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Despite initial drops in engagement following Australia's social media prohibition for minors under 16, usage rates have rebounded and occasionally surpassed pre-ban levels.
After eight days missing in the rugged NSW bush, 18-year-old Lily Hooper was tragically found dead, following an initial erroneous report to her family that she had been located alive. Officials later apologized for the misinformation.
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta announced it has taken down more than 750,000 accounts suspected of being held by Australians under 16, as a world-first ban on teen accounts looms.
More than eight out of ten Australian teenagers are reportedly still using social media, despite the country implementing what was described as the world's strictest ban on such platforms last year.
A new study reveals that over 80% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms, three months after a ban for those under 16 was implemented. The findings suggest the ban has largely been ineffective.
Concerns are rising that the owner of a distillery linked to the deaths of Australian backpackers Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, along with four other travelers, could serve as little as three months in jail. A Laos court has confirmed fears of light charges in the case.
Australia defeated England to win a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup, while FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension. Other news included Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance and Carlos Queiroz leaving his coaching role.
Despite Australia's December ban on children accessing social media, young people have reportedly found numerous methods to bypass the restrictions.
New research indicates that Australian teenagers affected by social media bans are consequently accessing and consuming less news content.
Australian 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout has achieved a faster time than Usain Bolt did at the same age, winning at his national championships.
A study in Australia revealed that nearly 70% of teenagers under 16 maintained access to social media despite a ban, leading the Australian government to accuse major tech companies.
A new report indicates that more than 20% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms, despite a ban being in place.
Israeli settlers reportedly attempted to set fire to a part of the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque in Tell village, near Nablus, and wrote racist slogans on its walls.
Australian teenagers under 16 are increasingly using social media apps like Instagram and TikTok, despite the world's first ban, as shown on Wednesday...
An 18-year-old Australian hiker, Lily Hooper, was found dead after an eight-day search in bushland, following an initial erroneous report that she had been found alive. The tragic discovery prompted an apology from officials for the misinformation.
Meta announced it has removed 756,000 accounts belonging to Australian teenagers under 16 years old. This action comes as Australia prepares to enforce a ban on social media access for minors.
A recent study by Australia's internet regulator confirms that a majority of teenagers continue to use social media platforms despite age restrictions for users under 16, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the ban.
Research indicates that over 80% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms three months after a historic ban for those under 16 came into effect, due to tech companies failing to implement effective age verification.
The families of Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, who died from methanol poisoning in Laos, are devastated by what they call 'unacceptable' charges, with the Australian government also expressing frustration.
A new study reveals that 85% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, despite a ban. This indicates widespread non-compliance with the restrictions.
Preparations for the 2026 World Cup are underway, with teams like England facing tornado warnings at their base in Kansas City. Early matches saw Qatar secure their first-ever World Cup point against Switzerland, while fans and celebrities like Tom Brady engaged with the tournament.
Despite an under-16s ban, two-thirds of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms, with most finding it easy to circumvent the restrictions.
Netflix has launched a three-part reboot of an iconic 90s Australian teen drama series. The show is praised for striking a balance of humor, heart, and depth, similar to 'Sex Education'.
A 13-year-old Australian boy named Austin has been commended by Irish President Catherine Connolly for saving his family after they were stranded at sea, swimming for four hours to get help.
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban The Straits Times
Australian 16-year-old Indra Brown is competing in the freeski halfpipe final on the last day of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, with live coverage available.
New data indicates a rapid resurgence in TikTok usage among Australian teenagers after the country implemented and subsequently lifted the world's first legislative ban on the app for minors.
Despite a landmark ban, the majority of Australian teenagers are reportedly still active on social media platforms, prompting leading social media firms to advise caution regarding the initial evidence.
An Australian teenager's reduced sentence for the killing of a British woman has been overturned, leading to a re-evaluation of the case. The decision means the original, harsher sentence may be reinstated or a new one imposed.
The Australian government has defended its ban on under-16s accessing certain online platforms, despite a report concluding that most teenagers have found ways to circumvent the restriction three months after its implementation.
An Australian teenager has been charged with the murder of his mother and the attempted murder of his 12-year-old sister. Police reported that the suspect stabbed his sister, who managed to escape to a nearby highway.
Police have discovered human remains during the search for 13-year-old Layla Jeffery, who went missing in Australian bushland. Authorities are treating her disappearance as suspicious.
Teenagers in Australia are easily circumventing social media access restrictions, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current laws designed to limit social media use.
A report highlights the growing problem of teenage gambling in Australia, with one individual, Dylan, losing $900,000 since starting at age 15. Experts and young people are raising alarms about the issue, as nearly 34% of Australian teenagers gamble.
A 19-year-old Australian teenager has pleaded guilty to creating deepfake pornography, becoming the first person charged under a new national law penalizing the manipulation of sexual images.
Two teenagers in New South Wales, Australia, have been charged with allegedly possessing violent extremist material, including a ballistic-style vest, notebooks, and literature containing extremist references, following police searches.
Despite a ban, one in five Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, according to recent reports.
A coroner has found that an Australian teenager's death in 2022 was the result of a rare condition called mammalian meat allergy.