Aussie Women's Soccer Faces Urgent Overhaul Demand
A bombshell PFA report reveals A-League Women players face psychological distress and the league's lowest wages. Urgent change is needed to capitalise on football's potential.
Category : Search result: child welfare concerns
Boy, 8, drowns in display home pool in northern Victoria
An eight-year-old autistic boy drowned in a display home pool in Kialla. His father demands pool covers, while the company insists safety regulations were met. Download the 7NEWS app.
Man charged with 59 offences including child sex abuse
A Dawesville man faces 59 charges, including 38 child sexual abuse offences. Jackson Robert Brennan is accused of grooming girls as young as 12. He has been remanded in custody.
State Appeals Landmark Child Abuse Damages Ruling
WA government appeals $2.85M child sex abuse ruling, arguing public servants acted 'in good faith'. Survivor Dion Barber speaks out against the appeal. Read the full story.
Childcare charged over toddler's gate hanging death
An Australian childcare centre and three staff face charges over the death of toddler Ebony Thompson in an accidental hanging. The case highlights critical failures in child supervision.
Cairns Swim School Cuts Ties with Sex Offender
CME Swim School publicly distances itself from convicted sex offender William Evans. Learn about the community response and safety measures implemented.
Cafe owner denies new child abuse charges in Canberra
Dhiren Patel, co-owner of a Canberra cafe, faces new child abuse charges involving a second teenage employee. The accused denies all allegations as case moves to Supreme Court.
Wiggles Recall Emma Bow Over Button Battery Risk
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.
Tooth decay hospitalises 1300+ Hunter children yearly
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Perth Zoo's Last Elephant Leaves, Ending Era
Perth Zoo bids farewell to its final Asian elephant, Permai, marking the end of an era for elephant exhibits in Western Australia and shifting focus to conservation efforts.
Missing Central Coast Teen Tori Morrison: Police Appeal
Central Coast community rallies as police launch urgent search for 13-year-old Tori Morrison last seen in Charmhaven. Authorities concerned for her welfare.
Man arrested after fatal Doomadgee crash kills woman, girl
A devastating car crash in remote Far North Queensland has left a woman and young girl dead, with a man now in custody as police investigate the tragic incident that has shaken the Doomadgee community.
Shay Mitchell's Kids Skincare Sparks Parent Backlash
Actress Shay Mitchell's new children's skincare brand faces criticism from parents who argue it introduces beauty pressures too early. Discover why the product launch has become controversial.
Perth man charged over alleged grooming of minors
A Riverton man has been charged after police uncovered disturbing messages and meetings with juveniles at a northern suburbs shopping complex in what authorities are calling a serious child exploitation case.
Australia's systems failing young abuse survivors
Shocking report reveals Australia's support systems are failing young survivors of child sexual abuse, with critical gaps in services and funding leaving vulnerable youth without essential care.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Jailed priest Patrick Holmes guilty of more child sex crimes
Former Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, already serving prison time for child sexual abuse, has been found guilty of additional historical offences against children in Western Australia's District Court.
Missing boy Gus Lamont: Desperate outback search continues
As the desperate search for three-year-old Gus Lamont enters its critical phase in South Australia's remote outback, volunteers comb scorched earth in 40-degree heat with no answers in sight.
Geelong man pleads guilty to child abuse material possession
A Geelong man's disturbing collection of child abuse material has been exposed in court, revealing a sophisticated digital operation that spanned multiple devices and platforms.
Emergency services respond to child incident in Abergowrie
Multiple emergency response teams are currently on scene in Abergowrie following reports of a serious incident involving a child. Authorities have mobilised rapidly to the rural location.
Radford College reverses fee hike after parent outcry
Exclusive Canberra private school Radford College issues apology and reverses controversial fee increase following intense pressure from angry parents facing financial strain.
FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
RSPCA closes Kurri Kurri greyhound investigation
The RSPCA has concluded its investigation into the concerning greyhound incident at Kurri Kurri racetrack, determining insufficient evidence for prosecution despite disturbing footage.
Defrocked priest faces more child sex charges in WA
Disgraced Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, already serving prison time for child sex offences, now confronts additional historical charges as Western Australian authorities continue investigating his dark past.
Canberra Girl Missing: Public Urged to Help Find Sienna, 12
ACT Police launch desperate search for missing Canberra girl Sienna, 12, last seen in Ngunnawal. Community urged to report any sightings immediately.
Fourth police search for missing SA boy Gus Lamont
South Australian police return to remote Yunta property in intensified search for missing 12-year-old Gus Lamont, with specialist resources deployed in the ongoing investigation.
Dawesville man faces 59 charges including child sex offences
A Western Australian man from Dawesville has been hit with 59 criminal charges, including 38 counts of child sex offences, following a major police investigation into alleged child exploitation material.
Dawesville couple denies neglecting cancer-riddled dog
A Perth couple faces court after their elderly dog was found with severe cancer and matted fur, sparking outrage among animal welfare advocates.
Metallica Perth concert drug scandal shocks fans
Concertgoers have reported disturbing drug use during Metallica's Perth performance, with witnesses describing 'disgusting' behaviour and serious safety concerns at Optus Stadium.
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.
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