Mother’s pregnancy turns family’s world upside down in a flash
Mum Jess Sumpton was feeling unwell and dizzy picking up her sons from school when her husband James took her to hospital, unaware of the dramatic turn their lives were about to take.
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‘Too old for kids nuggets and chips’: Autistic teen refused favourite meal
A mother has called on a Queensland hotel to “be more human” after her teen daughter, who has autism and an intellectual disability, was left distraught when they refused to serve her a kid’s meal because she wasn’t under 12.
‘Fire still burns in each of us’: 20 years of powering Daniel Morcombe’s legacy
The world has changed dramatically for our children since Daniel Morcombe vanished on his way to buy Christmas presents more than 20 years ago. The threat to our kids has become even more sophisticated, more disturbing.
Teen’s heart stopped at school: Stay at Home Mum blog parents in heartfelt thanks
The couple once behind an internationally popular blog say the efforts of a Qld school’s staff and paramedics saved the life of their teenage son after his heart stopped during a morning break.
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Mums who lost their sons to Robodebt fear it will happen again
Kathleen Madgwick and Jennifer Miller both lost sons to Robodebt – now they fear unless more definitive action is taken by authorities, their pain could be felt by other families.
Greek surrogacy clinic: How undercover op unfolded
New details have emerged about the police investigation into the Greek fertility clinic that has left devastated Aussie parents in limbo.
Plot twist: ‘World doesn’t need another Paul Jennings short story’
His children’s books have been part of growing up in Australia for nearly 40 years. But after more than 100 offerings, best-selling author Paul Jennings pulled a surprise: his magnum opus.
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