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Tech giant pounces early ahead of social media age bans

Tech giant pounces early ahead of social media age bans

Aussie teens have been put on notice over a massive change coming for social media platforms, with warnings to back up important photos or memories.

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

The head of the ABC believes the media outlet has become quick to admit when mistakes have been made, saying the organisation should face fair criticism.

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Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit

Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit

After the BBC declined to compensate US President Donald Trump for its edited version of a 2021 speech, he now says "We'll sue them."

Lehrmann's bid for reporter restraining order dismissed

Lehrmann's bid for reporter restraining order dismissed

Bruce Lehrmann's quest for a restraining order against a Daily Mail reporter who allegedly stalked him in Tasmania has been dismissed in court.

Seven merger with Southern Cross moves a step closer

Seven merger with Southern Cross moves a step closer

The planned merger of a major radio network with a TV broadcaster has been approved by competition watchdog, moving a prominent mogul closer to retirement.

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Locked-out owners left in dark by social media giants

Locked-out owners left in dark by social media giants

Locked-out owners left in dark by social media giants

Locked-out owners left in dark by social media giants

Small businesses can face ruin when they're locked out of social media accounts with no explanation, with data revealing their plight is becoming more common.

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

Spotify’s latest attempt to win back good will has been branded a band-aid solution for an industry brought to its knees by the streaming model.

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Nine Entertainment wants compensation from the government if a national ban is slapped on gambling ads and says regulations must extend to tech companies.

Liberal MP tipped off editor with Groth couple 'gossip'

Liberal MP tipped off editor with Groth couple 'gossip'

Liberal MP tipped off editor with Groth couple 'gossip'

Liberal MP tipped off editor with Groth couple 'gossip'

Lawyers have traded arguments over whether a series of stories by a major tabloid newspaper about a political power couple fell foul of privacy laws.

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

An Australian media mogul has hit out at streaming giants for "stealing" his organisation's business and evaporating shareholder returns.

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Schoolgirl floats alternatives to doomscrolling with PM

Hobart girl Flossie Brodribb's research into the negative impacts of social media has been praised, as she suggested hobbies to pick up instead of a phone.

'Salacious gossip' or news? MP to test new privacy law

A state Liberal deputy leader and his wife are seeking to put a journalist in the witness box as they sue for alleged defamation and privacy invasion.

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.

Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored

Politics and media corporations are losing the trust of young Australians who continually feel ignored by powerful elites, an Australian artist-activist says.

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Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Toxic online attitudes are affecting the next generation of Australian men but there are strategies parents can use to assist boys to navigate the online world.

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

A fibre optic internet backbone will deliver internet speeds up to six times faster as well as a multi-billion-dollar boost to Australia's economy by 2040.

Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Major platforms will introduce new tools for parents to monitor how their teenagers interact with AI chatbots ahead of a looming social media ban.

Parents armed with get-ready guides ahead of social ban

Parents and teachers are being recruited to the front lines of Australia's social media ban for kids, with a range of resources launched to help them prepare.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

During a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican, representatives of Australian Associated Press heard the Pontiff speak about the value of newswires.

'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI

As the AI age beckons, a media executive is warning of dire impacts to the creator industry, demanding governments rule out copyright law changes.

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