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Australia’s new social media ban comes into effect today, restricting all users under 16 from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, Kick, Twitch, Threads and X. The new legislation is aimed to reduce the...
What’s happening From 10 December 2025, some social media platforms will be restricted, by law, to people aged 16 and over. These laws require affected platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent anyone under 16 from creating or holding accounts. These measures are...
Experts warn new social media ban for young people under 16 could create fresh privacy challenges. From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an...
The ACCC has published a recall notice over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various retailers including Officeworks. The recall was issued by supplier Educational Colours for colourful children’s sand products sold at...
Inverell Shire Council has received the Draft 2025–2030 Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan (YSAP) and is inviting the community to have their say on the document, which outlines a five-year vision to empower, support and celebrate the young people of the Inverell...
Regional teens could be at risk of isolation, discrimination and misinformation when a social media ban comes into force on December 10, according to anti-bullying advocates, mental health expects and young people living outside metropolitan areas. The policy, which...
Bundarra High School’s Student Learning and Support Officer Paige Vickery and Inverell High School Captain Joshua Cathie have taken out awards at the Inverell Breakfast Toastmasters Club’s Communicator of the Year awards night at the RSM Club on Friday night. Paige...
Throughout this month, McDonald’s restaurants across Northern NSW and the Central Coast are raising essential funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern New South Wales through selling $2 Charity Bikes. Charity Bikes are available at 81 participating Macca’s...
The Inverell Shire Council is proud to celebrate Josh Cathie, Chairperson of the Inverell Shire Youth Advisory Council (IYAC), who was awarded the prestigious Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement at a ceremony held at Sydney Town Hall on Monday...