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Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Australia's social media age restrictions will kick in as planned, with a High Court challenge to the ban pushed into the new year.

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

Childcare centres will close early every couple of months for staff to undergo mandatory training in a bid to provide a safer environment for kids.

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

After a spike in train surfing incidents and resulting serious injuries, a state government is installing 'nose cone' attachment to trains to try and stop it.

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'Nudifying' AI deepfake tools used by students blocked

'Nudifying' AI deepfake tools used by students blocked

Access to three of the world's most widely used "nudifying" deepfake services has been blocked after they were linked to child sex abuse material in students.

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snapchat is the latest social media app to issue warnings to young Australian users and will ask thousands of people to verify their age.

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

The federal government has backed the families of two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning, angered by reports the hostel could reopen.

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Secret speed cameras urged for road crash black spots

Secret speed cameras urged for road crash black spots

Secret speed cameras urged for road crash black spots

Secret speed cameras urged for road crash black spots

Multiple warning signs to drivers that a speed camera is ahead could be contributing to a rising road death toll, triggering a new approach.

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Australia's "toughest" bail laws will be put to the test when a woman accused of stabbing a worker at random on a city street makes another bid for freedom.

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

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

Social media ban could pull the plug on young artists

Social media ban could pull the plug on young artists

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.

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

How safe are the roads you regularly travel? A free online tool ranks most major arterial roads out of five stars and its maker plans to expand it.

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Self-driving car forecasts speed up after Tesla launch

Australia could become a major testbed for autonomous vehicles if efforts to develop a national set of road rules for their use are successful.

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.

Childcare worker charged after abuse images discovered

A raid on the home of an alleged sexual abuser working in childcare has uncovered 1.4 million electronic files but his identity remains secret.

People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay

Only about 10 per cent of animals caught up in the nation's largest shark net program were targeted species, a report reveals following a fatal attack.

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Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Cycling groups say high-powered and illegally modified e-bikes are increasingly being used in Australia and stricter, national rules are needed to save lives.

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

One of Australia's most popular electric vehicle brands has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

The company behind some of Australia's most popular dating apps has banned or suspended 660,000 accounts as it pledges to strengthen user safety.

Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse

Childcare workers will be placed under greater monitoring and supervision but experts say deeper issues within the sector are enabling predatory behaviour.

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.

Call to slow city traffic amid rising pedestrian deaths

More pedestrians are being killed in road accidents across the nation, figures have revealed, leading calls for urgent speed limit reductions.

Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

A state premier has promised to overhaul childcare safeguards after admitting parents' trust has been shattered by "horrific" allegations of abuse.

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