Issue 1 in 3 Aussie families don’t talk about
It’s one of the most significant problems impacting Australian society today – and one that many parents and their kids have “never” discussed.
Teens
Major new details of social media ban
Major new details on the upcoming social media ban for children have been revealed by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, leaving some confused.
Crackdown on kids viewing porn, violent vids
Big tech companies have been warned to tighten rules to prevent kids from watching harmful content like porn, violence, and materials which promote self-harm.
Principals’ new powers in school crackdown
Sweeping new powers will be granted to school principals in one state in an effort to crack down on bad student behaviour.
Shocking rate of kids skipping school
Data has revealed a dramatic drop in children attending schools across Australia, but experts aren’t able to determine the exact reason.
Loophole exposes terrifying Aussie reality
Bruce Morcombe, the father of murder victim Daniel Morcombe, has backed Peter Dutton’s bold plan to set up a national public child sex offender register.
Shock find from Gen Z men
New research has found Gen Z men may have more in common with the baby boomer generation – rather than their millennial and Gen X peers.
Meta’s sweeping changes for teen users
There will be sweeping new changes coming for teenage social media users as Meta continues to crack down on the content teens see every day.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
‘Manfluencer’s’ far-right threat revealed
Controversial “manfluencer” Andrew Tate is facing rape and sex trafficking charges and Aussie experts warn his rhetoric also overlaps with far-right radicalism.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
Horror number of creeps targeting Aussie kids
A shocking new survey suggests more than 40 per cent of Aussie kids have been contacted by strangers online.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause
Nationwide trans rallies are expected to protest one state government’s move to review the delivery of controversial puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
Warning to parents over new bullying trend
The Australian Federal Police have issued an urgent warning over a concerning rise in a child abuse material trend being used to “embarrass or bully classmates”.
Teen hospitalised after diving from wharf
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he dived from a wharf at a popular beach.
Albo’s boast after ‘shenanigans’ on new laws
Australia has effectively passed some of the world’s strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
What to expect at Sydney New Year’s Eve
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has revealed the massive plans for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Kids burned in horror school accident
Three year 10 students have been hospitalised after a science experiment went wrong in a rural NSW high school, leaving the teenagers with burns.
‘Exactly right’: Albo’s tongue-in-cheek remark
The Prime Minister has jokingly backed a suggestion that tech companies would comply with a new under-16 social media ban if they received one thing.
Schoolies horror as balcony collapses
The terrifying moment a balcony collapses under the weight of 40 partying teenagers has been caught on film.
‘Huge queues’: Schoolies trend on the rise
Seas of school leavers have been spotted lining up to take part in this unconventional initiative on the Gold Coast.
Picture shows dangerous schoolies act
With one final week of Schoolies ahead, police have urged attendees to avoid participating in an extremely dangerous act that could end in disaster.
Tragic two words before teen took own life
For five frantic minutes Ava sat in her bedroom, willing her friend Charlotte to message back. She sent a two-word message and was then gone.
Urgent search for three missing teens
Authorities are desperately searching for three missing teenagers and calling on the public for help.
Family’s horrifying update after 13yo’s death
The grieving mum has spoken out after noticing something horrific following the death of her 13-year-old daughter.
‘Four security guards’: Evolution of Schoolies
Schoolies may be a major artery of Australian culture in this day and age, but things looked very different at the first-ever celebration in 1976.
‘It’s scary’: Reaction to new Australia ban
Anthony Albanese’s new social media ban has sparked mixed reactions from Aussies, with one woman revealing why she has chosen to speak up.
College called out over ‘lie’ after 12yo’s death
Year 7 student, Charlotte O’Brien, took her own life in September after experiencing relentless bullying.
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