‘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.
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.
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.
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Premier’s ultimatum to social media giants: If you don’t, I will
I wrote to Meta more than six weeks ago and am yet to receive the courtesy of a response, writes Steven Miles.
Let Them Be Kids: Save our teens from social media scourge
The age limit that children can access social media should be raised to 16 as Australian kids face the worst humanitarian crisis of a generation. JOIN THE LET THEM BE KIDS CAMPAIGN
‘Raise the age to 16’: Tragic Aus health crisis
A generation of children are facing a health crisis like no other generation before. Now, experts and parents say we need to change the law.
Why selfies could help protect our kids
Selfies in seconds could be used to help assure the age of young social media users if the federal government cracks down on access rules.
Daughter’s sad spiral from Snapchat to Anorexia
After begging for months to download Snapchat, Fiona finally gave in to her daughter. A little over 12 months later, her once carefree girl was diagnosed with a horror condition.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives were tragically cut short. And all 10 of them are linked by one tragic thing.
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