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Australia’s social media age ban may impact Melbourne youth radio

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Australia is set to introduce the world’s highest minimum-age limit for social media, banning children under 16 from many platforms starting next year, in response to growing concerns about cyberbullying, scams, and inappropriate content. SYN a Melbourne-based community radio station empowering young people through media, their volunteers start as young as 13. I spoke with …

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The Low Down on Cancel Culture

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The phrase ‘cancel culture’ has become so common in our everyday vocabulary, it’s hard to believe it’s a relatively new concept. The term “Getting cancelled,” refers to the act of someone being penalised for expressing views or committing actions deemed to be outside of what’s socially acceptable. This might include social ostracism and reputational damage, …

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Telstra’s oversight failures pose bushfire season risks

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Telstra is in serious Danger of receiving heavy fines for a lack of oversight and management. After it was found that the Telco didn’t supply sufficient customer data to the Integrated Public Number Database, which could have serious consequences come bushfire season.   Image: Image by Cloudfront Produced By: Gabriel D’Angelo Featured In Story: Nerida …

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Federal Government releases new cyber security strategy, aims to be world leader in field

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Today marks the release of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. Aiming to boost the 2.3 billion dollars already invested in cyber security strategies, this new policy provides a 589.6 million dollar bump in funding. This funding boost will be primarily used to provide support for small-to-medium businesses and individuals vulnerable to a cyber attack. …

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Indigenous communities to get better mobile service

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Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced additional funds to improving black spots in mobile coverage as part of infrastructure improvements. She said this would help with closing the gap targets for remote Indigenous communities. There are those who would benefit from a break from screen based slavery and this appears now to be a receding respite …

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