Social media influencers are pushing misleading medical tests to millions of followers, often omitting critical risks and exaggerating benefits, a University of Sydney-led study has found. The research, which analysed nearly 1000 posts on Instagram and TikTok, revealed that influencers were promoting controversial screening tests—such as full-body MRIs, genetic cancer […]
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Sam Jones, the controversial American influencer at the centre of a firestorm after being filmed taking a wild baby wombat from its distressed mother in Australia, has broken her silence in a lengthy Instagram statement. However, her words have done little to quell the outrage, with critics accusing her of […]
In an exclusive interview, Senator Lidia Thorpe shares her unfiltered perspectives on the upcoming federal election, critiques of mainstream feminism, and the ongoing systemic injustices faced by First Nations peoples, offering a candid glimpse into her vision for Australia’s future. Senator Thorpe, a trailblazing Indigenous Australian politician, has consistently used […]
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the southeastern coast of Queensland and northern New South Wales, authorities have intensified emergency measures to protect residents from its imminent impact. The cyclone, currently classified as a Category 2 system, is anticipated to make landfall between late Friday and early Saturday, bringing […]
Victoria Police has faced scrutiny over its handling of public information in the case of 24-year-old Natan Mwanza, who was fatally stabbed at a bus stop in Wyndham Vale on February 19. The police’s decision not to release the names of the two individuals charged with his murder has raised […]
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has announced that Triple M and Marty Sheargold have mutually parted ways, following a firestorm of outrage over the radio host’s vile comments about the Matildas, Australia’s national women’s soccer team. The controversy has ignited widespread condemnation, forcing the network to confront the fallout from Sheargold’s […]
Update March 14 – Women in Media has reportedly removed Buttrose from its event. Women in Media Australia is facing intense criticism after announcing that former ABC chair Ita Buttrose will headline an upcoming fundraising event—just weeks after her controversial witness testimony in Antoinette Lattouf’s unlawful dismissal case against the […]
Ryan Reynolds may be known for his quick wit, but his latest joke didn’t land quite as smoothly as expected. The Deadpool star made a quip about his wife Blake Lively’s ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni during the SNL 50: The Anniversary […]
Embattled Hollywood couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attended the SNL 50th Anniversary Special in New York City on Sunday, marking their first red carpet outing since becoming embroiled in a highly publicised legal battle with It Ends With Us director and actor Justin Baldoni. The Gossip Girl alum, 37, […]
Explosive New Episode of The Back Cover Tackles Media Censorship, Hollywood Scandal, and an International Love Disaster The latest episode of The Back Cover is here, and it’s packed with controversy, celebrity drama, and an international romance gone horribly wrong. Host Mibenge Nsenduluka breaks down three of the biggest stories […]
