Grim Instagram, Snapchat stat revealed
The mental health of young Aussies saw a steep decline around the same time social media platforms became more popular, according to new research.
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Grim Instagram, Snapchat stat revealed
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Tricky scammer move exposed
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Ultra-cool new guitar range arrives in Australia
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‘Insane’ living room item will save you $3500 a year
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Tricky scammer move exposed
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Big change coming for Aussie office workers
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‘Insane’ living room item will save you $3500 a year
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‘Do better’: Rowland’s message to media
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Cops launch hunt for TV star
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Donkey Kong guru sues over cheat claim
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Shock spy claims in Star Casino probe
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$450k lawsuit over Donkey Kong high score
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Fortnite hoax has gamers panicking
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Fresh Covid wave set to wallop Aussies
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‘Ominous’: Fears raised for Molly the magpie
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Grim find at abandoned Aussie Antarctic base
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‘Planet Killer’ asteroid hurtling toward Earth
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Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
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‘Hero’ Aussie dad killed fighting wildfires
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$22.7bn bid to secure Aussie jobs
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Millions to cop days of rain, icy temps
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Couple hit with $1500 fine for shock act
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Millions to be drenched by ‘unusual’ weather
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Sub passengers ‘fell under captain’s spell’
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‘Rising threat’ Aussies not prepared for
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Tech giant’s cringe-worthy rap video
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Chinese ‘chef’ robot is straight-up terrifying
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‘Screwed’: Aussies can’t sell used Teslas
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Shocking number of Aussies drink driving
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Honeymoon is over: EV sales crash
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’Truth’ behind this ambo crash picture
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Wild scenes as car speeds through red light
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