Australia’s Under 16s Social
Media Ban - Ishita Gupta
Meme Page - Olivia Mankowski
Why Does Merici Take Part in The Pushup Challenge -
Alexandra Witt
Artist and Song
Recommendations -
Abigail Silver
Sticky Date Pudding RecipeEvelyn Bewley
Winter Fashion TipsEvelyn Bewley
Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media by December 2025, but enforcing it is proving difficult. A government-backed trial is testing age assurance technologies like facial recognition and hand-movement tracking; however, these tools are often inaccurate, easy to bypass, and raise major privacy concerns, especially for children.
Big tech firms like Apple and Google are largely uncooperative. Apple hasn’t responded to outreach, and Google’s proposed ID-linked system lacks privacy safeguards and cross-platform use, especially with competitors like Meta opting out. While the ban shifts internet regulation toward restricting communication platforms rather than just content, critics argue it limits children’s rights without addressing the root causes of online harm. Without tech giants' support, the trial’s effectiveness and the ban’s success remain uncertain.
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It sparks conversations: Each day comes with a mental health fact, helping people learn and talk about topics that are often kept quiet. It builds resilience: Research from the University of Melbourne found that participants experienced improved mental wellbeing, reduced anxiety and depression, and stronger social connections.
It fosters community: Whether you're doing push-ups solo or with a team, the challenge brings people together like friends, families, workplaces, even the Navy got involved.
It raises serious funds: Since its launch, the challenge has raised over $50 million for mental health charities like Lifeline and Movember.
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/challenge/daily-facts
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250g pitted dates, chopped
1 tsp Coles Bicarbonate Soda
1 1/2 cups boiling water
125g Lurpak unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted Caramel Sauce
1 cup brown sugar
300ml thickened cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
60g butter
Start by preheating your oven to 180°Celcius. Then, grease and line the base of a 7cm deep, 22cm (base) cake pan.
In a large bowl bowl, place dates and bicarbonate of soda. Pour over boiling water. Allow to stand for 20 minutes.
Using an electric mixer, mix butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add the eggs each one at a time, beating well. Using a large spoon, fold through date mixture and flour until well combined.
Pour mixture into prepared cake pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn onto a plate.
To make sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix, stirring often, until sauce comes to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Pierce pudding all over with a skewer. Pour 1/2 cup of warm sauce over warm pudding. Stand for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve with remaining sauce.
As winter is in full swing, the streets are being filled with eye-catching and fashionable outfits. This article will briefly mention the trending accessories and clothes that are all the talk at the moment.
Chunky scarves - arguably one of the easiest ways to both be stylish and warm at the same time. These scarves are a staple for winter, and they are available at most clothing stores at reasonable prices.
Leather jackets - a timely and unisex jacket fit for anyone looking to elevate their winter wardrobe in style. Leather jackets come in many shapes, sizes, and styles suitable for anyone.
Wide-leg jeans - a comfortable and stylish alternative to skinny jeans, which offers versatility for any outfit during winter.
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