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PM praises push to ban kids from social media

PM praises push to ban kids from social media

Anthony Albanese says parents 'are worried sick' about what their kids have access to online, as he welcomes moves to ban kids from social media.

Internet age limits and online harm targeted in budget

Internet age limits and online harm targeted in budget

Internet age limits and online harm targeted in budget

Internet age limits and online harm targeted in budget

A pilot program to restrict teens' internet use and programs to tackle harmful online content will be funded in the federal budget.

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Legendary advertising executive Harold Mitchell has been farewelled by some of Australia's biggest names across business and politics at a state memorial.

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Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.

Australians distrust use of AI in news content

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.

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

The Sydney bishop stabbed during a live-streamed church service wants the videos of his attack to remain online, and has warned against curbing free speech.

Australia unites against Musk to take down terror posts

Australia unites against Musk to take down terror posts

Politicians of all stripes have chastised social media giant X and billionaire owner Elon Musk for fighting an order to remove graphic content after a stabbing.

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Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies

Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies

Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies

Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies

James Warburton will step down immediately as head of Seven West Media, launching the reign of Jeff Howard at the scandal-plagued media conglomerate.

Axe falls on Newshub as Stuff enters NZ broadcast mix

Axe falls on Newshub as Stuff enters NZ broadcast mix

Axe falls on Newshub as Stuff enters NZ broadcast mix

Axe falls on Newshub as Stuff enters NZ broadcast mix

From July, Media company Stuff will produce a nightly bulletin for New Zealand's only commercial broadcasters Three, replacing its Newshub newsroom.

Online watchdog urges public not to share Bondi images

Online watchdog urges public not to share Bondi images

Online watchdog urges public not to share Bondi images

Online watchdog urges public not to share Bondi images

Graphic imagery of a Bondi Junction stabbing attack should not be shared because it could cause distress, the online safety watchdog warns.

Facebook angers enemies as it starts to unfriend news

Facebook angers enemies as it starts to unfriend news

Facebook angers enemies as it starts to unfriend news

Facebook angers enemies as it starts to unfriend news

People relying on social media to stay abreast of current affairs will be forced to find another source as Facebook in Australia moves to cut its news tab.

NSW top cop defends giving media job after staff tip

NSW top cop defends giving media job after staff tip

NSW top cop defends giving media job after staff tip

NSW top cop defends giving media job after staff tip

The NSW chief police officer has vowed to improve her media approach as she defends the controversial interim appointment of a fresh public affairs director.

Dismissed presenter calls for ABC manager education

Dismissed presenter calls for ABC manager education

Dismissed presenter calls for ABC manager education

Dismissed presenter calls for ABC manager education

The ABC could be ordered by a court to educate management on how alleged misconduct should be dealt with under the enterprise agreement.

Calls for citizen jury panels to regulate social media

Calls for citizen jury panels to regulate social media

Calls for citizen jury panels to regulate social media

Calls for citizen jury panels to regulate social media

A new report has urged for representative panels to look at ways online platforms could be kept in check and crack down on misinformation.

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TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

Concerns social media giant TikTok breached Australian privacy laws through its data harvesting practices are being looked at by the information commissioner.

Bad influence: social media stars and firms exposed

A sweep by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found that many online influencers and businesses are misleading the public.

Seven West boss James Warburton stepping down

Broadcaster Seven Network will have a new boss when James Warburton steps down at the end of the financial year after an eventful period for the company.

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

The federal government will examine sectors on the scam frontline as it hopes to stop Australians falling victim to financial crimes.

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New media laws to 'level the playing field' for free TV

Free-to-air TV will be guaranteed top billing on smart TVs, while anti-siphoning laws will be updated to stop key sporting events from being behind paywalls.

'Simple hellos': The Big Issue launches 700th edition

For 27 years a magazine has given people experiencing homelessness a meaningful income in its mission to support vulnerable Australians.

Latham tweet unleashed 'torrent' of abuse on gay MP

Political firebrand Mark Latham will go to trial over a tweet posted in response to fellow MP Alex Greenwich calling him a "disgusting human being".

News Corp posts strong revenue to see off chair Murdoch

News Corporation is eyeing new tech horizons as it adjusts to life after Rupert, farewelling its talismanic chairman with better-than-expected earnings figures.

Nine's metro TV ad revenue falls as company eyes AI

Nine is facing declining ad revenues across its metro free-to-air channels, as the board assesses the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence.

ABC denies betraying anti-Woodside group sources

The ABC says it didn't betray anti-Woodside Energy climate activists involved in a Four Corners program by revealing its sources to counter-terrorism police.

'Premier's new clothes' cartoon riles Jacinta Allan

Award-winning cartoonist Mark Knight is fending off criticism after he depicted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan partially naked in a nod to a famous folktale.

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