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Latest news: Children
'See you in heaven': family heartbreak after body found
The mother of an abducted girl has provided a heartbreaking tribute after a body was found in a large-scale search, saying her family will meet her in heaven.
Apr 30, 2026
'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies
The "risky" co-sleeping of three babies by their parents and siblings likely caused their deaths, a coroner has found as she recommended prevention measures.
Apr 30, 2026
'Why now?': mum on scandal-plagued childcare closures
A mother, whose daughter attended a childcare centre where an accused pedophile once worked, has questioned why it took so long to shut the facility down.
Apr 30, 2026
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Young children who died in tragic house fire identified
A fundraiser supporting a family who lost two children in a house fire on the day they were due to move interstate has revealed tragic details about the blaze.
Apr 29, 2026
Husband betrayed by 'cruel' wife who faked son's cancer
A mother who faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to raise thousands of dollars has been jailed for more than four years.
Apr 29, 2026
Fears for girl's safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
Apr 29, 2026
'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked
An embattled childcare group rocked by abuse allegations against one of its workers is closing down dozens of centres.
Apr 29, 2026
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Gasps as ex-charity worker avoids jail over abuse book
An author will be placed on the sex offenders register after penning a novel found to describe the sexual abuse of a child through explicit toddler role-play.
Apr 28, 2026
Children's commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids
Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.
Apr 28, 2026
Survivors leave hospital after inferno killed children
The surviving family members of a house fire that killed two children and hospitalised four siblings and a parent have been discharged from hospital.
Apr 28, 2026
Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges
The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.
Apr 27, 2026
AI chatbots might dob: Meta issues warning to teens
Artificially intelligent chatbots on three popular social networks will share details about what teens ask with their parents under the latest reform.
Apr 23, 2026
Dirty dozen list boosts 'adult crime, adult time' laws
Sweeping additions to a state's “adult crime, adult time” laws have been introduced while giving police new powers to crack down on anti‑social behaviour.
Apr 23, 2026
Gaming giants face big fines for exposing kids to harm
Video game platforms have been told to show how they are preventing Australian children from being groomed and radicalised or risk heavy fines.
Apr 22, 2026
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Childcare provider 'on notice' after forced closures
The closure of two childcare centres over multiple breaches has left parents scrambling for alternatives as the government insists safety must come first.
Apr 21, 2026
US gunman kills seven of his children and another child
A gunman in Louisiana has killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in a domestic violence attack.
Apr 19, 2026
Dozens more child abuse charges for childcare worker
A former childcare worker already in custody over alleged child abuse has been hit with more than 100 new charges after investigators identified more victims.
Apr 17, 2026
Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny
The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.
Apr 14, 2026
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Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help
The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.
Apr 13, 2026
Schoolgirl drowns at popular swimming spot
A family is in mourning after a schoolgirl drowned at a popular swimming spot.
Apr 11, 2026
'Disgusting pedophile' moved schools post student abuse
A man serving 46 years in jail for "sadistic" abuse of his daughter in NSW has faced court over offending more than 10 years earlier while teaching in Victoria.
Apr 10, 2026
More young people like social media ban than oppose it
Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.
Apr 09, 2026
'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season
Doctors shell-shocked from 2025's record-breaking flu season are warning another significant round is on the way if vaccination rates stay low.
Apr 08, 2026
Chilling question before children thrown in river
A mentally ill woman who tried to drown two children in a river was not responsible for the incident due to her mental state, a judge has found.
Apr 08, 2026
'Warning flare' for high Indigenous kids' jail rates
Laws sold as a solution to community safety are being used to lock up First Nations youth while fuelling future crime, according to experts.
Apr 07, 2026
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