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Jones’s alleged victim feared being 'crushed in court'

Jones’s alleged victim feared being 'crushed in court'

The first of six complainants in veteran broadcaster Alan Jones' marathon sexual misconduct trial has completed his evidence.

Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial

Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial

Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial

Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial

A former athlete became emotional as he spent days telling a court he endured multiple unwanted kisses and gropes by radio giant Alan Jones as a teen.

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court

An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.

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Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones

Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones

A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".

'Kleptomaniacs': media empire vows to slay AI thieves

'Kleptomaniacs': media empire vows to slay AI thieves

A media goliath has doubled down on its stick-and-carrot campaign against AI snatchers, also calling out other companies who '"should know better".

Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping

Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping

A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.

Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt

Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt

A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt.

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Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything'

A former athlete has described the tension between being grateful to and fearful of Alan Jones as he accused the talkback titan of indecently assaulting him.

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

British comedian Bill Oddie, who became a star in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies and then presented nature shows, has died at the age of 85.

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

A first-of-its-kind, 60-minute course designed to help older people look out for fake news shows more than a third are confident in verifying information.

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Wearing cameras and speakers powered by artificial intelligence comes with benefits but critics warn it also presents serious privacy concerns.

True crime sleuth invited cold case suspect into home

True crime sleuth invited cold case suspect into home

True crime sleuth invited cold case suspect into home

True crime sleuth invited cold case suspect into home

A woman obsessed with crime podcasts started a relationship with a murder suspect in a bid to solve a cold case after a teen's death, an inquest has been told.

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations

The producer of beloved Aussie children’s show Bluey has praised the "amazing" reaction to episodes that were translated into a First Nations language.

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

The head of one of the world's largest news agencies says news media have to swim or sink in the age of AI as readers are bombarded with unverified content.

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'Promoting misogyny' as four women and girls killed

With four women and girls killed in the past week, an expert says headlines that dehumanise victims are one of the drivers of gender-based violence.

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

Cabinet minister Pat Conroy has insisted the support is there within Labor for Australia's nuclear-powered submarine deal as members break rank on the deal.

AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia

Australian news outlets are under threat from a growing number of hungry tech companies, including artificial intelligence firms which do not pay for content.

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Click check: social network urges users to find fakes

Digital platforms are being flooded with AI-generated misinformation and many Australians are not checking before spreading it further.

Payout ends Sandilands legal row as Jackie O's rolls on

Kyle Sandilands will get $12 million as his bitter legal fight with ARN comes to an end, but his former on-air partner is still chasing her chunk of change.

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

The owner of the Seven Network is slashing hundreds of jobs, downgrading its guidance and writing off millions of dollars from a burdensome TV content contract.

'Hello, anyone there?' Mobile phone complaints spike

Thousands of Australians are reporting trouble with their mobile phone service, with smartphone snags responsible for almost half of all ombudsman complaints.

Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema

When satirical feature The Birthday Trip was left out of major film festivals, its makers decided they could get it onto the big screen themselves.

Can the 'manosphere' be transformed for good?

As toxic masculinity builds online, a summit will bring together 100 leaders and advocates to discuss male-based solutions to end gendered violence.

Colbert farewells The Late Show with emotional finale

In a fond farewell from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, Stephen Colbert was joined by a host of celebrities for the final Late Show.

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