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Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed

Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed

Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.

Teen's brain injury plea for judge after fatal crash

Teen's brain injury plea for judge after fatal crash

Teen's brain injury plea for judge after fatal crash

Teen's brain injury plea for judge after fatal crash

A teen driver who caused a car accident that killed his friend and violently assaulted another man has asked a judge to consider his brain injury in sentencing.

'Outdated' laws are costing teenage workers thousands

'Outdated' laws are costing teenage workers thousands

'Outdated' laws are costing teenage workers thousands

'Outdated' laws are costing teenage workers thousands

Young go-getters are being short-changed more than $10,000 over their careers by a law that denies them superannuation, advocates say.

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'Never enough': farewell for teen found dead in bush

'Never enough': farewell for teen found dead in bush

A 13-year-old girl has been remembered as a "paradox" with quiet strength, weeks after she was discovered dead in rural bushland.

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.

Grieving dad backs testing tool for invisible killer

Grieving dad backs testing tool for invisible killer

Researchers have developed laser technology that can detect deadly chemicals such as methanol in sealed alcohol bottles.

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".

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Tributes flow for teen killed and dumped outside clinic

Tributes flow for teen killed and dumped outside clinic

Tributes flow for teen killed and dumped outside clinic

Tributes flow for teen killed and dumped outside clinic

Mourners have begun leaving flowers and tributes for a teenage boy allegedly stabbed and left to die outside a hospital.

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

A Thai woman has reported a run-in with an angry Australian man, who was later accused of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in a suitcase.

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.

Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

Children who go to jail are far more likely to re-offend compared to those who go into diversion and support programs, an inquiry has been told.

'Niggling doubt': world-record setter reveals struggles

'Niggling doubt': world-record setter reveals struggles

'Niggling doubt': world-record setter reveals struggles

'Niggling doubt': world-record setter reveals struggles

The nation's largest youth wellbeing event featured a stirring call to arms to inspire students to overcome the challenges they face.

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Young people are calling out for education on relationships, consent and sex, not just biology or risk, while navigating these topics earlier than ever.

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AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens

Artificially intelligent chatbots on three popular social networks will share details about what teens ask with their parents under the latest reform.

Teens charged over alleged 'crime tasker' arson attack

Arson charges have been laid against two teenagers after a fire gutted a restaurant and bar on a busy dining strip.

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.

Teens charged after police car stolen, officers injured

Officers have been injured after an unmarked police vehicle was allegedly stolen as they tried to stop car thieves with a tyre deflation device.

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Government under fire for 'cherry-picking' crime stats

Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.

More teen boys charged over violent extremist material

Two more teenage boys have been charged with possessing violent extremist material after another 15-year-old from the same rural town was arrested last month.

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found.

Good Samaritan identified after 'savage' fatal stabbing

A good Samaritan who was fatally stabbed while trying to protect a younger boy from a group of alleged teen attackers has been identified.

Good Samaritan dies in 'savage' train station stabbing

A good Samaritan who tried to break up a brawl between teenagers has died in a "savage" edged-weapon attack after four teens set their sights on him.

Social media ban study to track thousands of families

The internet watchdog has launched a study into 4000 Australian families to determine the impact and effectiveness of the world-first social media ban.

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