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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.

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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.

Pediatrician jailed over child abuse pictures

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Review ordered for care system of Qld's vulnerable kids

Review ordered for care system of Qld's vulnerable kids

Review ordered for care system of Qld's vulnerable kids

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

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

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

Arrest warrant for ex-little league coach over abuse

Arrest warrant for ex-little league coach over abuse

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

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

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

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

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

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

Toddler dies after hospital fails to return mum's call

Toddler dies after hospital fails to return mum's call

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.

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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".

Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Tweaks to the aged care pension, new places on the home guarantee scheme and higher super contributions are among the top changes coming into effect on July 1.

Cost of living increases risk of elder abuse: advocate

Age Discrimination Commissioner Kay Patterson has urged the creation of a national power-of-attorney register to prevent the elderly from being abused.

Minors bypass age restrictions to access dating apps

A Flinders University study has found children as young as 12 are bypassing age restrictions so they can access dating apps on the internet.

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Govt will keep watch on childcare fees through changes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will continue to monitor childcare fees as cost relief measures for families come into effect on July 1.

Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits

The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.

Mother confesses to trying to kill baby daughter

Wracked with guilt, a woman confessed to police she had tried to kill her daughter weeks after the five-month-old's hospitalisation did not raise suspicion.

Dying pedophile priest admits abusing 72nd victim

Pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has appeared remotely in court, in ailing health from a prison hospital, charged with his 72nd child abuse offence.

Legal loopholes slammed shut for SA child-sex crimes

The South Australian parliament has passed new laws to close loopholes in child-sex offences, which had allowed some offenders to be given lighter sentences.

Push to change kids' appetite with junk food ad ban

Junk food companies would be restricted from marketing their products to kids on TV and radio while online ads would be banned outright under a proposed bill.

Kids were my whole world, McLeod dad tells coroner

Charmaine McLeod's former partner and father of the four children who died in a car crash three years ago has read his victim impact statement to the coroner.

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