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Kids risk life of crime if interventions lack funding

Kids risk life of crime if interventions lack funding

Policing is not the way out of a state's youth crime crisis, a youth advocacy group says, after data showed repeat offenders were arrested 7000 times.

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Two teenagers have been charged after a car rammed three police cars during a pursuit, with one officer firing his weapon in an attempt to stop the driver.

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Investigators continue to gather evidence into the alleged slayings of two boys walking home from basketball, as seven teens face murder charges.

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Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

The eSafety commissioner has rejected claims including YouTube in a child social media ban would stop it being used for educational purposes.

Consent education crucial to sexual violence prevention

Consent education crucial to sexual violence prevention

Evidence-based preventative methods can and should be applied in school curriculums to help eradicate sexual violence in Australia, experts say.

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Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Police have charged a second teen over the violent assaults and stabbing of two people after arresting a 19-year-old man.

Boy planned to flee country after GP stabbed, jury told

Boy planned to flee country after GP stabbed, jury told

Boy planned to flee country after GP stabbed, jury told

Boy planned to flee country after GP stabbed, jury told

A teenager accused of the stabbing murder of a doctor and planning to flee overseas was reacting to "aggressive" behaviour, his lawyer says.

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

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.

'Adult crime, adult time' youth offender laws expanded

'Adult crime, adult time' youth offender laws expanded

'Adult crime, adult time' youth offender laws expanded

'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.

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

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.

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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