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.
Kids
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.
Sporting hero’s surprise new career venture
The wheelchair sport champion and advocate hopes his latest venture will celebrate and normalise disability among young children.
Cleo pictured three years after abduction
Cleo Smith made international headlines in 2021 when she was miraculously rescued following a horror abduction.
5yo trapped in hot car for 7 hours dies
The boy, who was allegedly left in the vehicle while his foster mother went to work, is the 10th hot-car fatality in America this year.
Major health warning for parents
Health officials are warning parents to protect their children from the flu as millions brace for a season that’s as “severe as ever”.
‘No, Alexa!’: Mum stops AI at vital moment
Home assistants and chatbots powered by AI are going rogue, with chilling examples emerging.
Olympians’ stern warning to parents
Two of Australia’s top athletes have warned of the damage of “digital devices” pulling kids away from the glories of sport to the closed world of smartphones.
‘Legend’ gone: Creator of cult toy dies at home
It was the “it” toy of the 90s, with kids around the world clambering to get one – but its creator has died after a secret cancer battle.
Toddler hit by 4WD on family holiday
A brave little toddler has survived a horrible accident after he was pulled under a four-wheel-drive while on holiday.
Radio star reveals secret health battle
2GB radio star Chris O’Keefe has revealed his own personal health battle with a debilitating disease that affects 10,000 Aussie kids.
Mum unleashes on ‘low-class bogan’ act
A mum has let loose on fellow parents who do this at a cafe — and she’s not alone in her furious rant about the “bogan” act.
Toddler‘s surgery after surprise attack
The mother of a two-year-old girl injured in an unexpected attack is urging council to put up warning signs to alert other parents.
‘My sister charged me for babysitting my kid’
An American woman was stunned to receive an invoice from her sister for babysitting her daughter – slamming the charges as “ridiculous”.
‘Tireless treasure’: Big news for Bluey fans
Beloved Aussie blue heeler Bluey will follow in the footsteps of The Wiggles and Play School with this latest honour.
Mum divides with son’s ‘healthy’ lunch box
A controversial fitness influencer has sparked debate over the content’s of the “healthy” lunch box her five-year-old son takes to preschool.
Pics of little boy expose sinister underworld
A Queensland boy, 4, with 97,000 followers had his images taken for a sinister reason. His mum has defended her right to keep posting more.
Dad slaps 2yo ‘in the face’ during interview
The leader of the “pronatalist” movement is under fire for slapping his toddler in the face in the middle of an interview.
‘Choking risk’: Popular baby items recalled
Product Safety Australia has advised parents to immediately stop using a number of baby items over concerns they could cause choking, suffocation and death to young children.
‘Captivating’: Huge update for Bluey fans
The Aussie animated sensation Bluey is coming to life in the fourth dimension for fans.
‘Confronting’: Childless bikini model erupts
A Gold Coast-based woman has shared a stranger’s “confronting” response to her and her husband’s decision not to have children.
The question you shouldn’t ask your child
It can be hard to get your children to open up, but there are some simple solutions to help you as a parent. And it can start with one question.
Why Joyce wants to ban social media for kids
Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on a push to ban kids under the age of 16 from social media, revealing two powerful reasons he supports the proposal.
‘Raise the age to 16’: Tragic Aus health crisis
A generation of children are facing a health crisis like no other generation before. Now, experts and parents say we need to change the law.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives were tragically cut short. And all 10 of them are linked by one tragic thing.
How you can save a little girl’s life
The heartbroken parents of a young girl battling a rare health condition have spoken up to save the life of their precious daughter.
Cruel blow after tornado destroys home
A family already battling their four-year-old daughter’s seizures has been left homeless after a tornado tore apart their home.
Mystery over young boy missing for 12 days
The boy was last seen at a home in the city’s southwest earlier this month, but has since disappeared without a trace.
Disgusting photo prompts senator to unleash
Terrifying pictures from inside an Australian school have prompted a passionate plea from a senator, as a new epidemic sweeps classrooms.
State’s big move for kids on social media
As parents grow more worried about the pernicious effects of social media on youngsters, one state is moving to ban it all for kids under the age of 14.
Why parents are ‘offended’ by no kids list
Australian model Ellie Gonsalves said parents “go into defence mode” over her viral list containing 118 reasons not to have kids.
Gay book ban doesn’t go far enough
A book about same-sex parents is the tip of a very graphic iceberg in Sydney libraries – there are far more disturbing titles that should also be banned.
Mums furious after ‘woke’ school change
Mums have been left outraged after a prestigious private school changed the name of a traditional Mother’s Day event.
Heartwarming sight at IGA store
Two faces have become familiar at a local IGA store — and it hasn’t gone unnoticed among local shoppers.
Kochie reveals exciting family news
The beloved Sunrise host was beaming with pride as he revealed the exciting family news.
Sexual assault, ‘kidnap’ at iconic store
A young girl was allegedly snatched from outside the shop before being sexually assaulted, police say.
‘Makes me a better mum’: Adult star’s claim
A high-earning adult entertainment star has made a bold parenting claim, saying her profession makes her a better parent.
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