Tag: Family and Children
Screen technology 'rewiring' human brains
A neuroscientist says people's brains are being 'rewired' because of their exposure to screen technology.[MORE]
Chain-smoking toddler kicks habit
A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption bill clears hurdle
NSW Lower House MPs have narrowly voted in favour of a bill allowing same-sex adoption.[MORE]
O'Farrell publicly supports gay adoption bill
The New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has joined the state's Premier in speaking in favour of a bill allowing same-sex couples the right to adopt.[MORE]
6yo fights for share of estate
A woman ordered to have a DNA test to determine the paternity of a young boy wants to know the type of test before she submits to it, the South Australian Supreme Court has heard.[MORE]
Why NSW must allow same-sex adoption
MPs in NSW have been allowed a conscience vote on the issue of same-sex adoption. I hope they pass the law.[MORE]
SA man charged over daughter's abduction
A five-year-old Adelaide girl abducted by her father has been found safe in New South Wales, South Australian police say.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption debate brought forward
The NSW Parliament will today debate the controversial bill to allow gay couples to adopt.[MORE]
Cairns dad wins far north's father of the year
A Cairns father of five, who has helped to care for nearly 200 foster children, has been named far north Queensland's Father of the Year. [MORE]
Tasmania moves to recognise same-sex unions
Tasmania's Lower House of Parliament has approved laws recognising same-sex marriages and civil unions registered in other states or countries.[MORE]
200 rally against same-sex adoption
Around 200 people have crammed into the New South Wales Parliament's theatrette to protest against a bill allowing same-sex adoptions.[MORE]
14yo convicted of sexual assault
A 14-year-old Broome boy has been convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl who had been entrusted to his care.[MORE]
Child protection program receives royalty boost
Western Australian Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney is in Carnarvon today to launch an expansion of the Responsible Parenting Parent Support Program. [MORE]
Dignified silence a thing of the past
Which has more dignity, to maintain a sober public silence in the face of grief/accident/misfortune, or to tell all to A Current Affair? [MORE]
Warren mothers take action on childcare
Two local mothers are behind a proposal for a new childcare centre at Warren in central New South Wales.[MORE]
Road warning upgrades for Cooma schools
Three schools in Cooma in the New South Wales south east have been chosen to receive a new flashing lights road safety system.[MORE]
Teen took baby from drug-using mum, court told
The Youth Court has heard a teenage girl charged with abducting a baby was trying to protect the infant from a drug-using mother.[MORE]
Childcare provider says new regulations could force closure
A Tasmanian-based childcare provider says new Victorian Government regulations could force it to close its Bendigo and Eaglehawk operations.[MORE]
Painkillers putting kids' health at risk
Many parents give their children too large or frequent doses of non-prescription medicines for fever, coughs and colds, putting their health at risk, according to a study released today.[MORE]
ETU calls for four-day week trial
Victorian electricians will seek a four-day week trial as part of new enterprise bargaining agreements.[MORE]
More children in care
The number of Tasmanian children in foster care has increased by 50 per cent over the past five years.[MORE]
Calls for more Indigenous involvement
The West Australian Chief Justice says Indigenous people need to be more actively involved in keeping Aborginal juveniles out of the criminal justice system.[MORE]
Hundreds of children exposed to sex offenders
Victoria's Department of Human Services (DHS) is reviewing hundreds of cases of children being exposed to registered sex offenders. [MORE]
Fresh calls for hospital baby hatches
The discovery of the body of a newborn baby abandoned in a shoebox in Sydney has led to calls for hospitals to introduce baby hatches.[MORE]
Dept investigates Coober Pedy School deputy
The SA Education Department is investigating the Coober Pedy Area School's assistant principal for speaking publicly about her concerns at the school.[MORE]
