Former WAFL player Tom Baulch, known as Prime Train, faces criticism for telling male followers to unfollow female influencers. He defends his message while experts draw parallels to Andrew Tate's rhetoric.
A widespread outage on Elon Musk's X platform locked out tens of thousands of Australian users. The global disruption affected feeds and sparked concerns over the Grok AI tool. Read the full report.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s sees 4.7 million accounts deactivated in one month. The government calls it a success, but questions arise over the data.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has removed over 4.7 million young users. See how platforms are complying and what the government says comes next.
A Perth content creator who was homeless as a teen says social media saved him, but new platform bans have slashed his income. He argues for better platform regulation instead.
Barnaby Joyce argues Australia's social media ban for under-16s causes 'more harm than good' as Meta confirms removing 500,000 accounts. Read the full debate.
One month into Australia's world-first social media age verification law, teens are finding workarounds while some feel cut off. Explore the mixed impact and expert analysis.
A Geelong family reveals how YouTube and social media algorithms radicalised their son, leading him to a neo-Nazi group leader. Read their urgent warning for parents.
The ACCC sues Meta for allegedly failing to stop scam ads and protect children from harmful content. Learn the details of this landmark legal action.
From viral scandals to global trends, we break down the social media moments that defined 2025 in Australia. Discover what captivated the nation online.
A Canberra journalist's simple Facebook Marketplace ad for a silver dress led to a barrage of inappropriate messages and friend requests from men, highlighting online harassment risks. Read her story.
A Canberra journalist's simple Facebook Marketplace ad for a silver dress led to a barrage of inappropriate messages from men, highlighting online harassment risks. Read the full story.
Benjamin Palmer argues the loss of pause after tragedy, like the Bondi attack, fuels misinformation and division. Discover why restraint is now a radical act.
In the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, a flood of dangerous misinformation spread online, falsely identifying innocent people and promoting debunked conspiracy theories. Learn the facts.
The viral #AustraliaEffect trend shows foreigners glowing up Down Under. But Aussies and Indigenous voices are adding crucial, often overlooked context to the sunny narrative.
Australia is set to ban social media for children under 14. This bold move challenges tech giants and aims to protect young minds. Discover the details and implications.
Hollywood star Chris Pratt supports Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, calling it vital to protect children from being mined for attention. He reveals his own 'no-screens' family rule.
Hollywood star Chris Pratt supports Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, calling it a 'smart move' to protect kids from algorithms mining their attention.
Two 15-year-olds are fighting Australia's upcoming social media ban in the High Court. Content-creating families argue the law threatens income and education. Read their story.
Leading expert Jonathan Haidt declares Australia's under-16 social media ban the most significant child-protection measure ever, as tech giants prepare to 'play dirty' to undermine it. The world watches.
The federal government's move to ban social platforms like X over harmful content sparks debate. Experts warn it's a complex, ongoing battle with no easy fix. Read the full analysis.
A new Australian study reveals millions plan to leave social media rather than verify their age ahead of a major digital policy shift. Discover the impact on Gen Z, business, and privacy.
A proposed social media ban for under-16s faces a major loophole, as experts warn kids will find ways around it using VPNs and fake details. Learn the details and what it means for Australian families.
Australian high school students reveal they will find ways around the new social media ban for under-16s, with some predicting parental help. The restrictions on platforms like Instagram and TikTok start December 10.
YouTube will restrict users under 16 in Australia from next week, ahead of the federal government's proposed social media age verification laws. Find out what this means for parents and teens.
Young Australians have days to save their data before the social media ban. Learn how to export posts and preserve online communities before accounts are deactivated.
As Australia's social media ban for under-16s looms, critics argue it could isolate vulnerable youth and push them to darker corners of the internet. Read the full debate.
Australian teenagers are shifting to lesser-known apps as the nation's strict social media age ban for under-16s looms. Experts warn of scam risks and potential backlash.
Grieving mothers drive Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, taking on tech giants after online bullying led to teen suicides. Learn the full story.
Explosive internal files reveal tech giants knowingly created addictive apps for children. Australia responds with landmark social media ban starting December 2025. Expert tips for managing withdrawal.