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Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

A Christian charity executive was shocked her book Daddy's Little Toy about an adult role-playing as a toddler was seen as pedophilic, a court has been told.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

Fresh blow for ex-cop charged with childcare abuse

Fresh blow for ex-cop charged with childcare abuse

Fresh blow for ex-cop charged with childcare abuse

Fresh blow for ex-cop charged with childcare abuse

A police officer who was secretly working as a childcare worker has been hit with more charges after he allegedly took explicit images of children in his care.

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YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube needs to fix its safety after the tech giant criticised Australia's world-leading laws protecting kids, the communications minister says.

'Flustered' childcare worker grabbed, dragged 3yo boy

'Flustered' childcare worker grabbed, dragged 3yo boy

A former childcare worker has admitted assaulting a young boy after difficulties managing his behaviour, as the sector remains under a national spotlight.

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

'Tough on crime' measures are pushing problems down the road, advocates say as a report into youth justice reveals children's rights are being violated.

State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery

State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery

Unnecessary procedures on intersex children will be prohibited under laws to be introduced by one Australian state in a move hailed by advocates.

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Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Stealing a car with a young child inside will be classified as a carjacking under state "adult time for violent crime" laws set to be rammed through parliament.

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Childcare providers are finding it easier to attract and retain workers a year after a government-funded 15 per cent pay rise started to roll out.

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

Childcare centres will close early every couple of months for staff to undergo mandatory training in a bid to provide a safer environment for kids.

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

A taekwondo instructor taken by "grandiose fantasies" before murdering a family of three has been forced to confront the pain of his victim's loved ones.

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

There were emotional scenes in a packed courtroom as Kamal Ghali admitted dangerous driving causing three-year-old Mila Wang's death when he ran a red light.

'Nudifying' AI deepfake tools used by students blocked

'Nudifying' AI deepfake tools used by students blocked

'Nudifying' AI deepfake tools used by students blocked

'Nudifying' AI deepfake tools used by students blocked

Access to three of the world's most widely used "nudifying" deepfake services has been blocked after they were linked to child sex abuse material in students.

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Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

Woman, 84, allegedly drove off after boy hit and killed

An elderly driver has been charged, accused of the hit and run death of a six-year-old boy who was on his way to school with his older siblings.

Mine shafts new focus as search for missing boy widens

A renewed search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont will focus on six previously unexplored mine shafts after the boy vanished from a remote outback property.

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snapchat is the latest social media app to issue warnings to young Australian users and will ask thousands of people to verify their age.

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Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

School principals across the nation are being asked to support Australia's world-first social media ban as the government defends making last-minute changes.

Man charged after baby dumped in box during car theft

A man allegedly seen picking up a baby before placing it in a box in a supermarket car park and taking off in a red Volkswagen has been charged.

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

Ex-priest hit with more child sexual abuse charges

An ex-priest accused of grooming a 14-year-old during a police sting is expected to plead after being hit with further child abuse material and sex allegations.

Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Children are missing out on participating in summer sporting competitions as families struggle to afford expensive registration fees and sports equipment.

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