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Childhood trauma explains youth crime, says magistrate
WA's first children's court magistrate Jessica Page argues childhood trauma explains juvenile offending while calling for better support systems. Read her insights.
Education Priorities: Time to Shift Focus from HSC?
A former NSW Board of Studies worker argues the HSC receives disproportionate resources compared to early childhood education. Read why Australia needs to rethink its educational priorities.
Spelling Bee winners meet PM Albanese at Parliament
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted the 2025 PM's Spelling Bee champions at Parliament House. A tricky political word sparked laughter and the young spellers shared their winning stories.
Spelling Bee winners meet PM Albanese at Parliament
Three national spelling champions met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House, sharing laughs over tricky words like 'psephology'. Read about their inspiring journey.
Spelling Bee winners meet PM Albanese in Canberra
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met the 2025 Spelling Bee champions at Parliament House. A tricky political word, psephology, caused laughter and highlighted the students' incredible talent.
Rebecca Gibney's brave mental health revelation
Beloved Aussie actress Rebecca Gibney shares her private struggle with returning anxiety and panic attacks, urging others to seek help. Her powerful story highlights mental health resilience.
Childcare crisis: Profit over children's needs
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Toddler's fight for rare Batten disease diagnosis
A Whitsundays family's heartbreaking fight for a diagnosis for their daughter, Saylah, reveals the devastating impact of infantile Batten disease. Discover their story and how to help.
State of Australia's Children Report Reveals Critical Challenges
Groundbreaking report shows Australian children's wellbeing at critical juncture. Mental health concerns rise while education gaps persist. Urgent action needed.
Why We Need More Compassion for Kids' Body Image
A rediscovered interview highlights Australia's youth body image crisis. Discover why experts demand immediate action and greater compassion for vulnerable children.
Newcastle childcare centre shock closure leaves parents scrambling
Over 100 Newcastle families are desperately seeking childcare after Darby Street Early Learning Centre announced its December closure. Parents face limited options during the worst possible time of year.
Talking to Kids About Big Ideas: Why It Matters
Australian author Zanni Louise reveals how discussing complex topics with young children builds critical thinking, empathy, and confidence. Discover practical tips for meaningful family conversations.
Bali hostel speaks out after tourist death, mass illness
Canggu's Clandestino Hostel addresses the fatal mass illness event. A 25-year-old backpacker was found dead, ten others hospitalised. Police investigation continues.
Catherine's Style Tribute to Princess Diana
The Princess of Wales honoured Princess Diana with a signature ruffled blouse at a London summit, echoing her mother-in-law's iconic 1980s style while championing early childhood.
Tourist dies in Bali hostel mass poisoning incident
A young tourist shares her near-death experience after a mass poisoning at a Canggu hostel left one dead and dozens hospitalised. Warning to Bali travellers.
Liev Schreiber rushed to hospital with mystery illness
Hollywood star Liev Schreiber hospitalised following severe headache scare. Get the latest on his health condition and recent medical history.
Great Aussie Bush Camp goes national with expansion
The Great Aussie Bush Camp acquires PGL Adventure Camps, expanding from NSW to Victoria and Queensland. 150 jobs secured as thousands more students gain access to life-changing outdoor education experiences.
Literacy Program Celebrates 20 Years With New Baby Book
Australia's longest-running literacy program marks 20 years with a new baby board book. Discover how this initiative continues to support early childhood development across the nation.
Cancer's hidden cost pushing families to the brink
Exclusive research reveals 59% of families caring for a child with cancer face severe financial hardship. Discover how Redkite provides crucial support.
Baby Jaxson's spinal tumour battle at age 1
One-year-old Jaxson Simpson undergoes two major spinal surgeries after 10cm tumour diagnosis. Rutherford family seeks support as medical bills mount ahead of Christmas.
Geelong runner battles diabetes misconceptions in 100km race
Geelong athlete Ashleyrose Gilham completes 100km run while managing Type 1 diabetes, challenging health stereotypes and inspiring others with chronic conditions.
Australia's $100M Proton Therapy Failure Exposed
Revealing Australia's decade-long proton beam therapy failure that forces sick children overseas for treatment. Discover why $100M taxpayer funds were wasted and what's next.
7-Year-Old's Wonderful Cancer Recovery Story
Mayfield cancer survivor Kit Mills, 7, is thriving after beating leukaemia. His family shares their inspiring journey and how Ronald McDonald House supported them through treatment.
Whitlam's Canberra childhood shaped political vision
Gough Whitlam's formative years in Canberra profoundly influenced his ambitious government agenda and belief in federal power. Discover the lasting impact 50 years after the Dismissal.
NSW childcare centres to display performance ratings
Major childcare reforms in NSW will require centres to publicly display performance ratings, giving parents unprecedented insight into compliance and quality standards.
Barwon Health Takes Over Anam Cara House Geelong
Geelong's palliative care landscape transforms as Barwon Health assumes control of Anam Cara House, ensuring continued support for terminally ill patients and their families across the region.
Brain Sync: How Storytime Connects Parents & Babies
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals parents' and babies' brains synchronise during storytime, creating powerful bonding and learning moments that shape early development.
NSW Childcare Crisis: Fees Set to Skyrocket
Exclusive investigation reveals how NSW childcare centres are struggling to survive, potentially forcing fees higher and leaving families in limbo.
Perth charity walk smashes records for childhood heart disease
Western Australia's community showed overwhelming support for families battling childhood heart disease, with a record-breaking turnout for the annual charity walk along Perth's picturesque riverfront.
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