The national ban on social media for under-16s is officially here, but activist Chanel Contos warned that age limits alone won't stop the flood of harmful content waiting for teens. 

The national ban on social media for under-16s is officially here, but activist Chanel Contos warned that age limits alone won't stop the flood of harmful content waiting for teens.&nbsp;

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Could switching off algorithms be the "softer landing" Australian teens need on social media?

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the media to condemn the "act of pure evil" committed at Bondi Beach, describing it as a targeted anti-Semitic terror attack on the first day of Hanukkah.

He announced plans to immediately propose tougher national gun laws.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the media to condemn the "act of pure evil" committed at Bondi Beach, describing it as a targeted anti-Semitic terror attack on the first day of Hanukkah.
He announced plans to immediately propose tougher national gun laws.

PM Anthony Albanese announces immediate push for tougher gun laws

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Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, December 12th, 2025

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, December 12th, 2025

Peter Kennedy believes the Sunshine Coast hinterland is small enough that no one should ever have to walk alone. 

Hear how his Veterans Wellbeing Foundation is rallying the local community to provide "hand ups, not handouts," from paid-forward coffees to thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts.

Peter Kennedy believes the Sunshine Coast hinterland is small enough that no one should ever have to walk alone. 
Hear how his Veterans Wellbeing Foundation is rallying the local community to provide "hand ups, not handouts," from paid-forward coffees to thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts.

How the Sunshine Coast community is rallying behind a veteran’s mission 

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Could switching off algorithms be the "softer landing" Australian teens need on social media?

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