Mum of slain Charlise Mutten spared jail
The mother of murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten can avoid jailtime over her role in a burglary that allegedly netted her fiance two firearms.
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Push to replace second cars with e-bikes
Australian families are being encouraged to ditch their second car for an e-bike, with models powerful enough to carry children and groceries.
No bail for stepmother accused of murder
A woman charged with murder over the death of her four-year-old stepdaughter, who had Down syndrome, has been refused bail in a Brisbane court.
Qld foster children get new legal rights
Queensland foster children have been granted new legal rights after state parliament passed changes to protection laws.
Qld bus girl family wants childcare closed
The family of a young Queensland girl who was left on a bus outside a childcare centre for six hours says the facility should be closed down.
Qld toddler left on bus wakes in hospital
A Queensland toddler found unconscious after being left on a bus for six hours has woken up in hospital, as authorities investigate the incident.
Cheaper or free kindy for more Qld kids
State funding for free or subsided kindergarten in Queensland, including efforts to attract staff to remote areas, has prompted calls for more federal action.
Child support birthday loophole to end
A loophole restricting the ability for child support to be recovered once a person turns 18 will be closed under a new government plan targeting 18,000 parents.