Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 2 days agoShow Less Icon'Dorky dad' digital takeover: no stiff speeches in a viral status quest Summary by The ExaminerDigital expert Ruth Slade explains why politicians from Tony Abbott to Jeremy Rockliff go viral. Unpack the strategy behind their social media moments.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft2CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe AdvocateThe ExaminerLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconReposted by The ExaminerLean LeftFactualityOwnership'Dorky dad' digital takeover: no stiff speeches in a viral status questDigital expert Ruth Slade explains why politicians from Tony Abbott to Jeremy Rockliff go viral. Unpack the strategy behind their social media moments.2 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 Updated2 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 2 days ago on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsTony Abbott Plus IconHobart, Australia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsTony Abbott Plus IconHobart, Australia Plus IconShow All