’s fortune.

Politics

55 h. ago Baggage handler faces court after posing inside plane turbine

A former baggage handler has faced court today after posting videos flexing inside a plane turbine at Sydney Airport.

Events

55 h. ago Abbie Chatfield posts to be probed by Australian Electoral Commission

The electoral watchdog’s review will test political leaders who share content creator posts that instruct listeners how to vote as more MPs appear on influencer podcasts and social media.

Events

59 h. ago Man pleads guilty over Sydney Airport social media stunt inside jet turbine

Preslie Ginoski filmed himself working out inside the turbine of an aircraft.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Appalling’ pier attacker spared jail conviction as victim struggles

Footage shared on social media shows the 'appalling' attack carried out against a 14-year-old autistic teenager.

Events

63 h. ago Metro passengers left hanging on as door flies open on driverless train

Footage posted to social media shows passengers hanging onto railings while a man who appears to be a metro staff member speaks into a two-way radio as the incident folds unfolds. Credit: x.com/bendrives and reddit user @Aggressive-Move-4725.

Politics

64 h. ago Man charged over Sydney Airport social media stunt inside jet turbine

Preslie Ginoski allegedly filmed himself working out inside the turbine of an aircraft.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney socialite pleads not guilty to assaulting police officer

A Sydney socialite accused of drunk driving and assaulting a police officer will fight the charges.

Events

3 d. ago Netflix’s Adolescence will be shown in UK schools, in bid to curb social media harm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the filmmakers to Downing Street for talks. “As a dad, I have not found it easy to watch this with children,” he said.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘With all due respect’: Phantom social media post haunts show star

Sharp social media comments, an actor who denies posting them and a swift disappearance: things are getting a bit dramatic at Opera Australia.

Politics

6 d. ago In a surprise deal, Musk’s xAI swallows his social media platform X

The deal combines two of Musk’s multiple portfolio companies, which also include automaker Tesla and SpaceX.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Sheer luck' saved victim from death during assault by AFL star Noah Balta, court told

Richmond Tigers defender Noah Balta, 25, has pleaded guilty to an assault in the NSW Riverina region on December 30 that left another man in hospital with a head injury.

Events

8 d. ago Abusing your team is one thing. But filming it? You’re the embarrassment

Social media has unleashed a lot of bad stuff on modern sport, but this might be the worst development yet.

Politics

9 d. ago Melbourne rapper’s young killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’

21-year-old Mustafa Alhassan pleaded guilty to homicide and faces up to 25 years in prison.

Events

9 d. ago From Gaga to tradwives: Signs of economic doom, according to the internet

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Australian economy is on the up and up, but social media tells a different tale. Welcome to the world of “recession indicators”.

Politics

9 d. ago Taller than an A380, this mammoth sculpture will welcome you to Sydney’s new airport

The globe-like structure will tower 30 metres when it is finished, making it visible to passengers when the first flights start late next year.

Politics