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NewsPremiumCharges laid after school lockdown drama

A primary school in a major city suburb was put into lockdown after a man, allegedly armed with a gun, fled the scene of a nearby crash.

David Hannant

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CRIMEPremiumSecond kid charged over wild school blaze

Two teenager have been charged after allegedly breaking into a central-western NSW high school and setting it on fire.

Jack Nivison

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UPDATEDPremiumStunning update after mum’s ‘1 in 15m’ birth

​A millionaire entrepreneur is among thousands of Aussies who have rallied behind a Brisbane mum who gave birth to four identical baby girls.

David Hannant, Alexandra Feiam

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NewsPremiumChildcare crisis sparks fears of male exodus

Horrific allegations against a Sydney childcare worker have sparked fears innocent male educators could be driven from the industry.

Alexandra Feiam

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UpdatedPremiumUpdate after school sent into lockdown

Victoria Police have released an update after a Melbourne high school was sent into lockdown after an armed man was allegedly seen lurking nearby.

Emma Kirk

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updatedPremiumAlleged school stabber claims racist abuse

An alleged teen stabber accused of targeting another child has claimed he was tormented by a torrent of racial abuse.

Alexandra Feiam and Kate Stephenson

Charges against a childcare worker are "every parent's worst nightmare come to life", a mother says. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

ParentingPremium'Worst nightmare': horror over childcare abuse charges

A parent whose children came into contact with a childcare worker charged in what could be one of Australia's worst pedophile cases says she is horrified.

Farid Farid

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UPDATEDPremiumTeen critical after being stabbed at school

Police have provided an update after a teenage boy was left fighting for his life after allegedly being stabbed during an “altercation” at a school.

Alexandra Feiam and Emma Kirk

Fit Kidz Learning Centre Rouse Hill. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumMapped: Terrifying scale of child abuse case

Investigators have revealed why a man accused of abusing more than 136 children worked at or visited scores of childcare centres over 16 years.

Clareese Packer

Collectable Toy Story 5 cups have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect. Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar. © 2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

NewsPremiumPopular Toy Story 5 product urgently recalled

A popular collectible cup linked to the release of Toy Story 5 has been urgently recalled.

Alexandra Feiam

Mr Tait was arrested by the Australian Federal Police last year. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumBig change after 136 kids allegedly abused

Daycare centres where one of the country’s worst alleged child abusers worked have made a major change as the man faces 329 charges.

Clareese Packer

AI child sexual exploitation material is rising, with victims also using the tool for support. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ParentingPremiumAI powers around a quarter of child image abuse cases

Artificial intelligence is heavily involved in the online sexual victimisation of Australian children, changing both how they are harmed and how they seek help.

Annabelle Banfield

A Perth financial expert is warning parents againt telling kids ‘we can’t afford it’ teaches children to be sensible with money, they may instead be instilling a sense of fear or confusion around finances.

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Expert warns parents to avoid crying poor in front of kids

A Perth financial expert is warning parents against telling kids ‘we can’t afford it’ teaches children to be sensible with money, they may instead be instilling a sense of fear or confusion around finances.

Niall Mc Ilroy

Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is concentrated on items people need most

NewsPremiumHidden reason for cost-of-living crisis revealed

Analysis of more than two decades of cost-of-living changes has revealed a key driver many Australians are not aware of.

Nathan Schmidt

AGWA is hosting a number of school holiday workshops.

ParentingCommentsYour ultimate guide to school holiday entertainment in Perth

If the thought of entertaining the kids for the next two weeks has you in a spin, there are a host of fun and affordable options across WA to fend off the cries of ‘I’m bored’ for at least a few hours.

Rhianna Mitchell

Western Australian teacher Naomi Takea Craig, 34, was charged with multiple child sex abuse offences involving a young boy over a 16 month period. supplied

CourtPremiumMajor update: Perth teacher had 13yo’s baby

Teacher Naomi Tekea Craig will be sentenced after admitting to sexually abusing a young boy then giving birth to his baby.

Emma Kirk

Sixteen children are being treated after being found in "deplorable conditions" in a house in Ohio. (AP PHOTO)

ParentingPremium'Almost feral': 16 kids kept in one room for four years

Details have emerged after 16 children were found living in dire conditions in a home in rural Ohio.

Julie Carr Smyth and John Seewer

A childcare worker, 22, allegedly assaulted a four-year-old boy at a Hunter Valley childcare centre. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

crimeChildcare worker allegedly assaulted boy

A childcare worker has been charged after allegedly assaulting a four-year-old boy at a childcare centre.

Emma Kirk

Labor has teamed up with the Liberals to scuttle a bold attempt by the Greens to secure superannuation payments for under-18s.

NewsPremium‘Won’t let this go’: Blow to teen workers

A bold proposal that could have seen Australia’s youngest workers pocket up to $1bn in super has been knocked back.

Nathan Schmidt and Ria Pandey

Danika Mason is expecting her first child. NewsWire/ Monique Harmer

NEWSPremium‘Busier’: TV star’s major on-air announcement

The Today show’s star sport reporter has made a major announcement in a touching moment on air.

Clareese Packer

Opposition health spokeswoman Libby Mettam said the latest revelations about Willow Horne’s death were deeply disturbing. NewsWire / Emma Kirk

UPDATEDUpdate on inquest calls into baby’s death

Authorities say they will support a coronial inquest into a baby’s death at a regional hospital as pressure mounts to get to the bottom of the tragedy.

Emma Kirk

From Wednesday, Australian families caring for a newborn or adopted child will be able to claim 26 weeks of paid parental leave with superannuation.

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Career fears mean blokes are keep mum on paid parental leave

To paraphrase the great philosopher, Alanis Morrisette, isn’t it ironic that blokes have access to extended paid parental leave but most won’t take it for fear of harming their careers.

Ben O'Shea

Ben O'Shea

Children and adults suspected of having an ADHD diagnosis will have access to free assessments by a general practitioner in NSW.

News‘Won’t go without’: Massive program for kids with ADHD

Thousands of parents with children suspected of having ADHD will have access to a free program for the first time in one Australian state.

Nathan Schmidt

A large demographic of women are choosing to become solo mums in their later 20s and early 30s. Wikipedia

NEWSPremium‘Not a last resort’: Rise of young solo mums

A booming wave of Australian women are ditching the wait for “Mr Right” to become mothers on their own terms.

Samina Rakhshani