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Short, sourced reads for Australian parents — what happened, what it means at home, and what to do tonight.

Kids & AI

When kids tell a chatbot instead of a person: the AFP's warning

More than a third of young Australians sexually victimised online told no one or turned to an AI chatbot. Here's how to be the person they tell.

14 October 2026
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Police are warning about online groups that threaten kids into hurting themselves. Here are the signs they say to watch for.

13 October 2026
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Platform safety

A court found TikTok's safety switch didn't do its job

A Texas judge found TikTok's Restricted Mode did not filter what it promised. What that means for Australian parents, and what to check tonight.

13 September 2026
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How to block social media on your child's phone

A plain guide to blocking social media on your child's phone in Australia — what the ban does, what it leaves to you, and the free way to do it.

9 September 2026
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Grooming & scams

What grooming messages actually look like — new AU research

New Adelaide University research found nearly two-thirds of the Australian children surveyed had received grooming-related messages from online strangers.

9 September 2026
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New surfaces

Smart glasses and the camera your child can't see

Australia's eSafety Commissioner wants smart glasses to blur bystanders' faces by default. What that means for families, and what to do at home.

9 September 2026
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Platform safety

The Mathspace breach — what it means for your family

A maths program used in Australian schools lost the details of over a million students, parents and staff. What was taken, what wasn't, and what to do tonight.

8 September 2026
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