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30th April 2024

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Social-media-fuelled kids ‘zombie-like or hyper like they’re on speed’

Educators are losing control of their classrooms as social media consumes the way students think and behave, according to an experienced Queensland teacher.

The device that forced students to stop thinking about their phones

Any parent or teacher will tell you that mobile phones and learning don’t go well together. But what if they also don’t go well apart?

‘No excuses’: Why experts say phones have no place in schools

Child experts are calling for a national blanket ban on mobile phones in schools as they warn kids are struggling with basic skills in the classroom like reading for long-periods o...

Teen allegedly stabs 10yo sister to death amid NSW knife-crime surge

A ten-year-old girl has allegedly been stabbed to death by her sister near Newcastle as a knife-wielding man was tackled to the ground in a separate incident in Sydney’s west.

Travel times to double, Minister warns, as new train lines revealed

The time to get a train from Bankstown and Central will more than double, Transport Minister Jo Haylen has conceded, as plans for alternative rail services are revealed.

Social-media-fuelled kids ‘zombie-like or hyper like they’re on speed’

Educators are losing control of their classrooms as social media consumes the way students think and behave, according to an experienced Queensland teacher.

Where Souths coach will be when board decides his future

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is likely to be slogging it out attempting to save the Rabbitohs’ season when the club’s high-powered board make a call on his future.

‘We’re not safe’: Concerning rise of domestic violence in Sydney’s east

In wake of the Bondi Junction attacks, and domestic violence on the rise in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, funding should be a priority, writes Vaucluse MP Kellie Sloane.

Margot Robbie’s new role as bridesmaid

She may have missed out on an Oscar for Barbie, but Margot Robbie deserves best supporting actress for her performance as bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding. See the pics.

Violence reduction units still not live 425 days after announcement

They were touted as a plan to help reduce youth violence before more young blood was spilt – but more than 400 days after Violence Reduction Units were announced no concrete plans ...

Jack’s Law: Knife reform campaigner to meet Minns government

Brett Beasley will meet senior members of the NSW government to campaign for “Jack’s Law” on Tuesday.

NDIS provider taken to court over 670 incidents

An NDIS provider is being taken to court by the watchdog for allegedly failing to report hundreds of incidents – including unlawful sexual contact, serious injury, neglect and abus...

New video shows Albo’s run-in with ‘No More’ rally organiser

Anthony Albanese has been criticised for his “tone deaf” remarks at an anti-violence rally, while the Prime Minister has refused to weigh in on accusations he lied to the crowd.