Melbourne boy’s shock ‘childhood dementia’ diagnosis
Little Noah was diagnosed with a deadly genetic disease nicknamed childhood dementia because of its devastating symptoms. But his family are determined to fight for his future.
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Infection rates soar: Is your child eligible for jab?
A postcode lottery affecting the rollout of a lifesaving new childhood vaccine may be coming to an end. Find out which states offer the jab.
How brain ‘rewiring’ can treat cerebral palsy
It was thought treating children with a common physical disability couldn’t start until they were toddlers. Now new Victorian research shows the earlier, the better.
Body of evidence: Social media poisoning teenagers’ self-image
Nearly half of Australian high school children have skipped school due to poor body image and the majority of them report that social media fuelled their insecurity.
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Rebel Wilson announces that she is now a mum, via surrogacy
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Infertility is a team sport, and it’s time to share the load
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