Photographer faces sexual assault charges in Canberra
A 57-year-old photographer faces multiple charges including sexual assault after meeting a woman through social media. Case reopened as part of ACT police review into sexual assault handling.
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Meta blocks Australian teens from social media
Tech giant Meta will begin removing under-16s from Facebook, Instagram and Threads as Australia's world-first age ban takes effect December 10. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking updates.
WA Social Housing Waitlist Grows Amid Crisis
Western Australia's priority social housing waitlist surges to 3,847 applications as advocates demand immediate action from the Cook government to address the growing crisis.
Stop making rules about kids without asking them
Associate Professor Tim Moore argues that child protection systems work best when designed with children, not just for them. Their insights create safer, smarter systems.
Roblox Changes Platform to Avoid Australian Social Media Ban
Roblox introduces age verification and content restrictions to comply with Australia's proposed under-16 social media ban. Learn how the gaming platform is adapting to new regulations.
WA EPA passes Woodside carbon capture review to Feds
WA's EPA won't assess Woodside's Browse carbon capture plan, leaving it to federal regulators. The project aims to store 80 million tonnes of CO2. Read the full story.
2800 Amway delegates deliver $13M Cairns tourism boost
Far North Queensland celebrates a $13 million tourism windfall as 2800 Amway Australia delegates descend on Cairns for their annual conference. Discover how this major event boosts local economy.
Student Social Media Use Jumps 200% Since Pandemic
Alarming University of South Australia research reveals daily social media use among students surged from 26% to 85% post-pandemic, creating a 'perfect storm' of addiction.
Mass turtle relocation saves Raine Island nesting site
A groundbreaking conservation project has successfully relocated 64000 turtle eggs from Raine Island to cooler beaches, offering new hope for the world's largest green turtle nesting site. Discover how this innovative approach is combating climate change
Experts: Include Roblox in social media age ban
MPs and experts warn Australia's proposed social media age ban has dangerous loopholes, leaving kids on platforms like Roblox vulnerable to online predators. Learn how to protect your family.
TikTok's Impact on Australian Mental Health
Explore how TikTok affects youth mental health in Australia and learn strategies to navigate digital content safely. Discover expert insights today.
Cairns Social Housing Water Damage Scandal
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
Andy Hearnden: From Pandemic Break to Cooking Star
Discover how Andy Hearnden turned lockdown boredom into Australia's biggest cooking channel with 6M TikTok followers. See him at Pair'd Festival Margaret River.
SA Anti-Abortion Campaigner's Social Media Spend Sparks Debate
South Australian parliament debates controversial anti-abortion campaigner's significant Meta advertising expenditure during heated legislative session. Read the full story.
Govt pushes digital duty of care for social media
The Albanese government announces digital duty of care legislation requiring tech giants to proactively prevent harm on social media platforms. Have your say now.
Amy Schumer explains Instagram purge after weight loss
Amy Schumer sets the record straight about deleting old Instagram photos, revealing her health journey with endometriosis and Cushing syndrome. Discover her inspiring message about self-love.
QLD's $12k Renewable Energy Social Licence Toolkit
Queensland councils face $12,000 cost for social licence toolkit to navigate community renewable energy projects. Learn how this impacts Australia's green transition.
Meta faces $112M tax hit in Australian news battle
Albanese government pushes ahead with news media bargaining incentive, forcing tech giants to pay for Australian news content or face significant tax penalties.
Geelong CBD power outage causes widespread disruption
A major power outage hit Geelong's CBD, disrupting businesses and traffic signals. Powercor crews worked to restore electricity to affected areas. Stay updated on restoration efforts.
Council denies Helensburgh apartment block rumours
Wollongong City Council has officially denied social media rumours about apartments replacing the Helensburgh Community Centre, confirming plans for a new facility by 2028.
SA Workers Protest US E-commerce Impact on Local Jobs
Hundreds rallied in Adelaide against US e-commerce platforms threatening South Australian businesses and jobs. Learn how local enterprises are fighting back.
No Bang, Big Impact: 18 Minutes to Armageddon
Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film 'A House of Dynamite' explores the terrifying 18-minute countdown to a nuclear strike. Critics are divided, but the film's tense realism delivers a powerful warning.
Home detention cut in fatal crash case
A mother's heartbreak as the supervisor who caused her son's death has his sentence reduced. Read the full story of the Newcastle court case and the family's fight for justice.
Empire Family Leaves Australia Over Social Media Ban
The Empire Family, with over 6 million followers, is relocating from Perth to London ahead of Australia's new social media restrictions for children under 16. Discover why they're leaving.
$800 Fine for Poorly Drafted Facebook Message
A Wollongong man learns the expensive lesson that careless Facebook messaging can lead to serious legal consequences and financial penalties in Australian courts.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Australia's prosperity paradox: wealth up, wellbeing down
New analysis reveals Australia's prosperity paradox - we're richer than ever but our wellbeing is declining. Discover what's missing from our national success story.
WA Government sells affordable apartments for $18 million
The Cook Government has sold 18 affordable housing apartments in East Perth for $18 million as part of a landmark project aimed at helping low-income earners get into the property market.
AFL couple fights online trolls over wedding photos
AFL star Toby Pink and his bride Chloe are speaking out after cruel online trolls attacked their beautiful wedding celebration, calling for change in how social media handles cyberbullying.
How Aussie Tech Talent Drives Social Change Through Code
Discover how Australian developers and tech professionals are using their coding skills to drive positive social change and tackle community challenges across the nation.
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