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Latest news: Children
‘Cute boy’: teacher guilty of procuring child for sex
A former elite-school teacher’s disturbingly graphic messages to a 15-year-old have been revealed as he was found guilty of procuring a child for sex.
Jan 27, 2026
Swim coach accused of grooming teen girl wins bail bid
A former swimming coach from a prestigious girls school has been released on bail after being charged with child abuse offences.
Jan 23, 2026
Top silk and charity boss accused over child abuse chat
A prominent lawyer has been charged with child abuse material offences after returning to Australia from trip to Cambodia, where he runs a youth charity.
Jan 21, 2026
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Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides
A mother accused of child homicide over the deaths of two young girls has walked free on bail a second time despite a warrant being issued over skipping court.
Jan 21, 2026
Hearing checks urged before children return to school
Hearing problems can affect a child's ability to listen, learn and build important skills at school, and Indigenous children are at higher risk of ear issues.
Jan 19, 2026
Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children
A teacher has been refused bail for allegedly planning to drug and sexually assault a boy and girl in "revolting" messages found on his phone.
Jan 15, 2026
Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court
A woman charged over the death of her two children has not reported to police since December, with a warrant issued for her arrest after she skipped court.
Jan 15, 2026
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Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car
A woman has stayed silent outside court about allegedly assaulting an off-duty cop who spoke to her about leaving four children in a shopping centre car park.
Jan 15, 2026
Acclaimed author in court over child abuse material
The author of Jasper Jones and numerous other popular novels for young readers has faced court after he was allegedly caught with child abuse material.
Jan 13, 2026
Teens face double murder charges over 'revenge' killing
Eight teenagers arrested over the alleged revenge killing of two boys walking home from basketball have been charged with double murder.
Jan 08, 2026
Malaysia to follow suit on Aust social media rules
Malaysia is taking its lead from Australia and trialing stricter social media rules for children under 16 from January 1.
Dec 29, 2025
Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital
There’s no place like home for Christmas, and for some families that wish has been granted, with their children spending the festive season at home.
Dec 21, 2025
How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack
Explaining news of terrorist events to children should be done in an age-appropriate way, but experts say parents should not shy away from the topic.
Dec 17, 2025
Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle
Parents navigating the toy aisle ahead of Christmas are being urged to watch out for gendered narratives baked in to popular gifts.
Dec 17, 2025
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Childcare staff in court over toddler's death on fence
The death of a toddler who fatally choked after being trapped on a fence has led to charges being laid against a childcare centre and three staff.
Dec 17, 2025
France flags laws to ban social media for children
French President Emmanuel Macron has flagged an Australian-style law banning social media for children under 16.
Dec 16, 2025
Driver could be freed in 15 months after girl's death
A 25-year-old driver has been jailed after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a little girl after she was thrown metres into the air.
Dec 16, 2025
Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen
Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has had his bail conditions varied during a brief mention of his grooming charge in court.
Dec 15, 2025
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How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers' days
Parents and children are learning together at one preschool, which has embedded Indigenous language and culture into each day's events.
Dec 13, 2025
One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity
A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.
Dec 12, 2025
Childcare worker used kids to make sex abuse material
A failed police officer who was moonlighting as a childcare worker has admitted taking explicit images of children as young as four while in his care.
Dec 12, 2025
New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids
An inquiry has heard that greater federal oversight is necessary to stop child predators from exploiting gaps in Australia's childcare sector.
Dec 10, 2025
Childcare worker sentenced for grabbing, dragging boy
A young worker expressed remorse for assaulting a boy after becoming frustrated and flustered while trying to settle a group of children for a nap.
Dec 10, 2025
Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'
A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.
Dec 10, 2025
Social media ban hailed a success despite workarounds
The prime minister says his under-16s social media ban belongs in the pantheon of world-leading Australian innovations like the secret ballot.
Dec 10, 2025
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