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Snakes alive! Nature's greatest storyteller turns 100

Snakes alive! Nature's greatest storyteller turns 100

Nature-lovers across Australia are planning remarkable displays to celebrate renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

Kyle and Jackie O's former home left counting the cost

Kyle and Jackie O's former home left counting the cost

Kyle and Jackie O's former home left counting the cost

Kyle and Jackie O's former home left counting the cost

"Brand safety concerns" by national advertisers cost the radio station company that ran the Kyle and Jackie O Show about $26.4 million in a year.

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

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Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content

Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content

Social media platforms will have to strike deals with media organisations or pay more under a proposal which has been poorly received by the tech giants.

Shooting suspect 'sick guy' with alarming views: Trump

Shooting suspect 'sick guy' with alarming views: Trump

A gunman allegedly sent a manifesto calling himself “Friendly Federal Assassin” just before attempting his attack on the White House correspondents' dinner.

Beaconsfield 20 years on: premier pays tribute

Beaconsfield 20 years on: premier pays tribute

Two decades after the Beaconsfield mining disaster, a community reflects on the tragedy and the survival of two men from deep underground.

AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens

AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens

Artificially intelligent chatbots on three popular social networks will share details about what teens ask with their parents under the latest reform.

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Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign.

Palestinians take News Corp to court for alleged hatred

Palestinians take News Corp to court for alleged hatred

Palestinians take News Corp to court for alleged hatred

Palestinians take News Corp to court for alleged hatred

A group of Palestinians and Arab Muslims are taking on one of the nation's biggest news companies over allegations of racial hatred and discrimination.

'Abusive relationship': Jackie O's claim against Kyle

'Abusive relationship': Jackie O's claim against Kyle

'Abusive relationship': Jackie O's claim against Kyle

'Abusive relationship': Jackie O's claim against Kyle

Jacqueline "Jackie O" Henderson says her mammoth radio contract should not have been torn up just because she refused to work with Kyle Sandilands.

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Renowned broadcaster Dennis Cometti will receive a state memorial service in Western Australia, giving the public a chance to say farewell.

ABC and unions inch closer towards final pay deal

ABC and unions inch closer towards final pay deal

ABC and unions inch closer towards final pay deal

ABC and unions inch closer towards final pay deal

Better pay and more opportunities to climb the ladder could seal an agreement between the ABC and staff after they walked out for the first time in 20 years.

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

Foreign-run Facebook pages are masquerading as Australian news publications and spreading false information about politicians to drive engagement.

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Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans

After months of being locked out of her business social media accounts, an Australian hairdresser has finally regained access but she’s one of the lucky ones.

Shock jock claims 'irreparable harm' in contract fight

Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands claims his termination by his former employer was invalid and is causing irreversible harm that worsens every day.

Ex-Google executive becomes BBC's new director-general

The BBC has announced former Google executive Matt Brittin will become the director-general of the broadcaster.

ABC staff lament poor wages as strike, re-runs roll on

The ABC will rely on foreign content and repeats of old shows to fill 24 hours of broadcasting as its workers down tools for their first strike in decades.

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Sandilands sues radio giant over contract feud

Shock jock Kyle Sandilands has told his old boss to prepare for a courtroom showdown for unlawfully terminating his contract after his split with his co-host.

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Embattled radio host Kyle Sandilands says he expects his employer to honour his multimillion-dollar contract as he waits to hear whether he will be fired.

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Kyle Sandilands insists his spat with co-host Jackie O is not a breach of contract and says the bid to tear up his $100 million deal is "not a genuine process".

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found.

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Australians are being blocked from accessing porn websites as strict age verification controls come into effect, while VPNs apps have surged in popularity.

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

A renowned broadcaster, famous for having a one-liner ready to go, and whose voice became an integral part of the Australian sporting lexicon, has died aged 76.

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