OpinionNationalIt’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.
ExclusiveSA NewsThe Premier says there is no shortage of horrific stories about the effect of social media on children.
ExclusiveSocialAn 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.
OpinionThe only way to protect our children from the dangers posed from social media use is prohibition, pure and simple, writes the editor.
NationalAustralia must brace for a lobbying charm offensive and potential legal challenges as it seeks to impose age limits on social media platforms.
UpdatedNationalAustralian child safety advocates have blasted Instagram’s new measures for underage teens, warning it’s an attempt to “deflect” from the real issue.
NewsDomestic violence campaigner claims a plan to ban Aussie kids from social media needs to happen alongside education to be effective in addressing the crisis of gender-based violence.
ExclusiveSA NewsAbusive parents and carers face bans from schools for targeting teachers on social media, in emails or at shopping centres.
LifestyleLaws will prevent children from accessing social media until they are 16, but these parents’ international movement wants to go further.
ExplainerNationalExperts who back the government’s plan to impose age limits on social media say there are sound reasons why the age should be set at 16, and no earlier.
ExclusiveNSWAnthony Albanese has revealed the age he wants to raise the social media age limit to, but will work with states on a final proposal.
NewsNews Corp’s Let Them Be Kids campaign played a pivotal role in convincing politicians to act on the damage caused by tech platforms to young people.
ExclusiveVictoriaPrime Mininster Anthony Albanese will impose a minimum age for social media use to protect children from its mental and physical health harms, the win for kids coming after a News Corp campaign.
OpinionOpinionOne blanket, minimum age to access social media for all Australians will spare parents, schools and young people themselves from unintended negative consequences of a two-tier system, argues Dr Simon Wilksch.
EducationThe proposed age limit on social media has been given the partial tick of approval – but does it go far enough?
OpinionIt is important to see age limits as just one step in the much bigger challenge facing the social media behemoths, writes the editor.
OpinionNationalSocial media sites are built to hook our kids into an addictive cycle of scrolling, even if it makes them sadder, more insecure and more isolated, writes NSW Premier Chris Minns.
LifestyleNearly all girls aged 14-19 have been subject to this growing trend – leading to drastic results.
LifestyleSelf-harm in young girls has spread globally like a virus, and smartphones and social media are largely to blame, Queensland’s chief health officer has warned.
LifestyleAussie children are spending more and more time on social media – now there is an even greater fear.
OpinionMonths after an age verification trial began, children are still accessing inappropriate material online, writes the editor.
ExplainerWorldKids aren’t all right, with a worldwide decline in youth mental health revealed like never before. Here’s what Professor Patrick McGorry’s landmark study really shows.
LifestyleThere are fresh concerns over children getting too much screen time, with an expert unmasking the truth.
ExclusiveQLD NewsMia Bannister lost her only child to suicide at age 14. This is the tragic story.
Kylie LangMy first column was about the dangers to children lurking online, and the situation has only got worse, writes Kylie Lang.