But several charities and pages of official health, meteorology and emergency services were also blocked, along with smaller, niche content providers. Foodbank Australia, one of the many charities caught in the crossfire, said Facebook's response was "unacceptable". "CUTE CATS AND CONSPIRACIES"Some organisations posted social media messages directing followers to other platforms including Twitter and Facebook-owned Instagram. Journalist Jelisa Apps said many rural areas and country towns relied on their local paper's Facebook pages as physical copies were stripped back over the years. Other social media platforms were not as widely used, she said.

Source: The Star February 18, 2021 07:30 UTC