A mother who lost her son after he took his life following severe social media bullying has revealed her touching tribute to him, as Australia’s new social media ban for kids under 16 kicks in.
Eli Green, Nathan Schmidt and Alexandra Feiam
An off-duty cop was allegedly assaulted by a woman after removing four children from a parked car on a hot day.
Emma Kirk
Aussie teens are already looking for ways to bypass the country’s landmark under-16 social media ban after it kicked in. But there’s a major catch as authorities warn these companies “know” about what’s going on.
Alexandra Feiam, Nathan Schmidt, Eli Green
An inquiry has heard that greater federal oversight is necessary to stop child predators from exploiting gaps in Australia's childcare sector.
Farid Farid and Andrew Stafford
A new trend is hitting businesses hard during what should be a financial boom, courtesy of one of the country’s biggest party weeks.
Phoebe Griffiths
A major retailer has pulled more popular children’s toy sets from shelves amid fears they may contain asbestos.
Two 11-year-old boys have been charged over a destructive fire that tore through a coastal community destroying one home and damaging property.
A coloured sand unicorn toy sold in Kmart and Target has been recalled over asbestos contamination risk.
Cancer Council kids sunscreen recalled over safety fears the product separates and reduces protection from the sun.
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.
Alex Mitchell
An 11-year-old boy who stabbed a younger student at a Melbourne primary school will not be charged by police.
Victoria’s health regulator has slapped an IVF clinic with new conditions after embryos were transferred to the wrong patients.
A 51-year-old man has allegedly been firing arrows into a Melbourne schoolyard for the past three months
As three of the nation’s best spellers chatted with the PM, there was a special word that tricked one of the champions, but predictably piqued Mr Albanese’s interest.
Ria Pandey
The latest recall comes after a spate of children’s products were pulled from shelves due to fears of asbestos contamination.
Alexandra Feiam
Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.
Maeve Bannister
Awareness of mental health challenges before and after birth is growing, but support and public knowledge are often falling short.
Doctors are sounding the alarm on a hidden threat to Schoolies, warning not to ignore symptoms that can be easily mistaken for a common illness or a hangover.
Andrew Hedgman
The consumer watchdog has ordered the recall of a popular toy sold at Kmart over fears it’s dangerous for kids under three years of age.
Joanne Williamson
A man wearing a balaclava and gloves allegedly tried to snatch a schoolboy from the street after getting off a bus.
Childcare centres in one Australian state have been given a final warning” to comply now or face up to $155,000 in fines.
Nathan Schmidt
More than 450 schools across the country have temporarily shut their doors after a major recall of colourful sand, which was found to contain asbestos.
In advice that is certain to be on the nose for many, Australian academics are advising parents to ask their babies for consent before changing a nappy.
Matt Shrivell
New research shows millions of Aussie families can no longer afford to play sport or participate in other outdoor activities as costs now out of reach.
