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.
Kids
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.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/kids/page/2