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Latest news: Infants
One simple change could possibly save dozens of babies
A leading diabetes expert is urging Australia to make access to a game-changing medical device easier and cheaper for those with the condition.
Oct 21, 2025
Parents' loss sparks push for awareness campaign
October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, and a mum who lost her baby to stillbirth says a national campaign is needed to stop preventable deaths.
Oct 10, 2025
Grieving mum asks doctors to 'truly listen' to parents
Doctors must trust concerned parents when they bring sick children in for help, a mother says after a coronial finding on her three-year-old daughter's death.
Sep 25, 2025
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Coroner probes death of newborn baby in hospital
The death of a baby five days after an emergency caesarean is being probed by a coroner to determine if the boy could have been saved.
Sep 23, 2025
Parents' emotional plea after newborn's hospital death
Thea Flaskett deserved better care than she received before her death in a hospital, the newborn's heartbroken parents say.
Sep 19, 2025
Man pleads guilty to child homicide after baby's death
A man has admitted he killed a baby boy who died in hospital from non-survivable brain injuries.
Sep 17, 2025
Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag
A 26-year-old woman who put a newborn baby in a plastic bag and threw him out a bathroom window has admitted recklessly endangering life.
Sep 15, 2025
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'Utterly heartbreaking': jail for fatal neglect of baby
A man has been jailed over the "heartbreaking" death of an eight-month-old baby after he was left in a filthy room for almost 24 hours as his carers took drugs.
Sep 10, 2025
Pregnant and homeless, women face 'untenable' situation
A hidden crisis of pregnant women experiencing homelessness results in many not disclosing their housing situation for fear of having their babies removed.
Sep 04, 2025
More mums-to-be accessing care during pregnancy
Australian mothers are giving birth at an older age on average, while birth rates have fallen according to a report on health and birth outcomes.
Jul 30, 2025
Mother made informed birth choice before baby's death
A coroner is investigating the death of a six-day-old baby who was delivered via Caesarean at a regional hospital after a home birth went wrong.
Jul 28, 2025
Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case
Police are yet to confirm whether a social media influencer's DNA was found on a pill in a hospital where she allegedly poisoned her baby to gain online fame.
Jun 23, 2025
Tragic death of baby remains a mystery after inquest
A coroner was unable to determine the exact place, time or cause of death for a three-month-old baby found dead in his mother's regional home.
May 30, 2025
Spotlight on IVF regulation over embryo mix-up
The parents impacted by a mix-up at a leading IVF clinic will be entitled to compensation and a leading legal expert believes the birth family will get custody.
Apr 11, 2025
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Woman gives birth to stranger's baby after IVF bungle
A mistake at a fertility care clinic has resulted in a woman unknowingly giving birth to another patient's baby after their embryos were mixed up.
Apr 10, 2025
Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death
A man accused of killing his ex-partner's baby has been committed to stand trial after a magistrate found there was sufficient evidence for conviction.
Mar 04, 2025
Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody
The lawyer for a woman accused of giving her child unauthorised medication wants her to be in protective custody due to the publicity of the case.
Jan 17, 2025
Mum accused of poisoning baby in $60k social media scam
Police allege a mother gave her child unauthorised prescription medications to build a social media following and gain thousands of dollars in donations.
Jan 16, 2025
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Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024
Australian parents-to-be are sticking with tried and true names, with Oliver, Noah, Isla and Charlotte topping the baby name charts again.
Jan 04, 2025
Cops accused of 'victim-blaming' over baby, dad deaths
Police were wrong to make submissions to an inquest into the deaths of a baby and her "dangerous" dad that could be read as victim-blaming, a coroner says.
Dec 19, 2024
Parents, carers shielded from 'shady' baby formula ads
The federal government will establish a mandatory code of conduct to oversee the way baby formula products are advertised in Australia.
Oct 22, 2024
Toddler murderer sentenced to 32 years behind bars
Brendan Pallant has been sentenced to 32 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of murdering two-year-old Jaidyn Gomes-Sebastiao.
Jul 15, 2024
Father says baby died after he accidentally dropped him
A father charged with child homicide over his 24-day-old son's death has claimed he is not guilty as he accidentally dropped the baby, his lawyer says.
May 22, 2024
Father accused of violent fatal assault on newborn
A father has been accused of violently assaulting his 24-day-old son in a moment of frustration before the baby died in hospital.
May 21, 2024
Mother of murdered toddler 'vilified' after death
The grief-stricken mother of a toddler murdered by her boyfriend has described feeling vilified and fearing for her life after the child's death.
Feb 23, 2024
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