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Julie CrossNational Social Affairs Reporter

Julie Cross is the national social affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser. She writes about aged care, child care, women’s issues, disability, education, family and consumer trends and immigration. She has previously written for British and Irish national newspapers. If you have a story contact her at julie.cross@news.com.au

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(FILES) This illustration photograph taken on October 5, 2020 in Toulouse, southwestern France, shows logos of US social networks Facebook and Instagram on the screens of a tablet and a mobile phone. The European Union launched an investigation on April 30, 2024 into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation online ahead of EU elections in June. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Shock age of Aussie kids being exposed to porn

Social media companies have been given a deadline to protect young kids from porn after research revealed the hidden dangers of apps.

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CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - June 27, 2024: NDIS and Government Services Minister Bill Shorten and Minister for Veterans' Affairs of Australia Matt Keogh hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

More NDIS secret perks: Sorry Bill Shorten, you must stop this

So it turns out government bureaucrats have been enjoying some nice little perks too on the back of the NDIS. Things like secret golf trips, drinks and fancy meals. This has to end.

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Aussie billionaires and millionaires investing in the NDIS

This is where the smart money is, according to Aussie billionaires and millionaires looking for their next payday. See who has invested in the NDIS.

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Cyber bullying. iStock image. For Kids News and Hibernation

Stop the filth, fear and the sickos

In a week where we learnt terror groups are radicalising autistic kids in Australia, why is it up to a billionaire to take up the fight with social media, Julie Cross argues.

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Teenager, YouTuber, Computer Monitor, Headphones, Microphone Picture: iStock

‘Obsessed’: How extremists target Aussie kids

An expert has revealed how more kids are being radicalised with one particular group at risk. See how you can protect your family.

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‘Urgent action’: Aged care homes’ poor Covid vax rates revealed

New data has revealed the Covid vaccine and booster rates for every aged care home in Australia. Search and see the worst offenders.

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Twiggy has major ‘win’ against Meta over scam ads

Australian billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has won a major ‘strategic victory’ against Facebook parent company Meta.

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Professor Meareg Amare Abrha, a father-of-four, was the victim of false and defamatory accusations peddled on Facebook. Supplied

Man killed sparks $2bn lawsuit against Meta

The son of a respected professor, who was gunned down outside his family home, is suing Meta in a landmark case over safety concerns.

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BAD AGED CARE: Cropped shot of an unrecognizable man leaning on his walking stick

150 a day: Shocking aged care statistic

Complaints to the peak body for older Australians is on track to exceed last financial year’s total of 36,904. Vote in our poll.

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CANBERRA, Australia, NewsWire Photos. June 5, 2024: NDIS and Government Services Minister, Bill Shorten holds a door stop press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Dear Australia: Bill Shorten’s ‘new’ speechwriter revealed

Bill Shorten’s had a tough week, with criticism over how much his speechwriter is paid. Julie Cross imagines what a cheaper (perhaps less professional speechwriter) might produce.

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