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Ari used to be a “tomboy”. She played basketball and tackle football and really embraced her “masculine energy”. Now known as Earth Angel Ari on the internet, these days Ari embodies the identity of what has been dubbed as the “soft girl” – a feminine, peaceful, blasé kind of woman.

Why is the government moving so fast on a social media ban, and why are concerns from youth advocates and support services being ignored?

The government will require social media platforms to assume a “digital duty of care”, says communications minister, Michelle Rowland. 

The Albanese government has confirmed it will move to ban the use of social media for children aged under 16.

A group of leading experts has warned the government that its proposal to ban social media for children is “too blunt”.

A new code to make online dating safer for everyone comes into effect today. What will it do to make the apps better for women?

Decades of wellbeing and welfare progress around contraception and family planning are being undermined by misinformation and disinformation.

Kids are exposed to gambling ads, along with misogynistic content on ‘traditional’ media. Is social media really the main media issue for young people.

The sheer stupidity of the ‘rawdogging’ trend is mind boggling, even to the most sympathetic social media apologists

Diet culture content does not disappear when you turn 16, and young people, they will always find ways around a ban.

Culturally diverse teens use social media platforms to connect with culture and community, to have a voice on issues that concern them.