500,000 teen accounts removed under Australian social media ban
Barnaby Joyce argues Australia's social media ban for under-16s causes 'more harm than good' as Meta confirms removing 500,000 accounts. Read the full debate.
Barnaby Joyce argues Australia's social media ban for under-16s causes 'more harm than good' as Meta confirms removing 500,000 accounts. Read the full debate.
A teenage boy and girl were seriously injured in a crash between an e-bike and a car on Whitfords Avenue, Padbury. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Newcastle community is urged to assist in locating a missing teenager from Maryland. Follow live updates on the search and other local news from the Hunter Region.
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One month into Australia's world-first social media age verification law, teens are finding workarounds while some feel cut off. Explore the mixed impact and expert analysis.
WA Police have launched Operation Moorhead, targeting a youth gang in Perth's north. A 17-year-old has been charged with serious offences. Read the latest on the crackdown.
Vulnerable Australian teens report increased distress and isolation following the under-16s social media ban, with Kids Helpline receiving nearly 100 related contacts. Experts and parents grapple with the consequences.
A 37-year-old Braddon woman faces court accused of attempting to murder a man by stabbing him multiple times with a steak knife. Read the latest from the ACT Magistrates Court.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for life after a stabbing in Sydney's west. In separate news, seven people charged over an alleged $8 million Toyota car theft ring in Brisbane.
A 14-year-old boy faces court over an alleged arson attack on a Perth store, linked to a crime syndicate's illicit tobacco turf war. Police strongly oppose bail.
A 17-year-old has been charged after allegedly attacking a rideshare driver with a machete in Sydney's west when the driver refused to play his music. The driver was hospitalised.
Victoria's Homicide Squad has concluded its investigation into the mysterious death of a Norlane man, handing the case back to local Geelong detectives. The probe continues.
Three Albany teenagers face court over a serious assault on York Street on New Year's Eve. Police allege the victim was punched and kicked. Read the latest details.
Police are appealing for public help to find April Ansell, 14, missing from Wyoming on the Central Coast since Friday morning. Live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
A 14-year-old girl accused of filming a 'humiliating' attack on a 12-year-old at a Salisbury transport hub has been granted bail. The victim is now experiencing complications from her wounds.
A 15-year-old boy has died after crashing an e-bike in Tasmania's north coast, raising urgent safety concerns. Police are investigating as experts warn of rising dangers for young riders.
A 17-year-old boy will face court after police allegedly found a loaded gun in a crashed Porsche on a Western Sydney golf course, with detectives linking him to underworld plans for a public shooting.
A multi-agency search resumes for a 25-year-old man at Coogee and a 14-year-old boy at Palm Beach after separate incidents. Authorities issue urgent warnings after multiple drownings on the NSW coast. Stay informed and stay safe.
Wollongong police are appealing for information to locate Ellirah Voltz, 13, missing from Bellambi since December 27. Concerns are held for her welfare.
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A 17-year-old girl faces 10 charges after allegedly stealing a car, leading police on a pursuit, and filming the crime for social media in South Nowra. Read the full story.
WA Police have charged two more teenagers over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve. The investigation continues as the community reels from the tragedy.
A teenage boy is in a serious condition after being injured by a sea biscuit at Lake Kepwari. Emergency services performed a complex rescue. Read the latest details.
WA Police urgently seek public help to find missing 13-year-old Macey Palframan, last seen on Christmas Day in Wembley. Call 131 444 with any information.
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over alleged assault of a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Beach. Police seek witnesses and the man who intervened. Incident followed chaotic teen brawl at same location.
ACT Policing holds serious concerns for Ava Keenan, 15, last seen in Charnwood on Christmas Eve. Authorities urge public assistance to locate the missing teenager.
A Perth teenager charged over an alleged stabbing that locked down Ellenbrook Secondary College has been granted permission to travel to Bali. The court decision has sparked debate over bail conditions.
A Cairns teen driver ran from a stolen car crash in Mooroobool, leaving his friend with near-fatal injuries. The court heard details of the shocking incident.
A 17-year-old boy has been remanded in custody following a suspected arson attack on a Baldivis convenience store, believed to be linked to the illicit tobacco trade. Read the latest court details.
A teenage boy was winched to safety by emergency crews after falling down a cliff at Diamond Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. He was airlifted to hospital with a leg injury.