Five months after Australia’s world-leading social media crackdown, a massive new survey of 1,500 teens suggests the tech giants still aren't doing enough to protect your children. 

Reporter Sarah Greenhalgh joined Shane Doherty to discuss the "damning" internal emails that show companies prioritise viewer addiction over user safety.

Five months after Australia&rsquo;s world-leading social media crackdown, a massive new survey of 1,500 teens suggests the tech giants still aren't doing enough to protect your children. 
Reporter Sarah Greenhalgh joined Shane Doherty to discuss the "damning" internal emails that show companies prioritise viewer addiction over user safety.

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Exclusive survey reveals if Aussie kids are still dodging social media laws

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Dr. Rhiannon Werder revealed how her team is using cutting-edge stem cells to grow human lung tissue and witness the very first moments of viral infection. 

It’s a breakthrough approach that could move us beyond simple cough drops to a permanent cure for everything from the sniffles to deadly pneumonia.

Dr. Rhiannon Werder revealed how her team is using cutting-edge stem cells to grow human lung tissue and witness the very first moments of viral infection. 
It&rsquo;s a breakthrough approach that could move us beyond simple cough drops to a permanent cure for everything from the sniffles to deadly pneumonia.

The end of the sniffles? How stem cells are cracking the code of the common cold

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Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam warned that returning ISIS brides pose a significant national security risk and could cost taxpayers $2 million each per year for monitoring. 

He argued the government failed to use its power to revoke passports, allowing individuals who allegedly supported a "death cult" back onto Australian soil.

Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam warned that returning ISIS brides pose a significant national security risk and could cost taxpayers $2 million each per year for monitoring. 
He argued the government failed to use its power to revoke passports, allowing individuals who allegedly supported a "death cult" back onto Australian soil.

Why the Coalition is slamming the Government over the return of ISIS brides

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Exclusive survey reveals if Aussie kids are still dodging social media laws

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