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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 11, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells hold a press conference in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Albo’s frank call on social media ban

The Prime Minister has delivered a warning to kids looking to sidestep the social media ban, just a day after the world-first laws took effect.

Mum’s touching tribute as teen ban kicks in

Mum’s touching tribute as teen ban kicks in

A mother who lost her son after he took his life following severe social media bullying has revealed her touching tribute to him, as Australia’s new social media ban for kids under 16 kicks in.

Hidden catch in kids’ attempt to avoid ban

Hidden catch in kids’ attempt to avoid ban

Aussie teens are already looking for ways to bypass the country’s landmark under-16 social media ban after it kicked in. But there’s a major catch as authorities warn these companies “know” about what’s going on.

Australia’s history-making social media ban for under-16s has come into force today - and its left the country divided.

Major social media ban myth busted

Social media is the first stop for many teens seeking information about this crucial issue, but experts have revealed how they can still get the help they need.

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The announcement of the ban has coincided with a surge in lesser known social media apps, including photo-sharing service Yope, and TikTok-linked Lemon8. Picture: Apple

Teens flock to new apps ahead of ban

The announcement of the ban has coincided with a surge in lesser known social media apps, including photo-sharing service Yope, and TikTok-linked Lemon8.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - NOVEMBER 10, 2025: Generic photo showing an iPhone 16 Pro Max and social media app icons of Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, Reddit, Kik, YouTube and TikTok.. Picture: NewsWire / Dylan Robinson

Key question in social media ban challenge

A leading human rights body will decide whether to intervene in the case of two teenagers seeking to overturn the under-16s social media ban.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 1, 2025: Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services, Jaala HinchcliffeÃÂ appears at the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee, Supplementary Budget Estimates2025Ã¢â¬â26 at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Senators shocked by security error

A top bureaucrat has revealed the department that runs Parliament House exposed sensitive emails to a contractor without the necessary security clearance.

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A streaming platform popular with gamers has become the latest platform to be banned for Australians under the age of 16, ahead of December 10.

New social media app to be banned

A streaming platform popular with gamers has become the latest platform to be banned for Australians under the age of 16, ahead of December 10.

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‘FOREIGN OCCUPATION’: Chinese ‘police officers’ spotted in Australia

Chinese ‘police officers’ spotted in Australia

An anti-CCP activist has been confronted by Queensland Police “liaison officers” while trying to protest a visit by Xi Jinping’s “right-hand man” in Brisbane.

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Artwork for teens about to lose social media

Parents warned of social media ban chaos

Aussie families are being warned to prepare as teens face withdrawal-like symptoms when the under-16 social media ban begins.

A man who stole thousands of intimate images and videos after hacking into women’s online accounts and creating “evil twin” Wi-Fi networks will remain behind bars for at least five years. Picture: The Australian Federal Police.

‘Evil twin’: Man’s disturbing act

The disturbing way a man stole thousands of intimate images and videos from women has been revealed as he’s jailed for at least five years.

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14 million views: World loses it at Aus sisters

The owner of a tiny NSW acai shop has been left stunned after unexpectedly shooting to viral fame with a “silly” video to promote her store’s upcoming birthday.

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Many of the characters available on Reddit and Discord display questionable qualities. Picture: Reddit

‘Guardrails off’: AI tools spark alarm

The latest AI revolution happening in bedrooms and home offices allows complete privacy – but experts warn it’s creating a Wild West for illegal content generation.

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‘Dark places’: Senator’s social ban fears

Australia’s world-first social media laws are missing a crucial element that could be leaving children in harm’s way, a Greens senator says.

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