Snapchat10 Dec 2025Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How will it work?The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.10 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scramblingThe policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.8 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step aheadThe law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.6 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBCAnika Wells says she is ready to help nations which wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.2 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media banIt joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.21 Nov 202511 Nov 2025NHS manager who groomed young girls on Snapchat jailed for 28 years for rape and abusePaul Lipscombe used fake names and lied about his age to win over his victims. 11 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16sThe ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.5 Nov 202521 Oct 2025Amazon outage 'resolved' as Snapchat and banks among sites impactedPlatform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.21 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Police issue warning over AI homeless man prankPoole Police said they attended a call from a "concerned parent" last week, which turned out to be a prank.8 Oct 2025...
