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INNOVATION

Age verification for social media would impact all of us

Young Australians use social media for a variety of reasons, from keeping in touch with friends and family, to seeking information and entertainment.
OPINION

Some families push back against journalists who mine social media for photos – they have every right to

When these photos enter the public domain following homicide, they become photos of a victim.
OPINION

Instagram and Threads are limiting political content. This is terrible for democracy

It’s also likely to have a chilling effect, stopping content creators from engaging politically altogether.
OPINION

How to combat online extremism and terrorism

Combating online extremism presents unique challenges different from other content moderation problems.
OPINION

5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying

The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.
OPINION

The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?

Australia was the first to introduce a law requiring platforms to compensate news companies, followed by Canada.
INNOVATION

Overwhelmed by group chat messages? You’re not alone

Generally, research suggests that the group chats people enjoy most are smaller groups with closer friends.
INNOVATION

New initiative to increase sextortion support for young people

There are serious safety and wellbeing concerns for children who are caught up in sextortion.
OPINION

20% of young people who forwarded nudes say they had permission – but only 8% gave it!

The figures are slightly higher among lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals.
OPINION

Do you about social media’s impact on women’s body image?

It is clear social media can negatively affect women’s relationships with their bodies, but our recent research revealed a more complex and nuanced picture.
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NEWS

53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
SPORTS

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.
NEWS

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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