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Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

The Murdochs have settled their legal battle over who will control one of the highest-profile global media groups.

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Social media companies must prepare to banish under-16s from their platforms, but many younger Australians believe the ban won't work.

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

The ABC has rallied against a proposed $350,000 penalty for illegally firing a journalist, arguing the decision arose from a "single inadvertent mistake".

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Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy

Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy

Australia should act against the spread of misinformation into the real world, Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa says.

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.

Call for campaign to tackle TikTok birth control myths

Call for campaign to tackle TikTok birth control myths

A rise in birth control misinformation on social media platforms has prompted experts to call for a national contraceptive awareness campaign.

Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife'

Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife'

The Cambridge Dictionary has added more than 6000 new words, including slang terms like “skibidi”, "tradwife" and "delulu".

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Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Indian films are becoming increasingly popular with Australian audiences as the south Asian diaspora continues to grow.

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Embedding policies that cannot be wound back could help stop a worrying trend in its tracks, Women's Minister Katy Gallagher says.

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Female representation in the media, politics and workplaces will be examined at an annual Women in Media conference.

Australia to take 'sensible, middle path' on AI control

Australia to take 'sensible, middle path' on AI control

Australia to take 'sensible, middle path' on AI control

Australia to take 'sensible, middle path' on AI control

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a potential answer to Australia's dwindling productivity but concerns have been raised over its impact on workers.

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.

UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty

UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty

UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty

UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty

The United Kingdom will sign a new 50-year bilateral AUKUS treaty with Australia during ministerial talks in Sydney.

Rebel Wilson sued by production company of her own film

Rebel Wilson sued by production company of her own film

Rebel Wilson sued by production company of her own film

Rebel Wilson sued by production company of her own film

Australian actor Rebel Wilson is being sued by the producers of her directorial debut, accused of using false allegations to try and block its release.

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Trump's name on 2003 birthday letter to Epstein: report

Donald Trump has threatened to sue Rupert Murdoch over a report detailing a 2003 personal note sent to Jeffrey Epstein.

‘Grave concerns’ over radio king’s sexual abuse case

A lawyer for Alan Jones has raised concerns about the legality of a police investigation as the ex-broadcaster prepares to defend sexual abuse allegations.

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

The BBC says it should have pulled a live stream of rap group Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury over chants against Israeli troops.

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

The eSafety commissioner has rejected claims including YouTube in a child social media ban would stop it being used for educational purposes.

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'Embarrassed': ABC's Lattouf legal bill to top $2m

Defending its sacking of a radio presenter will likely cost the Australian public broadcaster more than $2 million, a year after rejecting a settlement offer.

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.

Social media a growing force in news for Australians

Despite concerns about influencers spreading misinformation, social media has overtaken online news platforms as Australians' preferred source of news.

Six women are up for the Gold Logie - and Hamish Blake

The 2025 field of Gold Logie nominees is made up of six women and one man - Hamish Blake. He says he doesn't want to win.

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Elon Musk's father says his billionaire son made a mistake "under stress" and that US President Donald Trump will prevail.

Women in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women working in the media are unconvinced about the progress of gender equality in the industry with many considering quitting their jobs.

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

More than 25,000 Australian videos featuring misinformation have been removed from YouTube and TikTok as tech giants turn to AI tools to identify issues.

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