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SA schools roll out in-class bots to reduce teacher workload

Teens have sent nearly half a million questions to an AI classroom companion that’s officially approved for SA schools – find out how students and teachers are using it.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - September 4, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Federal Minister for Sport, Anika Wells meet with Interim Football Australia CEO Heather Garriock, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic and players, Milos Degenek, Alessandro Circati and Joe Gauci at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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The world is watching, so we have one chance to get this right

There will now be, as the Communications Minister said, no excuse for social media companies not to meet their new legal responsibilities, writes the editor.

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‘Secret weapon’ to help struggling teens fix their mental health

In the era of doom-scrolling and spiralling teen mental health problems, this psychologist suggests an unexpected solution that starts with a visit to the local library.

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How teens use AI to hide eating disorders

Aussie kids are turning to AI chatbots for dangerous advice on concealing eating disorders, as experts warn the technology has become a ‘24/7 toxic friend’ for vulnerable teens.

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Cyber Safety. CyberSafety. ySafe founder Jordan Foster. PICTURE : ROSS SWANBOROUGH.

The dark side of ‘Tinder for teens’

SA was shocked this week to learn a paedophile impregnated a teenager he groomed on an app for children. Experts are now warning parents to wake up to these “honey pots for predators”.

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For a story about SAHMRI/UniAdl research on the benefits of green time versus screen time.Lenny,7 and Nash,4, in their backyard having green time on the 2nd September 2020. Pic Tait Schmaal.

‘Green time’ may remedy screen time blues

Screen time is always going to be a part of kids’ lives but while parents can never cut it out completely, Adelaide Uni research suggests there may be a very easy way to limit its side effects.

27/08/20 - Noah, 14, and Alana, 12, keeping active at Torrens Reserve in Flinders Park.Picture: Tom Huntley

Why you need to let your teenager play

Yes, you should let your teenager play. The benefits of playtime extends way beyond the toddler years, through to a child’s late teens. Here’s why kids need a dose of fun.

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26/08/20 - EPA Principal scientific office (Marine) Sam Gaylard with water samples taken from West Lakes.Picture: Tom Huntley

Testing time for West Lakes marine life

Scientists at the Environment Protection Authority are testing water, fish and crustaceans at West Lakes in a search for the source of the PFAS pollution.

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Is it bullying or fighting? Some parents don’t know

Too many parents don’t understand the difference between bullying and fighting, research shows, with some confusing even playful behaviour with something more vicious.

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Screen time making kids act like toddlers

How tech is turning your teen into a toddler

Internet addiction is damaging our teens brains and leaving them with a legacy of lifelong emotional problems, a world-first study has revealed.

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26/6/20. Harvey, 5 and Owen Gill, 3 get muddy for fun in the lead up to International Mud Day (Monday June 29). Picture: Keryn Stevens

Getting the dirt on nature play

Messy play with magnificent mud works wonders for children’s development – so much that Monday is “International Mud Day”.

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A generic stock image showing an obese or overweight child measuring his weight isolated on white background. Picture: istock

Want to lose weight? You gotta train your brain

Winning the battle of the bulge is more about training the brain than watching your weight, SAHMRI research shows. Their unique approach to group therapy has lasting benefits, so now they’re recruiting young people for a new trial.

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Karen Green answers your questions.

Ask The Expert: Your education questions answered

Routine and rewards can help children stay on task and engaged as they learn from home, says Karen Green, but remember you are you are their parent not their teacher and “they are very different relationships”.

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The AdaptWest Consortium in Adelaide's western suburbs worked with Macquarie University’s Centre for Smart Green Cities to create and analyse urban heat maps during a heatwave. The research explored the cooling effect of trees and other plants. Supplied.

Green answer for our hottest days

On hot summer days and nights, leafy trees cool the land around our homes by up to six degrees, Adelaide research shows.

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