Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Media

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

A major federal funding initiative is designed to bolster public-interest journalism, with support for newswire AAP, local outlets and Indigenous media.

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has received the "nicest early birthday present" after winning 10 Billboard Music Awards and topping the accolade's all-time record.

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager to get $1m before retrial

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager to get $1m before retrial

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager to get $1m before retrial

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager to get $1m before retrial

State prosecutors have been ordered to pay Guy Sebastian's former manager almost a million dollars after his embezzlement convictions were overturned.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Social media ban won't stop online risks, experts warn

Social media ban won't stop online risks, experts warn

Banning children from traditional social media platforms might not be as straightforward as Australian parents are being led to believe.

Next step in Australia's social media ban for kids

Next step in Australia's social media ban for kids

All eyes are on Australia after the nation passed world leading laws to ban children younger than 16 from social media, with global coverage of the reform.

Social media ban 'significant risk' to child's rights

Social media ban 'significant risk' to child's rights

A blanket social media ban for Australians under 16 has been criticised for limiting rights and not having enough privacy safeguards for all users.

Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns

Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns

A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Knee-jerk reaction' social media ban set to pass

'Knee-jerk reaction' social media ban set to pass

'Knee-jerk reaction' social media ban set to pass

'Knee-jerk reaction' social media ban set to pass

A proposal to ban children from social media is expected to become law despite experts and politicians arguing it may not make the internet safer for kids.

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs

As parliament prepares to stop people younger than 16 using social media, the government has been accused of trying to ram through the laws without scrutiny.

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

An unsuccessful push to crack down on misinformation and disinformation has been lauded a win for democracy, with calls to permanently ditch the proposal.

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

The government has been accused of letting down Australian communities after its long-awaited gambling advertising policy was officially delayed.

Why your words and photos might already be training AI

Why your words and photos might already be training AI

Why your words and photos might already be training AI

Why your words and photos might already be training AI

More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out.

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

The federal Greens have decided not to support the government's moves to tackle online misinformation, putting another Labor bill in political purgatory.

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Global tech giant Meta and X owner Elon Musk warn the federal government's push to ban people younger than 16 from social media will affect all Australians.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Social media age ban coming 'as soon as possible': PM

A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.

Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond

Prominent Australians have responded to the dramatic arrest of Alan Jones as police hit the once-powerful broadcaster with more indecent assault allegations.

Silent Alan Jones to fight indecent assault charges

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail after being, charged with 24 offences against eight victims between 2001 and 2019, when he dominated the airwaves.

ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news

The threat to editorial guardrails due to the rise of AI and what it means for truth and democracy is worrying, according to ABC chair Kim Williams.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Free speech advocates and those who want greater social media accountability are at an impasse over whether legislation targeting disinformation should pass.

Baby Shark won't bite: YouTube entertainers issue plea

Prominent Australian children's entertainers are urging the federal government to pardon YouTube from its proposed social media ban to save an industry.

Social media ban 'unenforceable', experts say

Keeping Australian children under 16 off social media will be unenforceable and tech giants should not be tasked with age verification, experts say.

Social media ban nearly past the post as queries remain

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is set to come into effect in 2025 after state leaders signed off on the "world-leading" measure.

Heat on Nine directors over toxic company culture

The new chair of Nine has fielded questions about a toxic culture at the media giant, as investors deliver a strike against director pay packets.

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales United States of America Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Indigenous People Election Entertainment International Relations Sexual Assault Crime Children Social Issue Science and Technology Technology Computing and Information Technology Inquiry Media

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here