Illawarra's Serendipity Support Services marks International Day of People with Disability, offering participant-centred care, SIL homes, and community programs. Discover their family-run approach.
Residents in Minmi accuse Winten Property Group of trying to dilute mandated community consultation for a major housing estate. The developer's modification request is now under public review. Read the full story.
A primary school-aged boy was hospitalised after being hit by a ute and trapped beneath its trailer in a Jesmond car park. The incident sparks renewed safety warnings as NSW moves to regulate e-scooter power.
Perth telehealth startup BlinkLab launches a smartphone app for early autism assessment, offering a potential solution to the city's critical paediatrician waitlist crisis. Learn how this innovation could change child healthcare.
A self-described journalist and Knox Grammar alumnus is accused of leading an international network distributing ritualistic child abuse material. Four men arrested in Sydney raids.
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
The WA Planning Commission is poised to reject the controversial $278 million Warwick Quarter apartment development in Perth. Read the full details on the decision and its implications.
Elderly Magnetic Island residents face crisis as essential care provider ends services. Community demands immediate government action to fill critical gap.
Experts warn parents about AI toy dangers this Christmas season. Learn how these toys threaten child development, privacy, and why traditional play remains superior.
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
A new eight-storey apartment building has been approved for West Leederville, adding 36 residential units to the growing suburb. Discover the development details and community impact.
An 18-year-old camp instructor has been denied bail after being charged with 13 counts of sexually touching children. The alleged incidents occurred at a school camp in October.
A developer seeks bonus height for a Mosman Park complex, promising large family apartments to meet unmet demand. Decision expected November 27.
WA's State Government launches 10 state-led precincts to streamline housing approvals and create vibrant communities around Metronet stations. Discover the plan for a more connected Perth.
Debbie Childs explains why parental example is crucial for raising kind children. Learn how to model compassion and empathy in daily family life.
Controversial $50 million Strand apartment development in Townsville seeks approval to increase height to 10 storeys, facing community opposition over scale and character concerns.
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.
Townsville residents fight 49-lot housing development fearing increased flooding. Council meeting scheduled for decision. Read the latest updates.
Plans for a 36-apartment high-rise near the redeveloped Queens Park train station have been revealed, promising transit-oriented living and new commercial spaces.
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
WA families face heartbreaking delays of up to five years for autism and ADHD diagnoses, leaving children without vital support. Discover the systemic failures and community-led solutions.
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Western Australia faces a child poverty crisis as new data reveals the number of children living in poverty has doubled over the past decade. Urgent action needed.
McDonald's plans a $5.5 million expansion at Edmonton, creating 40 new jobs. The development application has been submitted to Cairns Regional Council.
Samuel Frost sentenced to 19 years after Interpol investigator spotted Australian wristband in child abuse material. AFP found 37,000 images across 10 devices.
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.
APM Human Services reports strong first results since $1.3 billion privatisation. Revenue climbs as employment services demand grows across Australia.
Controversial changes to Wollongong's $275m WIN Grand development see cinema and public pool removed while adding more apartments. Locals call it a 'cynical disregard' for community.
Only 25% of Mount Barker's rezoned farmland developed since controversial 2010 decision. Explore the development challenges and future plans for this Adelaide Hills region.