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Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

More web queries will be answered by artificial intelligence when Google expands technology tested in the US to its Australian users.

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Content creators have inspired many young Australians to take up trades, but a social media ban could throw a spanner in the works.

TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post

TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post

TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post

TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post

A former close friend of Abbie Chatfield has sued the television personality claiming he was publicly vilified over his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches.

Networks join forces to create $416m media monolith

Networks join forces to create $416m media monolith

A $416 million merger between the owner of Australia's most popular TV network and the country's biggest radio broadcaster has ignited their share prices.

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

Stokes rides towards sunset after rags-to-riches career

Stokes rides towards sunset after rags-to-riches career

At age 85, Kerry Stokes might finally be ready to call it a day, bringing to an end one of Australian media's most eventful careers.

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'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

A man jailed after helping set fire to a political YouTube commentator's home in a targeted attack has been described as a "little boy in a very large body".

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

The ABC has been fined $150,000 for unlawfully firing a host over a post on the Gaza war after a judge urged employers to hold fast against lobbying campaigns.

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China has called a framework deal reached to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership in the United States a "win-win" in a state media editorial.

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

Supporters of one of Australia's oldest literary journals have staged a protest against a "purely financial" decision to close it down.

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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