online abuse

If Sam Kerr, an Aussie sporting hero, is fair game for homophobic abuse on social media – what hope for the rest of us?

Millions of people on social media are engaging in content from far-right “manosphere” influencers using misogynistic, violent language, including the trending phase “your body, my choice”.

Researchers have now developed a way to automatically detect abusive hate speech online and help combat the spread of harmful content.

The tech industry is always dominated by men and they have failed to address the issue of gender online abuse.

One in 10 girls and young women say they face online violence daily or almost daily, with almost 40% being harassed at least once a month. 

For many women, the trauma of being on dating apps is not worth the potential of meeting a partner, writes Lisa Portolan.

People who create and share deepfake pornography will soon face serious criminal penalties, with new legislation on the issue.

A man was waiting for Dee Madigan to be walking on her own, late at night, on a dark, empty street, secretly filming her.

A man has been charged by police after allegedly making death threats against Brittany Higgins, her fiance David Sharaz and the couple’s dog.

Entire departments have gone under Elon Musk’s Twitter liberation, as 50 per cent of the workforce was cut over the weekend.

Broncos player Julia Robinson is facing online abuse for the second time in a matter of weeks, with trolls criticising her muscles.

One of Australia’s most prominent female athletes, Tayla Harris, shares five lessons on how to advocate for important change.