Published 4 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 days agoShow Less IconFears hostile social media environment turning women, young people away A University of Tasmania expert said harassment can exclude people from local government because many fear abuse toward themselves and their families.Summary by The ExaminerA hostile social media environment has raised concern that women and young people are being turned away from running in Tasmania's local council elections.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft2CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe AdvocateThe ExaminerLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconReposted by The ExaminerLean LeftFactualityOwnershipFears hostile social media environment turning women, young people awayA hostile social media environment has raised concern that women and young people are being turned away from running in Tasmania's local council elections.4 days agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated4 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Examiner broke the news in Launceston, Australia 4 days ago on Friday, October 16, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsBurnie Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsBurnie Plus IconShow All