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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.

Early porn exposure fuels youth violence crisis

Shocking new research reveals Australian boys are accessing pornography as young as 8-10 years old, with experts linking early exposure to disturbing attitudes towards women and increased risk of gender-based violence.

Townsville man jailed for child exploitation crimes

Jason Lee Carter receives significant prison sentence for creating and distributing child exploitation material in shocking Townsville District Court ruling that highlights community protection efforts.

Youth Justice Crisis: Failing WA's Vulnerable Children

Sophie Stewart's powerful opinion piece calls for urgent intervention to prevent at-risk Western Australian children from entering the justice system, highlighting systemic failures and the need for early support.

Child sex offender gets more jail for witness threats

Levi Bradley Atkins, already serving time for child sex offences, receives additional prison sentence for threatening to kill a juror and prosecution witness from behind bars in shocking WA court case.

Missing Boy Search Continues After Dam Drainage Fails

The massive search operation for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont continues in the Northern Territory outback after draining a dam proved unsuccessful. Authorities remain determined to find the young boy who vanished from a remote station.

Baldivis baby death case delayed, new court date set

A Baldivis woman charged with murdering her infant child has had her court appearance postponed as police continue their investigation into the tragic death discovered in a Perth southern suburbs home.

5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Sydney Scooter Tragedy

A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's western suburbs has left a community in mourning after a five-year-old girl succumbed to injuries from a scooter crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young child.

Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op faces child employment charges

Victoria's workplace watchdog has slapped the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-operative with multiple charges for allegedly putting children as young as 15 to work in dangerous conditions, including operating heavy machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.

5yo girl critical after Sydney scooter crash

A young girl remains in serious condition following a horrific scooter crash in Sydney's western suburbs, sparking urgent safety warnings from emergency services.

Music Reduces Dementia Risk By 40%

Groundbreaking Australian research reveals that regularly listening to music could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia, offering a simple and enjoyable prevention strategy.

Sexual Violence Costs Australia $2.1 Billion Annually

A landmark report exposes how sexual violence is costing Australia billions annually, with survivors bearing the heaviest financial and emotional burden. Discover the staggering economic impact and urgent call for action.

WA Students Lead Mental Health Push-Up Challenge

Perth students are being called to become mental health ambassadors in Australia's largest fitness-based mental health initiative, with 3,319 push-ups targeting suicide prevention awareness.

Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed

The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.

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