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'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

'Inconvenient' childcare close times to keep kids safe

Childcare centres will close early every couple of months for staff to undergo mandatory training in a bid to provide a safer environment for kids.

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

A taekwondo instructor taken by "grandiose fantasies" before murdering a family of three has been forced to confront the pain of his victim's loved ones.

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

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Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

Shattered families disappointed by coronial findings

Shattered families disappointed by coronial findings

The families of two young police officers killed in an ambush at a remote property say they are disappointed by the coroner's recommendations.

Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Children are missing out on participating in summer sporting competitions as families struggle to afford expensive registration fees and sports equipment.

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

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Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

Vaccine advocates say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help rein in a dangerous outbreak of whooping cough.

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government

A transgender teen's mother is set to discuss legal options after a state government reinstated a puberty blocker ban soon after it was overturned in court.

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

The closure of a childcare centre where staff allegedly assaulted a child comes against the backdrop of extra scrutiny and pressure on a troubled sector.

More charges loom for father of boy killed in crash

More charges loom for father of boy killed in crash

More charges loom for father of boy killed in crash

More charges loom for father of boy killed in crash

Police are probing domestic violence links to a fatal car crash that killed a three-year-old boy despite desperate attempts by officers to save him.

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Toxic online attitudes are affecting the next generation of Australian men but there are strategies parents can use to assist boys to navigate the online world.

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Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

A former husband of Britney Spears says he penned a revealing memoir for the sake of their kids but the pop star accuses him of white lies and gaslighting.

'Inconsistencies' trigger appeal in toddler death probe

Information given to detectives investigating the death of a toddler has been inconsistent, police say, prompting an appeal for witnesses.

Teen's tears for dead baby brother after mum's cruelty

A mother has walked free from court but will never be forgiven by her oldest son after the devastating death of his baby brother.

'Fake cancer' mum admits $11k deception, harm charges

A mother has pleaded guilty to deception charges over a scam in which she solicited donations after faking her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis.

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Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

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.

Parents need boost to lift flagging vaccination rate

Time-poor parents need practical help to give declining childhood vaccination rates a shot in the arm, research says.

Trump's wild claim could hurt people living with autism

Hard work to break down stigma over autism may be set back by claims made by the US president linking the condition to the use of paracetamol during pregnancy.

'Children over shareholders': sector grilled for lapses

A childcare inquiry has prompted apologies from publicly listed providers for any harm caused to the thousands of kids under their protection.

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.

Colours, rhymes and characters help tackle tricky topic

A children's book about a domestic abuse situation aims to help kids caught up in family violence and explain the topic in a way they can understand.

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