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‘Make the platforms safer’: what young people really think about the social media ban

6 December 20256 December 2025

From next Wednesday, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across ten social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect.

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Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes

7 November 20257 November 2025

Michael Flood from QUT says rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, are still influential for young men.

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Are ‘ghost stores’ haunting your social media feed? How to spot and avoid them

12 July 202510 July 2025

Is that a real store or a scam? Gary Mortimer from QUT has some tips on how to spot a fake online store.

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