The dangerous craze killing young Aussies
The death of an Australian teen has exposed a dangerous new drug craze that is growing in popularity and threatening the lives of young people.
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Teen died after eating apple crumble
A high school in Victoria is coming together to remember a 15-year-old classmate who died in tragic circumstances.
Ally Langdon’s tears over horror death
The heartbroken parents of a 13-year-old girl who died after a chroming accident spoke on TV, bringing host Ally Langdon to tears.
Eerie text before teen couple go missing
The families of two teenagers who went missing before sending concerning text messages of their whereabouts have spoken out about their grief.
Ally’s tears over teen’s chroming death
Ally Langdon has burst into tears while talking to the heartbroken parents of a young girl who died after making a snap decision to try a dangerous fad.
Girl flees alleged rapist through doggie door
A girl who was allegedly the victim of a teenage rapist she met online escaped through a doggie door in his home, a court has been told.
Boys locked in room with no food, furniture
A public hearing has revealed the horror scene where two teen boys with disabilities were found naked in a locked room with no food or furniture.
Huge call on raunchy ad after 350 complaints
Australia’s top advertising watchdog has made a major call on a giant racy OnlyFans billboard at a busy intersection after hundreds of complaints.
Moment mum woke to ‘worst nightmare’
A mother whose daughter was killed in a horrific triple-fatal crash – allegedly caused by a 13-year-old – has revealed the moment she realised her child would not be coming home.
Ex-school captain fights murder charge
The lawyer for a baby-faced ex-school prefect charged with murdering a father-of-two has questioned whether he’s “done anything wrong”.
School principal’s spray over goanna death
The headmaster of an elite Sydney private school has slammed the media and “virtuous trolls” after a goanna was killed at a cadet camp.
Teen missing twice over weekend
A young girl has gone missing again just a day after she was found by police a first time.
Record crowd witness sporting history
One athlete has made history, becoming the second ever competitor to claim an enormous title.
Cash allegedly stolen from blind man at ATM
A young woman allegedly pretended to help an elderly blind man withdraw cash from an ATM before fleeing with his money.
Boys at $40k-year school accused of sick act
Students from a prestigious private school are being investigated by police after allegedly killing a native animal during a camping trip.
‘It’s time’: National phone ban encouraged
Parents are calling for more to be done to prevent students from using their phones in school hours across the country as one state resists implementing a ban.
City fumes over ‘insane’ OnlyFans billboard
In an Australian first, an OnlyFans model currently has herself displayed across a mammoth city billboard – and people are not happy.
Teens trapped after diving off cliff
Two teens became trapped in a cave after diving off a cliff top and into dangerous surf waters at a popular beach.
Teen’s death changes iconic Sydney event
Police have doubled their numbers and will be coming down hard on teens at the family-friendly event this year.
Mum of girl given chest binder sues school
Amber Lavigne says her 13-year-old daughter was secretly given a gender-transitioning device known as a chest binder and referred to as a boy.
Teen took life after receiving 1000 videos
The parents of a 16-year-old who took their own life claim their son was “targeted, overwhelmed and actively goaded” by TikTok videos.
Thousands of Aussies to be hit with new laws
It comes as smoking is named as one of the state’s biggest killers, with hopes there is a chance to stop preventable deaths.
Axe-wielding teens robbed brothels: cops
Three teenage boys have been arrested over a string of armed robberies in brothels during which they allegedly wielded axes and knives.
Teen arrested after alleged school stabbing
A teenage boy has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a classmate on school grounds.
DJ hit with new child abuse claims
A former nightlife personality has faced court charged with fresh child sex allegations.
Ex-cop will ‘never’ let kids go on sleepovers
There are three things this former police detective will never let her children do, and she has a warning for parents everywhere.
‘Big shift’ in education thinking needed
A just-released discussion paper predicts nearly all new jobs over the next few years will require post-school qualifications.
Dramatic shift to Aussie school life
The number of Australian students joining one part of the education sector has jumped a mammoth 25 per cent in the past decade.
Teen charged after two shot at hotel
A 16-year-old girl is among two people in hospital after a hotel shooting allegedly carried out by a young woman.
Daughter’s last words to mum before tragedy
A mother who lost her teenage daughter to suicide has spoken out in the hope of raising awareness around youth mental health.
Four words drove 14yo girl to take own life
The distraught father of a girl who took her own life after being bashed at school said her death came after a taunting text message.
Alleged teen rapist could be tried as adult
A 17-year-old boy charged over an alleged city gang rape has heard he might be tried as an adult, alongside his alleged co-offenders.
State spending least on students revealed
Students in one state have the least spent on their education by their government compared to their interstate counterparts, according to a new report.
Alleged viral Macca’s spitter’s new look
A video of her alleged assault in a city McDonald’s restaurant went viral. Now Mia Miller has debuted a new look in court.
‘I’m 21 and my daughter’s 15’
A 21-year-old has revealed she is terrified none of the teachers of her 15-year-old “child” take her seriously.
Four words yelled during wild mum brawl
A group of mothers and their teenage sons have been caught on camera in a vicious fight in the middle of a busy shopping centre.
Horror lockdown impact on students
A startling number of schoolchildren are refusing to return to the classroom, having endured as many as six lockdowns across two years.
Teenager abducted while walking home
A teenager was allegedly abducted while walking home after spending time with friends, according to police.
Teenage boy in court on terror charges
A teenage boy facing terrorism-related charges had allegedly planned to kill at least 25 people.
Major change to Aussies’ Instagram
Users of a popular social media app have logged on to find a major change that will help them to set boundaries with friends.
Girl, 12, ‘dies after sick TikTok challenge’
A 12-year-old girl has died after allegedly taking part in a sick ”choking challenge” or “pass-out challenge” on TikTok on January 13.
70yo in hospital after sex crimes arrest
An elderly man has been taken to hospital after suffering a medical episode following his arrest for alleged historical sex crimes.
Search continues for 20yo missing in surf
The desperate search for a 20-year-old has continued into its second day after he was last seen in hazardous surf of a popular beach.
Teen hospitalised after falling from car
A teenager is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after falling from the back of a moving car.
Brutal rejection for 13k HSC students
Thousands of school leavers were left devastated after an error crushed their dreams of getting into university.
Wild reason school expelled 3, suspended 16
Three Catholic school students have been expelled and 18 suspended after students were allegedly held down and whipped while classmates cheered.
Shoe recall after ‘serious’ health risk
A warning has been issued by Australia’s consumer watchdog over a range of Under Armour sneakers that are a ‘serious’ health risk.
Moment ‘Schoolie arrested with knife’
A 13-year-old boy is among a group arrested over the Schoolies celebration period in Queensland.
Girl’s ‘sudden unexplained’ death aged 13
The family of Charlotte Ivy Studham will remember her as a girl who “touched everyone she met with her huge grin”.
J-Lo details co-parenting with Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have five children – including four teenagers – in their care from previous marriages with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Garner.
‘Going to war’: Mum slams ‘horrible process’
Family members and support people of Australia’s most vulnerable citizens have slammed a service as “neglective and abusive”.
Vaping ‘endemic’ at schools as 13yo seeks help
Children as young as 13 are asking for help as they struggle with vaping addiction, with the situation being described as a “slow-motion train wreck”.
Urgent recall for ‘deadly’ Halloween costume
Families are being warned to return popular children’s Halloween items after it was found there is a “potentially deadly defect” which could cause internal burns.
Sydney teen reveals secret addiction
A Sydney teen has opened up about a dangerous addiction that began at just 14 years old and often led to her passing out or shaking at the breakfast table.
‘Don’t use them’: Warning to P-plate drivers
Caution has been issued to learners and provisional drivers about a little-known impact plates can have on their cars.
Teacher’s jaw broken in muck up day stunt
A teacher was hospitalised with serious head injuries during muck-up day celebrations at a prestigious Melbourne private school.
Sad notes from kids of phone-crazy parents
Parents who can’t get off their phones are causing deep emotional scars within their children, a trauma counsellor has revealed.
New trend threatening to destroy Year 12
As students begin their HSC exams today, a new trend means tens of thousands of teenagers are feeling relatively stress-free about their marks.
‘It’s wrong’: Klum’s daughter shoot slammed
Supermodel Heidi Klum is facing backlash for her suggestive lingerie photo-shoot with 18-year-old daughter Leni.
Can you pass this tricky Year 12 exam?
HSC exams for about 70,000 NSW students kick off on Wednesday. Try these previous questions to see how you would perform.
Heartwarming twist for homeless boy
A mum‘s desperate act to save her homeless son has had a positive outcome after a stranger’s kindness
‘Good luck’: Aussie mum’s dating rules
An Australian mum has revealed the rules and requirements she has set for her daughter’s partners, with one controversial topic dividing people online.
‘Deeply saddening’: 100 Australian kids die
One hundred vulnerable kids and teens on child protection services’ radar have died within two years in one state.
Carrie’s surprising revelation about son
During a discussion about kids and technology, The Project host Carrie Bickmore has revealed that she refused to cave in to pressure.
Woman, 25, mocked for having teenage son
A 25-year-old woman has revealed how much she loves being a young mum to her 14-year-old “bonus” son, despite getting trolled online.
Crackdown in Australia‘s ’nang capital’
One state has announced it will be pulling out the stops to stop young people from accessing a “poison” that’s rotting their brains.
‘Fearless’ Buxton crash victim farewelled
Friends and family of Buxton crash victim Gabriella “Gabby” McLennan have remembered her as a ‘fearless’ and much-loved young woman.
Students offer girls cash to make porn
Girls as young as 10 are being subjected to daily sexual harassment in schools, with one group reportedly offered cash to make porn films.
‘Your mum’: Wild teen confronts journalists
A teen has targeted reporters’ families in a fiery exchange after he was charged with allegedly robbing a store with a machete.
Ex-underworld figure reveals soft side
A well-known “colourful businessman” has started up a new venture in support of his grandson.
Why firefighters ‘didn’t try to save child’
ACT fire fighters are in the spotlight as an investigation is underway following allegations Covid-19 fears prevented them entering a house where a child needed assistance.
Family scam robbing victims of millions
Over 1000 Aussies have fallen prey to “family impersonation” scams this year, with some people handing over eye-watering amounts of money.
Driving law overhaul after teen’s death
The family of Sophia Naismith who was killed in a horror crash have welcomed new reforms following “devastating” court decision.
Girl’s harrowing encounter with man on bus
A mother has revealed the disturbing details of an alleged stalker who followed her 15-year-old daughter off a bus.
‘Alarming’ trend from Australia’s suburbs
More and more Australian kids are falling prey to violent, far-right extremist views, with a “disturbing” trend emerging.
Job where teenagers are earning big
A major employer is searching for bright youngsters looking to develop their early career skills, with no university degree required.
Mum makes 18yo sign lease to live at home
A woman in the US has come under fire for making her 18-year-old daughter sign a lease in order to live at home, as well as pay $146 a month in rent.
Terrifying new crime targeting young boys
An urgent warning has gone out to families after a rise in a sickening crime targeting young Australian boys.
‘Gaslighting’: Insta changes slammed
Major changes introduced to Instagram in Australia will “gaslight” users, a major digital advocacy group has warned.
Elite Aussie school to offer all-online classes
A new program from one of Australia’s most elite colleges will allow students to complete all of high school online.
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