Snapchat27 Jan 2026TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to beginDefendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.27 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online.23 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trialTikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.21 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Man jailed after grooming children on SnapchatIan Della-Rocca was caught when a person he was sexting turned out to be a police officer.12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month onSome say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.9 Jan 20268 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 2025...
