A racist parody mocking India's fighter jet losses has gone viral in China, exposing deep nationalist sentiment and growing online hostility toward India.
Ferguson concerned by influencers who accept payment from politicians
Political commentator Hannah Ferguson also told the National Press Club of her intention to seek a Senate seat at the next federal election.
'John Wick' gel blasters for sale: Warning as fake guns listed online
Replica firearms are being sold online in Queensland, with claims many are making their way interstate where they are either banned or regulated like other firearms.
Thousands of everlasting daisies turn farm into social media hotspot
A decision to plant a trial crop of the flowers 20 years ago has transformed the Egerton-Warburton family farm into a haven for creatives and curious visitors.
Topic:Feel Good
Two wannabe PMs, a media pack and the search for gold
As Albanese and Dutton crisscrossed the country aiming to win over voters, ABC photographers were there to capture the best images of the campaign.
Jail for couple inspired to counterfeit cash after watching TikTok video
A man and a woman will spend five months in jail for making fake $50 and $100 notes after deciding that it was an "easy" way to make money.
Social media making you angry? You could be falling for rage bait
Rage bait can range from the banal to the extreme, and leave us feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Here's how to spot it, and avoid feeding the beast.
Rescuers fed up with tourists risking lives for selfies at coastal cliff
Authorities say visitors are putting their lives in danger by going beyond the safety barriers to take photos at the Gap, a popular tourist site near Albany in WA.
Gruen Nation unpacks the tricks of the trade from election ad campaigns
From corflutes on street corners to 'brain rot' memes on social media, political parties are pulling out all of the stops in an attempt to snag your vote this election. Gruen's panel of advertising brains break down the tricks from the (campaign) trail.
Mum was allegedly tricked into sending money to man charged with daughter's murder
A court has heard how the mother of a woman, whose dead body was left on a Brisbane apartment verandah for months, was allegedly tricked into sending hundreds of thousands of dollars to her alleged killer.
The loophole allowing political parties to spam you
Political texts from parties are frustrating voters on social media in the week leading up to the election, but they are completely legal.
Topic:Explainer
Man pleads not guilty after telling police victim asked him to kill her
A man accused of murder allegedly impersonated his dead housemate 29-year-old Qiong Yan for financial gain, a court has been told.
Case against TikTok influencer accused of child torture 'large and complex'
The woman was arrested in January and charged with administering poison with intent to harm, making child exploitation material and fraud.
Fears social media ban will strip kids with disability of 'lifeline'
Advocates say social media is a "lifeline" for young people with disability, so they should be part of designing and testing elements of the federal government's ban.
Liberal candidate for Western Sydney seat apologises for offensive posts
The ABC uncovers social media posts by Liberal candidate Vivek Singha in which he repeatedly uses a derogatory term for Indigenous Australians and takes aim at Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek over a personal family matter.
Election battle on Chinese social media apps intensifies
The federal election campaign battle on Chinese social media platforms has intensified, with a surge in candidates seeking to win over Chinese-Australian voters.
Singapore orders Facebook to take down post by Australian
Singaporean law bars foreigners from publishing online election advertising, which it defines as online materials that could help or hurt any candidate.
An intensifying election battle is unfolding on Chinese social media apps
The federal election campaign battle on Chinese social media platforms has intensified, with a surge in candidates seeking to win over Chinese-Australian voters.
The comedy contest that pushed Australia's biggest acts to stardom
RAW comedy has been running for almost 30 years, kickstarting the careers of Australia's up-and-coming stand-ups, including Ronny Chieng, Josh Thomas, Celia Pacquola and Hannah Gadsby.
Four experts reviewed the 2010s most popular fitness guides. Here's what they said
Australian influencers' fitness and nutrition guides flew off the shelves in the mid-to-late 2010s, promising "bikini bodies" for the average woman. We asked the experts if their advice holds up today.
Cottage cheese in short supply as TikTok trend drives popularity
Supermarkets struggle to meet demand for cottage cheese as the product becomes the subject of viral videos.