After exploding on Australian screens in the early 2000s, reality TV is still going strong. But the format consistently hits the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Behind a schoolgirl's love for her idyllic seaside lifestyle is a fear that if change doesn't come soon, she may be among the last to enjoy her town's true beauty.
A study finds that receiving a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mental health in young adulthood, as some teens turn to "dumbphones" instead.
Hundreds of young people from Ballarat, Victoria have taken part in ABC Takeover, an initiative that gives young people in regional areas a platform to share their stories.