6 h. ago Defence contractor under police investigation over threat to bomb Burgertory outlet

A social media post under the profile of an army veteran-turned-defence industry expert suggested parking bombs outside a restaurant owned by prominent Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh.

Events

3 d. ago Police investigate wild brawl as 22 fans evicted from Rabbitohs

Footage of the fight quickly circulated on social media, with young men wearing South Sydney and Sydney Roosters clothing trading blows.

Events

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 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

7 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. ago Man proposes to girlfriend as she crosses marathon finish line

Moment man proposes to girlfriend as she crosses marathon finish line divides social media.

Politics

2 w. ago Giant tech companies urge Trump to target Australian media laws

US tech giants have issued a warning to Australia over laws targeting social media and digital tech.

Politics

2 w. ago Police investigating social media threats to another Sydney mosque

Police are investigating after a TikTok account messaged an alleged threat to a mosque in Sydney.

Events