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FOR NETWORK STORY - California teenager Adam Raine, 16, (pictured with his Mum Maria) died in April 2025. His family is suing OpenAI alleging Adam was coached to take his own life by the company's AI chatbot. SUPPLIED,

‘You want to die’: Boy takes life over ChatGPT

Adam Raine wanted to be a doctor but had reached such a dark place when he took his life. His parents found answers in his ChatGPT history log. Now they’re taking legal action.

Sarah Bunbury 17yrs, has spoken about her hopes and worries, as part of a study on Australia's youth reveals how are they are faring in 2025, Tarragindi, Brisbane - on Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

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Alarming reason why Aussie kids are skipping class

For teens like Sarah, the mood is shifting inside Australia’s schools — and a new national report is sounding the alarm as more students stop showing up to class.

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Mallauna Secondary College in Mitcham has an all-female student leadership team in 2026. Picture: Facebook

PollVIC Education

‘Doesn’t sit right’: Co-ed school selects all-female student leaders

This high school has more boys than girls, but not one male was selected by his peers to be a student leader. Your say: Should co-ed schools choose both girls and boys as captains?

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Young adult woman with depression sitting at home alone

Higher Education

How unis are failing students with ADHD and autism

Neurodivergent university students are falling through the cracks as new research exposes major gaps in support, leaving many overwhelmed and at risk of failing.

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Toy nostalgia: how families are embracing 'old-fashioned' games such as Monopoly, Cleudo and Uno ahead of social media ban. Mel Sandery with her daughters, Hazel, 9 and Eleanor, 11, have embraced the fun. Picture: Brett Hartwig 11th November 2025

Forget social media, it’s the return of traditional family fun

Parents are dusting off the Monopoly set and pack of Uno cards ahead of Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s, but psychologists warn it’s not all fun and games.

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Angus Young and Susie O'Brien

O’Brien: Partying parents vs sober teens proves new generation gap

While Gen Z counts steps and sips water, their Gen X parents are living it up at casinos and belting out Cold Chisel until dawn. Susie O’Brien wonders how today’s youth became so old.

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Swimming coach arrest raises alarm over safety in children’s sports

A swimming coach’s arrest has sent shockwaves through junior sport, as investigators reveal the hidden dangers in children’s sporting programs. Here’s what parents need to know.

New headshots for Angela Mollard. , Shot 30th Jan 2025 by photographer Steven Chee

‘A**holes’: The parenting trend that’s breaking your marriage

Parents are creating a generation of entitled children while destroying their marriages, but the solution isn’t as simple as experts claim.

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Frustrated entrepreneurs arguing during a business meeting in the office.

Stop sniping at school leaders: One principal has had enough

We’ve told the stories of many teachers who slam school leaders as selfish, out of touch and lazy. Now one principal has the right of reply – and doesn’t hold back.

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Technology & Digital Safety

Group of zombie using smartphone

Screens really are turning kids into zombies – it’s a medical fact

Screen time rewires children’s brains so they talk less and end up with a decreased IQ, a major international medical study has found. And it’s toddlers who are at greatest risk.

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Experts warn of soaring poisoning rates from ADHD drugs

More than 3000 Australians were poisoned by ADHD drugs last year, as experts reveal the hidden dangers of a medication designed for adults but widely used by kids.

VOX POP. Young peopleÃs outlook on the future. Zoe Taylor (18), Maya Malaysia (19) and Max Rodd (18). Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Woe is Gen Z: Why young Aussies are so pessimistic

A major new university study of young Aussies reveals many haven’t just lost hope of owning a home – they doubt they can even afford moving into a share house.

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Happy adult daughter enjoying with her mature parents at home and looking at camera; Bank of Mum and Dad generic money

Cars, weddings, houses: More Gen X parents funding adult children’s lives

The Bank of Grandma and Grandpa is flourishing, with parents offering more support to their adult kids well into retirement. But there are some expenses where they draw the line.

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Aquinas College has been accused of lifting its fees by more than 60 oer cent for some families. Picture: Facebook

‘Money grab’: Devastated parents lash Ringwood school’s 60 per cent fee hike

Parents from Aquinas College say they were blindsided by the school’s decision to substantially hike fees, with many now considering pulling their kids out.

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