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Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office.

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Not child's play: parents' mental health fears for kids

Not child's play: parents' mental health fears for kids

The majority of Australian parents and close family members have concerns about their child's mental health, but many are uncomfortable to speak about it.

Child support debts forcing mums to pursue violent exes

Child support debts forcing mums to pursue violent exes

Women are being forced to chase their abusive former partners for child support payments by a system anti-violence campaigners say is failing.

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

The prime minister has written to premiers and chief ministers asking for their input and assistance in implementing a minimum age for social media access.

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Results of a large survey suggest Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat all trail another digital platform when it comes to younger users.

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Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.

Rolling the dice: kids aged 10 caught in gambling haze

Rolling the dice: kids aged 10 caught in gambling haze

Rolling the dice: kids aged 10 caught in gambling haze

Rolling the dice: kids aged 10 caught in gambling haze

One in three parents are worried about their teens gambling, with children aged under 10 among those treated for related health problems.

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.

AFL star's book to help kids deal with parents in jail

AFL star's book to help kids deal with parents in jail

AFL star's book to help kids deal with parents in jail

AFL star's book to help kids deal with parents in jail

A new book by former Richmond AFL star Andrew Krakouer and foster carer Jacqueline Dinan aims to help children struggling with an incarcerated parent.

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Online romantics are being promised a safer dating experience as popular apps work to comply with a code of conduct put in place to better protect users.

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

No child should be allowed to access social media networks in Australia, an inquiry has heard, and parents would also benefit from a blanket ban.

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Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally

Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.

The 'invisible' magic of Australia's 2100 small schools

Small schools are the beating heart of many Australian rural towns but their benefits can be lost on policymakers, leaving families to fight for their future.

Footy and music fans hit by fake tickets 'scam-demic'

Scammers are pivoting to footy tickets and breaking the hearts of diehard fans as new data shows where people are caught out most often.

Care for kids to break cycle of abuse spreads its wings

A program offered to children and young people could provide a long-term sustainable solution to ending domestic and family violence in Australia.

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Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Teachers and health professionals have banded together to create a wellbeing hub at one of NSW's most disadvantaged schools, improving behaviour and attendance.

Australia's first women’s refuge honoured

Australia's first women's refuge has been awarded heritage honours 50 years after it was founded by journalist Anne Summers and other activists.

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

The Bábbarra Women's Centre returns to India to present their new exhibition, Karri-Djarrk-durrkmirri (we work together), in a cross-cultural-exchange program.

The outback champions helping isolated farmers open up

Mental health champions wait at the end of the phone to help farmers struggling with isolation, loneliness and a prevailing pressure to "tough it out".

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Debate has reignited over the redevelopment of public housing as residents continue to face ballooning rents amid stagnating social living options.

'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare

Instilling respect and resilience in preschoolers will help address soaring rates of family violence, the NSW government says as it charts a path to prevention.

'Getting worse': unsafe water plagues remote residents

Remote communities are excluded from data about Australia's water quality, which experts warn could be contributing to serious health issues.

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