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Abbie Chatfield cleared of breaching electoral rules

Abbie Chatfield cleared of breaching electoral rules

Abbie Chatfield has been cleared of overstepping electoral rules after a review of posts by the social media influencer featuring politician interviews.

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app platforms have signed up to a voluntary safety code, putting in place proactive measures to protect users from being abused.

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

The popular Kyle and Jackie O radio show has again breached decency standards with its explicit content, the media watchdog has found.

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Producer in Bruce Lehrmann TV tell-all sues Seven

Producer in Bruce Lehrmann TV tell-all sues Seven

Seven has been accused of defamation by an ex-producer who helped sweeten the deal with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of a tell-all interview responding to rape claims.

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so.

Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, is implementing transparency measures to tackle disinformation during the Australian election.

Big fear revealed among older women as trust collapses

Big fear revealed among older women as trust collapses

A heightened fear of prejudice amongst older women and support for hostile activism are signs that public trust in government and business is waning.

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Nine looks to turn page on strife under new top dog

Nine looks to turn page on strife under new top dog

Nine looks to turn page on strife under new top dog

Nine looks to turn page on strife under new top dog

Media giant Nine has appointed Matthew Stanton as chief executive officer and managing director, replacing Mike Sneesby who stepped down after internal turmoil.

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

The Kiwi star of Virgin River is warning fans to be wary over hundreds of fake accounts posing as him on social media.

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

In a TV show appearance with talk queen and actor Drew Barrymore, the Duchess of Sussex has opened up about her love of "touch and hold and embrace".

More charges for broadcaster Jones before court return

More charges for broadcaster Jones before court return

More charges for broadcaster Jones before court return

More charges for broadcaster Jones before court return

Alan Jones will soon return to court to fight dozens of charges, and police have just announced another in relation to an 11th alleged victim.

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Four out of every five Aussie workers are overwhelmed by changes at work but most executives want to use artificial intelligence to create bigger transitions.

'Hostile' ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer

'Hostile' ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer

'Hostile' ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer

'Hostile' ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer

The ABC has been accused of being hostile and partisan by calling a casual radio host an activist for sharing her views on the conflict in Gaza.

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Australia's public broadcaster has tried to settle a costly defence case over a fill-in radio presenter's terminated five-day contract.

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Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts.

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war.

Women in media under-represented at senior levels

A deep dive into Australian media has revealed women hold just 30 per cent of CEO positions despite making up 49 per cent of the core workforce.

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece.

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Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Katy Perry were among the musicians who performed at the 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony in Canada.

ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was "between a rock and a hard place" after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved.

Alleged bikie boss 'distressed' by coke kingpin claims

An eight-month media campaign allegedly misled readers into thinking a reported bikie boss was the fugitive head of Australia's billion-dollar drug industry.

Fresh drug-driving case for troubled ex-TV star

Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe is facing another drug-related charge as he tries to get his life back on track after his last court appearance.

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.

Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.

X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

Rival social network X has applauded Meta's decision to follow its lead on ditching fact-checking, with its CEO calling the move an endorsement.

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