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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coalition brands Australian children in Syria terrorist 'sympathisers'

The Coalition has labeled Australian children stranded in a detention camp in Syria as 'ISIS sympathisers', demanding the government prevent their return.

Mar 2 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Angus Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp

Angus Taylor of the Liberal party has dramatically increased rhetoric against Australian children in a Syrian detention camp, labeling them as ‘Isis sympathisers’ during a press conference.

Mar 2 • 05:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Poland to ban social media for children after Australian model

Poland plans to ban social media for children under 15 and hold platforms accountable for verifying user ages, according to Education Minister Barbara Nowacka.

Feb 27 • 06:49 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The Coalition’s view on the IS families stuck in Syria, with Jonno Duniam - podcast

The podcast discusses the Coalition's stance on 34 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State who are currently in Syria, highlighting calls to block their return.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

More children in residential care in Queensland than in other states, inquiry told

A Queensland inquiry has revealed that the state has a significantly higher number of children in residential care compared to other Australian states, examining the reasons behind this trend.

Feb 26 • 22:33 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Back to Back Barries: the politics of no sympathy for ‘IS families’

A debate is unfolding in Australia regarding the fate of 34 Australian women and children held in a Syrian detention camp, highlighting the political tensions and differing views on their repatriation.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Hopes and dreams of Australian children in Syria, Tim Wilson’s ‘terrible’ bet, more Epstein fallout

The article explores the aspirations of Australian children detained in Syria, alongside political controversies involving Tim Wilson and repercussions from links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘I just want to be free’: Australian children held in Syrian camps reveal their hopes and dreams

Australian children previously held in al-Roj camp expressed their dreams and hopes during a brief taste of freedom after being released.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Exclusive: the Australian children of IS families speak to the Guardian - podcast

Australian children of IS families discuss their circumstances in a podcast interview with the Guardian.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Police allege man groomed Philippines mother to sexually abuse children

A Queensland man has been charged with grooming a mother in the Philippines to facilitate the sexual abuse of her two daughters, leading to multiple charges from Australian authorities.

Feb 24 • 19:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

In 2022, Labor MPs urged compassion for Australian women and children stuck in Syria. Now Albanese has only contempt

The article discusses the Australian government's handling of the repatriation of citizens trapped in Syrian detention camps, highlighting the change in Labor's stance from compassion to contempt under the current leadership.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australians in Syrian camp would accept children returning separately; remains found in Baghsarian search; and a viral Ikea monkey

Some Australian women detained in Syria are willing to separate from their children to facilitate their return to Australia amid ongoing security fears.

Feb 24 • 05:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australian women held in Syrian camps say they would accept children returning home separately

Australian women detained in Syrian camps are willing to be separated from their children if it means their kids can return to Australia safely.

Feb 24 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The 23 Australian children stuck in Syria are not responsible for their parents. They need our government’s support to return | Donald Rothwell

The article discusses the plight of 23 Australian children stranded in Syria and the Australian government's refusal to repatriate them alongside their mothers, amidst political controversy.

Feb 24 • 03:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

New South Wales authorities are gearing up for the potential return of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State as discussions with federal agencies intensify.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: productivity roundtable urges Chalmers to be bold in May budget; federal police seize 28kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus

Australian authorities are facing challenges regarding the repatriation of women and children from Syria, while the federal police have made a significant drug bust involving cocaine.

Feb 21 • 22:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Andy Griffiths' unlikely journey from punk rocker to children's laureate

Andy Griffiths has been appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2026-2027, aiming to inspire young readers.

Feb 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: How Australian Children Bypass Age Verification

Australian children are reportedly bypassing age verification protocols to access social media platforms, despite the implementation of the world's first social media ban.

Feb 20 • 09:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We banned business with children's attention, not the internet, says Australian cybersecurity expert

Australia has become the first country globally to regulate access for children under 16 to selected social networks, influenced by psychologist Kirra Pendergast.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: Tony Burke accuses Coalition of ‘silly hypocrisy’ on Syria camp group

Tony Burke, Australia's Home Affairs Minister, criticized the Coalition for their stance against allowing Australian wives and children of IS fighters in Syria to return, deeming it as 'silly hypocrisy'.

Feb 18 • 19:31 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The political furore over Islamic State families - podcast

A group of 34 Australian women and children detained by Islamic State has faced controversy after attempting to flee Syria back to Australia.

Feb 18 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Living Under Constant Threats': The Australian Trying to Remove Children From Social Networks

Julie Inman Grant, the director of Australia's eSafety Commission, faces constant death threats while tackling online safety issues, including misinformation and cyberbullying.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I live under constant threats': the Australian trying to take children off social media

Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, faces weekly death and rape threats while advocating for children’s safety online.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tony Burke ‘taking advice’ from security agencies about Australian women and children in Syria seeking to return

Australian Minister Tony Burke is consulting security agencies regarding the potential temporary ban on repatriating women and children from a Syrian detention camp, with recent failed attempts at return raising concerns about governmental coordination.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australian women and children leave Syrian detention camp before being turned back – video

A group of 34 Australian women and children held in a Syrian detention camp were turned back after being briefly released by Kurdish authorities, thwarting their repatriation plans.

Feb 16 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australians sent back to Syrian camps, the messy rise in inheritance fights, T20 World Cup woe

A group of 34 Australian women and children detained in Syria were denied repatriation, while inheritance disputes among families grow amid discussions of wealth transfer, and Australia's cricket team faces challenges in the T20 World Cup.

Feb 16 • 19:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: racism ‘systemic’ at universities; Angus Taylor disowns leaked migration policy

Angus Taylor distances himself from a controversial leaked immigration plan, while a report highlights systemic racism in Australian universities, and 34 women and children from a Kurdish detention camp face repatriation issues.

Feb 16 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Australian women and children released from Syrian detention camp

A group of Australian women and children held in a Syrian detention camp are set to be repatriated to Australia after years of detention without charges.

Feb 16 • 10:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Australian women and children with links to ISIS members leave camp in Syria

Australian families with links to ISIS have left a camp in Syria and are attempting to return to Australia.

Feb 16 • 09:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We didn't ban children from the internet. We banned the business of their attention, says Australian psychologist

Australia has become the first country in the world to regulate children's access to selected social media until the age of sixteen.

Feb 15 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Children's author jailed over 'predatory' sexual messages to minors

Australian children's author Oliver Phommavanh has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for sending sexually explicit messages to minors.

Feb 13 • 07:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Terrifying investigation in Australia: Holocaust simulations involving children discovered at a famous camp

An Australian newspaper reported alarming results of an investigation revealing that teenagers at the 'Big Camps' in Victoria were subjected to humiliating Holocaust simulations by their leaders.

Feb 5 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Attorney General Michelle Rowland Helps Legal Fight for Children Wrongly Deemed Adult People Smugglers by Australian Police

Federal Attorney General Michelle Rowland has intervened to help two Indonesian children overturn their wrongful convictions as adult people smugglers after a significant miscarriage of justice.

Feb 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The sharp Ukrainian continues to shake up the tennis world. Her opponent contributed to the mutilation of children according to her

Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Olijnyková is gaining attention for her strong stand against Russian and Belarusian players amid the ongoing conflict, recently making waves at the Australian Open.

Feb 5 • 11:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Australian charged with abusing hundreds of children

An Australian man has been charged with 596 offenses related to the abuse of hundreds of children, with allegations of targeting 459 victims across Australia and 15 other countries through social media and gaming platforms.

Feb 5 • 05:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Back to school tough for parents dealing with 'school can't'

Thousands of Australian parents are seeking support as their children are unable to attend school, with many sharing their struggles through a new podcast and e-book.

Feb 3 • 18:25 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Life & Tech

Don’t let nostalgia cloud your judgment: some of the best picture books are actually the newest

The article discusses the enduring popularity of classic Australian picture books from the 1980s while advocating for the appreciation of newer titles that capture contemporary stories and themes.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Children with brain cancer given hope through trial of personalised vaccines

A trial of personalized vaccines for children with brain cancer is set to begin in eight Australian hospitals, involving around 70 patients over four years.

Feb 2 • 19:39 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

‘Young people regain their childhood.’ Social networks in Australia have removed over 4.7 million accounts owned by children

Australian tech companies have deactivated or restricted access to 4.7 million social media accounts since a historic ban on usage by individuals under 16 came into effect last month.

Jan 16 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: Australian Parents Experience a Transformation in Their Children

Following the implementation of the world's first social media ban for children and teens in Australia, many families report a noticeable positive change in their children during the summer holidays.

Jan 16 • 08:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

1 Month Social Media Ban: Nearly Five Million Accounts of Australian Youths Suspended

In Australia, a new regulation prohibits children under 16 from having social media accounts, leading to nearly five million accounts being suspended since its enforcement on December 10.

Jan 16 • 05:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Cute dog persistently seeks attention from a girl, the video has gone viral

A charming Australian shepherd has captured the hearts of millions by cutely trying to get a girl’s attention in a viral TikTok video.

Jan 3 • 20:22 UTC

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