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Julie CrossNational Social Affairs Reporter

Julie Cross is the national social affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser. She writes about aged care, child care, women’s issues, disability, education, family and consumer trends and immigration. She has previously written for British and Irish national newspapers. If you have a story contact her at julie.cross@news.com.au

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Julie Cross

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Fertility

Why I’m freezing my eggs and the best time to do it

Louise Davidson is in her mid-30s and decided to freeze her eggs. She is not alone. See the latest advice from experts on when and how to do it to try and ensure the best results.

National

Mum claims NDIS unfairly spying on autistic son

A mum claims staff working for the National Disability Insurance Agency, who are involved in decisions about her son’s NDIS plan, have been spying on them.

OpinionNational

Censori’s nude moment was all Kanye’s making

Sorry Bianca Censori, unlike scores of women before you, you may have worn the dress, but you didn’t own this moment. Kanye West did, writes Julie Cross.

Diet

NETWORK SPECIAL. , PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING, Amy Armstrong, who gave up alcohol, describes herself as a passionate non-drinker and a sober socialite. She also runs the website, Dry but Wet.

I drank two bottles of wine at lunch, now I’m booze free

Mum Amy Armstrong used to knock a couple of bottles of wine back at boozy lunch with friends, but now like 1 in 3 Aussies, she doesn’t drink at all. See how she knocked her habit.

UpdatedGrammy Awards

EDS NOTE: NUDITY - Kanye West, left, and Bianca Censori arrive at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Kanye kicked out with Aussie wife after nude shock

Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori are said to have been escorted out of the Grammys by cops after leaving little to the imagination, as Taylor Swift put on a leggy display with a nod to her boyfriend. Take our poll.

News

‘Worried for her’: Fears for Bianca Censori after Grammys

Body language and coercive control experts have weighed in after the Australian wife of Kanye West, Bianca Censori, wore practically nothing to the Grammys.

Fitness

NETWORK SPECIAL. , PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. , 17/01/2025. Health of the Nation 2025. Steve Fazio plays soccer with his sons Lucas 11 and Zac 9 in their backyard. Picture Jeff Darmanin

What Aussies are paying to stay fit

The amount of time and money we spend to get fit has changed. See what Aussies are doing and what experts say you can do to get your family fit for free.

Health

Walk It Off walking group founder Phil Dixon with his niece and nephews Jasper, Ayla and Emil Weidner.Photo: Tom Parrish

Australia’s most feared health condition revealed

More than 3000 Aussies have revealed the state of our nation’s wellbeing. It’s changed — with many saying we lose 11 minutes of sleep a night. See how you can get help and have your say.

Parenting

Bridget Hickey with her daughter Ada, 2. This is the case study for a Network story on settling kids into daycare and why it is more difficult for children born during Covid.Picture: Nigel Hallett

Aussie kids struggle with basics: How to help your child

Children are taking longer to settle into daycare or school in the new year because they’re more anxious, can’t focus and don’t know how to play with other kids, experts say. Find out why.

Health

New review into safety of gender-changing puberty blockers

The federal government has announced it will hold an inquiry into the safety of puberty blockers and treatment for children who want to change genders.

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