A Victoria Police officer has been fatally shot and a suspect is dead following a critical incident in Tarneit, Melbourne's west. The community is in shock as authorities launch a major investigation.
A critical incident unfolds in Porepunkah, Victoria, as police respond to an active shooter situation. Residents are urged to stay indoors as elite units descend on the rural town. Latest updates on the developing lockdown.
Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.
In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.
A Melbourne toddler is in a critical condition after a devastating collision with a van. The child was riding on the back of their father's bicycle when the incident occurred in the suburb of Bentleigh East, sparking a major police investigation.
Channel 4's powerful documentary 'The Children Prisoned in Their Bodies' leaves viewers and contributor Lily Phillips stunned, revealing the harrowing truth of online child exploitation in the UK.
A paediatrician's horrifying discovery uncovers a mother allegedly poisoning her own infant with dangerous doses of salt in a severe case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.
Exclusive: A rising number of fathers are using underhanded methods, including fake DNA tests and identity theft, to evade their financial responsibilities, leaving mothers and children in dire straits.
Cherie Walker and Dustin Walker have been sentenced to prison after their newborn daughter was discovered in squalid conditions, malnourished and surrounded by drug paraphernalia in a shocking case of child neglect in the UK.
In a historic decision for child protection, Australia is establishing a publicly accessible national registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents to perform crucial safety checks.
Police launch urgent search after a young girl was grabbed by a man while walking in a West Yorkshire field. Full description of the suspect released.
Amber Heaviland and Aurora Bojorquez have been taken into custody following a dramatic Amber Alert in Texas. The two women were wanted for questioning in connection to a child abduction case that gripped the state.
Wei Jun Soh Lee, a former Gold Coast gymnastics coach, has been handed a life ban by Gymnastics Australia after being convicted of possessing child abuse material. The disgraced coach's crimes have sent shockwaves through the sporting community.
Discover why psychologists are endorsing 'Lighthouse Parenting' – the balanced approach that guides children without hovering. Learn how this method builds resilience and independence.
The shocking true story of a New Zealand father who abducted his three children into the wilderness for four years, cutting them off from society, education, and reality in a twisted experiment.
Discover how Victoria's Grampians National Park is leveraging its unique endemic flora to create a stunning new environmental art gallery, boosting sustainable tourism and celebrating biodiversity.
A mother shares her family's nightmare after a convicted paedophile used the popular Roblox gaming platform to befriend and sexually assault her young daughter, sparking urgent online safety concerns.
A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.
A controversial Danish 'parenting competence assessment' has led to the removal of a newborn from its Greenlandic mother in Nuuk, igniting protests and accusations of colonial-era discrimination.
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer pledges to review the controversial two-child benefit cap, branding it 'unfair' and signalling a major shift in Labour's welfare policy ahead of the general election.
Discover the truth about SPF in your foundation and makeup. Dermatologists reveal why it's not enough for full sun protection and how to properly shield your skin from harmful UV rays.
Exclusive: The Church of England faces renewed scrutiny as a Cheshire priest and a Sheffield children's worker are charged with child abuse image offences, raising serious questions about its safeguarding protocols.
An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.
Two young British brothers in America faced unimaginable horror, orphaned and alone for 12 hours after both parents tragically died within moments of each other in their family home.
The arrest of an undocumented migrant on serious child exploitation charges in liberal Massachusetts has ignited a fierce political firestorm, pitting immigration enforcement against progressive values and causing anguish within the suspect's own family.
A local council has initiated a rapid safeguarding review following the mysterious death of a vulnerable 13-year-old schoolgirl who was feared to have been raped and murdered while in the care system.
A historic legal shift makes England the final UK nation to outlaw corporal punishment, granting children equal protection under assault laws. Discover what this means for parents and guardians.
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with overwhelming majority support for a ban on smacking in England, aligning with other UK nations.
Ministers are under mounting pressure to outlaw the physical punishment of children in England, closing a legal loophole that dates back to the Victorian era. Campaigners argue the current law is outdated and puts children at risk.
A quick-thinking four-year-old boy from the UK is being hailed a hero after performing life-saving back slaps on his mother when she began choking on a sweet. Read the incredible story of his bravery.