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Latest news: Teen-agers
Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits
An Australian-first study has linked teen chronic diseases and developmental conditions to lifestyle factors ranging from poor diets to excess screen time.
Apr 01, 2025
'Adult crime, adult time' youth offender laws expanded
More offences will be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws as the government moves on its election pledge to make the community safer.
Mar 30, 2025
Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success
The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.
Jan 03, 2025
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Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline
It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.
Nov 14, 2024
Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs
A lack of detail about proposed social media curbs is causing teens anxiety, young online safety and mental health representatives have told an inquiry.
Oct 30, 2024
Murder victim's husband hopes for same court outcome
The husband of a woman killed during a Boxing Day home invasion says he tries not to be bitter as he awaits verdicts in an accused teen's murder trial.
Oct 23, 2024
Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access
Australian internet users will have their age tested before they can access some gaming and pornographic websites under wide-ranging online safety proposals.
Oct 21, 2024
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Man tried to push teens out of house before wife killed
A father-of-two has told a trial for a teen accused of murdering his wife he tried to get two intruders out of his house after waking up to a security alert.
Oct 21, 2024
Ex-cop sought explicit pics from teen girls via 'sexts'
A former police officer who chatted with two teenage girls on social media seeking sexually explicit images and video wants to avoid jail for his crimes.
Oct 11, 2024
Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault
A former soldier will not face any extra prison time after a County Court judge ordered him to undertake community work for the sexual assault of a teenager.
Oct 10, 2024
Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death
A 15-year-old has been arrested after another boy died from stab wounds at a Melbourne shopping centre.
Sep 24, 2024
Social media ban going ahead despite Meta restrictions
A ban on social media for young people is still needed despite Instagram rolling out new safety features, according to Michelle Rowland.
Sep 22, 2024
Child vaping sucks away chance of ciggie-free Australia
Research published in a public health journal shows teenagers who have vaped are more likely to try smoking, with the youngest adolescents the most at risk.
Sep 10, 2024
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.
Aug 19, 2024
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Sex consent education overhaul for NSW high schoolers
Lessons on how to seek consent with sexual partners will be essential learning for high school students across NSW amid a year-long, national consent campaign.
Jul 31, 2024
Social media summit to reveal evidence for teen ban bid
A joint state government summit on social media will address its "profound" harm on young people, and inform moves to impose age restrictions.
Jul 31, 2024
State appeals teen sentences over bloody home invasion
A state attorney-general will challenge the "inadequate" jail sentences two teenagers over a home invasion of a former Australian rugby player.
Jul 24, 2024
Four teens jailed for murder of defenceless 16-year-old
Four teenagers who stabbed a defenceless 16-year-old boy to death have been jailed for almost 20 years each over the brutal street attack.
Jul 24, 2024
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Boy accused of killer crash has 'harsh' bail revoked
A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.
Jul 10, 2024
'Camel lady' wants Aussies to take an outback gap year
NSW "camel lady" Petah Devine says the outback is ripe territory for more Australian school leavers to take a gap year and learn valuable life skills.
Mar 16, 2024
Teen charged over Melbourne jogger sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy has been bailed to appear in court at a later date after he was charged with stalking, false imprisonment and sexual assault.
Mar 03, 2024
Boy, 14, charged over fatal crash with stolen car
A teenage boy will face court after police alleged he was driving a stolen vehicle involved in a fatal collision.
Jan 18, 2024
'Cozzie livs' becoming a big issue for Aussie teens
A national survey by Mission Australia has revealed that Australian teenagers are becoming increasingly affected by financial matters.
Dec 01, 2023
Teen binge drinking rate down ahead of schoolies events
A federal government study has found a 15 per cent decrease in 14 to 24-year-olds participating in binge drinking over the past 12 months.
Nov 15, 2023
National search to unearth fresh teen acting talent
A national talent search is giving aspiring teen actors the chance to perform in front of a Hollywood casting director.
Oct 10, 2023
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