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Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack

Authorities have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in a mosque attack at a Jakarta high school and are looking into a possible bullying motive.

Police to be grilled at childcare pedophile inquiry

Police to be grilled at childcare pedophile inquiry

Police to be grilled at childcare pedophile inquiry

Police to be grilled at childcare pedophile inquiry

Top law enforcement officials and child protection experts will explain how they are protecting children from abuse in early childhood education and care.

Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral

Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral

Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral

Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral

Links have been found between tough-guy masculine tropes adhered to by teenage boys and fighting, sexual harassment and using drugs and alcohol.

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Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now

Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now

The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

An eminent international lawyer warns defence companies supplying parts to Israel's military they could be liable for complicity in genocide.

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

Street gangs will be treated similarly to outlaw motorcycle gangs under new laws that advocates warn unfairly target children and young people.

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Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts

Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts

Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts

Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts

A jury has rejected a chief monk's claims that he did not sexually abuse six girls more than two decades ago.

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

A Buddhist monk has been convicted of 17 child sexual abuse offences following a four-week jury trial.

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

A transgender teen's mother is set to discuss legal options after a state government reinstated a puberty blocker ban soon after it was overturned in court.

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

The closure of a childcare centre where staff allegedly assaulted a child comes against the backdrop of extra scrutiny and pressure on a troubled sector.

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Dad 'trying to protect children' before fatal crash

A father has been denied bail after appearing in court for the first time since his three-year-old boy died following a horrific car crash with his family.

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review.

Sick kids recover safely at home through virtual care

Parents welcome a program allowing their children to recover at home under close monitoring from nurses and doctors through regular video calls.

New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser

A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.

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Teen's tears for dead baby brother after mum's cruelty

A mother has walked free from court but will never be forgiven by her oldest son after the devastating death of his baby brother.

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

The loved ones of several girls allegedly sexually abused by the chief monk at their Buddhist temple have spoken to a jury in the second week of his trial.

Principal guilty of assaulting Indigenous students

A judge has found an angry headmaster guilty of four aggravated assaults after he put Indigenous students into choke holds and painfully twisted their ears.

Accused child killer re-arrested in detention

A judge hit out at a "frustrating" situation where an accused teenage killer kept refusing to attend court which prompted an unusual arrest.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.

Social media ban could pull the plug on young artists

YouTube warns blocking young people from accessing its platform will lead to unintended consequences for online safety and hinder emerging talent.

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