'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

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Australia is banning social media for children under the age of 16 from December 10.

The world-first legislation is aimed at protecting kids from cyberbullying, online predators and harmful content.

The BBC spoke to 14-year-olds Zoey and Ella about the ban, and how it will impact their lives as content creators on TikTok.

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Split screen of BBC correspondent Katy Watson on the left, and Erin Patterson on the right

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The BBC's Katy Watson was in the courtroom as Erin Patterson was sentenced to life.

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Bob Katter, wearing an akubra hat and dark suit, raises his fist toward a journalist wearing a white shirt.

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Veteran MP Bob Katter, 80, said he had previously punched people for mentioning his Lebanese heritage.

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A white solar-powered car covered in insignia racing as people watch on the side

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Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

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A small plane making an emergency landing on a golf course in Sydney, Australia

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Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.

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A meteor, circled with a red overlay, streaks over a field at night. A fence is pictured in the foreground of the image and a thin line of trees is faintly visible in the distance.

Watch: Meteor burns across Australian night sky

Amateur astronomers captured the moment it streaked over Victoria on CCTV and dashboard cameras.

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Erin Patterson sitting at table in police station

'I loved them' - Police interview Australian mushroom murderer

Footage of police interviewing convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been released by the Victorian Supreme Court.

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A man in a white jacket makes a snow angel

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Parts of New South Wales were blanketed with the heaviest snow in 20 years.

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A large brown stick insect with flared wings in a man's hand

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A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

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Eris rocket taking off, plume of white smoke surrounding rocket

First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off

The company behind the country's first orbital rocket called the launch a 'giant leap' despite crashing after only 14 seconds.

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Katy Watson wears a wetsuit and stands up to her chest in the sea. She has snorkelling goggles around her neck. There is a long rocky outcrop behind her and a blue sky.

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The BBC's Katy Watson went to Australia's Ningaloo reef, the site of a mass bleaching event, to find out if the damage can be undone.

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Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees

The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

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Erin Patterson checking herself out of hospital

Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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The BBC's Katy Watson is pictured on the left. She wears a blue coat and a red jumper. Erin Patterson is pictured on the right. She wears a grey jumper and stands in front of a car.