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WhatsApp introduces parental controls for teens
Families can set privacy rules, get group alerts and choose AI settings while personal chats stay encrypted and private.
By Natasha Lee – 10 minutes ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Free TV spends $1.6 billion on Australian content
- Ash London, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut lead KIIS Melbourne Breakfast
- Donald Trump gives Erin Molan his presidential seal of approval
- ABC's Alan Kohler retires after three decades
- 'Free pu*sy': What role did Snapchat play in the Cornell 7 alleged rapes?
- Mushroom's iconic Melbourne headquarters hits the market
- BBC says having bare nails "is proof you’re a white supremacist"
Latest Media
Free TV spends $1.6 billion on Australian content
Nine led primary channel local content, Seven tops multichannel hours and Ten scored highest on first-release TV points.
by Natasha Lee – 10 minutes ago
Donald Trump gives Erin Molan his presidential seal of approval
A 1am discovery prompted a call to her mum as the broadcaster’s independent show builds an audience of 42 million views.
by Natasha Lee – 22 hours ago
Ash London, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut lead KIIS Melbourne Breakfast
ARN spotted Ash London online before a chance coffee meeting helped bring KIIS Melbourne’s new Breakfast three together.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
'Free pu*sy': What role did Snapchat play in the Cornell 7 alleged rapes?
There were 57 members in the group Snapchat that night. They were all notified about a sole woman in the frat house.
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Are Direct helps retailers stock up for Xmas with refreshed TheMarketHub platform
Retailers can shop hundreds of brands and thousands of products, including exclusive items curated for independent stores.
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
Farmers Union turns its living cultures into a campaign with Thinkerbell
Regina Stroombergen: "We love the idea that inside every tub of Farmers Union is a billion feel-good live cultures ready to move, guide and get you through your day."
by Alisha Buaya – 16 hours ago
Mumpower launches Mumpower Approved™ for insight and visible proof
Many brands say mums trust them. These brands prove it.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Specsavers joins Carols by Candlelight as presenting partner
Vision Australia CEO David Williamson: "With the support of partners like Specsavers, we can raise vital funds for specialist early intervention services for children who are blind or have low vision."
by Alisha Buaya – 20 hours ago
Industry Movers
Havas Media Network appoints new business and Organic & AI Performance heads in ANZ
Kunal Chakravarty joins as Head of New Business & Marketing, and Agata Adamczak as Head of Organic & AI Performance.
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
UMG taps CAA’s Libby Bush to lead global partnerships
CAA’s partnerships chief will unite UMG’s brands, media and commercial businesses in a global role starting in November.
by Staff Writer – 23 hours ago
Bec Penn has been appointed Omnicom Media's Head of Retail Media
The appointment comes only two months after she launched her own consultancy.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
Jessica Torstensson steps up to GM – Growth at Bench Media
Ori Gold: "She challenges our thinking, brings a clearer understanding of our clients’ businesses and helps turn that into stronger recommendations."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 28, 2026
AI & Tech
ACAM launches AI advisor network with Maestro
Four practitioners are accredited and another 10 are in training as a national network expands AI support for marketers.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
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OpenAI ‘sorry, working to do better’ after hack of Australian websites
“We should have handled our response better. We are sorry and working to do better in the future."
by Nama Winston – Sep 29, 2026
Researchers find ‘drunk’ AI is more likely to spill secrets
A UNSW experiment gave chatbots a drunken voice. Their answers got looser, and their grip on confidential info loosened too.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 28, 2026
Social isn't suffering from creative wear out - it's suffering from audience saturation
Analytic Partners' Jo-Ann Foo on why the algorithm, not your ad, is often to blame - and why recasting beats reshooting.
by Jo-Ann Foo – Sep 28, 2026
Newsfeed
WhatsApp introduces parental controls for teens
Families can set privacy rules, get group alerts and choose AI settings while personal chats stay encrypted and private.
by Natasha Lee – 10 minutes ago
Free TV spends $1.6 billion on Australian content
Nine led primary channel local content, Seven tops multichannel hours and Ten scored highest on first-release TV points.
by Natasha Lee – 10 minutes ago
Farmers Union turns its living cultures into a campaign with Thinkerbell
Regina Stroombergen: "We love the idea that inside every tub of Farmers Union is a billion feel-good live cultures ready to move, guide and get you through your day."
by Alisha Buaya – 16 hours ago
Are Direct helps retailers stock up for Xmas with refreshed TheMarketHub platform
Retailers can shop hundreds of brands and thousands of products, including exclusive items curated for independent stores.
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
Mumpower launches Mumpower Approved™ for insight and visible proof
Many brands say mums trust them. These brands prove it.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
ACAM launches AI advisor network with Maestro
Four practitioners are accredited and another 10 are in training as a national network expands AI support for marketers.
by Staff Writer – 19 hours ago
Specsavers joins Carols by Candlelight as presenting partner
Vision Australia CEO David Williamson: "With the support of partners like Specsavers, we can raise vital funds for specialist early intervention services for children who are blind or have low vision."
by Alisha Buaya – 20 hours ago
Ash London, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut lead KIIS Melbourne Breakfast
ARN spotted Ash London online before a chance coffee meeting helped bring KIIS Melbourne’s new Breakfast three together.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
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