TikTok
How these Australian women became a global target of online misogyny
A light-hearted TikTok video was viewed tens of millions of times before attracting the ire of online misogynists, including Andrew Tate.
- by Meg Watson
Latest
If cutting out alcohol completely is unrealistic, raise a glass to ‘damp’ drinking
Conscious, mindful or damp – whatever you call it, drinking in moderation, or not at all, has never been more appetising.
- by Katie Spain
How TikTok revolutionised Andy Warhol’s 15-minute fame cycle
From Baz Luhrmann on the streets of Sydney to a nobody going viral after a provocative TikTok vox pop, street interviews are hijacking social media with mixed results.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Social media
Perth family’s trauma shows how social media has polluted our society
Financial crime, sexual exploitation, mental abuse, narcissism, intimidation and misinformation is flooding these platforms, and we need to make it stop now.
- by Gary Adshead
CBD
CBD
Jamal Mohammad brings the fashion to his court dispute with Mick Gatto
It is unclear if Melbourne restaurateur Jamal Mohammad will triumph in his legal battle with Mick Gatto, but he is winning in the fashion stakes.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Chebbo’s launches ‘burger empire’ to rival In-N-Out with first outlet in Marrickville
Ali Chebbani has gone from McDonald’s burger flipper to social media smashburger sensation and beyond.
- by Bianca Hrovat
PM slams ‘arrogant’ social media giants over child safety
Meta representatives told a parliamentary hearing on Friday that social media provides “tremendous benefits” to children.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
- by Shona Hendley
Hot chips with Chinese food? The unexpected fast-food phenomenon sweeping Sydney
Irish Chinese food might make Aussies “a wee bit angry” but it hasn’t stopped them lining up for hours. (Plus: Colin Fassnidge’s pick of the bunch).
- by Bianca Hrovat
Shaved eyebrows and sunscreen contouring? The TikTok trends to avoid
Don’t try these beauty tips at home.
- by Stephanie Darling
Opinion
Pop culture
Timothée Chalamet isn’t a ‘rat boy’ and neither am I
Hot rodent boyfriends are social media’s latest questionable crush.
- by Damien Woolnough