TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ after Supreme Court upholds US ban

TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ after Supreme Court upholds US ban

The social media said it would be forced to disable the app on Sunday – although the White House indicated it would not enforce the ban before Donald Trump takes office this week.

  • byMichael Koziol

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How politicians are interacting with influencers before the federal election
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How politicians are interacting with influencers before the federal election

Social media influencers are set to play a crucial role in how politicians approach the 2025 election campaign.

The options ahead of Luke Sayers after lewd photo scandal
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The options ahead of Luke Sayers after lewd photo scandal

The Blues are looking to minimise all off-field distractions as they look to win their first premiership in 30 years.

  • byPeter Ryan
The high-stakes race to become the next TikTok as ban looms

The high-stakes race to become the next TikTok as ban looms

Most Australians have probably never heard of RedNote,or Lemon8. That’s likely to change.

  • byDavid Swan
‘Concerns for her safety’:Charged influencer wants protection in jail

‘Concerns for her safety’:Charged influencer wants protection in jail

An influencer charged with the torture of her baby will remain in custody,with her lawyer pushing for her to be placed in protective custody.

  • byCloe Read
‘Horrendous’:Influencer accused of poisoning baby for donations,followers
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‘Horrendous’:Influencer accused of poisoning baby for donations,followers

A Sunshine Coast mother,who posted videos of her sick baby online,has been charged with torture. Police allege the child was so ill she could have died.

  • byCloe Read
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From ultrasound photos to family blogs:How ethical is posting children online?

From ultrasound photos to family blogs:How ethical is posting children online?

Shari Franke’s memoir is the first by a former child influencer. While extreme,her story raises questions about the implications of sharing content of kids online.

  • byLauren Ironmonger
Elon Musk might decide if TikTok has a future in the US
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Elon Musk might decide if TikTok has a future in the US

Will TikTok “go dark” in the US on Sunday or will Elon Musk ride to its rescue?

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
This masthead exposed wellness fraudster Belle Gibson. Now it’s a Netflix show

This masthead exposed wellness fraudster Belle Gibson. Now it’s a Netflix show

The full trailer for the hotly anticipated Netflix series has just dropped,showing how journalists exposed the notorious Australian influencer in 2017.

  • byBrittany Busch
Facebook fired its fact-checkers. Is TikTok our unexpected hope?
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Facebook fired its fact-checkers. Is TikTok our unexpected hope?

Dr Karl,the NSW RFS and astrophysicist Dr Kirsten Banks hope a new science-based corner of social media could help combat dangerous conspiracies.

  • byAngus Dalton
China considering selling TikTok’s US business to Elon Musk:sources

China considering selling TikTok’s US business to Elon Musk:sources

Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option where Elon Musk acquires TikTok’s US operations if the company fails to fend off a looming ban.

  • byBloomberg News