Australia's Major News Wire Is Shutting Down
Australian Associated Press (AAP) newswire will cease to exist on June 26. The shock announcement has left the media industry reeling.
An Anti-Vaxxer Group Has Been Warned For Using The World Health Organisation Logo On A Press Release
The use of a WHO screenshot on an anti-vaxxer press release gave the "misleading impression" it was an official message from the health organisation, a lawyer said.
The Conspiracy Theory About Bullied 9-Year-Old Quaden Bayles, Explained
Quaden Bayles' mother posted a video of the distraught 9-year-old. Less than 72 hours later, his story would be twisted into a conspiracy theory that he was an 18-year-old scammer.
A Short List Of Things Men's Rights Activist Bettina Arndt Has Said Since She Got An Order Of Australia
Let's take stock.
This Man's Facebook Page Was Blocked For Spreading False Information About The Coronavirus
Facebook warned against the potential "overreach" of Singapore's anti-fake news law as it blocked a page that was flagged for spreading false information about the coronavirus.
Australia Has 17 Million Facebook Users And Seven Facebook Fact Checkers
"It's incredible the sheer speed at which lies travel, particularly when they’re targeted at groups," one fact checker said.
TikTok Is Filled With Pro-Eating Disorder Content, Despite Its Own Rules
TikTok's "For You" page serves up clips from literally anybody — and users say they are being exposed to videos that glorify eating disorders.
This New Filter Is Supposed To Block Unsolicited Dick Pics. We Tried It Out.
We tested a new filter that promises to keep unsolicited dick pics out of your Twitter DMs. (This post is NSFW.)
An Online Conspiracy Theory About The Bushfires Was Aired In Australia's Parliament
The theory, similar to one floated by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro during the Amazon fires, has been circulating online since September.
Seven Websites Hosting Content From The Christchurch Massacre Are Banned In Australia
Websites banned by Australia's internet censor include a right wing Canadian blog, three online news publications and two forums where violent videos are regularly shared.
Online Stores Promoting Koala Gifts On Facebook Said They Would Donate To Bushfire Charities. It’s Unclear If They Did.
Online stores popped up during Australia’s bushfire crisis, and ran hundreds of Facebook ads promoting koala-themed gifts. But their claims of charitable giving are difficult to prove.
Australia's Deputy PM Has Survived A Challenge From Barnaby Joyce, Who Used To Have His Job
BREAKING: Wow, another leadership spill, how good is Australian politics.
McDonald's Used This Man's Name And Picture In A Fake Tweet Promoting Veggie Burgers
"Wow... I inspired the campaign? OK, yeah that's bullshit," Shane Bazzi told BuzzFeed News.
Facebook Said It Will Remove Posts About Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories And Fake Cures
Facebook will work with global and local health organisations to combat misinformation about the coronavirus emergency.
People Are Spreading Racist Memes, Hoaxes And Messages About The Coronavirus
In Australia, viral hoaxes have emerged that use racist tropes and stereotypes to target Chinese communities.
Facebook Accepted Thousands Of Dollars To Promote An Ad Its Own Fact-Checkers Had Debunked
Exclusive: Facebook says it's working to remove false information, but at the same time, it's accepting money from people spreading it.
As Australia Burned, Climate Change Denialism Got A Boost On Facebook
Facebook's bushfire fact-checking efforts have mostly focused on misleading photos and videos. What about rampant climate denialism?
This Woman's Office Was Trashed By An Extremely Cute Possum And Honestly, It Looks Like It's Sorry
"It wasn’t until I went to check my computer on the far side of the room that I noticed a fluffy little face staring at me from behind the computer."
We Asked All 77 Government MPs For Their Views On Climate Science. Two Got Back To Us.
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has said the science of climate change "has never been in dispute" in his government, which isn't true at all.
There's No Escaping Climate Change Fights On Facebook Anymore, Even If You Just Want To Post Memes
A meme group had to ban posts about Greta Thunberg because they got so acrimonious.