Morrison labels Facebook ‘arrogant’, refuses to back down on media code
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has labelled Facebook’s decision to ban Australian news from the platform as “arrogant” and “disappointing”. Ironically…
Optus services restored after widespread network outage
Optus services have been restored following network disruptions across Australia earlier today, where a number of customers reported their phone…
US right-wing radio giant dead at 70
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Epstein ex-girlfriend alleges abuse by guard in jail
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has claimed a guard physically abused her at a federal lockup in Brooklyn, and…
Rio Tinto pays record dividend but admits destroying ancient site was dark day
The world’s leading iron ore delivered the biggest dividend in its history yesterday – $7.18 a share – following a…
Facebook news ban Australia: Decision was ‘wrong, unnecessary and heavy-handed’: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
“Facebook was wrong. Facebook’s actions were unnecessary, they were heavy-handed,” Mr Frydenberg said in Canberra today. Josh Frydenberg and Paul…
Facebook news ban: Here’s what it means for you and your timeline in Australia
Facebook has shut down the ability to read and share news content for all Australian users and publishers. Peripheral information…
Emergency services, government health departments, Bureau of Meteorology and state health pages caught up in social media block
Government organisations in Australia including emergency services and weather forecasters have also had their pages removed by Facebook after the…
No new local COVID-19 cases as state begins first day out of snap lockdown, businesses reopen, crowds return to Australian Open
Victoria has recorded no local cases of COVID-19 and just one in hotel quarantine, health officials have confirmed. Just over…
Social media giant bans Australians from viewing and sharing local news content
Social media giant Facebook will prohibit publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content…