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An online community that hurls abuse at mostly female journalists has been likened to an Australian version of the pro-Trump “QAnon” conspiracy.

When veteran ABC broadcaster Leigh Sales made a surprise appearance at Daniel Andrews press conference on Monday to grill the Victorian Premier over the states snap lockdown, the result was predictable. So-called "Dan Stans" - an online army of Mr Andrews most diehard supporters - leapt into action to savage the 7.30 host, accusing her of hijacking the event and being "incredibly rude and disrespectful". "So you are aware Ms Sales, thankfully our amazing Premier listens to the science and m...

When veteran ABC broadcaster Leigh Sales made a surprise appearance at Daniel Andrews press conference on Monday to grill the Victorian Premier over the states snap lockdown, the result was predictable. So-called "Dan Stans" - an online army of Mr Andrews most diehard supporters - leapt into action to savage the 7.30 host, accusing her of hijacking the event and being "incredibly rude and disrespectful". "So you are aware Ms Sales, thankfully our amazing Premier listens to the science and m...