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‘Shocked at how easy it is:’ Snapchat failing to stop teen users
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (131+ words) Snapchat is proving to be a problem for the government's landmark teen social media ban with families saying it is too easy to bypass its age restrictions, as Australia's eSafety Commissioner said ... Snapchat is proving to be a problem for…...
Schools opt for persuasion over strict enforcement of social media ban
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (83+ words) Schools opt for persuasion over strict enforcement of social media ban'AFR The head of one of the nation's most prestigious girls' schools says while she wholeheartedly supports the government's social media ban, teachers cannot act as enforcement agents and will…...
Experts blast US as it dumps key vaccine recommendation for babies
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) Experts have vehemently criticised the decision to overturn a decades-long advisory to vaccinate babies against hepatitis, which has saved thousands of lives. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. New York | A federal vaccine advisory committee…...
Is a degree even worth it any more (and where’s the money?)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) Three quarters of Australians now think a university degree is "not worth it. Are they right or is university education still your best bet to get ahead? Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. When it…...
Teens start getting their Snapchat eviction notices
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (199+ words) An estimated half-million Australian teens will receive final notices about their Snapchat accounts being turned off, with details about how people can prove they are over-16. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Australian users of…...
BDO and Ashurst chiefs go global, but grad places plummet
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (147+ words) It's contrasting tales of fortune at the top and bottom of Australian firms. Plus: EY cuts 90 positions while Grant Thornton adds 20+ new partners. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies…...
Parenting mecca The Memo scores $20 million investment
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (211+ words) In an industry dominated by big box retailers such as Baby Bunting, The Memo's approach is younger and more modern. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. For The Memo co-founders Phoebe Simmonds and Kate Casey,…...
The start-up getting Aussies to Wall St by partnering with Harvard
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (189+ words) Spark Finance is breaking down wealth as a barrier to great education, offering financing to Australians studying overseas. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Ewen Hollingsworth wants more Australians to succeed on the world stage....
Mass email scam sends Western Sydney University into panic
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) A fake email was sent to thousands of Western Sydney University graduates and scholars on Monday, purportedly signed by the university board of trustees. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Police have been alerted after…...
PM pitches social media age ban to world leaders
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) Albanese takes 2035 emissions target to United Nations PM pitches social media age ban to world leaders Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used his speech to the United Nations on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) to formally present Australia's 2035 emissions target, and spruiked its…...