Family’s grief as mum dies on Christmas
An Australian family has been left shattered on Christmas Day after a young mother died in her bed while her children unwrapped presents in the next room.
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How to see anticipated festival for free
The wait is finally over for one of Sydney’s most awaited events, and here’s how you can enjoy the sights for free.
Dad blinded in Christmas holiday glass attack
A father fears he may never see his children or fiancee again after he was hit in the face with glass while enjoying a beer with friends on Boxing Day.
Model ‘heartbroken’ by son’s ‘psycho’ act
Steph Claire Smith has opened up about the difficulties of parenting her two-year-old son in an emotional new video.
Girls, 5, caught in terrifying near-drowning
Two five-year-old girls are lucky to have escaped with their lives just days after two other children were found floating in the Swan River.
Top baby names in one state revealed
One state has revealed its top baby names for 2023, with some surprising results. See the full list here.
Disgraced YouTuber admits to child abuse
Mummy blogger Ruby Franke’s accomplice and YouTube co-host Jodi Hildebrandt has pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse.
Paramedic’s urgent warning to parents
A former paramedic has warned parents about the dangers of a garden hose after a child was seriously hurt. Warning: Graphic
Mummy blogger’s sick crimes revealed
Ruby Franke admitted she tortured her 12-year-old by making him work outdoors for hours and bound his feet when he tried to escape. WARNING: DISTRESSING
Shortage puts 5000 babies at risk
A GLOBAL shortage has put 5000 Australian children at risk of contracting a disease that is now a bigger killer than AIDS.
Mum’s warning after common playground act
A California mother, 33, slid down with her two-year-old daughter on her lap which resulted in the toddler breaking her leg.
Most magical Christmas lights revealed
Muggles have been welcomed to a special Christmas lights display as the team from Harry Potter have transformed an Aussie home into a magical wonderland.
Pub crash driver ‘ignored medical alerts’
A driver accused of killing five people in a horror pub crash in Daylesford, country Victoria, “ignored” medical alerts eight times in the hour prior, police allege.
Big call on public school funding
Education ministers have vowed to lift the funding public school shortfalls – but questions remain over costs.
Year 1 homework question stumps internet
A seemingly innocent year one homework question has stumped an entire community of parents online – can you solve it?
Stark numbers show ‘Big Australia’ is coming
Australia’s population is set to get bigger and older as a relentless immigration boom adds millions more to the country even as natural births decline.
Toy urgently recalled over choking risk
Aussie parents are being urged to check if they own a wooden baby toy, which as been recalled because it could be a choking risk.
Influencer lashed for son’s Kmart tantrum
An influencer who rose to fame on Big Brother has been slammed after she posted a video of her son crying while the pair were shopping.
Disgust over footage of young girl’s hair
A 23-year-old who first began working as a head lice technician when she took a job in a pharmacy aged 15 has shared a shocking video of one of her clients.
Child run down in horror beach crash
A child whose face was pushed into the sand by a reversing ute at a popular holiday spot has been flown to hospital.
Parents warned of ‘serious danger’ this summer
Alarming statistics have revealed a common mistake made by parents during the summer months.
‘Gross’: Kmart children’s toy lashed
An Aussie mum has expressed her shock at Kmart for stocking what she deemed an inappropriately-titled book for children on its shelves.
Aussie model’s 117 reasons not to have kids
Australian model Ellie Gonsalves has shared a list of 117 reasons she doesn’t want to have children after “years of being asked why”.
Project host shares ex-boss’ crass joke
She recalls being taken aback by the exchange which involved her former boss making fun of a male colleague asking for parental leave.
Hospital failures blamed for baby’s death
A devastated couple is alleging their newborn daughter died after a series of hospital failures, which could have been prevented.
‘Cynical’: Jewish anger at student rallies
Hundreds of school students ignored warnings from politicians and principals to attend a pro-Palestine rally.
How all kids could get early education boost
If the recommendations of a groundbreaking report are embraced, every child under the age of five would be granted the opportunity to participate in three days per week of top-notch early childhood education.
Mum’s heartbreak at playground abuse
An Australian mum has recalled how her “heart broke” when her toddler was called a racial slur while visiting a local playground, as a new report reveals the racist horrors in everyday life.
Extended Bluey theme song delights fans
The beloved Aussie animated show has surprised fans with an extended theme song in celebration of its fifth birthday.
Chilling videos your kids are watching
These are the videos Australian children are being confronted with as young as 11. And it is warping their minds.
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