Is 2025 ending with an AI bubble? We could be at a turning point in history
As we limp, downcast, into the end of another year, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that 2025…
Australia’s social media ban: Blueprint or blunder?
On December 10 2025, Australia’s social media age-restriction law officially came into effect, restricting young people under the…
Grassroots First Nations organisation flags concern for at-risk youth under social media ban
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia’s landmark social media ban is about protecting the wellbeing of children. But…
Australia’s social media ban reminds us of the power of a loving boundary
On day one of Australia’s social media ban, my 13-year-old son said the most unexpected thing. “It’s a…
Dance teacher locked out from Meta business accounts in under-16s social media ban
A 30-year-old mother of three has been blocked from using her social media accounts in the wake of…
Australia’s grand social media experiment is finally live. Teens say nothing has changed
Amelie spent her last day of school for the year swapping phone numbers with her classmates for the…
Australia’s under 16s social media ban begins
JACOB GREBER, POLITICAL EDITOR:  Australia’s social media Big Bang, launched today at Kirribilli with the Prime Minister determined…
Age verification errors see some under-16s retain access to banned social media platforms
It’s day one of the social media ban and, unsurprisingly, it hasn’t been a smooth launch. Many children…
No Facebook, no problem — These alternative apps gain popularity after Australia social media ban for teens
Australia on Wednesday began the first country in the world to put a ban on social media ban…
Australia’s under-16 social media ban begins: Can it set example?
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to implement a minimum age for social…
Senator who backs social media ban says she was a victim of a catfishing attempt in high school
Recently elected Labor senator Charlotte Walker has revealed she was the victim of a catfish attempt in high…
High Court agrees to hear teenagers’ challenge to under 16s social media ban
Two teenagers have secured a special hearing in the High Court of Australia to fight the federal government’s…