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'A bit messy': jury still out on child social media ban
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (536+ words) There is little sign of a dip in cyberbullying or image-based abuse in the six months since teenagers under 16 have been banned from social media." But, even without a clear fall in reports of online harm, the early results are…...
School honours Nate's courageous battle with capes, masks and community spirit
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (247+ words) A fundraiser held at a Wagga school could have seen it mistaken for a movie set. Students and teachers at Ashmont Public School channelled their inner superhero on Friday, June 5, dressing up to honour the late Nate Lawson who died…...
Carpentry program: building the future - how Griffith students are nailing career goals
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (367+ words) This is branded content. Andrew Nichols, TAFE NSW Team Leader for Building and Construction, highlights that the local region is currently feeling the pinch of significant skill shortages. In this climate, obtaining a trade qualification such as a Certificate III…...
'Wouldn't that be lovely': why dream is 'almost impossible' for single parents
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1340+ words) A mother who moved to the Riverina about a month ago with her teenage daughter has dreamt her entire life of one day buying a forever home. It is a fever dream for even those in the best of financial…...
'Don't judge': inside the world of families living with ADHD and autism
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (513+ words) Parents of children diagnosed with ADHD and autism are sharing their struggles in a bid for greater understanding, instead of judgement, from the public. A neurodivergent person has a brain that functions and processes information differently from what is considered…...
New laws forcing schools to act on bullying in 48 hours to be fast-tracked
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (459+ words) The NSW government will fast-track sweeping new anti-bullying measures across all schools - including those in the Riverina - following a series of "horrific" incidents that have sparked a major overhaul of student safety protocols. The move comes as Wagga's Mater Dei…...