More than 3,000 children who contact Kids Helpline every year report being bullied. A new school behaviour and management plan to be implemented by term one, 2025 will make it mandatory for NSW schools to identify, prevent and respond to disruptive student behaviours, including bullying and cyberbullying.
'Punishment Island': That's how one worker described what would happen at Nine when workers spoke up about harassment
Bosses in Nine's broadcast division would belittle, intimidate, gaslight and sexually harass employees, and when complaints were made against management, HR would cover it up.
Photo shows Nine News entertainment network logo'Broad daylight hate crime': Allegations of assault on LGBTQIA+ students in Tasmanian schools
Young people allege verbal and physical assault at Tasmanian schools as bullying inquiry gets underway.
Photo shows A former student stares down the barrel of the camera with a serious expression. She is sitting on an orange couch.Australian K-pop star calls for better treatment of musicians in tearful address to South Korean MPs
In the tightly-controlled world of K-pop, the public airing of complaints is rare, with a boardroom drama continuing to play out that could affect the future of one of its most successful bands.
Photo shows A woman in a white long-sleeve and collared shirt with shoulder-length black hair sits behind a deskTwo states came together to talk about how social media is impacting young people. Here's how it happened.
Government leaders, academics, advocates and teenagers met over two days to discuss the impact of social media and how to handle its effects in the future.
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows Hands holding phones at a social media summit.A fake explicit image of Tilly was circulated. Now her mother is fighting for change
Parents are grappling with the rise in fake explicit nude images being used by teenagers to target their female classmates.
Photo shows An image of young teenage girl, Matilda "Tilly" Rosewarne, in Bathurst. She is smiling in front of greenery.Funeral held in Sydney for 12-year-old girl who took her own life
A funeral has been held for a 12-year-old girl who took her own life in Sydney's inner west.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 1 second.As governments consider social media bans for children, what can parents do in the meantime?
As governments — and social media giants — announce measures aimed to safeguard children from social media, teenagers continue to access popular apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Youtube. So what can caregivers do to help children navigate social media safely?
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Photo shows A hand holds a mobile phone with the screen showing several social media apps'Horrific behaviour': Premier weighs in on ABC investigation into 'toxic' NSW Police
An exclusive ABC investigation found reports of a toxic culture has led to a mass exodus from NSW Police contributing to an almost 20 per cent shortfall in officers across the state.
Photo shows Premier Chris Minns and Police Commissioner Karen Webb walking outside BondiStephen Smith addressess members about bullying and harassment
The internal video titled Commissioner call to action was leaked to the ABC before it was distributed to the entire department.
Has Video Duration: 5 minutes 12 seconds.Police force's 'toxic' culture
An ABC investigation uncovers allegations of bullying, sexism and a dangerous lack of support within the ranks of NSW Police, which officers say is driving hundreds of officers out of the force.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds.The stories of officers who say the 'toxic' culture at NSW Police is driving people out of the force
An ABC investigation uncovers allegations of bullying, sexism and a dangerous lack of support within the ranks of NSW Police, which officers say is driving hundreds of officers out of the force.
Photo shows An older woman with blonde hair and a white blazer looks at the camera in a composite image with police officersAs bullying and violence surge in schools, these parents feel the only option is to keep their children at home
When Emma's high-school aged daughter told her about being physically attacked by a group of her peers she felt heartbroken, and it's just one example of bullying behaviour on the rise in ACT schools.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 2 seconds.A graphic video of a child being violently attacked was circulated online – it ended up with her mother
When Emma's high-school aged daughter told her about being physically attacked by a group of her peers, she felt heartbroken. It's just one example of bullying behaviour that is on the rise in ACT schools.
Photo shows a woman's face in shadowA 'heartbroken' mum watched her daughter be attacked in a graphic video
When Emma's high-school aged daughter told her about being physically attacked by a group of her peers, she felt heartbroken.
Has Video Duration: 20 seconds.Anna's ex sent her nudes to his friends. They were soon circulating around multiple schools
Image-based abuse is a growing problem among Australian teenagers, but experts and victims say the support on offer for young people needs to be improved.
Photo shows An illustration showing a high school girl sitting in class with two boys ridiculing her behind her.Alleged sexist student behaviour at top school denounced as 'totally unacceptable'
South Australia's Education Minister says there is "no space" for what he calls "totally unacceptable" behaviour alleged to have occurred at one of Adelaide's most prestigious schools.
Photo shows School sign in front of schoolFor seven-year-old Issy, being bullied on the way to school was a chance to change things for the better
Issy McNab wants to inspire kids to be nicer to each other after being called names on the bus.
Topic:Solutions
Photo shows Little girl wearing a blue shirt with 'Dolly's Dream' monogrammed on itRacing integrity body sent retired greyhounds to blood harvesting lab
Queensland's embattled racing integrity commission is facing a secret probe from independent investigators, with former staff making allegations of bullying, sexual harassment, suspect hiring practices and excessive expenditure, the ABC has confirmed.
Photo shows Two greyhounds at an outdoor event.Mobile phones are now banned in public schools across Australia. Here's how kids think it's going
In public schools across Australia, kids are getting used to phone bans — and politicians are spruiking big improvements in student behaviour. But not everyone is convinced.
Photo shows A girl in school uniform shows a phone to two boys in uniform.Family 'failed' by inconclusive inquest findings into car fire death
South Australia's Deputy State Coroner says he cannot make an accurate finding into the 2018 death of Peter Howard, who died when his car erupted into flames outside his workplace. WARNING: This article discusses issues which may distress some readers.
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