‘Idiots’: Free school lunch pledge lashed
Steven Miles has been grilled over his latest pledge to fund free school lunches – with Karl Stefanovic asking if he thought Queenslanders were “idiots”.
Kids & Teens
‘I know it’s coming’: Mum faces son’s terminal diagnosis
Alison Harrison was told her son only had six months to live after doctors made a horrific discovery last year. But eight-year-old Sammy Scully has been defying the odds.
‘It sucked’: Mum’s tears over toddler daughter’s misdiagnosis
Young mum Leyneaka Maigler had no reason to disbelieve doctors when they told her that her two-year-old daughter was constipated. Sadly, they were very wrong.
‘Say goodbye’: Nine-year-old’s heart stops after getting the flu
Little Maxwell Hann contracted the flu, before he knew it his heart stopped beating and doctors were resuscitating him to try and save his life.
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‘Living in a nightmare’: Twins desperate search for lifesaving donor
Twin toddlers Samuele and Leonardo suffer from the same life-threatening condition, leaving their parents desperately searching for a donor who may be able to save their only children.
‘Stay out of pool’: State health warning
One state has experienced nearly 500 cases of a parasitic disease so far this year, and authorities want to stop its spread.
How to get Aussie kids off mobile phones
A world-first program is set to help Aussie teens deal with their ‘online lives’ after worrying data found half felt depressed when scrolling through their social media.
Top physical activities to get kids moving
Half of Aussie kids do less than the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. See top tips to help get your children moving more.
Why dogs are good for your kids health in the long run
An Aussie-first study has found owning a pet dog reduces the risk of your children getting chronic disease later in life.
Creative ways to get kids eating vegetables
Only one in three kids are eating vegetables every day. See these top tips on how to boost their veggie intake.
Mental health in children: How to spot the warning signs
Mental health, cyber bullying and vaping are some of the many issues young Aussies are facing. See experts’ tip on how to help them navigate the minefield.
One in four young Aussies struggling with obesity
Too many Aussie kids are suffering with weight issues. See top tips to help your teenager stay on a nutritious track.
Health status of young Australians revealed
Teenagers’ rate of physical exercise and vegetable intake is alarmingly low. See the biggest health issues young Aussies are facing and tips to improve their wellbeing.
Unlikely way to solve big problem for Aussie kids
One in four Aussie school-aged kids are overweight. Here’s what could be the key to helping them get active and eat healthier food.
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