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‘Outrageous’: Legendary comedian backs Aussie social media ban

The British comedian behind hit series Blackadder and The Young Ones “unequivocally supports” the Australia’s “brave” decision to stand up to big tech, arguing the it’s not about censorship but protection.

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Victorian Institute of Teaching takes years to resolve cases, damning review finds

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Victorian Institute of Teaching takes years to resolve cases, damning review finds

Victorian Institute of Teaching is being overhauled after a damning report finds it takes up to three years to take no action, leaving accused teachers in limbo.

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VCE Footscray High School Kinnear Campus, 1 Kinnear Street. This girl has permission but no name. Images and footage of the practice exam must not identify students Publishing of footage and photos taken during the practice exam is EMBARGOED until 12.15pm Tuesday, October 28, 2025.Picture: Jason Edwards

Teens need to ditch AI and use their brains for exam success

The class of 2025 is the first group of year 12s to face their final exams in the AI era. One expert urges teens to take off the training wheels of ChatGPT in their final revision.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 19, 2024: Social media apps on phone. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

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Social media giants’ startling move as under-16 freeze nears

Social media giants have finally bowed to Australia’s under-16 ban as the Let Them Be Kids campaign scores another big win. ALL THE DETAILS

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‘Secret weapon’ to help struggling teens fix their mental health

In the era of doom-scrolling and spiralling teen mental health problems, this psychologist suggests an unexpected solution that starts with a visit to the local library.

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Mother Subodha with Teanna Dharmasiri 10 for a case study for a national yarn we are running about kids preferring face to face connection over screens. Pictures: Adam Head

Shock stat about kids that parents may struggle to believe

Children have delivered a surprise verdict on screen time versus family time, as social media restrictions loom for under-16s across Australia.

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How teens use AI to hide eating disorders

Aussie kids are turning to AI chatbots for dangerous advice on concealing eating disorders, as experts warn the technology has become a ‘24/7 toxic friend’ for vulnerable teens.

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Teens are taking part in a Flinders University study to come off TikTok and improve their body image. Picture: Canva

The Aussie teens swearing off social media for better body image

Teens struggling with body image are deleting TikTok and worrying less about their appearance after joining a groundbreaking Australian program.

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CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - October 17, 2024: eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant appears at the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 hearing at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Aussie esafety boss to lay down law with tech giants for our kids

As world leaders are heaping praise on Australia’s new social media ban, our eSafety Commissioner will be facing off with US tech giants to protect our kids.

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What your kids are really doing on their laptops in their bedrooms

Is your teenager “doing their homework in their bedroom”? They might be – but they’re also doing something else, experts say.

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Ali Halkic holding a photo of his son Allem who took his own life after he was bullied on social media. Picture: Josie Hayden

‘Stain on my soul’: Grieving Dad’s plea over social media ban

A devastated father is warning parents to be aware of possible loopholes in the new social media age restriction law – and how they can stop their kids getting around them.

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Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

Warning as kids view Charlie Kirk shooting videos

Social media giants face an urgent “whack-a-mole” battle to remove Charlie Kirk shooting footage as Australian children access violent content.

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Family decides to switch off screens

You’ll spend 14 years of your life staring at a screen – not counting work

Modern parents are slaves to tech and will spend 14 years of their lives staring at phones, TVs and laptops. But some, like Eunice and Aujen Briones, are trying to break the habit.

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‘Monumental’: Aussie social media age ban to make global impact

Leading global child safety advocates have explained why Australia’s imminent social media age limit is critical to protecting kids, and how other countries should do the same.

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