australia
Government censorship is a greater threat than 'disinformation'
Over recent days a lot of effort has once again gone in to highlighting the problem of online “misinformation.”
Australia moves to fine social media companies that spread misinformation up to 5% of global revenue
The question becomes whether Australia's bill could open the door for the US – and countries around the world – to implement similar penalties on tech giants.
Breakdance star Raygun returns to Australia as a national celebrity
In news we didn’t know we needed, Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has returned to Sydney’s inner west in impossibly baggy pants.
Lame-duck Biden making allied leaders trek to Delaware for annual summit
The summit follows prior annual meetups at the White House and in Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan. The next Quad gathering in 2025 will be hosted by India, with a new...
Here are the telltale signs that you're about to be ghosted
Jana Hocking just got ghosted by her “perfect man” – and now, she has revealed the telling signs that it’s about to happen to you too.
Family hit with shock $100K flight bill after airline takes back its 'good will' offer
The airline, which under its terms and conditions can cancel and refund customers if there is “an error or mistake that is reasonably obvious in the fare price”, instead promised...
Senator gives unhinged speech to youth to oppose social media ban for kids
A senator has used her platform to deliver a speech opposing the government’s proposal to ban social media for kids in a bizarre spray.
Australian field hockey player suspended over attempted cocaine purchase at Paris Olympics
Field hockey player Tom Craig has been suspended for 12 months by the sport’s Australian governing body for attempting to purchase cocaine at the Paris Olympics.
How Raygun shockingly earned her controversial No. 1 breaker ranking
The World DanceSport Federation clarified its ranking of the Rachael Gunn, controversial 37-year-old Australian Olympian, on Tuesday, a day after it was revealed she held the top spot.
Health department praised for ‘it’s okay to poo at work’ campaign: 'Let it out'
“Lots of people find it difficult to poo in public toilets. But we’re here to tell you it’s definitely okay to go number 2 at work!” the caption read.
Breakdancer Raygun parties it up with the rich and famous after infamous Olympics flop
Gunn has continued to attract worldwide headlines with the Macquarie University academic being spotted dining with Boy George before making an appearance alongside Sir Richard Branson.
International manhunt underway for man accused of dousing baby in scalding coffee, leaving infant with serious burns
An international manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly doused an infant with scalding hot coffee at a park in Australia late last month.
Raygun's plans revealed after breakdancing Olympics fiasco, new world no. 1 status
Raygun recently claimed the top spot in the breakdancing world rankings.
Influencer divides fans with 'stunning' wedding dress -- that she wore to a wedding
Tahlia Skaines, 29, an Australian influencer who has amassed over 800,000 followers online, has caused a stir over her wedding guest attire.
Unruly passenger forced to pay thousands for plane's fuel after in-fight meltdown forces pilot to turn around
The man from Western Australia was on-board a flight from Perth to Sydney when his unruly conduct caused the pilot to return to the west coast capital and dump fuel...
Stunning twist in Raygun's breakdancing saga after Paris Olympics controversy
The Rachael “Raygun” Gunn drama has taken arguably its biggest twist yet after the Australian break dancer returned home.
Fiery clash erupts at dog park over unleashed pet: 'Call the cops'
A furious fight has erupted at the gate of a dog park over an unleashed pet – sparking a heated debate online about who was in the wrong.
Couple spent years battling Expedia, Qantas to get refund for flight impacted by COVID lockdown: 'Utterly disgraceful'
A couple who had Qantas flights booked during Melbourne’s fifth lockdown are furious after they were told they were ineligible for a refund because they were a “no show."
Viral breakdancer Raygun's startling confession in first sit-down interview since Olympics disaster
Embattled Australian Olympian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn revealed Wednesday that she hasn't yet watched her disastrous breakdancing performance back in full after the viral routine sparked widespread mockery and backlash.
Detective reveals secrets to catching sexual predators hunting for child victims, sends chilling warning to parents
Rather than talking to a child, on this occasion the pedophile has unknowingly approached a covert operative within the New South Wales Police Force’s elite Strike Force Trawler.