Family’s heartache: Every day we look back and think ‘why us?’
One family has opened up on their living nightmare, as it’s revealed Aussie school students are among the most bullied in the world.
Let Them Be Kids
Let Them Be Kids is a News Corp Australia campaign calling for children under 16 to be restricted from having social media accounts.
Experts ignore evidence in fight to keep social media status quo
Some opposition to changing social media age limits is to be expected, but a lack of scientific evidence and an unwillingness to opt for caution suggests other agendas, writes Dany Elachi.
Dutton likens Big Tech to Big Tobacco in the ’70s
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says social media companies are ‘predators’ who put profits over people, likening them to Big Tobacco in the 1970s and ’80s.
Australia unites on Mali’s plan to ban kids from social media
All state and territory leaders have agreed to a plan to ban social media for children, in a world-first move imposing a minimum age of 16.
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Premier unplugged: Mali set to suspend social media accounts
Prolific social media poster Premier Peter Malinauskas will switch off social media for a day to highlight the damage it can cause.
Unplug24: How you can get involved
Unplug24 is a national day of action to help shine light on the toxic effects of social media. See how you can get involved.
‘Hunting ground’: Neighbours star on the dangers of social media
Aussie actress and child abuse survivor Madeleine West has revealed why she’s taking part in Unplug 24. See what it is and how you can get involved.
What Jessica Mauboy and Adam Gilchrist have in common
Big names from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and business have pledged support for a new national initiative designed to save Australian lives.
‘Mac was terrorised’: Dad’s move to save more Aussie lives
On the first anniversary of Mac Holdsworth’s death after he was terrorised by a predator through sextortion, his father Wayne wants Aussies to boycott social media. See the video.
Principal slams online inaction on trolls in wake of teen tragedy
The principal of a school attended by a 14-year-old who took her own life has unleashed at social media giants after revelations her former classmates had accounts to rate and slur their peers.
Locked up NT kids bearing the brunt of ‘a failed system’
A Territory child was reported as the victim of abuse and harm 70 times before they ended up in the clink. See why the children’s watchdog believes we’re failing vulnerable kids.
‘Exhausting’: Why parents need help in mobile war with kids
It’s the biggest cause of arguments between parents and kids — how much time they spend scrolling on their phones — which is why it’s time the Government stepped up and helped, argues Julie Cross.
Mali’s plan revealed: How schools will attack social media horrors
The Premier says there is no shortage of horrific stories about the effect of social media on children.
‘Destructive’ impact of social media on a child’s brain
An Aussie mum has revealed why she’s vowing not to let her children use a smartphone until they reach a mature age, as an expert reveals how social media can harm a child’s brain. See the video.
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