Experts Back Law Change for Child Car Seat Age
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
A 14-year-old boy has suffered serious leg injuries after his e-bike collided with a Land Rover on Stirling Highway in Claremont. Major crash detectives are investigating the incident.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
NSW Police have arrested four men, including a self-styled journalist and Lady Gaga superfan, for allegedly running an international network distributing child abuse material. Read the shocking details.
A major police operation unfolded in Sydney's southwest, while a teenage girl was critically injured in a roof collapse at an abandoned courthouse. Get the latest breaking news updates.
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.
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
A volunteer marshal was hospitalised after a high-powered BMW lost control during a drag race at Geelong's Revival Motoring Festival. Witnesses describe the dramatic incident that's sparked safety reviews.
A dedicated volunteer was rushed to hospital after a BMW crashed during the Geelong Revival Festival. Emergency services responded to the dramatic incident at Eastern Beach.
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 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.
A 55-year-old Shoalhaven man has been charged with multiple historic child sex offences involving young girls. Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Two young Cairns children witnessed their father's prolonged violent assault on their mother before bravely providing assistance. Read the disturbing court details.
Ryan Hawkins, former BGC lawyer, sentenced to 9 years prison for 26 child sex abuse crimes. Judge condemns predatory behaviour and distribution of abuse material.
A 15-year-old boy faces charges after a tragic e-bike collision claimed the life of 8-year-old Zeke Hondow in Mountain Creek. The incident has sparked calls for tougher e-bike laws across Queensland.
A Canberra doctor faces serious family violence charges after allegedly choking his child and chasing them with a bat. Case continues in ACT Magistrates Court.
Roblox rolls out mandatory facial age verification for its chat function to protect Australian children from online predators. The new safety feature starts in December.
Associate Professor Tim Moore argues that child protection systems work best when designed with children, not just for them. Their insights create safer, smarter systems.
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
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.
Queensland Police seek information about alleged historical abuse at Aitkenvale State School. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
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.
A senior constable was hospitalised after a stolen Ford Everest T-boned an unmarked police car on the Gold Coast. Two suspects fled and stole another vehicle. Police continue their hunt.
Rodney Neville Watkins, a former Perth primary teacher, receives 11-year sentence for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. Justice finally served after 50 years.
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.
For 35 years, The Kids Research Institute Australia has pioneered child health breakthroughs in Perth, from diabetes care to RSV vaccines and autism support. Discover how their world-class research is creating healthier futures for children globally.
The Albanese government invests $37 million in a national real-time checking system to prevent criminals from working in childcare, ensuring child safety nationwide.