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Assange lawyer urges support for Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Assange lawyer urges support for Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Australia is being urged to back a campaign for the release of newspaper founder Jimmy Lai after Julian Assange won his bid for freedom.

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.

New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move

New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move

New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move

New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.

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Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom

Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom

After more than a decade in some form of custody overseas, WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is back in Australia and will take time to adjust to his new freedom.

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Sport streaming service Kayo has been found to have broken gambling advertising rules as research shows more young Australians than ever are betting on sport.

Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Talks have broken down between presenter Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC over an unfair dismissal claim, which will proceed to trial in the Federal Court.

Considering how to 'force' Meta to pay for news

Considering how to 'force' Meta to pay for news

Laws that would force Facebook to show and pay for Australian news, as well as tax changes, are being considered by the government, an inquiry has revealed.

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Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.

Publisher warns of Meta 'blackmail' on news media code

Publisher warns of Meta 'blackmail' on news media code

Publisher warns of Meta 'blackmail' on news media code

Publisher warns of Meta 'blackmail' on news media code

Major news outlets accuse Facebook's parent company of daring the government to take action against it, and warn newspapers could close if it fails to act.

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media fuels cyberbullying and mental health issues among young Australians and the opposition has vowed to address the 'scourge'.

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Research on women in media reveals a growing dissatisfaction with the industry, driven by concerns about pay and a lack of promotional opportunities.

Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

The treatment of journalists has been called into question after Nine boss and former federal treasurer Peter Costello clashed with a reporter in an airport.

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.

Elon Musk loses anti-Muslim fight in Queensland hearing

Elon Musk loses anti-Muslim fight in Queensland hearing

Elon Musk loses anti-Muslim fight in Queensland hearing

Elon Musk loses anti-Muslim fight in Queensland hearing

Social media giant X has lost an audacious bid saying it should not be subject to Queensland discrimination laws.

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Renewed calls to drop case as Assange appeal permitted

A UK court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US on espionage charges.

PM praises push to ban kids from social media

Anthony Albanese says parents 'are worried sick' about what their kids have access to online, as he welcomes moves to ban kids from social media.

Internet age limits and online harm targeted in budget

A pilot program to restrict teens' internet use and programs to tackle harmful online content will be funded in the federal budget.

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Legendary advertising executive Harold Mitchell has been farewelled by some of Australia's biggest names across business and politics at a state memorial.

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Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.

Australians distrust use of AI in news content

As the risks of generative artificial intelligence grow, Australians have become distrustful of news content as its use becomes more common.

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

The Sydney bishop stabbed during a live-streamed church service wants the videos of his attack to remain online, and has warned against curbing free speech.

Australia unites against Musk to take down terror posts

Politicians of all stripes have chastised social media giant X and billionaire owner Elon Musk for fighting an order to remove graphic content after a stabbing.

Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies

James Warburton will step down immediately as head of Seven West Media, launching the reign of Jeff Howard at the scandal-plagued media conglomerate.

Axe falls on Newshub as Stuff enters NZ broadcast mix

From July, Media company Stuff will produce a nightly bulletin for New Zealand's only commercial broadcasters Three, replacing its Newshub newsroom.

Online watchdog urges public not to share Bondi images

Graphic imagery of a Bondi Junction stabbing attack should not be shared because it could cause distress, the online safety watchdog warns.

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