Online Networks Face Court Cases Over Alleged Violence and Self-Harm Content in Games

Cases involving organised online networks accused of targeting children with gamified violence and self-harm encouragement in games including Roblox and Minecraft are now before courts in Australia and around the world, as experts highlight warning signs of grooming and extortion that can turn victims into perpetrators.

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A 34-year-old woman from Brisbane delivered naturally conceived, identical quadruplets in what is believed to be an Australian first.

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