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violencePremiumParents must speak to kids about toxic behaviours: Minister

Parents need to talk to their kids about toxic behaviour, not ‘outsource’ it to others, says the woman charged with spearheading WA’s fight against domestic violence.

Kate Emery

ParentingUrgent safety warning for kids’ medicine

Australia’s medicines watchdog says parents should immediately stop giving a popular medicine to kids under the age of six, warning of potential ‘psychiatric’ side effects.

Duncan Evans

World NewsMum accused of squeezing baby to death learns fate

Seven-week-old Edith was rushed to hospital after she stopped breathing at home and died 40 minutes later. Then, her mother was charged with murder.

TVCommentsPerth hears 15 incredible facts about Bluey and its creator

Now far beyond a mere cartoon for kids, Bluey is a bonafide cultural phenomenon, and it has made its creator Joe Brumm one of the world’s most famous animators. He shared his story in Perth this week.

Daniel Newell

MissingPremiumUrgent search for three missing teens

Authorities are desperately searching for three missing teenagers and calling on the public for help.

Alexandra Feiam

News‘Four security guards’: Evolution of Schoolies

Schoolies may be a major artery of Australian culture in this day and age, but things looked very different at the first-ever celebration in 1976.

Alexandra Feiam

NEWSTemu hoodie recalled after child injured

The glow in the dark hoodies have been recalled after a child was seriously injured, with consumers urged to destroy or dispose of the items immediately.

Clareese Packer

NewsPremiumState’s $16m to protect babies from virus

A virus which hospitalises children across the country is being tackled with a $16m injection from one state government.

Blair Jackson

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Lifesaving pregnancy screening to be rolled out in WA

A new screening will be rolled out to test pregnant women for pre-eclampsia — with a daily dose of aspirin all it takes to prevent a condition that can cause serious complications including premature birth.

Claire Sadler

HEALTHPremiumYoung family’s baby cancer nightmare

An Aussie family have revealed their heartbreak and horror after their two-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a rare cancer – while still in his mother’s womb.

Emma Kirk

UPDATEDBoy injured in balcony collapse at elite school

The Year 7 student suffered leg, wrist and collarbone fractures after a balcony incident at an elite private school.

Clareese Packer

NewsPremiumAustralia hit by record-breaking outbreak

Experts have warned Australians have been left at risk from a potentially fatal disease following a record-breaking outbreak.

Nathan Schmidt

NewsPremiumSchool apologises for removing memorial

A Catholic school has apologised for taking down a memorial dedicated to a year 7 student who took her own life in September.

Alexandra Feiam

NEWSPremiumPrime time threatened by new contender

A long held tradition is under threat after a new report revealed Aussies have changed the way they want to be entertained.

Adelaide Lang

ParentingVideoCommentsPremiumInside the booming business of baby sleep consultants

Parents are increasingly putting their trust in baby sleep consultants — some of whom have no experience or training beyond an online certificate — over expensive hospital stays.

Danielle Le Messurier

EducationMajor wage boost in sight for key workers

The Albanese government has revealed the next steps in its plans to give early childhood educators a pay rise.

Aisling Brennan

ParentingPremiumState repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

A troubled 12-year-old girl's treatment before she was charged over a deadly Melbourne stabbing has been slammed by Victoria's children commissioner.

Callum Godde

NewsPremiumCollege called out over ‘lie’ after 12yo’s death

Year 7 student, Charlotte O’Brien, took her own life in September after experiencing relentless bullying.

Alexandra Feiam

NEWS‘Harsh’: Furious note sparks outrage

The person who penned the strongly-worded message has been called “miserable”.

Clareese Packer

newsIconic ‘pen licence’ gets 2024 upgrade

Students aged four to nine will have access to a new course that’s been likened to a “pen licence for the online world”.

Jessica Wang

UPDATEDPremiumChild dead after horror school crash

A child has died and multiple others have been injured after a car crashed into a suburban primary school.

Nathan Schmidt, Alexandra Feiam

ParentingPremiumPlea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

Rachael Ward

NEWSWarning to parents as teachers stop work

Exams at some schools are tipped to be affected, however, HSC exams will not be impacted.

Clareese Packer

ParentingCommentsThe story of Perth mum and baby boy ahead of Walk for Prems

Ms Wooding was having a seemingly normal pregnancy until she suddenly felt intense cramping. 

Lauren Price