New Australian research from the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security, has found many school-approved apps begin collecting children’s data within seconds — often without clear consent. Here’s what families and educators need to know, and what can change. The hidden cost of “trusted” school apps Parents and...
Most of us like to think we’re doing a pretty good job when it comes to our health. But new Australian research suggests there’s a gap between what we believe we’re doing right — and what’s actually happening day to day. The confidence trap: why we...
As school holidays end around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained, write Chris Zomer and Niels Kerssens. If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate...
Money’s tight, but food prices are up, write Lauren Ball and Emily Burch. Now the weekly food shop requires more planning, brand swaps and deciding whether to cut back on non-essentials. Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on...
Australia is moving to better protect children’s data online, with new rules that could change how apps, games and even school platforms collect and use personal information. Tama Leaver looks at what it means for families. Australia’s privacy laws have been woefully out of date for...
Nearly four months into Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, the online regulator today released its first detailed compliance update report on how the world-first policy is progressing, writes Lisa M. Given eSafety’s report comes at a crucial time, with many other countries eyeing the progress...
Families across Australia say children with disabilities are still being bullied, excluded and misunderstood at school. Some parents report teachers dismissing conditions such as ADHD, raising concerns about whether schools are truly equipped to support neurodivergent students, report Catherine Smith and Helen Dickinson One student was routinely...
They’re marketed as friendly, supportive and even comforting—but AI companion chatbots are raising major safety concerns for children. A new Australian report reveals worrying gaps in how these platforms protect young users. AI companions are already part of kids’ digital lives AI chatbots designed to act like...
Inspired by Nietzsche, his story about a bad-tempered pudding, which never diminishes no matter how much you eat it, has been widely interpreted as defending our “way of life”, writes John Uhr The federal parliamentary seat of Lindsay, west of Sydney, was formed in 1984, honouring...
Ever snapped at your child and wondered, Where did that come from? A new parenting book explains why our own childhood shapes our reactions—and how small, thoughtful shifts can help break the cycle. Why reactions can feel bigger than the moment Most parents recognise it—the sharper tone...
