A study analysing Aussie teens has found kids using social media in a particular way had better wellbeing than peers who had no online interaction at all.
Social media giant Meta has criticised the federal government's world-first social media ban as it releases data into how many accounts it wiped in one week.
A High Court challenge has been filed against Australia's looming social media ban for children under 16, saying the rules rob millions of kids of a key right.
Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick will be included in Australia's social media ban for children under the age of 16 after previously being considered.
Australia's looming ban on social media for under 16s has won global praise at the UN, as one mother spoke of the impact social media had on her late daughter.
Despite concerns about influencers spreading misinformation, social media has overtaken online news platforms as Australians' preferred source of news.
An exodus to other Chinese apps, a jump in prominence but a dive in content: speculation is raging over what a US TikTok ban will mean for its Aussie users.
