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Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025

Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.

NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails

Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn

Flint's Radical Baby Payment: UK Policy Breakthrough?

A groundbreaking US scheme in Flint, Michigan, providing unconditional cash to new mothers is delivering stunning results in child development and maternal health. Could this radical policy be the answer to the UK's own child poverty crisis?

Australia cuts skilled migration, new hurdles for UK applicants

In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u

Bulger killer Venables seeks Australia childcare role

One of James Bulger's killers, Jon Venables, is attempting to start a new life in Australia and has reportedly applied for roles working with children, causing widespread fury and prompting government intervention.

Liverpool man jailed for global child abuse network

A depraved Liverpool man, Thomas Gibson, has been sentenced to 12 years for operating a vile international network sharing explicit images of young girls, with victims identified from the UK to Australia.

British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash

Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

Boy's 48-hour bush survival after father shot by police

A young boy's astonishing tale of survival in the Australian bush for two days after his father was fatally shot by police. The child remained with his father's body before being discovered by a search helicopter.

UK Couple's Honest Verdict on Life in Australia

A British couple reveals the incredible highs and surprising lows of swapping their life in the UK for a new start in Australia, sharing their honest journey and the one thing they desperately miss.

182% Surge in Online Child Exploitation in Australia

Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.

NHS to screen children's blood pressure from age 5

In a major public health shift, the NHS is set to introduce routine blood pressure monitoring for children as young as five to combat future heart disease and strokes. Experts hail the move as a proactive measure to identify early cardiovascular risks.

Girl, 6, rescued from locked room; cruel parents arrested

A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.

British boy abducted to Poland returns home after 5 years

A British boy, at the centre of an international abduction case, has been safely returned to the UK after his mother took him to Poland without consent. The emotional reunion marks the end of a gruelling five-year legal battle fought by his desperate fath

Arizona Child Services Failed: Toddler Murdered

The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.

Five Children Rescued From Padlocked Basement Dungeon

In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.

Children Rescued from Pennsylvania Dungeon House

Shocking child abuse case uncovered in Pennsylvania as six siblings are discovered locked in a squalid basement dungeon by their parents, who now face a litany of serious criminal charges.

Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.

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