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Pay rise for officers at troubled youth detention site

Pay rise for officers at troubled youth detention site

Officers at Western Australia's youth detention facilities will receive a pay rise following negotiations between the government and public sector union.

Dark web link to childcare worker's 1623 abuse charges

Dark web link to childcare worker's 1623 abuse charges

Dark web link to childcare worker's 1623 abuse charges

Dark web link to childcare worker's 1623 abuse charges

Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.

Accused toddler killer says child was sick before death

Accused toddler killer says child was sick before death

Accused toddler killer says child was sick before death

Accused toddler killer says child was sick before death

Cecil Patrick Kennedy, who is accused of poisoning a toddler, says the child appeared sick while under his care.

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Charges 'could still be laid' over Hillcrest tragedy

Charges 'could still be laid' over Hillcrest tragedy

A court hearing over document access relating to the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy has been told charges are still being considered.

Hospital's backlog of radiology images 'unacceptable'

Hospital's backlog of radiology images 'unacceptable'

A Gold Coast hospital is working to clear a backlog of 54,000 radiology images that will take months to clear amid concerns the delays may put patients at risk.

Trial shown footage of 'frenzied' gang attack on teen

Trial shown footage of 'frenzied' gang attack on teen

A 14-year-old boy has faced the first day of a murder trial over the death of Declan Cutler, 16, who was stabbed to death during a frenzied street gang attack.

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

The children's health charity Royal Far West is warning of worsening complex developmental conditions as families wait years to see specialists.

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Mother warned accused toddler killer to put drugs away

Mother warned accused toddler killer to put drugs away

Mother warned accused toddler killer to put drugs away

Mother warned accused toddler killer to put drugs away

Months before her son would die with high levels of antidepressants in his blood, a mother warned Cecil Patrick Kennedy to move his drugs out of reach.

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Malcolm Laurence Orreal has been found not guilty of rape and indecent treatment of a 12-year-old girl following a second trial ordered by the High Court.

Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

A world-first global medical trial is offering hope for children with a debilitating genetic condition that usually leaves them in a wheelchair by age 12.

Parents googled after toddler's overdose

Parents googled after toddler's overdose

Parents googled after toddler's overdose

Parents googled after toddler's overdose

The parents of a two-year-old South Australian girl have been jailed for neglect after the toddler swallowed a potentially fatal dose of fantasy.

Trial begins over toddler's death in neighbour's unit

Trial begins over toddler's death in neighbour's unit

Trial begins over toddler's death in neighbour's unit

Trial begins over toddler's death in neighbour's unit

A man is on trial accused of killing toddler Jordan Thompson in the NSW Hunter region after the 21-month-old was found unresponsive more than 18 years ago.

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

A review into a Queensland hospital's audiological care has found clear failures within the service that required urgent follow-ups with children.

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Pediatrician jailed over child abuse pictures

A pediatrician who helped police catch child abusers has been jailed after being found with abuse material he stored in a computer folder called "Shopping".

Spike in Vic child protection system abuse claims

More than 300 allegations of abuse towards children in state care were reported in the first three months of 2023, amid a shortage of child protection workers.

Father jailed for 11 years after shaking, killing baby

A Victorian father has been jailed for up to 11 years for violently shaking his newborn son, leading to the baby's death from fatal brain damage.

Accused rapist told child to 'promise you won't tell'

A Queensland man has faced the first day of his trial on charges of indecent dealing with a child and rape.

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Review ordered for care system of Qld's vulnerable kids

Queensland's child safety minister has responded to reports of alleged abuse while announcing a review into the residential care system.

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

The eSafety Commissioner's latest report shows a rapidly rising number of cyber bullying complaints from children aged under 14.

Arrest warrant for ex-little league coach over abuse

Former primary school teacher and little league coach Ray Cosgriff has failed to appear in court to face 26 historical indecent assault charges.

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Events are being held all around the country to mark NAIDOC Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme honours the roles of elders.

Flu on the rise as COVID-19 settles, warns NSW top doc

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant is urging parents to vaccinate their kids for flu before school resumes, as cases of the potentially deadly virus spike.

Toddler dies after hospital fails to return mum's call

The Royal Children’s Hospital's failure to return a worried mother's call hours after her toddler was operated on was "wholly inadequate", a coroner has found.

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

The government says universal childcare is part of its vision but it will not happen overnight, and achieving a world-class system will be an "undertaking".

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