Online Abuse

Experts say sexual abuse using deepfake porn is likely to get worse, and it's not just AI sophistication that's enabling the behaviour. Exposure to misogynistic messages and degrading content online is "crushing" the empathy of young people.

The Esperance shire president has taken aim at anonymous online trolls who he says are spreading racism throughout the local community.

The public response to a piece of street art in beachside Adelaide is under fire from the local mayor, who says both the artist and a resident opposed to the mural have been subjected to "online vitriol". 

Children are gathering large followings and earning thousands of dollars through social media influencing — but some warn it comes with a dark side.

Debate around the proposed South Coast Marine Park has sparked a swell of negative attitudes towards Indigenous people, with local leaders urged to do more to call it out. 

Artificial intelligence is being used to generate child abuse material, and police are increasingly worried about its spread. But AI may also be able to help investigators.

Young people are being targeted by criminals online, but parents, carers and friends have the power to protect their loved ones.

Researchers at Deakin University find that 85 per cent of sportswomen have had their wellbeing affected by online harm, calling for sporting clubs and organisations to work together to solve the problem. 

Statements like "it is what it is" and "God works in mysterious ways" are considered thought-terminating cliches, and they can be harmful in some contexts.

Psychologists say people with high psychopathic tendencies are able to explore their "true self" when they're not identifiable. 

Hitting the dating apps today, but hesitating because of a previous negative experience? App companies say don't be deterred, but do stand up for yourself when swiping right.

The stratospheric rise of esports is forcing parents and teachers to encourage the use of video games in the home and classroom as more professional gamers turn their hobby into a career.

Palaeontologist Michael Durrant wanted "to leave a sizeable collection" of fossils to Gulgong, but online abuse about the museum's location became too much.

Resurfaced comments made by actress Rachel Zegler about her upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Snow White spark outrage online.

Britain First party leader Paul Golding takes to social media to criticise Brisbane for its "multiculturalism" in response to videos of the community's Ashura Procession.

A former WA police officer says early discussions about cyber safety are essential, as younger children using apps and games are being approached by cybercriminals online.

Michael Davis appeared in Sydney's Fairfield Local Court today charged with four counts of using a carriage service to threaten serious harm and to menace, harass or offend.

ABC chair Ita Buttrose says Australians need to reflect upon their "abhorrent" and "unacceptable" behaviour on social media, following the treatment of high-profile Indigenous journalist Stan Grant.

The number of Australians being extorted by scammers using their nude images and videos has tripled in the last year, with young men being targeted in more numbers than ever before.

Although I try to shield myself from the racist abuse I'm frequently subjected to, the fact it is out there poisons the air I breathe. Now I have had enough – so on Monday night I will present Q+A, then walk away. For how long? I don't know, writes Stan Grant.