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Uber’s complaints handling processes have been blasted by the Fair Work Commission.

Uber forced to reinstate driver accused of speeding, sexual comments

The ride-share giant has again been scolded by the Fair Work Commission over its failure to gather further evidence from complainants and its “nonsensical” chatbot.

  • Elias Visontay

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Data shows most students whose visa appeals were finalised in the latest six-week period were successful.

When university students reported more bad behaviour, harassment and bullying decreased

While the overall number of reports is on the rise, interventions around uncomfortable behaviour, inappropriate remarks or troubling group dynamics is stopping serious misconduct in its tracks.

  • Annika Smethurst
Keoghan at the Governors Awards held in Hollywood last year.

Barry Keoghan: Abuse about my appearance is so bad I don’t leave home

The Irish actor deactivated his Instagram account in 2024 – now he has explained why.

  • Felix Pope
Uber drivers will be among those made to undergo training about inappropriate behaviour.

One in four women cop driver misbehaviour in rideshares and taxis

While a quarter of women experienced inappropriate behaviour when travelling alone in rideshares and taxis, only six in 10 reported the incidents, a survey found.

  • Elias Visontay
Pornhub transformed its industry a decade ago but faces the rising threat of artificial intelligence.

The day porn turned off: Inside Australia’s high-stakes war with the adult industry

New laws have forced Pornhub off our screens. But the harder question – what it has already done to a generation of young men – is only just beginning to be asked.

  • David Swan
Stephan Matthai, former University of Melbourne professor of geotechnical engineering, has won a legal battle to get his job back.

Melbourne University loses appeal to avoid rehiring ‘mawkish’ professor

A professor who was sacked for sending his student romantic messages is set to get his job back, after the Fair Work Commission rejected the university’s appeal.

  • Nicole Precel
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Sarah Gibbs believes police did not take the terrifying incident seriously.

Sarah’s experience while hiking alone has women taking safety into their own hands

Student Sarah Gibbs filmed her trek to show solo women hikers what they could achieve, but what followed left her terrified and feeling police didn’t take what happened seriously.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Uber drivers accused of serious misconduct are back on the roads after using the Albanese government’s new gig economy laws.

How banned Uber drivers are reinstated, while passenger evidence goes unheard

An Albanese government legal change has resulted in a flood of banned drivers reinstated, with tribunal decisions repeatedly citing Uber’s failure to gather evidence.

  • Elias Visontay
If you fancy someone, may I recommend using your words instead of cyberflashing.

Why do men send these pics to women? Let me tell you, it’s not attractive

The vast majority of women and girls have received intimate photos from men. It’s a terrible idea.

  • Jenna Price
Renee Good in her car, moments before she was shot dead.

New derisive term for white women spreads after Renee Good killing

Right-wing influencers have adopted an insult in the days since a federal agent shot a 37-year-old mother dead, prompting protests in the streets.

  • Clyde McGrady