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Child abuse web searches may be autofill, teacher says

Child abuse web searches may be autofill, teacher says

A former teacher can't recall searching for child abuse online but says a graphic search in his internet history may have been filled automatically.

Woman charged over death of girls in house fire

Woman charged over death of girls in house fire

Woman charged over death of girls in house fire

Woman charged over death of girls in house fire

A woman has been charged with negligent manslaughter over the death of two little girls in a house fire, which also injured a young boy.

Shock nappy pants find sparks 'hitchhiker' pest alert

Shock nappy pants find sparks 'hitchhiker' pest alert

Shock nappy pants find sparks 'hitchhiker' pest alert

Shock nappy pants find sparks 'hitchhiker' pest alert

A major supermarket has removed certain nappy pants after a pack was found to contain a serious pest, sparking a warning about 'hitchhiker' insects.

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Ex-teacher's alleged child abuse web searches revealed

Ex-teacher's alleged child abuse web searches revealed

Searches for movies depicting sexual abuse will form part of the evidence alleging a former elite private school teacher has a sexual interest in children.

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Social media companies will have to detect and eject under-16s from their platforms, but this does not mean all users will have their ages checked.

Parents warned on online safety after child abuse raids

Parents warned on online safety after child abuse raids

More than a dozen accused pedophiles, including a man who allegedly live-streamed child abuse from the Philippines, have been arrested in police raids.

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.

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Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

The head of an agency overseeing working with children checks has been fired after "inept" handling of complaints and a "toxic" workplace.

Big fines for breaches as childcare workers 'drowning'

Big fines for breaches as childcare workers 'drowning'

Big fines for breaches as childcare workers 'drowning'

Big fines for breaches as childcare workers 'drowning'

Fines will more than double for childcare breaches in one state, but a union says "drowning" educators are quitting due to low pay and intense pressure.

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

Almost $3 million has been awarded to a man in a landmark case after he was repeatedly sexually abused as a child in a state's care.

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

The Wiggles are fighting an unlawful dismissal lawsuit from their former chief executive, who claims the blue Wiggle undermined him.

'There's no love': state child safety inquiry begins

'There's no love': state child safety inquiry begins

'There's no love': state child safety inquiry begins

'There's no love': state child safety inquiry begins

Two children remain unaccounted for after hundreds at one stage went missing from a state child safety department ahead of a state's child safety inquiry.

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

A peak body is highlighting National Asthma Awareness Week by driving a cultural shift in how asthma is treated in childhood - from relievers to preventers.

Dance teacher jailed for 'brazen' sex assault on 14yo

Dance teacher jailed for 'brazen' sex assault on 14yo

Dance teacher jailed for 'brazen' sex assault on 14yo

Dance teacher jailed for 'brazen' sex assault on 14yo

A girl was 50 years younger than the dance instructor who sexually assaulted her in the granny flat of a home he shared with his elderly mother.

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Ex-reporter in child abuse material case seeks evidence

A former TV reporter with A Current Affair is in custody while charged with more than 60 offences of transmitting child sexual abuse material.

Grieving parents dismayed after driver goes free

The grieving parents of a boy killed when a woman drove through his school fence have called for legislative change to make sure drivers are held accountable.

Cigarette draw backs for smoker's kids, grandchildren

Harm from cigarettes could be handed down to a smoker's children and even grandchildren, sparking a fresh health warning for families.

Social media age checks fuel 'conspiracy' privacy fears

Tools aimed at enforcing the looming social media ban for under-16s have been criticised by experts who are warning against using third-parties to verify age.

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Parents to get more information about childcare safety

A website allowing parents to compare childcare centres is getting a safety overhaul following multiple abuse allegations in the sector.

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.

Tennis coach who preyed on young students jailed

A regional tennis coach will spend 12 months behind bars after admitting he sexually assaulted seven young female students.

Huge cost of missing early intervention for children

A failure to identify health and development issues in young Australians is costing $22.3 billion annually, described as a "wake-up call" for governments.

Scores of childcare workers' clearances to be suspended

A gap allowing childcare workers accused of offences to keep working in one state will be closed, with more than 170 people in the firing line.

Girl accused of attempted murder withdraws bail bid

A girl accused of stealing a vehicle in an attempt to reach an equine therapy centre then stabbing her foster carer remains behind bars.

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