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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Jun 27, 9:00 PM
‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
Experts say young people are under pressure to look flawless in social media posts.
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‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
Experts say young people are under pressure to look flawless in social media posts.
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What happened Experts say young people are under pressure to look flawless in social media posts.
The headline split The New Zealand Herald frames it as "‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt". The Sydney Morning Herald frames it as "Social media ban fines boosted to $99 million".
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BBC NewsNews report · Jun 27, 10:34 PM
Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
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Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jun 27, 9:36 PM
Social media ban fines boosted to $99 million
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The federal government is strengthening social media ban penalties to protect young people.
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