What's in the News?

• France and China have expanded their child influencer laws — should we?

  Family influencers are big business and, despite our looming ban facing under-16s on social media, it's an industry that still goes largely unregulated here in Australia. 2025-07-01 07:00:00

• Man on trial for allegedly stealing from quadriplegic friend

  A disability worker tells the ACT Supreme Court a quadriplegic man she cares for was "devastated" and cried when he realised his bank account was empty after an alleged fraud committed by his friend. 2025-07-01 06:50:08

• ACT raises the age of criminal responsibility to 14

  The ACT has raised the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in a move supported by advocates and experts, but there are concerns support services will be stretched too thin. 2025-07-01 03:54:52

• Belle's aging mum forgot her birthday. It was the first sign of change

  For Canberra woman Belle Hogg, the first sign her life was about to change came when her mother forgot her birthday. Suddenly she found herself juggling full-time work, a photography business, raising her three children and caring for her mother. 2025-06-30 23:03:04

• The number of students on Youth Allowance has dropped significantly

  Analysis of data from the Department of Social Services shows a sharp decline in the number of students who receive support to study. 2025-06-30 22:54:37