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Aussie kids’ first taste of freedom

Australian kids under 16 trying to log into Snapchat are greeted by lockout screens, with other apps to follow suit as the nation’s historic new laws for accessing social media come into effect

Aussies have been told to stay extra vigilant as an oppressive heatwave strips the nation, sparking further bushfires and sizzling temperatures.The Bureau of Meteorology warned that while dry and sunnny conditions are expected across much of the country on Monday, it will be wetter across the central and northern NSW coast.,

How to coast through heatwave

Aussies are being reminded to keep cool and stay safe as much of the country is struck by extreme heat. Here are some ways you can play it cool during a heatwave

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New plan for Aussie beach safety

The first phase of a plan to make Australian waters safer and reduce shark risk at our beaches is being rolled out in one state. Learn how sharks can be spotted early and how lives can be saved

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Daily Telegraph Photos - Saturday, 29 November 2025 Mehr 3 and brother Agastya 6 Sood pictured at Robert Pymble Park, Pymble. Eighteen months ago, one-year-old Mehr Sood suffered two cardiac arrests and spent six weeks in hospital before doctors discovered she had Brugada Syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal heart arrhythmia. She now relies on an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to keep her heart safe. What makes the story even more extraordinary is what happened next. Using new genetic testing, doctors uncovered that her older brother then just five also had the same hidden condition. Picture: Daily Telegraph / Monique Harmer

Tiny device keeping siblings alive

This brother and sister look like most other Australian children – happy, healthy and full of fun – but inside their chests are tiny devices keeping them alive, after a new test found a hidden harm

FOR KATE UREN . This image portrays a young woman deeply engaged with her smartphone, seen through a distorted, swirling blur effect. The artistic composition highlights the concept of doomscrolling, brainrot, digital addiction, social media immersion, and the modern reliance on technology. The surreal perspective creates a sense of detachment, illustrating how screens can shape and blur reality. The warm and cool tones enhance the mood, evoking themes of isolation, distraction, and digital dependency.

What scrolling does to your brain

Ever wondered why you struggle to put down your device? A neuroscientist has revealed why social media is so addictive – and how it could be reshaping young brains for the worse

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Lucky the rat who is taking part in research in breakthrough dementia research at the Howard Florey Institute. Dr Siew Yeen Chai and Holly Yeatman a research assistant help Lucky through the maze in the lab.

Could Oz end world’s animal labs?

An Australian start-up is using AI to power a game-changing approach to testing new drug treatments that, if successful, could save both human and animal lives. Find out how it works

Ask Healthy Harold

KIDS NEWS 2025: KIDS NEWS ONLY. Healthy Harold believes that Australian teens are going to be able to reconnect in the real world once the social media ban for under 16s takes effect on December 10. Picture: Life Ed/supplied

New beginnings to flow from delay

Healthy Harold and friends see the incoming social media age restrictions as an invitation and an opportunity for Aussie kids to do what only they can do – reclaim childhood’s wonder years

India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Comm Games centenary saved

In 2030, Australia’s top athletes will compete at this historic Indian city to mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Games with other member nations – let’s meet the host metropolis

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Snap’s AI has teens in the dark

Teens turning to their AI chatbot on Snapchat aren’t getting accurate information about Australia’s upcoming social media reforms, an experiment has shown. Here’s what you need to know

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Roblox is upping the safety measures for kids using the platform from today. Picture: Roblox

Massive change coming to Roblox

Popular gaming platform Roblox has launched a new feature it says will help keep young gamers safer and ‘reshape the way they connect’ online. So what’s changing and how it will work?

KIDS NEWS. UNICEF ambassador Emma McKeon, visited John Paul College in Brisbane to celebrate World ChildrenÃ¢â¬â¢s Day. Picture: UNICEF

Get loud on World Children’s Day

November 20 is World Children’s Day and UNICEF is inviting all Aussie kids to celebrate with ‘a Minute of Loudness’ about the things that matter most to them – so what matters most to you?

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How CPR saved this boy’s life

When 10-year-old Tala Teofilo suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest, the quick actions of his aunt and others who knew CPR saved his life. Here’s how you can learn this lifesaving skill too

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KIDS NEWS. On 12th February 2025 about 40 girls attended a UNICEF-supported child friendly space in Farah provincial city center, Mohajarabad village, Farah province. Picture: UNICEF/ Sharifa Khan

How playing helps in times of strife

When an emergency, war or natural disaster threatens a child’s right to play, these special safe havens in crisis zones help restore and protect dreams of the future and everyday fun – find out how

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Cologne-Longerich, 25 June 2025: Children play/run at Gartenstadt Primary School in Cologne-Longerich, a UNICEF Child Rights School (Kinderrechte-Schule) where childrens rights are part of everyday life. Picture: UNICEF/ Annette Etges

How play helps keep you healthy

Play has amazing health benefits for body, mind and emotional wellbeing – which is why kids across the world should be doing more of it. But just how much should you be playing each day?

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KIDS NEWS UNICEF STORY. During a break, girls hop tires in a playground at Atia Methodist Primary School in Juaben Municipality in Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Why children have a Right to Play

We all know play is fun, but did you know it’s also important for your health and learning? Play is an essential right for children across the world – but what is keeping so many from playfulness?

Plastic bread tags, pizza savers, and other hard-to-recycle items are set to disappear in one state as authorities crack down on pollution. Photo: NSW Government

Everyday items banned for millions

These common household products are set to vanish from at least one Australian state as authorities crack down on “unnecessary” plastics that are hard to recycle and harmful to people and planet

Smiling school students in uniform missing a tooth with a healthy sandwich for lunch

What to eat for healthy teeth

We all know that brushing twice a day is essential for a healthy smile, but did you know the food we eat also affects how strong our teeth will be? Find out which foods are chomper champions

Mark Knight cartoon on New York mayoral election

Trump cast as angry ape of NYC

Here’s how the chest-beating King Kong swinging from the Empire State Building inspired cartoonist Mark Knight to draw President Trump as a peeved primate as NYC elects new mayor

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Oz ideas that changed the world

Australia punches above its weight in several arenas including innovation – meet one of our young big thinkers and discover 40 world-beating inventions you didn’t know were Australian

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U16 social media ban explained

From December 10, Australians under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and other socials. Find out how the new laws affect you and your peers