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

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

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

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

‘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

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

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.

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School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

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.

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

'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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

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 in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

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

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

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.

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

A source says Walt Disney is laying off several hundred workers in multiple teams around the world.

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

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Australian watchdog issues warning to Musk's Starlink

The satellite internet service owned by controversial billionaire Elon Musk has been warned by Australia's telco watchdog over failures to report complaints.

Musk takes on eSafety tsar in court over content duty

Outspoken billionaire Elon Musk's X Corp is mounting a Federal Court challenge against Australia's eSafety Commissioner.

No tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign

Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.

Disinformation bots targeting Dutton, boosting Albanese

A concerted influence campaign targeting senior coalition figures including the opposition leader has been uncovered days before the federal election.

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Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

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 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'

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

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

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

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

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