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‘We will burn down the newsroom’: Online threats push Pacific journalists into silence

Research shows that females and journalists from minority communities are exposed to higher levels of digital hazards.

Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout

It’s a much easier process – but also likely to be a much smaller payment.

China cashing in on Khalistanis to shape Canada’s diaspora politics

The report particularly focuses on pro-Khalistani leaders ability to influence Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, citing their push to amend a 2018 terrorism report linked to the 1985 Air India bombing..

Solomon Islands media fear complaints campaign making Facebook news posts disappear

The social media parent company Meta blames a technical error for deleted posts.

Meta removes fake Chinese accounts amplifying Khalistan propaganda in Australia

"We found that the network used compromised and fake accounts to pose as Sikhs, post content, and manage Pages and Groups."

Instagram and Threads are limiting political content. This is terrible for democracy

It’s also likely to have a chilling effect, stopping content creators from engaging politically altogether.

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Meta has now decided that the cost of providing news in Australia is too high.

The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?

Australia was the first to introduce a law requiring platforms to compensate news companies, followed by Canada.

New initiative to increase sextortion support for young people

There are serious safety and wellbeing concerns for children who are caught up in sextortion.

Is digital media economy crashing? Meta fires 11,000 employees, Twitter may go ‘bankrupt’

These job cuts follow layoffs at Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover and at Microsoft after forecasts showed its slowest revenue growth in five years.

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Allen’s historic hundred seals New Zealand’s place in T20 World Cup final

Opening batter Finn Allen delivered a stunning unbeaten 100 from just 33 balls, the fastest century in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup.

Dodgy taxi drivers warned as Grand Prix enforcement taskforce rolls out in Melbourne

Officers will check that taxi meters are running for unbooked fares, that drivers and vehicles are properly accredited, and that cars are registered and roadworthy.

Indian-Australian teen medical student Ishaan Chaudhuri named South Australia’s Young Citizen of the Year

16-year-old Indian-Australian prodigy Ishaan Chaudhuri has built an impressive record of service alongside his medical studies.
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