67 h. ago US Congress threatens eSafety commissioner with contempt charges

Online safety tsar Julie Inman Grant has been accused of harassing American companies over Australia’s under-16 social media ban.

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2 d. ago The social media whipping boy, cult hero and unlikely captain in our Test team of 2025

Only three players – Travis Head, Joe Root and Ravindra Jadeja – retained their places from last year, while seven have been named in this team for the first time, including a spinner many will not have heard of.

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9 d. ago Perth man arrested for expressing support for Bondi terrorists

A Perth mine worker and firearms owner has been arrested for expressing support for the Bondi terrorists on social media.

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9 d. ago Perth man arrested after allegedly praising Bondi Beach gunmen in social media post

WA Police state security officers executed a search warrant at the 39-year-old’s Yangebup home on Tuesday night.

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1 week ago ‘An Uber to the nets’: England board to probe video apparently showing disoriented Test star

The 78-second video was shared on social media just hours after team director Rob Key said he would investigate claims players drank excessively during the squad’s mid-tour break in Noosa.

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1 week ago ‘Do what you want, LOL’: Boss of collapsed super fund says record keeping was inadequate

First Guardian boss David Anderson told a court that notes on where the fund’s millions were being transferred were not up to standard “by a long shot”.

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1 week ago I’m a former cop. The Bondi police actions were entirely correct

Allegations of police running away, hiding and not returning fire were social media clickbait – and completely wrong.

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1 week ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

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1 week ago Tracy’s wildlife care landed her with a criminal record. Was she unfairly treated?

An expert who taught former WIRES volunteer Tracy Dods how to care for injured kangaroos told the District Court the prosecution was “unfair and unfounded”.

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2 w. ago She helped save the Melbourne Cup, then read on social media that her job was at risk

Dr Grace Forbes is rarely mentioned in the same breath as star former jockey Michelle Payne, but both have had a profound effect on the history of the Melbourne Cup. On Friday, Forbes’ time at Racing Victoria officially came to an end.

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2 w. ago Kids’ social media accounts are banned. Should this parental practice be next?

The federal government introduced the social media ban for children under 16 to protect them, but are parents now the problem?

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2 w. ago Wild scenes as teens clash with police on popular Melbourne beach

Videos posted to social media show hundreds of teenagers storming a Woolworths and then clashing with police on a popular beach.

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2 w. ago How to deal with confronting images after Bondi terror attack

Today Tech expert Trevor Long and clinical psychologist Doctor Anastasia Hronis on how can you navigate social media and what can you do to process the Bondi tragedy.

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2 w. ago Perth mum claims she was ‘bullied’ in response to school complaint

Alarm bells began to ring when Jessica Ey’s 14-year-old son Patrick came home from school with injuries and his mental health began to deteriorate.

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2 w. ago Fake hero, wrong suspect: Misinformation floods social media after Bondi shooting

Elon Musk’s chatbot said Edward Crabtree – a fictional 47-year-old IT professional – was the hero who tackled one of the attackers and seized his weapon.

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2 w. ago ‘I’m just blocking it out’: After World Cup glory, Matildas star sees ugly side of social media

Mackenzie Arnold used to look at comments on social media after every game. After a tough start to life at Portland Thorns, that has completely changed.

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2 w. ago ‘Would’ve lost his life to save others’: Hero bystander who tackled gunman in incredible footage identified

In the aftermath of the devastation at Bondi, a deluge of footage poured onto social media. One video of an act of incredible bravery stood out.

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2 w. ago Albanese talks about his ‘five biggest things’: What’s next?

The PM says the social media ban is one of his biggest achievements. But another issue looms large in 2026.

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2 w. ago Hero bystander who tackled gunman in incredible footage identified

In the aftermath of the devastation at Bondi, a deluge of footage poured onto social media. One video of an act of incredible bravery stood out.

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2 w. ago How a dorky prime minister and a nation of rule abiders is changing the world

Australia may be shy of its influence, but its social media laws have made it a global headline. From Germany to Singapore, people are asking if Australia is breaking Silicon Valley’s spell.

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