MELBOURNE, Australia — Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn't know how he'll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia's world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday.

What You Need To Know • Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday. Riley Allen, a 15-year-old from a remote sheep ranch, is concerned about staying in touch with friends • Platforms like Facebook and TikTok face hefty fines if they don't comply • Riley's mother, a teacher, supports the ban but acknowledges kids might find ways around it • Another 15-year-old, Noah Jones, is challenging the law in court, arguing it limits freedom of communication

Riley's family lives 3 miles from Wudinna,

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