Child safety experts have thrown down the gauntlet to the federal government to not create a “superficial” social media age limit but do “the really hard stuff” and regulate the tech companies. Making social media companies legally required to have a robust 16-and-older requirement would “not touch the sides” ofContinue Reading
Brittany Higgins’ legal team has dropped objections to media outlets accessing Linda Reynolds’ explosive statement of claim in her defamation case, but urged the media to properly report Ms Higgins’ defence to avoid one-sided and “selective reporting” in the matter. The WA Supreme Court has declined initial requests from news.com.auContinue Reading
D-Day has arrived for former parliamentary staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who is expected to learn within hours whether he will stand trial for the alleged rape of a woman in Toowoomba. Mr Lehrmann fronted Toowoomba Magistrates Court last month for a committal hearing on the two rape offences, which police allegeContinue Reading
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has shocked his followers by praising CNN for doing a “good job” of managing the presidential debate, in rare praise from the billionaire for traditional media. Musk took to his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his thoughts on the firstContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has teared up as he spoke about the twisted manifesto of the alleged teenage terror suspect, revealing his family were alleged targets. Jordan Patten, 19, was charged with terrorism offences this week after he allegedly walked into a Labor MP’s office with knives and a ballistic vest. PoliceContinue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed Julian Assange’s release from prison, but said remained “delicate” until the legal situation was finalised. Mr Assange’s long running legal saga to avoid extradition to the United States where he faced charges under the Espionage Act came to an abrupt end on Monday afterContinue Reading
A major twist has emerged in the case against two Channel 7 identities facing a raft of abuse-related charges, including rape and torture, after a complainant admitted to lying in her statement. The bombshell development in the case against the man and woman – who cannot be identified – emergedContinue Reading
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has encouraged all media outlets to “do better” in their management of internal complaints, after allegations surfaced that former Nine Network news boss Darren Wick had acted inappropriately towards a female staff member. Mr Wick, Channel Nine’s recently departed head of news and current affairs, quitContinue Reading
Passengers who sustained injuries in the horror Singapore Airlines flight could be eligible for over $100,000 in compensation, according to lawyers. The deadly Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321, which had been bound for Singapore from London, hit severe turbulence over Myanmar and forced the plane to make an emergency landing inContinue Reading
A death row inmate who survived the lethal injection in 2022 will undergo another execution attempt later this year. Convicted triple murderer Alan Eugene Miller is set to be the second person in US history to die by nitrous gas, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has confirmed. The 59-year-old has beenContinue Reading