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Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.

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Small businesses are fighting with tech giants after being locked out of accounts or waiting for payment and want a reboot on how their complaints are handled.

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Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

The prime minister has written to premiers and chief ministers asking for their input and assistance in implementing a minimum age for social media access.

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Results of a large survey suggest Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat all trail another digital platform when it comes to younger users.

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.

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Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate.

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.

'Sad reality' for troubled ex-TV star despite court win

'Sad reality' for troubled ex-TV star despite court win

'Sad reality' for troubled ex-TV star despite court win

'Sad reality' for troubled ex-TV star despite court win

Former Seven Network host Andrew O'Keefe was just hours away from having his driver's licence reinstated when he was recognised by police and pulled over.

Ex-TV star O'Keefe released on bail after new charges

Ex-TV star O'Keefe released on bail after new charges

Ex-TV star O'Keefe released on bail after new charges

Ex-TV star O'Keefe released on bail after new charges

Disgraced former TV star Andrew O'Keefe has secured bail after being charged with stalking and breaching an AVO after an incident in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.

Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage

Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage

Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage

Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage

Journalists at Nine's newspapers will strike during the opening weekend of the Paris Olympics if the company doesn't come forward with a better pay offer.

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'Doomscrolling' leading to emotional harm, study says

Compulsive reading of negative news makes people more likely to feel suspicious and distrustful and form the belief that life lacks meaning, a study has found.

Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives

One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard.

Watchdog warning ends Google deal with Telstra, Optus

Telstra and Optus have agreed to stop accepting payments from Google under deals to pre-install the tech giant's search software as default on their phones.

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.

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Kids ditch school for millionaire YouTuber

Hundreds of children have given school the flick to watch 10 people compete for one of several luxury cars given away by a US internet celebrity.

Australians distrust use of AI in news content

As the risks of generative artificial intelligence grow, Australians have become distrustful of news content as its use becomes more common.

Truth hurts as 126-year-old newspaper goes under

An outback newspaper has abruptly shut down after serving its community for more than a century and enduring a number of recent setbacks.

Take control of your social media: body image activist

Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt says people should take control of social media to remove harmful content and improve their online experiences.

Murdoch's News Corp cops huge hit to full-year profits

Despite a heavy drop in profitability for the financial year, News Corp bounced back in the second half and sees "auspicious conditions" ahead.

Ombudsman clears ABC over coronation broadcast

The ABC has been cleared over its controversial coronation broadcast, which led to broadcaster Stan Grant stepping away as host of the Q&A program.

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