‘Kill myself’: Girl, 7, makes desperate call
Australian children as young as five are crying out for help and in worst cases contemplating suicide.
School Life
Girl, 10, found dead by sister, 6, after bullying
A mum has said she is shattered by the news a young girl has suicided after being bullied and warns parents there is now no age where kids are safe.
State’s move on ‘vile’ AI deepfakes
AI-driven deepfakes targeting women and girls are on the rise in schools and workplaces, and one Australian state is pledging to take a stand.
Kid’s party debate divides the internet
A mum has sparked a furious debate online after she was told a party her child was invited to was cancelled … only for it to go ahead.
Teacher’s shocking act after teen suicide
The girlfriend of a 17-year-old boy who took his own life has revealed the shocking question she was asked by a teacher.
Shameful truth behind home schooling
Parents across Australia are making a bold choice when it comes to their kids’ education – but the reason for many is disgraceful.
Crackdown on kids viewing porn, violent vids
Big tech companies have been warned to tighten rules to prevent kids from watching harmful content like porn, violence, and materials which promote self-harm.
Banned teacher sent 35k messages to student
A teacher who sent 35,000 messages to a student before later having a sexual relationship with them after their graduation has been banned.
‘Tight-arse’ kid’s birthday present divides
An Aussie mum has divided her followers after sharing her unconventional ‘go-to’ present for a children’s birthday party.
‘Not good enough’: Uni slide ‘disappointing’
Australia’s most prestigious educational institutes have fallen down the international rankings, a slide described as “not good enough”.
‘Deeply troubling’: Elite school act slammed
Students from an elite private school visited a teacher’s home to cook him a surprise breakfast, in an incident one parent has called “deeply troubling”.
Deadly epidemic that is killing your kids
Our children are dying on an unimaginable scale from an ugly epidemic sweeping Australia. This is what you need to know.
Teacher sacked over slur in hit book
A teacher claims he was unfairly fired over how he handled a controversial passage in a classic novel during class.
Wild reaction to Year 9 debate question
Controversy has erupted after a certain topic was put forward for Year 9 students to debate in a statewide competition – but not everyone is offended.
Charlotte’s beautiful final act after death
Her tragic death after relentless bullying at school rocked every Australian parent – now she might just change the nation as we know it.
Fury at council’s lollipop man move
A small Australian community is rallying around a long-serving council worker and cherished local lollipop man after he was reassigned from his position.
Principals’ new powers in school crackdown
Sweeping new powers will be granted to school principals in one state in an effort to crack down on bad student behaviour.
School worker fired for gross Snapchat texts
A child carer has been struck off after horrific things she said to two 12-year-old girls on Snapchat were exposed by their parents.
‘Child porn, dead people’: Elite school scandal
Multiple students at a prestigious Brisbane boys’ school are being investigated over their involvement in a Snapchat group where explicit content was shared.
‘Makes us happy’: Touching letter to teacher
Thanks to Officeworks and News Corp’s Australia’s Best Teachers campaign, students can download a letter template to acknowledge their favourite teachers. HERE’S HOW
Dad stumped by maths question for 10yo
A confused dad has been left baffled by a simple math equation on his son’s homework – but can you work it out?
Update after girl’s death rocked the nation
Her tragic death after relentless bullying at school rocked every Australian parent – now she might just change the nation as we know it.
Shocking rate of kids skipping school
Data has revealed a dramatic drop in children attending schools across Australia, but experts aren’t able to determine the exact reason.
Trans girl causes parent anger at school sport day
Parents at a private Catholic school have voiced “anger” after a transgender student won a number of events competing against girls at a recent sports day.
Busiest day for Easter travel revealed
Aussies looking to get away this Easter long weekend are being warned to plan ahead to avoid potential airport chaos.
Elite school’s $60m castle under fire
One of Australia’s most prestigious schools is about to unveil its new student centre built in the style of a Scottish castle.
Travellers warned of looming chaos
Aussies are being warned to prepare for chaotic scenes as they head off for school holidays.
‘Get him’: Private school ‘fight club’ exposed
Disturbing footage has shown teenage boys brawling as part of a toilet block “fight club” at a $12,000-a-year private school.
Uproar over school’s Anzac Day call
The Education Minister has been forced to step in after a state school’s controversial Anzac Day decision drew backlash from veterans.
Uni’s ‘woke’ subject requirements
A top Aussie university has been slammed for ‘woke’ course requirements forcing students to perform an Acknowledgment of Country and a ‘privilege walk’.
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