Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report release
“We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support. “We’ve got…
Police commissioner claims drones over Moree will not be used for surveillance
An Australian-first trial will see police drones remotely controlled by pilots in Sydney, while they operate more than…
Loata Vakausausa is driving AFL Fiji’s quiet sporting revolution
What began with three curious children has rapidly transformed into one of Fiji’s most promising grassroots sporting movements,…
Youth homelessness leaves ‘huge hidden population’ seeking safety at school
Caitlan was just 11 years old and in her last year of primary school when she became homeless.…
TikTok settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial against Meta, YouTube
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction, according to one of the plaintiff’s…
Mind the youth mental health gap
PETALING JAYA: Cultural stigma and social expectations continue to deter young people from seeking mental health support, with…
NT police data shows crime down in Alice Springs, locals worry it will be short-lived
A Northern Territory town in the centre of Australia has long found itself in the middle of the…
Equal opportunities for future rugby stars
INVESTING in sports infrastructure and youth programs is seen as key to Fiji’s social and economic future, with…
Global Youth Sevens: Kiwi teams give New Zealand rugby something to smile about
It was enough of a statement to prompt a major rethink about the balance of power in transtasman…
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…
Bail denied for 16-year-old accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Dau Akueng
A teen charged with murder over the street killing of a 15-year-old boy in Melbourne’s west — who…
ABC 2026 Heywire winners bring ‘raw, honest storytelling’ of life in regional Australia
Sitting in class, Erika would count how many other brown kids were in the room. Not because she…