Experts warn new social media ban for young people under 16 could create fresh privacy challenges. From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an...
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Customers Warned of Recalled Children’s Sand Due to Asbestos Risks
The ACCC has published a recall notice over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various retailers including Officeworks. The recall was issued by supplier Educational Colours for colourful children’s sand products sold at...
Draft Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan Open for Community Feedback
Inverell Shire Council has received the Draft 2025–2030 Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan (YSAP) and is inviting the community to have their say on the document, which outlines a five-year vision to empower, support and celebrate the young people of the Inverell...
Social Media Ban May Put Kids at Risk
Regional teens could be at risk of isolation, discrimination and misinformation when a social media ban comes into force on December 10, according to anti-bullying advocates, mental health expects and young people living outside metropolitan areas. The policy, which...
Communicators of the Year Announced
Bundarra High School’s Student Learning and Support Officer Paige Vickery and Inverell High School Captain Joshua Cathie have taken out awards at the Inverell Breakfast Toastmasters Club’s Communicator of the Year awards night at the RSM Club on Friday night. Paige...
Northern NSW Macca’s Rally Behind Families with Sick Kids
Throughout this month, McDonald’s restaurants across Northern NSW and the Central Coast are raising essential funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern New South Wales through selling $2 Charity Bikes. Charity Bikes are available at 81 participating Macca’s...
Inverell Youth Advisory Council Chair Honoured with Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement
The Inverell Shire Council is proud to celebrate Josh Cathie, Chairperson of the Inverell Shire Youth Advisory Council (IYAC), who was awarded the prestigious Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement at a ceremony held at Sydney Town Hall on Monday...
AMA Welcomes Report into Teenage Vaping
The Australian Medical Association has welcomed new data showing a significant decline in vaping rates among Australian teenagers, describing the findings as a “turning point in youth health” and a testament to the power of strong policy, education, and community...
Launch of Inverell’s Youth Think Tank
Inverell's new Youth Think Tank has been launched, to empower young people to lead the planning and delivery of activities for young people aged 24 years and under. Four passionate youth have been selected to spearhead this initiative. The selected youth are: Daniel...
