Commonwealth Bank, Temu, HCF Win Shameful Shonky Awards
Australia's most notorious consumer awards expose major failures at Commonwealth Bank, controversial practices at Temu, and insurance letdowns at HCF in this year's damning Shonky Awards.
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Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
Sex offenders barred from parental rights over crime-conceived children
New legislation will prevent convicted sex offenders from obtaining parental responsibility for children born as a result of their offences, marking a significant legal reform in family law protection.
Maine governor vetoes ranked-choice voting expansion
Maine's Democratic governor Janet Mills blocks bipartisan bill to expand ranked-choice voting to presidential elections, dealing significant setback to electoral reform advocates.
Working dad anxiety: 50% fear requesting parental leave
New research reveals 50% of working fathers remain nervous about requesting equal parental leave, despite legislation changes. Discover the barriers preventing true workplace equality.
Strictly Fans Furious Over Judge's Controversial Score
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are in uproar after Craig Revel Horwood's controversial scoring of Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's emotional Couple's Choice routine, with fans calling it 'unfair' and 'heartbreaking'.
Georgie Purcell: Pregnancy Transformed My Abortion Views
Channel Nine newsreader Georgie Purcell shares her emotional journey from staunch pro-choice advocate to embracing pregnancy after abortion law reform in Victoria - a story that's reshaping the reproductive rights conversation.
The Labour voter's dilemma: When choice isn't a choice
An examination of the difficult position facing voters who feel politically homeless in the current landscape, where voting Labour feels less like a choice and more like an obligation.
American author's books banned from UK schools
Controversial American author's books removed from British school libraries following parental complaints about explicit material, sparking free speech debate.
Daughter, 13, collapses after energy drink - mother's warning
A mother shares her harrowing experience after her 13-year-old daughter collapsed from consuming a high-caffeine energy drink, sparking urgent calls for stricter regulations on sales to children.
Suranne Jones Unrecognisable in New ITV Thriller
Suranne Jones undergoes a remarkable physical and character transformation for her gritty new ITV drama 'The Choice', leaving fans barely recognising the acclaimed actress.
Activist strips to bikini in school board book ban protest
A Florida activist made a dramatic statement by stripping to a bikini during a school board meeting to protest controversial book bans and educational censorship in the state.
Eric Adams Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams emerges victorious in New York City's fiercely contested Democratic mayoral primary, setting the stage for potentially historic leadership.
20 Sunscreens Fail SPF Tests - Ultra Violette Recalled
Consumer watchdog CHOICE reveals alarming findings as 20 sunscreens fail to meet SPF claims, with bestselling Ultra Violette among products removed from Australian stores.
School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide
A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
Parents' smoking ages teenagers biologically
Shocking new research shows teenagers with smoking parents age faster biologically, facing increased risk of cancer and heart disease regardless of their own habits.
TV Choice Awards 2026 Nominations Revealed
The prestigious TV Choice Awards 2026 nominations are out, with Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper from Adolescence dominating the drama categories. Discover all the nominees and surprise inclusions in Britain's most anticipated television awards.
Michigan Church Shooter's Father Breaks His Silence
Exclusive interview reveals the heartbreaking account of James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, as he speaks out for the first time since his son's deadly attack on a Michigan church.
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' expansion sparks Newsom backlash
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches scathing attack on Florida's expanded parental rights legislation, intensifying the cultural war between Democratic and Republican states.
Parents rage over explicit bus ads in Manchester
Outraged Manchester families demand removal of explicit Channel 4 show advertisements from public buses, calling them inappropriate for young viewers.
Laundry Detergent Sheets Exposed: Some No Better Than Water
New research from Choice reveals that certain popular laundry detergent sheets are failing to remove stains effectively, with some performing as poorly as using plain water. Consumers are being urged to check the latest test results before their next wash
UK Summit Kicks Off New Conversation for Working Dads
A landmark London summit unites business leaders and policymakers to tackle the outdated stereotypes holding back working dads, championing flexible work and shared parental responsibilities for a modern economy.
Dad jailed for life after murdering baby son in horrific assault
A 'cowardly and heartless' father has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 22 years for the murder of his 10-month-old son, who suffered catastrophic injuries in a sustained and brutal assault.
Minister 'forced to back medical support for trans pupils'
Exclusive: Former Education Minister Robin Walker reveals he was pressured to endorse medical interventions for questioning children without parental consent, sparking a major safeguarding row.
Child's First Phone? Why Parental Controls Aren't Enough
New research reveals the critical role of parental involvement over strict controls for children's first phones. Discover the strategies for fostering digital resilience and safety.
Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison
Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.
AI Decodes Baby Cries: Understand Your Infant's Needs
Groundbreaking research reveals how AI and sound analysis can help parents understand if their baby is hungry, tired, or in pain simply by listening to their cries.
Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
School punishes daughter for skirt, sparking parent fury
A UK school faces backlash after a student was allegedly placed in isolation for wearing the wrong skirt, sparking a heated debate on uniform policies and student rights.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
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