New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
Family Health
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media’s “like” button is being blamed for mental health disorders — and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
Surrogacy hell: Aussies eggs to be destroyed
Devastated Aussie parents caught up in the collapse of an overseas surrogacy clinic are in a race against time to collect their embryos before they’re destroyed.
Dirty tactics big tobacco is using to hook you on vaping
At least three global producers have spelled out their blueprint to get millions of Australians into vaping. See the lengths they are prepared to go.
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