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?
Kids
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.
Teacher’s alleged vile acts with children
A schoolteacher has reportedly been charged with more than 200 offences, including involving a minor in making child exploitation material.
Charges laid over jumping castle tragedy
Six children were killed in 2021 when an inflatable bouncy castle was lifted into the air by strong winds at an end of year school event in Tasmania.
Urgent recall on youth quad bikes
Eazybikes has issued a critical recall for youth quad bikes, saying they pose a safety risk to young riders for one reason.
Toddler drowns in backyard pool
The young boy was found facedown in the water and couldn’t be revived, prompting reminders for parents about water safety.
2yo plunges from second storey unit
A young boy was rushed to hospital with a police escort after falling from a second-storey unit balcony.
Deadly find in Sydney rockpool
A Sydney mum and her son have had a near miss with a highly venomous sea creature in a rockpool, warning others of the find.
Manhunt after boy nearly abducted in park
A young boy has escaped an alleged abduction attempt during an inner city cricket game at a busy park.
Chilling moment after daycare group escape
A Melbourne childcare centre is investigating after a child’s escape from a group excursion led to a shocking incident.
Four-year-old boy ‘bullied’ for vegan birthday
A Queensland mum is heartbroken after her four-year-old son was “bullied” for his vegan birthday.
Child battles ‘life-threatening’ disease
A child has been hospitalised after contracting the life-threatening disease meningococcal.
‘Awkward’ sex talk no one wants to have
It’s the sex conversation that is most dreaded but sexologist Isiah McKimmie promises it doesn’t need to be “awkward”.
Surprise move for Aussie icon
Bluey superfans now have the option to honour their favourite show through one of their most important documents.
Boy run down in child centre carpark
A child has been rushed to hospital after they were hit by a car in a child centre carpark.
Crisis threatening Christmas tradition
A beloved holiday tradition is at risk, with Australia facing a looming shortage of Santas.
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