UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from main social media platforms by next spring. The government is shifting its stance on tech industry access to children, prompted by concerns over wellbeing, time spent online, bullying, and AI chatbot misuse.
The ACT Liberals plan to recriminalise methamphetamine possession and use if elected, citing an "extraordinary" rise in drug use. Harm reduction advocates argue this ignores evidence and stigmatises users, while police association highlights community harm and organised crime.
The ACT Liberals plan to recriminalise methamphetamine possession and use, citing "extraordinary" rises in ACT drug use. Harm reduction advocates argue this ignores evidence and stigmatises users, while police highlight community harm and organised crime.
Harm reduction services in Western Australia report a doubling in demand for sterile injecting equipment for synthetic peptide use over the past three years, driven by social media trends and influencers promoting unapproved substances for weight loss and anti-aging. Experts warn of unknown long-term risks and potential contamination from the unregulated grey market.
Vancouver police face accusations of aggressive tactics and "red-zoning" in the Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood with high rates of homelessness and drug use, ahead of the World Cup. Community groups argue these actions are to present a "clean environment" for FIFA, potentially endangering vulnerable residents.
