Latest news: Online abuse

This World Safer Internet Day (6 February), the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace, is breaking down the stigma surrounding sextortion and online abuse, by reminding young people they are not to blame and support for their mental health is available.

Young Adelaide forward Izak Rankine was the subject of shocking online racial abuse during his side's win against Fremantle.

Women are just as willing to be interviewed by media as men but are increasingly concerned about copping sexist abuse and online trolling when they do, new research from Curtin University and The Australian National University (ANU) shows.

The AFP has published a book, Jack Changes the Game, to help protect children from online child sexual exploitation.

Australians who are being subject to online abuse will be able to report incidents to the eSafety commissioner under sweeping new powers now in force.