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Building hiding China’s secrets uncovered
This building in China isn’t much to look at, but what’s going on inside has terrified governments around the world, including our own.
Hackers stole Australian defence data
Two accused Chinese spies have been charged for a decade-long hacking campaign, but it’s unlikely either will face consequences.
Aus ‘shooting itself in foot’: China
A newspaper with links to Beijing has taken a pot shot at Australia saying it would be “unwise” for Canberra to probe Chinese-owned app TikTok.
Premier’s dig at ‘Karen from Brighton’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has made a subtle dig at a Melbourne woman who shot to social media fame after a viral video.
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Premier’s dig at ‘Karen from Brighton’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has made a subtle dig at a Melbourne woman who shot to social media fame after a viral video.
Instagram launching TikTok competitor
Facebook’s Instagram app is reportedly close to launching a new service to compete with popular Chinese social media platform TikTok.
Iran executions may be halted
There is a glimmer of hope for three young men sentenced to death over their involvement in a protest in Iran following social media backlash.
‘Are you kidding me?’: Fury over photo
A strange photo of Donald Trump sitting behind his desk in the Oval Office has sparked anger from critics who say he’s wasting his time.
PM backflips on ‘mandatory’ virus app
The government has scrapped plans to force Australians to download a tracking app onto their mobile phones to trace coronavirus in the community.
Google’s new Aussie piracy crackdown
Google has boosted Australia’s piracy crackdown with a change to search results that make it harder to find sites hosting pirated material.
Stream ripping sites to be blocked
Popular streaming sites that help breach copyright are being targeted to be blocked for Australian internet users in a new piracy crackdown.
Building hiding China’s secrets uncovered
This building in China isn’t much to look at, but what’s going on inside has terrified governments around the world, including our own.
Hackers stole Australian defence data
Two accused Chinese spies have been charged for a decade-long hacking campaign, but it’s unlikely either will face consequences.
Russian intelligence ‘hacked virus vaccine’
Hackers “almost certainly” from a Russian intelligence agency have been targeting coronavirus vaccine development, the UK, US and Canada warned.
Twitter locks down all verified accounts
In an unprecedented move, Twitter locked down all verified accounts after dozens of high-profile people were hacked in a massive bitcoin scam.
Twitter suspends Trump campaign ad
Donald Trump’s new campaign ad has been disabled by Twitter, in the social media giant’s latest ‘censoring’ of the US President.
Millions losing access to internet
A controversial new law could cut millions of people off from a free and open internet as China’s influence spreads outside its borders.
Trump’s ‘abusive’ tweet censored
The US President has had another warning label placed over one of his tweets after he sent a message to protesters threatening “serious force”.
Aus ‘shooting itself in foot’: China
A newspaper with links to Beijing has taken a pot shot at Australia saying it would be “unwise” for Canberra to probe Chinese-owned app TikTok.
UK’s big move, China threatens retaliation
Britain bowed to US pressure and approved the phased removal of a Chinese business giant despite warnings of retaliation from Beijing.
UK set to backflip and follow our lead
The UK looks set to backflip on an earlier decision and follow Australia’s lead in banning a controversial Chinese tech company.
Stark warning: ‘Warfare has changed’
Australia has received a blunt reminder that enemies can attack our national security without putting boots on the ground – and the threat is growing.
Why 20,000 moved to worse NBN
The company in charge of the NBN is celebrating a connection milestone as it’s accused of “dumping” thousands of customers.
NBN’s ‘waste of money and time’
The company in charge of building the national broadband network has bought enough of it to wrap all the way around the world.
Why you won’t get faster internet
The firm in charge of the National Broadband Network has released plans offering insanely fast internet speeds, but there’s one thing you need to check.
