‘Weapons’: Parents’ plea after 12yo suicide
The parents of 12-year-old Charlotte O’Brien have called for a big change in social media laws after her death rocked the country.
Kids & Teens
Young Aussie star’s fateful last call to mum ‘the night before’ tragedy
When Trish Evelyn received the call that her son – a rising Aussie star – had ended his life, she thought her own heart would stop beating. Now she’s dedicating her life to spreading his message.
Aussie chef’s shock new Trump connection
Controversial chef Pete Evans has teamed up with fellow vaccine sceptic and Trump confidante Robert F Kennedy Jr on a new cookbook for kids.
The sudden illness that stole Tyrone’s life
A mother endured what no parent should ever have to – the loss of one of her children. Now she is speaking about how her son died to help raise awareness of the cruel condition.
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‘Alarming’: Product flooding into Australia
Authorities have seized more than a million products as the latest wave of illicit nicotine products hits Australia.
‘I couldn’t understand’: Shock baby heart condition at pregnancy scan
Katelyn Ellery was attending a regular 20 week ultrasound when doctors noticed something wasn’t quite right with her baby’s heart.
‘I’m sick of it’: Devastating clip of 9yo boy
The aunty of a nine-year-old boy has shared a devastating video of her nephew’s tearful plea after allegedly suffering abuse while playing the game he loves.
‘Am I going to lose my child?’: The words no parent wants to hear
A family of eight has been left heartbroken after doctors delivered life-changing news about the West Lakes Shore family’s youngest member.
Desperate measures: SA patients needing lifesaving treatment look overseas
People suffering from life-threatening diseases such as blood cancer are increasingly reliant on donors living overseas to facilitate lifesaving treatments.
‘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.
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