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‘He was lifeless’: Dad’s social media plea

A father has welcomed the government’s proposed ban on children using social media after his teenage son took his own after a cruel online scam.

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‘I worry about our kids’: Minns reacts to social media ban

Social 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.

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Albo reveals ideal social media ban age

Anthony Albanese has revealed how long he prefers keeping kids from using toxic social media platforms.

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Next step in kids’ social ban revealed

Australia will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media, but one big question remains.

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Man charged over alleged $176k cyber scam

A man has been charged over his alleged involvement in a cyber scam, with police alleging he laundered a huge sum of cash scammed from an Australian business.

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Dad of Oatlands crash victim dies of cancer

The Sakr family has again been stricken with tragedy as their patriarch succumbs to a year-long cancer battle.

“I know she always wanted to live life to the fullest, that’s what we have to do now. and i know she is dancing around in heaven right now,” her sister, Amelia, wrote online. Annabelle Ham / Instagram

‘Don’t understand’: YouTube star dead at 22

A popular social media influencer, known for sharing her day-to-day life as a university student, has died at 22.

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Streaming war: How to get a free music subscription

TikTok killed the radio star as the place to discover new songs. And now they want fans to stream their favourite tunes on a new streaming platform. See how to get a free subscription.

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‘Butt hurt’: Aussies, Americans in wild feud

A single TikTok from an Aussie creator poking fun at Americans has set off US social media users, sparking a wild online feud.

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Scary warning about Google search results

Aussies have been issued a troubling warning about Google search results, as hackers use them to hide in plain sight.

Social media 'groping' trend after court ruling

Court’s 10-second grope verdict sparks fury

Social media users are “groping” themselves to protest a court’s verdict a school caretaker did not touch a teen girl long enough to assault her.

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Man allegedly slashed in Facebook robbery

Fresh details have emerged after a man was allegedly slashed in the head multiple times after having his iPhone stolen.

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Vegan’s wild act after celebrity chef clash

Activist Tash Peterson has sensationally burned a police notice that bars her from all licensed venues in her home state for a year.

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Woman appears frozen in time in viral video

Eerie footage posted onto TikTok has captured the moment a woman appeared to freeze on a busy street, with stunned viewers unable to believe their eyes.

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