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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.

Dodgy childcare centres could have funding revoked

Dodgy childcare centres could have funding revoked

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.

Childcare workers on 'ick' alert after abuse scandals

Childcare workers on 'ick' alert after abuse scandals

Childcare workers on 'ick' alert after abuse scandals

Childcare workers on 'ick' alert after abuse scandals

Childcare centre staff have been urged to report uncomfortable incidents as the industry reels from sexual abuse scandals and child-safety concerns.

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Struggling childcare workers under 'enormous pressure'

Struggling childcare workers under 'enormous pressure'

Industry, parents and policy experts will front a Senate inquiry probing Australia's scandal-plagued early childhood education sector.

Serious reported childcare incidents hit record high

Serious reported childcare incidents hit record high

Serious reportable incidents in childcare services have increased, while staff qualifications in the sector are in decline.

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

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.

Childcare staff in court over toddler's death on fence

Childcare staff in court over toddler's death on fence

The death of a toddler who fatally choked after being trapped on a fence has led to charges being laid against a childcare centre and three staff.

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How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers' days

How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers' days

How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers' days

How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers' days

Parents and children are learning together at one preschool, which has embedded Indigenous language and culture into each day's events.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Childcare providers are finding it easier to attract and retain workers a year after a government-funded 15 per cent pay rise started to roll out.

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser

'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser

'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser

'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser

An alleged rapist linked to a notorious childcare abuse case has opted to fast-track dozens of charges to a higher court.

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Australia is preparing to staff its first nuclear submarine fleet by expanding preschools and ensuring kids aren't discounting military-related skills early.

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New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser

A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.

Childcare worker charged after abuse images discovered

A raid on the home of an alleged sexual abuser working in childcare has uncovered 1.4 million electronic files but his identity remains secret.

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.

Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse

Childcare workers will be placed under greater monitoring and supervision but experts say deeper issues within the sector are enabling predatory behaviour.

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Police given more time to investigate accused pedophile

A childcare worker accused of abusing eight children is expected to face further charges as prosecutors successfully applied for more time to gather evidence.

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Childcare reform, cutting HECS debt, enshrining penalty rates and initiating a new class of Labor MPs are the prime minister’s priorities as parliament resumes.

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

Concerned parents are investigating all options to ensure the safety of their children after a childcare educator was charged with abuse.

Calls for childcare register to include work histories

There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

A major childcare provider is following a rival in installing CCTV cameras at its centres after another former worker was charged with sexually abusing kids.

Calls grow to back safety over access in childcare

After shocking allegations of abuse, parents have grown hesitant to send their kids to childcare, prompting calls to prioritise child safety rather than access.

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