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Ali Halkic holding a photo of his son Allem who took his own life after he was bullied on social media. Picture: Josie Hayden

‘Stain on my soul’: Grieving Dad’s plea over social media ban

A devastated father is warning parents to be aware of possible loopholes in the new social media age restriction law – and how they can stop their kids getting around them.

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The coronavirus has shut its first school in Victoria. Carey Baptist Grammar School has shut after it was confirmed a staff member has been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Other than a few cars entering the school the place is empty of of the normal school day activities. . Picture: Sarah Matray

Carey Grammar settles historic abuse claim ten days before trial

Carey Grammar has settled a historical abuse claim brought by a former student, who alleged she was abused by a former teacher and another man, not long before the trial was set to begin.

Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

Technology & Digital Safety

Warning as kids view Charlie Kirk shooting videos

Social media giants face an urgent “whack-a-mole” battle to remove Charlie Kirk shooting footage as Australian children access violent content.

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Bullies zero in on disabled kids – five things schools must do to stop them

More than seven in 10 students with a disability are bullied at school – accused of “faking” their condition, mocked, shoved, excluded, harassed. Hear their heartbreaking stories.

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Sunday Mail: apprentice Brandon Marcinkowski Matt Neave and apprentice Bradley Weyman . A new survey of about 1000 tradies has found 75 per cent of tradies feel their school didnÕt support them in doing a trade. We are after some pics of experienced tradie Matt Neave with one of his apprentices, who will be talking about their experiences in the story. Pic Jamie Hanson

Schoolkids not given the right tools

Schools aren’t doing enough to push traditional trades as a viable career option, a new industry survey has found.

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Survival guide for Year 12 exam study

Hit the books without hitting the wall, with expert advice on planning your study, combating stress and staying focused on your learning and goals.

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Parents hijacking school phone bans

Pushy parents who demand around-the-clock access to their children have found a “ridiculous” way to get around school phone bans.

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Brain food: What Year 12s should be eating

The right food can help students make the most of their prep for final exams — and sugary snacks don’t cut it. Here’s the dietitians’ guide to successful study and what to eat on the day of a test.

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Why is religious instruction still a thing?

With fewer Australians than ever identifying as Christian, the battle is on to oust religious instruction from the classroom. JOIN THE CONVERSATION.

CAREERS COVER: Marion Jones is helping to guide her daughter Hannah Jones 14yrs, who currently is hoping to pursue music after high school, Grange, on Thursday, July 18, 2019 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Careful steps needed on teen career path

Parents can have a strong influence on high school pupils’ study and career plans, but it’s not as easy as encouraging them to “follow their dreams”.

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10 questions to ask your child’s teacher

If your experience of parent teacher interviews is akin to a stressful speed date you could be missing out on important information about your child. Here’s how to find out everything you really need to know.

Olivia Argaet won her age division in the Oxford Australian Children's Word of the Year writing competition.Picture by Wayne Taylor 21st November 2018

Why you shouldn’t teach your child to read

Parents who want to help their children to read and foster a lifelong love of books need to forget about teaching and instead focus on fun and family time, say experts.

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Former Brisbane Grammar School student Stuart Moss poses for a photograph, Thursday, August 29, 2019 (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

Top student shares QCS test secrets

Thousands of Queensland Year 12 students will sit the QCS test for the final time this week, with one past top student sharing his secrets to success.

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Why your child should be a risk taker

Parents have such a skewed attitude to children’s play, risk takers are being labelled the naughty kids and clingy, fearful children are hailed as the good kids.

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