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.
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 online predators are targeting children during holidays. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your family this Christmas.
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
Five children were taken to hospital after a jumping castle was lifted by wind in Bradfield, Sydney. All are in stable condition. The incident has sparked safety concerns.
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
Perth family races to raise $3 million for two-year-old Aurelia Patel's lifesaving heart and lung transplant in the US after Australian options exhausted.
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.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
Geelong's school crossing supervisors filed 62 safety complaints in just 4 months, raising urgent concerns about student and worker protection. Read the investigation findings.
FOI documents expose 277 school lockdowns across Victoria in one year, including violent threats. Discover the shocking data and what's being done to improve school safety.
Disturbing FOI documents reveal 277 school lockdowns occurred across Victoria in a single year, with violent threats forcing students into emergency protocols. Read the full investigation.
New data reveals a sharp increase in WA prisoners denied parole, with nearly half of those released breaching conditions. Explore the crisis impacting rehabilitation and community safety.
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
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.
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
After a years-long campaign, South Australia's Chief Justice is seeing success in improving road and pedestrian safety near Adelaide's court houses. Learn about the new safety measures.
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.
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.
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
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.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
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.
Victoria announces tough new laws with life sentences for adults recruiting children into violent gangs. Premier Jacinta Allan targets 'evil puppet-masters'.
A Townsville mother's GPS tracker hidden in a teddy bear triggered a massive police response after mistakenly indicating her child was kidnapped. The incident highlights technology pitfalls.