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Social media giants face big fines in plan to ban kids

Social media giants face big fines in plan to ban kids

South Australia's planned laws banning children under 14 from social media should be overseen by a federal regulator and implemented nationally, a report says.

Increased DV funding welcome, but more workers needed

Increased DV funding welcome, but more workers needed

Increased DV funding welcome, but more workers needed

Increased DV funding welcome, but more workers needed

Advocates have welcomed a funding boost for domestic and family violence but say more support workers are desperately needed in the sector.

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.

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Scams target children on social media amid age debate

Scams target children on social media amid age debate

A survey of parents and their teenage children has highlighted the prevalence of scams online amid a debate over minimum age limits for social media platforms.

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

It remains two steps forward and one step back for women's financial equality with experts saying gender norms are fuelling the gap.

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

Tech giants must reveal children's social media habits

Tech giants must reveal children's social media habits

Children are dodging age limits to access social media platforms and the online watchdog has ordered tech companies to reveal the number of kids on their sites.

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Ban on kids fostered in hotels despite carer shortage

Ban on kids fostered in hotels despite carer shortage

Ban on kids fostered in hotels despite carer shortage

Ban on kids fostered in hotels despite carer shortage

NSW wants to end a reliance on emergency accommodation for at-risk children as a lack of foster carers weighs on attempts to reduce its use.

'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk

'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk

'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk

'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk

The NSW Country Women's Association is calling for tougher action on domestic violence, with a focus on the greater risks faced by women in rural areas.

Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment

Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment

Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment

Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment

Donald Trump says he will vote against a Florida abortion rights amendment even as his support among woman slides.

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

Legal and health experts have slammed the Northern Territory's plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility and reinstate the use of spit hoods.

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Fake news loosely dressed as satire is making its creators a pretty penny at the expense of cohesion and trust in society, experts warn.

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

There are widespread fears family court proceedings can expose women and children experiencing domestic violence to further harm.

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Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.

'Heartbreaking loss' of world-famous gay penguin

A Sydney aquarium has announced the death of Sphen, one-half of a same-sex gentoo penguin couple that shot to worldwide fame in 2018.

'Blood on his hands': advocates slam NDIS reforms

Access and funding levels are set to change for people on disability support services after the government struck a controversial deal to revamp the NDIS.

Calls for family violence funding to be election issue

A report card on Australia's progress in ending gender-based violence concludes more funding is needed, especially in crisis areas.

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Social homes only solution to housing crisis: report

Testimonies from almost 1500 Australians say the lack of affordable housing is driving them into poverty and forcing them to stay with abusive partners.

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Lifting the age limit for children on social media platforms would leave existing users adrift, Snapchat's safety head says, and should be a family decision.

How a call helped an Aboriginal mum find connection

A Wiradjuri mother is sharing her experience with perinatal anxiety, as a national helpline reports increasing calls from Indigenous people.

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The government’s Indigenous health investment is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to stop Aboriginal men dying preventable deaths.

Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says it was an error to remove a pianist following his comments on Gaza.

Father of late teen leads call for social media change

A grieving father says Instagram provided a toxic environment for his vulnerable teenager before she tragically ended her battle with anorexia.

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.

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