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'Curious' officer sought gigabytes of abuse material

'Curious' officer sought gigabytes of abuse material

A former police constable said "I don't think I'm in denial" about having a sexual interest in minors after handling thousands of items of child abuse material.

Accused childcare pedophile case heads to higher court

Accused childcare pedophile case heads to higher court

Accused childcare pedophile case heads to higher court

Accused childcare pedophile case heads to higher court

A childcare worker accused of abusing youngsters will face a directions hearing in a county court after pleading not guilty to more than 150 offences.

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Teachers may not be required to give evidence at an inquest into a deadly jumping castle accident, despite a request from the victims' families.

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Notorious pedophile fights 'excessive' life sentence

Notorious pedophile fights 'excessive' life sentence

A bid to slash an "excessive" life sentence has been launched by one of Australia’s worst pedophiles who was jailed for 307 child sexual offences.

Mother charged with young daughter's murder

Mother charged with young daughter's murder

A mother has been charged with murder after her young daughter was found dead in a "terribly confronting" scene west of Brisbane, devastating a local community.

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

Artificial intelligence is helping young people complete their homework but they are concerned it may also fill in their future jobs.

Charity worker appeals conviction over child abuse book

Charity worker appeals conviction over child abuse book

An author placed on the sex offenders register for writing a taboo novel about explicit toddler sexual role-play has filed an appeal against her conviction.

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Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Young people are calling out for education on relationships, consent and sex, not just biology or risk, while navigating these topics earlier than ever.

Stolen Generations still paying price of forced removal

Stolen Generations still paying price of forced removal

Stolen Generations still paying price of forced removal

Stolen Generations still paying price of forced removal

The many thousands of Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families from 1910 to 1970 are being remembered as part of National Sorry Day.

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

The former child victims of a head monk have detailed the devastating impacts of his sexual offending on them decades later after he was convicted.

Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

A man accused of three sexual assaults has been refused bail despite his lawyer saying she has not seen the untested DNA evidence the case hinges on.

Carer 'overstepping' by treating child roughly

Carer 'overstepping' by treating child roughly

Carer 'overstepping' by treating child roughly

Carer 'overstepping' by treating child roughly

Two childcare workers who pleaded guilty to assaulting a misbehaving toddler have avoided conviction.

Inquiry chief calls out 'villains' causing harm to kids

Inquiry chief calls out 'villains' causing harm to kids

Inquiry chief calls out 'villains' causing harm to kids

Inquiry chief calls out 'villains' causing harm to kids

Alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues are the "villains" in homes where children are removed into a broken system of state care.

Boy's alleged plane hijack plan 'politically motivated'

Boy's alleged plane hijack plan 'politically motivated'

Boy's alleged plane hijack plan 'politically motivated'

Boy's alleged plane hijack plan 'politically motivated'

A teen accused of carrying a gun onto a plane is planning to mount a mental impairment defence as prosecutors try to have the case heard in the Supreme Court.

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A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

Rural women have revealed significant barriers to fertility treatment, including interstate trips, fragmented care and the cancellation of abortion services.

Brag by nation's youngest murderer led to shocking find

A boast by a convicted teen killer about breaching strict supervision weeks after being freed had him thrown back behind bars for a third time.

Man charged after he ‘paid to watch child sex shows’

A man has faced court charged with more than 30 offences after being accused of paying to watch children being sexually abused online in almost 50 live shows.

Gaps in child protection systems despite top ranking

Despite Australia ranking number one in the world for policies addressing sexual violence against children and teens, advocates say there's more to be done.

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Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

The greatest risk of major depression for new mothers is two weeks after giving birth, a study has revealed, sparking calls for better screening and support.

Aboriginal groups slam proposed child removal powers

Indigenous rights group believe proposed child safety reforms will "deepen an already devastating crisis" and portrays Aboriginal communities as dangerous.

Doubts tougher penalties will deter crime gangs

A former cop and criminologist warns new laws increasing jail time for criminal syndicates won't deter them or the teens they hire to do their dirty work.

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Parents are hoping the federal budget will include more choice, transparency and reform when it comes to child care by providing more subsidy options.

National childcare safety watchdog eyed after breaches

Safety standards to protect some of the most vulnerable Australians could soon be enforced by a singular body under a proposal to be put to ministers.

Staff suspended over welfare fears before girl's death

The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has led to three child protection workers being stood down amid concerns over how her welfare case was handled.

Kid's cancer centre zeroes in on 'terrible disease'

Australia is opening its first centre focused solely on transforming the experiences and outcomes for children and young people with cancer.

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