Social Media

"Smac" McCreanor's videos have had more than 1 billion views — and now you can see her work in a gallery for the first time at the NGV Triennial.

Social media is alive with "skinfluencers" sharing beauty routines, promoting products and posting wildly popular "get ready with me" videos, and tweens and teens are paying close attention.

Running clubs are rapidly growing in popularity across Australia, and organisers say it's thanks to social media providing support and accountability.

The parents of murdered woman Gabby Petito's fiance received a "frantic" phone call from him after her death, new documents reveal. 

Could you spot a news article written by a chatbot? Generative AI is changing the way we make, access and share information, and reshaping the future of journalism.

A 25-year-old farmer with more than 200,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel says more than half of her audience is female as she films her days on a sheep and cropping property in south-west Victoria.

Luke's parents had to leave the house to gamble, but his generation has a casino in its pocket. He worries about the impact.

Child safety experts are warning parents against using social media to seek out emergency child care for their children. This is why it is dangerous.

An urban criminologist says Facebook community pages can be a breeding ground of vigilantism and racist abuse, particularly after a violent crime.

No-one should be surprised Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson have agreed to speak to each other — their chat is beneficial for both the long-time Russian autocrat, and the dumped Fox News host.

Her lawyers say the tracking tips off the superstar's stalkers while creator Jack Sweeney argues it allows transparency.

With mobile phone use on the rise, some people are turning to simpler devices to help them cut down on their screen time.

The US transportation secretary warns drivers must pay attention at all times, even if their car has assisted driving capabilities.

Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.

A social media trend encouraging women and girls to compare the look of their legs in leggings has been prompted warnings from experts and led to the associated hashtag being banned on TikTok. 

The cultural role of bookshops is in the spotlight after the owner of Victoria's oldest independent bookshop posted on social media, calling for "kids picture books with just white kids on the cover". Authors, booksellers and a publisher on the power of booksellers.

An app intended to help public transport users who are blind or vision-impaired is being trialled along a popular Adelaide bus route, ahead of what the technology's developer hopes is an expanded rollout.

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

It's rare for a corporate dispute like this to play out beyond corporate boardrooms – especially one this nasty.

Prosecutors tell a court Andre Rebelo was in financial strife and murdered his mother to gain access to her money.

The Sesame Street character says it's important for people to check in on their mates after being inundated with messages of despair. 

The CEO of Meta expressed regret and pledged to work to prevent further harm as five tech bosses were grilled at a US Senate child safety hearing.

Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists and contributors across Western Australia. 

The hospital informs Ms O'Neill and apologises after it discovers a photo of her injured, unbandaged leg had been shared publicly, in a serious breach of patient privacy.

Some women who desperately want to breastfeed their babies are giving up because of a lack of support in regional and rural Australia.