‘Can’t unsee’: Aldi’s inappropriate detail
An Aldi shopper did a double take after spotting a seemingly innocent stuffed animal with a questionable design flaw.
Kids
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
Toddler savagely attacked by dingo
A toddler has been rushed to hospital after she was bitten by a dingo at a busy tourist hotspot on Australia Day.
Coles drops huge new collectable range
Coles has launched a huge new collectable range from one of the most iconic book and film series of all time – with a nostalgic 90’s twist.
5yo critical after crushed by parking meter
A five-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after a disused parking meter fell on him.
Budget retailer to make huge change
Bargain Chinese retailer Temu is working with the Australian consumer watchdog to make changes to its product lines.
Fears kids beach toy could lead to drowning
A popular beach toy sold by an online retail giant has been urgently recalled over fears it could lead to drowning.
Influencer’s candid ‘mum rage’ confession
An influencer has made a candid confession about “mum rage” and the guilt she felt after screaming at her son.
Influencer opens up on ‘taboo’ issue
It’s a topic that many women refuse to speak about out of fear it will be poorly received. But this woman is opening up about it.
Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days
An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.
Mum, 10 kids homeless after house fire
A blind man used a garden hose to try to help fight a massive house fire that has left a single mother and her 10 children homeless.
Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
Kids injured in horror boating incident
Two children have been rushed to hospital after their “biscuit-style” inflatable crashed in a horror incident on a busy lake.
Huge shift in Aussie workforce
The oldest members of Generation Alpha are about to start work – and there’s one thing setting them apart from other Aussies.
Grave warning on $3 supermarket item
An ex-paramedic shared a grave warning to parents over a popular $3 supermarket item that carries the risk of seriously injuring children over the holiday season.
Toy retailer announces wild $1 auction
A major toy retailer is exiting Australia but not before clearing out its warehouses with a last-minute clearance auction, with prices starting at just $1.
Major warning over popular baby seat
A popular children’s item has been urgently recalled over fears it does not meet Australia’s safety standards and could cause serious injury or death.
Boy pulled from pool unresponsive
A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool.
Parents warned: Fatal disease hits new high
A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.
‘Makes sense’: Albo’s $1bn bid to woo parents
Revving up Labor’s election campaign, Anthony Albanese has made two major childcare announcements in a bid to woo young families.
Roxy’s 10yo’s $4.5k Christmas wish list
The PR maven has shared her son’s extravagant festive wish list, and claimed it’s her “favourite yet”.
‘Stingy’: Influencer thrifts kids’ Xmas gifts
A mummy blogger has responded to critics who called her out for wearing an $80 T-shirt while showing off her op-shop hauls for her children.
‘Critical’: Aussie kids are ‘being robbed’
Children around the nation are increasingly being put at risk from this one common act, with an expert warning we must take action now.
What to expect at Sydney New Year’s Eve
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has revealed the massive plans for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Bluey exposes Xmas act confusing Americans
A scene in Bluey has left US fans scratching their heads, but Aussies had no idea it was a unique ritual.
Childcare workers secure major pay win
One of the lowest-paid sectors in the country will receive a pay rise just in time for Christmas in a landmark deal.
Child trashes supermarket in epic tantrum
Shocked onlookers watched on in disbelief as one woman urged people “not to touch” a little girl throwing a tantrum in a supermarket.
Urgent safety warning for kids’ medicine
Australia’s medicines watchdog says parents should immediately stop giving a popular medicine to kids under the age of six, warning of potential ‘psychiatric’ side effects.
Protesters target Myer Christmas tradition
A Christmas tradition typically attended by families and scaled back following backlash has been targeted by protesters who said they “look stupid”.
‘Dad mode activated’: Man’s hilarious act
The moment an Aussie dad is forced to juggle his runaway lawnmower with his 18-month-old son has left the internet in stitches.
Temu hoodie recalled after child injured
The glow in the dark hoodies have been recalled after a child was seriously injured, with consumers urged to destroy or dispose of the items immediately.
Young family’s baby cancer nightmare
An Aussie family have revealed their heartbreak and horror after their two-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a rare cancer – while still in his mother’s womb.
Australia hit by record-breaking outbreak
Experts have warned Australians have been left at risk from a potentially fatal disease following a record-breaking outbreak.
Kids at risk: Warning signs every parent needs to look out for
Aussie children are facing a crisis like no other generation, but there are ways parents can help them. It can start by answering these questions.
Major wage boost in sight for key workers
The Albanese government has revealed the next steps in its plans to give early childhood educators a pay rise.
Child dead after horror school crash
A child has died and multiple others have been injured after a car crashed into a suburban primary school.
23,000 kids take a stand with social media blackout
More than 20,000 Aussie schoolchildren are giving up social media for 24 hours today, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers.
Aussie mum charges kids ‘like an Uber’
After a Sydney mum realised she was spending her weekends ferrying her kids around, she came up with a genius solution.
Safety codes proposed to protect kids online
New online safety codes to protect children have been released by Digital Industry Group Inc for community consultation.
Urgent recall alert for popular Wiggles toy
A light-up Wiggles toy sold by the popular children’s band for almost a decade has been urgently recalled for a second time.
‘Selfish’: AFL star’s wild baby rant
An AFL legend and local radio star has let loose on “selfish” young Aussies who don’t have babies, claiming they want to spend their time on holidays.
Schools plan to counter ‘toxic’ Andrew Tate
A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
Fitness influencer reacts after son backlash
Fitness influencer Steph Claire Smith has defended a parenting decision that saw her face intense backlash.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
‘Risk of death’: Grim call on Temu items
Toys from a cheap overseas retailer can quickly turn deadly for children, a consumer group has found.
‘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”.
Footage released in hunt for Bluey coins
Footage from a bank has been released by police in the search for more men involved in the theft of 63,000 special-edition Bluey coins.
Teen barred from running due to genetic condition
Australia’s athletics governing body has ruled people with dwarfism are not allowed to run long distances in organised events.
Elon Musk’s big legal loss to Australia
A court has ruled on whether the Elon Musk-owned X Corp must comply with an infringement notice issued when the company was called Twitter.
Record number of Aussie kids doing this
A major trend of the pandemic era and the cost of boarding schools has pushed these Australian numbers into record territory.
Popular childcare chain collapses
A popular chain of childcare centres has collapsed, with a common trend in Australian workplace habits possibly to blame.
‘Worse than church’: Kids club horror exposed
Scouts Australia has been accused of going to extraordinary lengths to delay justice for some of the survivors of its notorious and brutal past.
‘Serious risk’: Outrage over new school
Plans for a new school on the outskirts of a major Australian city have been met with formal opposition from thousands of community members.
Boy’s face split open in horror dog attack
A young boy has been left with horrific wounds to his eye, ear and forehead after he was attacked by a rescue dog.
‘Important’: Reaction to major childcare reform
Recommendations for major changes to the childcare system have been described as a “really important piece of work”.
Big win for struggling Aussie families
Aussie families who can’t catch a break and would love access to an essential service will be buoyed by this recommendation.
Parents’ shock act after girl’s abuse
As Alyssa James sat in court to see her attacker sentenced for sexually abusing her as a child, her parents made a shocking decision.
Heartwarming update on Cleo Smith
Three years after Cleo Smith’s kidnapping in remote Western Australia, her parents have shared a heartwarming update.
‘Literally a crime’: Kid’s name panned
A daycare worker has shared one child’s name that is so bizarre, the girl’s grandmother refused to use it.
Needle prick horror at Aussie school
An Aussie primary school has written to parents assuring them they are remaining “vigilant” after a young girl was pricked while picking up a discarded needle on the school grounds.
‘Never seen’: Image that should horrify all
The sight of an empty Suncorp Stadium in the dead of night should send a chill down the spine of every Australian because of the horrifying crisis it represents.
Disgusting secret behind this Zoom call
Pedophiles are finding sick new ways to share their disgusting content online, and it’s something every Aussie parent needs to know about.
Horrors that keep top cop up at night
A top cop has given an unprecedented insight into the horrific crimes they uncover against our children, and it’s something every parent needs to read.
Vile predator trapped by ‘13-year-old girl’
An elite squad of monster-hunters scours the internet in search of “the absolute worst of humanity”, here is just some of the horrific things they uncover.
If this is your name, you’re officially old
There are a handful of seemingly normal names that today’s youth consider to be “for old people” – is yours on the list?
22yo’s 417 reasons she refuses to have kids
A 22-year-old woman has revealed her 417 reasons why she is choosing not to have children, with the notes sparking a huge reaction.
‘Embarrassing’: Wild reason mum slammed
A mum has left social media users totally divided after enjoying herself in a swimsuit at a beach club in holiday destination Ibiza.
Mum’s ‘massive’ face tattoo regret
She says the Harley Quinn inspired tattoos have also impeded her ability to gain employment.
Aussie workers to receive major pay rise
The PM has announced that these workers will receive a major increase to wages, but not as much as they’ve been campaigning for.
Report these sick Facebook posts ASAP
This urgent plea to spread the word about a missing Aussie child with medical needs masks a chilling reality that has authorities on alert.
Popular Wiggles item urgently recalled
Parents have been issued an urgent warning over a popular children’s toy that risks causing serious injury or even death.
Mum’s rant about classic party tradition
A woman has divided her social media followers by airing her frustrations over a kid’s birthday tradition – begging parents to “stop doing it”.
Kids go for gold in PM’s Spelling Bee
More than 35,000 Aussie students have been registered to take part in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, as the mother of last year’s champion reveals how taking part in the competition helped her son.
Hanson’s amazing act for 9-year-old girl
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson talks tough in Canberra, but an act of kindness for a mum and her daughter shows she also has a heart of gold.
Fears Mormon wife ‘working herself to death’
A profile on the woman dubbed “queen of the trad wives” has sparked a furore, with fans expressing their worry for the mum-of-eight.
‘Selfish’ act most Aussies commit to save cash
Australian statistics show the number of parents who rely on family to raise their children is on the rise – but some are refusing to assist.
Massive threat issued to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
Woolies drops ‘magic’ surprise for shoppers
Shoppers at one of Australia’s biggest supermarket chains are in for a surprise with the unveiling of a new limited-time promotion.
‘I love you’: Bindi’s emotional TV moment
Robert and Bindi Irwin united for a special spot on The Project on Sunday to talk up some very big news, with Robert delivering a heartfelt message to his ‘amazing’ sister.
Why mum breastfed son for six years
An Australian woman has hosted a “bye bye boobie” party to celebrate the end of her son breastfeeding.
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