Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism
Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.
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Mum admits ‘confronting, disgusting’ cruelty to toddler
A judge has told a mother-of-six she failed miserably in providing support, care and love for her entirely reliant toddler who was found living in squalor.
We’re already labelled: group accused over girl’s death
Members of a religious group charged over the death of a girl by withholding diabetes medication say they've already been labelled so "won't seek a jury trial".
Child abuse risk at detention centre ‘live and current’
It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.
Rights chief pans delay in releasing UN report on jails
A confidential UN report on conditions inside Australian jails and detention centres must be released by the government, the human rights commissioner says.
‘Disgusting’ killed teen’s family cry as boy acquitted
Family and supporters of murdered 16-year-old Declan Cutler have screamed out in a Melbourne court room as one of eight boys was acquitted of his murder.
Childcare centre owners fined after child left in bus
The owners of a north Queensland childcare centre have been fined $35,000 after a four-year-old girl was left in a bus for more than an hour.
Dawson to wait longer for parole after sex with student
Convicted wife-murderer Christopher Dawson has had one year added to his non-parole period for having a unlawful sexual relationship with one of his students.
Woman helped hide grandmother on the run with boy
A 72-year-old woman has been sentenced after admitting she helped a grandmother hide a child from authorities by giving them a place to stay.
Children’s Commissioner resigns after compensation ask
Colleen Gwynne demanded compensation after the NT government spent more than $260,000 trying to prosecute her for abuse of office.
Teen killers jailed for ‘absolutely shocking’ attack
A boy who murdered Declan Cutler in a "frenzied, savage" group attack outside a house party will spend at least a decade in prison for the killing.
‘Emergency Situation’ declared for major NT bushfire
An anxious wait continues for the 3000 residents of Tenant Creek as a mega-blaze looms on the outskirts of the town.
Tears as child taken from Tyrrell foster mum’s care
Missing toddler William Tyrrell's former foster mother told a child being removed from her care that it wasn't the youngster's fault, a court has heard.
Teen accused of violent attack behind bars
A teen allegedly involved in a violent attack on a school boy did not apply for bail as details of the allegations against him emerged.
Tyrrell foster mum kicks child, accuses cops of ambush
The former foster mother of William Tyrrell has been caught on tape kicking another child while police face accusations of trying to ambush her.
Infant seriously injured in alleged domestic violence
Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm after a baby was taken to hospital with "significant injuries" from an alleged domestic violence attack.
Wails, sobs heard in Tyrrell foster parent recordings
The alleged child victim of William Tyrrell's former foster parents has been heard crying and begging in covert recordings played in court.
How to make a criminal: send a child to youth detention
Advocates say early intervention is the key to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the youth justice system.
Tyrrell foster mother admits assaulting child
William Tyrrell's ex-foster mum has pleaded guilty to assaulting another child but denies any intimidation despite smacking sounds heard on covert recordings.
Six men charged with more than 100 child sex offences
Queensland detectives have charged six men with more than 100 child sex offences, and are urging parents to talk to their children about keeping safe online.
Outrage as child watch house changes pass parliament
Disputed laws that will allow watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres have passed Queensland parliament.
Final report on SA early childhood education and care
After months of final hearings the final report into early childhood education and care is set to be released, with a focus on extra preschool hours.
Overhaul for SA early childhood education and care
An outline for an ambitious overhaul of SA's early childhood education and care sector has been met with government and industry support.
Former childcare worker on more than 1600 charges
A former childcare worker's matter has been brought before Brisbane Magistrates Court after he was accused of committing more than 1600 child abuse offences.
MP fighting child abuse charges ‘confessed to wife’
West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.
Father jailed over catastrophic brain injury to baby
A man who forcefully shook his six-month-old son causing brain damage has been jailed after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm in a Brisbane court.
No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card
"Appropriate steps were taken" in the screening of a former childcare worker facing over 1600 abuse charges, Queensland's attorney-general has told a hearing.
Rising child deaths spark hospital reports reform
A spike in preventable deaths and harm in Victorian hospitals will lead to the creation of an escalation system to allow parents to report their concerns.
Childhood trauma linked to pregnancy complications
Women whose childhoods involved domestic violence, maltreatment or substance abuse at home are more at risk of complications during pregnancy, researchers say.
Calls for child abuse registry after ‘horrific’ case
Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.
Dark web link to childcare worker’s 1623 abuse charges
Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.