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Social media ban yet to significantly change teen behaviour, UoN study finds

News Tianna Sadaj - July 6, 2026

Australia’s world-first social media restrictions for children under 16 appear to have had limited impact in their three months.

Police Minister clarifies posting on social media is not reporting a crime

News Oli Goeldner - April 27, 2025

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley says that social media posts are not a substitute for formally recording a crime.

Wallsend MP receives death threats for COVID vaccine post

News Oli Goeldner - March 13, 2025

“Bitch”, “whore” and “clown” were names thrown at Sonia Hornery after the popular Wallsend MP shared a post about COVID-19 vaccinations to her social media.

Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon calls for increased social media reforms

News Oli Goeldner - November 20, 2024

A report from the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society calls for further recommendations for online platforms.

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

News AAP - October 2, 2024

No child should be allowed to access social media networks in Australia, an inquiry has heard, and parents would also benefit from a blanket ban.

Parents regret, smartphone more harm than good

Lifestyle Rebecca Riddle - July 25, 2024

74% of Australian parents would like their child to spend less time on their smartphone, fearing it's no good for their mental health.

Trump to launch social media app ‘Truth Social’ in Feb

News AAP - January 7, 2022

Truth Social, a new social media app created by the Trump Media & Technology Group to rival Twitter, is set to go live next month.

Facebook rebrands company name to Meta

News AAP - October 29, 2021

An embattled Facebook Inc. is changing its name to Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short.

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