Researchers asked five experts if YouTube should be included – four out of five said no. Why? The Austalian government has confirmed video-sharing platform YouTube will be included in the upcoming social media ban for children aged 16 and under. Narong Khueankaew/Shutterstock In recent days, the platform –...
From dinosaurs to chocolate science, rocket launches to virtual spacewalks, discover the best family science events near you this August. Australia’s biggest science festival is splashing into real schools, school-at-home, and virtual classrooms. In-person events, virtual tours, webcasts, talks, DIY experiments, quizzes, citizen science and competitions....
When he happens upon a cemetery of children who died in the Irish famine of the 1840s, Professor Brendan Gleeson is prompted to reflect upon the poverty of our thinking in relation to the youth of today. Have We Designed Cities That Work Against Children? I’m an...
Here are some ideas for younger and older primary school children, write Victoria Minson and Amanda Telford The winter school holidays can be a tricky time for families. Parents are often juggling work, and chilly conditions make it easy for kids to end up on the...
Labubu plushies aren’t just toys, reports Ming Gao. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power One of the most sought-after items of 2025 isn’t a designer handbag or the latest tech gadget. It’s a plush elf with a snaggle-toothed grin. Labubu (拉布布) is a global...
Jennifer Dudding reflects on the competitive undercurrent of modern-day children's parties. The Cake That Broke Me My legs were aching, pins and needles creeping through the soles of my feet, and my upper arms were starting to seize up. I felt elation and exhaustion in equal measure,...
Inman Grant wants Australians to consider the bill a “social media delay” rather than a ban, reports Tama Leaver. But AI raises even more concerns for kids. Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how her office will be...
Creative, Budget-Friendly Party Ideas Kids (and parents) Will Love When the party's over and the cake crumbs have settled, there's still one final surprise that keeps the fun going—party bags! But forget the same old sugar-filled goodie bags. With a little creativity (and a modest budget),...
Turn Repairs into Rewards—and Help the Planet Too If you've ever wondered whether to repair or replace something around the house, now’s the time to lean into your inner DIY expert. WD-40 Company has just launched the Repair Challenge 2025, inviting Aussies to take on small (or...
Technology to enforce teen social media ban is ‘effective’, reports Lisa M. Given. But this is at odds with other evidence Technologies to enforce the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s are “private, robust and effective”. That’s according to the preliminary findings of a...
