Elon Musk doesn’t care about Aussie kids, just his bottom line
What Elon Musk is really saying is that he does not care about Australia’s children, writes the editor.
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.
‘Blood on our hands’: Aussie parents’ plea on social media ban
Mums and dads around Australia are calling on MPs to have the courage to vote for world-leading legislation. They fear if it does not pass, more children’s lives will be lost.
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.
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.
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Editor’s view: Social media giants simply do not care
How callous would you have to be to ignore a plea for help from an experienced principal trying to protect the mental wellbeing of his young charges, writes the editor.
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
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