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One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis
Advocates are renewing calls for Australia to adopt a nationally-agreed definition of child poverty, as concerning data shows almost one million are struggling.
Nov 16, 2025
Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse
Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.
Nov 14, 2025
Man charged with manslaughter of children dies on bail
Prosecutors have withdrawn all charges against a man over the deaths of two children in a house fire after he died while on bail.
Nov 14, 2025
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'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser
An alleged rapist linked to a notorious childcare abuse case has opted to fast-track dozens of charges to a higher court.
Nov 14, 2025
'Whatever it takes': Labor's youth crime political fix
Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.
Nov 13, 2025
Dangers of adult dating sites for children revealed
Children using adult dating sites have admitted to sexting and dangerous sexual encounters, with warnings that more are signing up to explore risky behaviour.
Nov 13, 2025
Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids
Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.
Nov 12, 2025
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Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack
Authorities have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in a mosque attack at a Jakarta high school and are looking into a possible bullying motive.
Nov 07, 2025
Police to be grilled at childcare pedophile inquiry
Top law enforcement officials and child protection experts will explain how they are protecting children from abuse in early childhood education and care.
Nov 06, 2025
Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral
Links have been found between tough-guy masculine tropes adhered to by teenage boys and fighting, sexual harassment and using drugs and alcohol.
Nov 06, 2025
Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now
The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.
Nov 05, 2025
COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids
Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.
Nov 04, 2025
Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military
An eminent international lawyer warns defence companies supplying parts to Israel's military they could be liable for complicity in genocide.
Nov 04, 2025
New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'
Street gangs will be treated similarly to outlaw motorcycle gangs under new laws that advocates warn unfairly target children and young people.
Nov 02, 2025
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Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts
A jury has rejected a chief monk's claims that he did not sexually abuse six girls more than two decades ago.
Oct 31, 2025
Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children
A Buddhist monk has been convicted of 17 child sexual abuse offences following a four-week jury trial.
Oct 30, 2025
Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe
An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.
Oct 29, 2025
Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff
Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.
Oct 29, 2025
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Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government
A transgender teen's mother is set to discuss legal options after a state government reinstated a puberty blocker ban soon after it was overturned in court.
Oct 28, 2025
Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning
The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.
Oct 28, 2025
Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse
The closure of a childcare centre where staff allegedly assaulted a child comes against the backdrop of extra scrutiny and pressure on a troubled sector.
Oct 27, 2025
Dad 'trying to protect children' before fatal crash
A father has been denied bail after appearing in court for the first time since his three-year-old boy died following a horrific car crash with his family.
Oct 27, 2025
Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility
Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review.
Oct 25, 2025
Sick kids recover safely at home through virtual care
Parents welcome a program allowing their children to recover at home under close monitoring from nurses and doctors through regular video calls.
Oct 23, 2025
New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser
A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.
Oct 21, 2025
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