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Inside the code: Elon Musk to reveal how your X feed really works

Elon Musk said the full algorithm would be released as open source within seven days.

Australia and Fiji step up joint push for digital safety and misinformation control

Fiji's Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya, met with Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, to discuss growing regional concerns around cyber safety and the rapid spread of false information online.

News of a ‘giant’ baby boy is all over TikTok. Here’s what women really need to know

A big baby can also be defined as having a birth weight over the 90th percentile at a particular gestational age.

Calls grow for Fiji to support content creators as minister urges caution

Deputy Prime Minister Kamikamica voiced concern over a rising trend of inappropriate and hazardous behaviour online, including sexual acts and dangerous stunts performed for attention or money.

Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks

The report suggests existing age assurance technology can be used to determine whether social media users are over 16.

Social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens

Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit and YouTube will all be off limits for children and teens.

6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash

Consumers should not believe everything they see on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube from the growing numbers of “finfluencers” – content creators who build their audience by giving out financial advice.

Looking for a summer or longer-term job? Here’s how to find one and avoid being exploited

Despite the rise of social media, many summer jobs can be found in local newspapers or newsletters, or your community bulletin boards, especially for smaller companies and in regional areas.

Why Australian politicians are flocking to ‘Little Red Book’ to engage with Chinese voters

Politicians across the political spectrum are now using Xiaohongshu to connect with Chinese-Australian voters.

Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law, How it will work remains a mystery

The legislation does note that some services are “excluded”, but does not name specific platforms.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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