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‘It will save lives’: Aussie mum stuns with plea to world leaders

Aussie mum Emma Mason has brought world leaders to their feet at the UN as she implored other countries to follow Australia’s lead to protect kids from social media. SEE THE VIDEO

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‘Monster’: European nation to follow Australia’s social media ban

A European nation plans to ban under-15s from social media after Australia’s groundbreaking reforms, with its prime minister warning “we have unleashed a monster.”

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Australians overwhelming believe spelling is important but they fear standards are slipping because of social media and text messaging. iStock image. For Kids News

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‘For the good’: How world-first social media ban will be explained

Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s will be promoted through a national campaign this weekend, as the government warns tech giants to comply or face $50m fines.

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‘Outrageous’: Legendary comedian backs Aussie social media ban

The British comedian behind hit series Blackadder and The Young Ones “unequivocally supports” the Australia’s “brave” decision to stand up to big tech, arguing the it’s not about censorship but protection.

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CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - October 17, 2024: eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant appears at the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 hearing at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Aussie esafety boss to lay down law with tech giants for our kids

As world leaders are heaping praise on Australia’s new social media ban, our eSafety Commissioner will be facing off with US tech giants to protect our kids.

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What your kids are really doing on their laptops in their bedrooms

Is your teenager “doing their homework in their bedroom”? They might be – but they’re also doing something else, experts say.

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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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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)

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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Family decides to switch off screens

You’ll spend 14 years of your life staring at a screen – not counting work

Modern parents are slaves to tech and will spend 14 years of their lives staring at phones, TVs and laptops. But some, like Eunice and Aujen Briones, are trying to break the habit.

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‘Monumental’: Aussie social media age ban to make global impact

Leading global child safety advocates have explained why Australia’s imminent social media age limit is critical to protecting kids, and how other countries should do the same.

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Alternative school model for neurodivergent kids goes national

A groundbreaking Victorian school program offering a lifeline to anxious and neurodivergent students who ‘can’t’ attend traditional classes is set for a nationwide expansion.

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Australians overwhelming believe spelling is important but they fear standards are slipping because of social media and text messaging. iStock image. For Kids News

‘Gobsmacked’: Social media age ban loophole worrying experts

Before Australia’s social media age ban comes into force, tech giants are being warned they have the power to stop kids dodging new age restrictions. But they are failing to act.

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Our Mac might still be here: Grieving dad’s message to PM

A man whose son died after online sextortion has told the Prime Minister his child might still be alive if Labor’s social media ban had happened sooner.

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Unit students told ‘take action’ after hack

Former and current students at a Sydney university have been urged to take action after revealing a horror amount of personal information was up for sale on the dark web.

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