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.
Persistent rain in Townsville is cooling beaches, potentially leading to a boom in male green sea turtle hatchlings. Experts monitor the crucial nesting season. Learn about this fascinating climate impact.
A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
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.
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Emma Garlett argues WA's social enterprises drive economic growth and solve community issues. Discover how purpose-driven business is reshaping the state.
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As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
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A beloved Geelong seafood institution faces a massive sales drop as major road construction deters customers. Discover the local impact and calls for council action.
Benjamin Palmer argues the loss of pause after tragedy, like the Bondi attack, fuels misinformation and division. Discover why restraint is now a radical act.
Former Carlton player Stephen Silvagni has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a woman in 2023. Read the full court details and victim impact.
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Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie shuts its doors, with owners citing rising costs and tough trading conditions. Industry warns more closures could follow across the Hunter.
Perth families scramble as WA's social media ban for under-16s starts Monday. Parents express confusion and anger over the sudden enforcement. Read more about the impact.
West Australian teenagers share their candid thoughts on the state's looming social media ban for under-16s. Discover the debate on safety, connection, and enforcement.
Hollywood star Chris Pratt supports Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, calling it vital to protect children from being mined for attention. He reveals his own 'no-screens' family rule.
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Hollywood star Chris Pratt supports Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, calling it a 'smart move' to protect kids from algorithms mining their attention.
Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.
A NSW family vlogging channel says they will try to circumvent the new social media ban for under-16s, arguing their children's online presence is positive and profitable. The ban starts December 10.
A leading expert hails Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s as the most significant child safety measure ever. Discover the details and what it means for families.
Leading expert Jonathan Haidt declares Australia's under-16 social media ban the most significant child-protection measure ever, as tech giants prepare to 'play dirty' to undermine it. The world watches.
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
Skydive Australia instructors in Wollongong have walked off the job over a bitter pay dispute, grounding holiday plans. The union warns of massive pay cuts under a new 'piece rate' deal.
The federal government's move to ban social platforms like X over harmful content sparks debate. Experts warn it's a complex, ongoing battle with no easy fix. Read the full analysis.
A new Australian study reveals millions plan to leave social media rather than verify their age ahead of a major digital policy shift. Discover the impact on Gen Z, business, and privacy.
A proposed social media ban for under-16s faces a major loophole, as experts warn kids will find ways around it using VPNs and fake details. Learn the details and what it means for Australian families.