Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event. AAP · Jul 23
Princess of Wales makes solo appearance to lay wreath for Anzac Day Hundreds of people watched as Kate commemorated the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New Zealand troops in the First World War The Independent UK · Apr 25
Princess of Wales greets young fan in tender moment during Anzac Day commemorations Kate honoured Commonwealth soldiers as she laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall Evening Standard · Apr 25
PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has been appointed Australia's next high commissioner to the UK, replacing incumbent Stephen Smith. AAP · Nov 10, 2025
Ex-premier in pay up call for political misinformation Former ministers and the nation's top integrity officials are calling for lobbying reform in a bid to stamp out misconduct and corruption. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Victoria will fast-track new child safety laws as part of a system ‘overhaul’. Here’s what we know The power to immediately suspend an individual’s working with children check during an investigation is among changes expected to pass parliament this week The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
Anti-corruption watchdog boss defends cloak of secrecy Australia's anti-corruption watchdog has defended holding private hearings, and not naming a public official found to be corrupt, as dozens of cases are probed. AAP · Aug 21, 2025
Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks A state premier has promised to overhaul childcare safeguards after admitting parents' trust has been shattered by "horrific" allegations of abuse. AAP · Aug 20, 2025
Victoria to establish state register of childcare workers within weeks, Jacinta Allan says State’s premier says systems ‘need to be strengthened’ after an alleged Victorian sex offender was sacked from multiple centres The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025
Health department ‘regrets’ family affected by accused Melbourne childcare paedophile having to test children for STIs twice Acknowledgement of ‘extreme distress’ amid fallout from Joshua Dale Brown charges comes as premier defends childcare safety review appointment The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025
Federal government to fast-track childcare safety legislation as Victoria appoints Jay Weatherill to conduct snap review of sector Jason Clare to introduce powers to expand spot checks and cut off funding for childcare operators that fail to meet safety standards, as Greens call for independent watchdog The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025
Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis Calls are mounting for government relief from high childcare fees as analysis shows young families are struggling most from rising living costs. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
Early childhood education faces 'workforce crisis' Demand for early childhood education is soaring as the population grows but the sector is bleeding workers. AAP · Sep 3, 2024
Injured sailors released from hospital after ship crash Two sailors have been released from hospital but the famed tall ship the Leeuwin won't be in use for some time after being struck by a container vessel. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
AAP · Aug 19, 2024 Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle' The most comprehensive review published on the negative health impacts of plastics shows increased health risks across the human life cycle.
AAP · May 6, 2024 Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates A decade long blueprint for Australia's early childhood system has been released with well-being advocates calling for real action.
AAP · Jan 21, 2024 Boost paid leave to help kids thrive, say famous dads Hamish Blake, Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and Amar Singh are among famous dads united behind a plan to allow fathers to be more active in their kids' lives.
The Canberra Times · Nov 14, 2023 Why $10 a day childcare could be a game changer for families A year of parental leave and cheaper childcare would have massive benefits, advocates say.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023 ‘It’s crippling families’: parents say childcare centres pushing up rates as Labor’s subsidy kicks in Experts warn early learning centres may seek to capitalise on government’s scheme, which comes into effect from early July
The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 One in six Aussie kids live below poverty line One in six Australian children are living below the poverty line, a new report by UNICEF Australia has found.