Seraphina Hayes

Seraphina Hayes is a writer and analyst specializing in politics, life & fitness, and technology. She provides insightful commentary on how government policies shape society, shares practical guidance on holistic well-being, and explores the societal impact of emerging tech. Seraphina's work aims to help readers navigate the intersections of health, policy, and innovation.

People gather at Bondi Beach for a candlelight vigil following a fatal shooting at a Hanukkah event, with police presence visible nearby.

Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting: Father–Son Suspects, ISIS Ideology and Questions Over Overseas Links

Published: 16 December 2025 Sydney Australia is grappling with the aftermath of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting, an attack that left 15 people dead and has become the country’s deadliest mass shooting in decades. As investigators piece together the motives and movements of the alleged attackers, attention has turned to extremist ideology, overseas travel, and…

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Australian Kids Are Already Outsmarting the Under-16 Social Media Ban, Testing the Limits of Age-Verification Technology

Published: 12 December 2025 | Sydney Just days after Australia enacted its world-first nationwide ban preventing under-16s from accessing major social media platforms, children are already discovering creative — and surprisingly effective — ways to get around the new restrictions. The rapid workaround attempts have turned the reform into a real-time experiment in age-verification technology,…

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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect in One of the World’s Toughest Online Child-Safety Reforms

Published: 11 December 2025 Australia has officially implemented one of the world’s strongest online safety crackdowns, enforcing a national ban preventing anyone under the age of 16 from holding an account on major social media platforms. The move marks a dramatic shift in how governments regulate children’s digital environments — and places Australia at the…

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