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Woman faces jail for killing little niece, unborn child

Woman faces jail for killing little niece, unborn child

Chrystle Kemp took her five-year-old niece from kinder without permission then caused a car crash, killing the little girl and an unborn child.

Peg safety 'failures' in school jumping castle tragedy

Peg safety 'failures' in school jumping castle tragedy

Peg safety 'failures' in school jumping castle tragedy

Peg safety 'failures' in school jumping castle tragedy

A jumping castle was allegedly insufficiently tethered at the time it was swept up by strong winds, killing six children.

How age verification could push children to dark sites

How age verification could push children to dark sites

How age verification could push children to dark sites

How age verification could push children to dark sites

Technologies that could identify the age of internet users are being trialled as the government looks to introduce age limits for social media.

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Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce

Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce

Early childhood educators could soon receive a wage rise after laws aimed at shoring up workforce shortfalls passed the House of Representatives.

Corpse disposal claim against Tyrrell foster mum tested

Corpse disposal claim against Tyrrell foster mum tested

Allegations William Tyrrell's foster mother hid his body after he accidentally died at a coastal property 10 years ago are being examined by a coroner.

Ex-cop gets suspended sentence after 'sexting' teens

Ex-cop gets suspended sentence after 'sexting' teens

A former police officer has been convicted but will not go to jail despite asking two teenage girls for nude photographs and videos in exchange for money.

State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

A troubled 12-year-old girl's treatment before she was charged over a deadly Melbourne stabbing has been slammed by Victoria's children commissioner.

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Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs

Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs

Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs

Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs

A lack of detail about proposed social media curbs is causing teens anxiety, young online safety and mental health representatives have told an inquiry.

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

A boy has been killed and four other children seriously injured after a woman collecting a child crashed through a fence and into a Melbourne school.

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

Charges over alleged shopping centre attack on toddler

Charges over alleged shopping centre attack on toddler

Charges over alleged shopping centre attack on toddler

Charges over alleged shopping centre attack on toddler

A 21-year-old woman who allegedly attacked and injured a toddler at a Perth shopping centre has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm.

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.

Pay boost for workers to fix 'broken' child protection

Pay boost for workers to fix 'broken' child protection

Pay boost for workers to fix 'broken' child protection

Pay boost for workers to fix 'broken' child protection

Thousands of caseworkers will receive a pay increase in NSW as they battle staff shortages, with the largest wage rise reserved for new starters.

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Advocates and survivors of historical forced adoption practices in WA are disappointed with the Cook government's response to a damning inquiry report.

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Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

Australian internet users will have their age tested before they can access some gaming and pornographic websites under wide-ranging online safety proposals.

Jumping castle maker to appear at Hillcrest hearing

A likely two-week court hearing for alleged safety breaches in a jumping castle incident that killed six primary school students will begin in early November.

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.

Young children face jail again under controversial laws

The Northern Territory government has passed controversial laws to once again lower the age of criminal responsibility.

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Mum of 'precious' girl killed by teen fights for reform

The family of a 10-year-old killed by a teenager have presented a petition to the NSW parliament calling for an inquest and scrutiny of the legal system.

Mum who killed baby tried to kidnap child decades later

A woman facing sentence for trying to abduct a nine-year-old girl downplayed her actions in killing her own daughter two decades ago, a court has been told.

Teen accused of woman's murder seeks police evidence

A solicitor for a teenage boy accused of murdering a grandmother says all involved have been "frustrated" by delays in gaining access to evidence for the case.

Counting to 100: Labor insist preschool target on track

Labor is adamant it can open 100 public pre-schools by 2027 but critics are sceptical given the time taken to open the first.

Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Laws will be needed for social media companies to comply with any age limit on users, one premier says as experts back calls to restrict youth access.

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

The prime minister has written to premiers and chief ministers asking for their input and assistance in implementing a minimum age for social media access.

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