Teenagers

A mould infestation at a Broken Hill high school is so severe the NSW Department of Education has declared it too dangerous for students to return, forcing them to start term one scattered around different campuses.

Hearing "slip, slop, slap" and "no hat, no play" in childhood hasn't kept today's teens and young adults out of the sun. But there is hope social media campaigns can change attitudes about tanning.

Concerns are raised about groups of children stealing from supermarkets, after a "distressing" incident at a remote Kimberley store during which teens stole drinks and confectionary and tried to break into a cigarette cabinet.

New research shows more than half of young children who play online games wish their parents would game with them — and that joining in can help keep kids safe online.

A 34-year-old Bundaberg South woman has faced court after a teen was treated for injuries to her back.

Young people say a "flaky" train system and limited bus timetable in Western Sydney leave them reliant on driving, as a state parliamentary inquiry considers the current and future needs of public transport in the booming region. 

Since becoming WA premier last year, Roger Cook has made youth justice a key part of his leadership, telling ABC state political reporter Keane Bourke the issue is too important to politicise.

As another school year begins, the ABC speaks to 10 recent high school graduates from all over country Australia about their hopes, dreams and fears for the future. 

As youth crime continues to dominate Alice Springs headlines, young people say rap classes are giving them a positive outlet.

The Queensland government has announced it's to increase the graduate salaries of child safety officers as experts say heavy caseloads and a lack of staff are creating delays in response times.

A Cairns psychologist working for the state government has gone public with her deep concerns about possible human rights breaches in police watch houses.

Inside a watch house in Cairns, children as young as 10 are locked into cells designed for adults, sometimes four at a time with their mattresses on the floor.

Army cadets used to be in almost every school and country town. Over the years the program fell out of popularity, but now it seems numbers are rebounding.

The vibrant handprint display tells hundreds of unique stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and unites some of the country's most respected Indigenous trailblazers.

A 14-year-old Canberra boy who was allegedly driving a stolen car at the time it collided with another vehicle, killing a 19-year-old man and injuring two other boys, is facing charges of culpable driving causing death, driving a motor vehicle without consent, and culpable driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Police allege four young people were in a stolen car when it ran a red light, killing one passenger. They say the driver was just 14 years old.

Matthew Simpson and Addison Bhimjiani were passengers in a car being driven by another 17-year-old, when they ploughed into a power pole on Windsor Road on Monday night.

Inside a community's attempts to steer its young people away from criminal choices.

Young people relocating interstate for work or study is a familiar story in Tasmania. New research shows those who leave the island state are better off when it comes to work and education outcomes.

The laws around the minimum age Australian kids can work are notoriously rubbery and, as any young worker will tell you, inconsistent or thoughtless laws leave young people vulnerable and open to exploitation, like I was, writes Virginia Trioli.

At 21 years old, Cleo Darke is older than many of the young men who fought and died on the Kokoda Track during World War II. It's something she thought about often as she retraced their steps.

A traumatised mother of two has spoken out after a terrifying attack as acts of kindness remind her that Townsville is a caring and wonderful city.

The state government has been urged to rethink its approach to youth justice, in response to escalating violence in its facilities. 

Youth workers and psychologists say more support will be needed for young people suffering withdrawals if new bans are successful. 

Mount Isa's Gemma Catchpole is proud to call the outback home, but feels let down by authorities after being targeted by thieves. She's calling for victims to "stand together" and demand action on youth crime.