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More mental health help for struggling regional parents

More mental health help for struggling regional parents

Becoming a parent can be stressful and terrifying but if things take a dark turn, being far away from the necessary mental health services can be dangerous.

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found.

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

It's as easy as disengaging a button or key but it's taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children's health.

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Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Australia is at a critical juncture on gender equality, with many believing efforts have gone far enough while analysis shows there's still work to be done.

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

Step through the windows into the world of Play School, where kids can crawl into a rocket clock, or pretend to film episodes of the much-loved show.

Mum accused of killing son in crash to stay in custody

Mum accused of killing son in crash to stay in custody

A woman facing manslaughter and drug charges following her son's death in a car crash has asked a magistrate to split her charges into separate cases.

Dodgy childcare centres could have funding revoked

Dodgy childcare centres could have funding revoked

The early learning sector is going through a major shake-up after horrific allegations of abuse emerged in 2025, with dozens of providers facing sanctions.

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Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Australian parents will receive alerts from Instagram if their children repeatedly search for terms relating to suicide or self-harm under a new feature.

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told.

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Aid groups have hit out at plans by the coalition to jail people found to have helped a cohort of women and children linked to the Islamic State to return home.

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters.

Father lashes out at suggestion he started fatal fire

Father lashes out at suggestion he started fatal fire

Father lashes out at suggestion he started fatal fire

Father lashes out at suggestion he started fatal fire

A father whose son died of extensive burns in a house fire has frequently lashed out at an inquest, saying his memory had been erased.

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby Bunting's nine revamped "stores of the future" are delivering the goods, helping the baby goods retailer grow overall same-store sales by 4.7 per cent.

'Serious breaches' prompt childcare centre suspension

'Serious breaches' prompt childcare centre suspension

'Serious breaches' prompt childcare centre suspension

'Serious breaches' prompt childcare centre suspension

Authorities have halted operations at a Sydney childcare centre over serious safety and compliance concerns, amid a clampdown on the beleaguered sector.

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Solo, queer parents-to-be facing donor sperm 'drought'

Australians are facing a shortage of donor sperm, with advocates saying more consistent regulation is vital to keep would-be parents and children safe.

Father 'weird' after son's fatal burns, coroner told

A father appeared "disconnected" from his seriously injured son who had suffered soon-to-be fatal burns during a house fire, police officers have testified.

Parliament and parenthood: MPs juggle work, family life

Australian parliaments are navigating the need to provide family-friendly workplaces and facilitate democracy as MPs share their approaches to parental leave.

'Distressing': parents to attend baby death inquest

The death of a baby girl and the injuries found at her autopsy led police to put her parents under covert audio and internet surveillance, a coroner has heard.

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Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Pregnant women expecting twins are being encouraged to get the flu and whooping cough vaccines as they do not increase the risk of birth complications.

Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol

Australian medical specialists have welcomed a study backing the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and debunking a Trump administration call.

Social media ban a 'success' with 4.7m accounts blocked

Australia's online safety watchdog has compared new social media age restrictions to vehicle speed limits as data shows the scale of the under 16s ban.

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

More than 120,000 Australian children will have access to early childhood education under a change guaranteeing subsidised care three days a week.

Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle

Parents navigating the toy aisle ahead of Christmas are being urged to watch out for gendered narratives baked in to popular gifts.

History-making miracle premmie continues to defy odds

Tiny Charlie Jones has made history as one of the smallest premature babies in the country - tipping the scales at just 360 grams.

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.

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