Parenting

Students love this Aussie city

FORGET Berlin, Boston or Tokyo. An Australian city has been ranked among the best in the world for students.

‘Disgusting’: Dad shamed for feeding baby

THIS dad was slammed as a “dirty old (expletive)” for taking his own baby into a parents’ room in a shopping centre.

App as ‘effective as the pill’

FOR the first time, a smartphone app has been deemed as “effective as the pill” and certified as a contraceptive device.

Circumcision benefits outweigh risk

A NEW Australian study has found overwhelmingly in favour of male circumcision.

How to teach kids the value of a buck

YOU can teach kids the healthy financial habits which they can adopt when that desire for a first home rises up their priority list.

Kids forced to rent not buy

WORRIED parents believe their kids face being “a generation of renters” and will struggle to ever afford to buy a house as property prices continue to soar.

Rare disease won’t stop Zack finding his voice

HE won our hearts as a two-year-old with his cheeky smile and love of life — now Zackary Walton is winning his challenge to overcome medical obstacles.

Teacher’s ‘brilliant’ welcome to pupils

A QUEENSLAND primary school teacher’s inspiring note welcoming her new students is going viral after warming the hearts of parents.

Kochie: Build your kids a nest egg

BUILDING a nest egg for your children is all about discipline. If you do stick with it, you’ll be amazed at how much it will build up.

How to help your kids get rich

NEARLY half of Australian parents can’t afford to put money into children's bank accounts, but just $10 a week can kickstart their adult life.

Sam and Phoebe Burgess welcome baby

NRL player Sam and his wife Phoebe Burgess have announced the birth of their new baby girl – Poppy Alice Burgess.

‘Two child’ policy brings baby boom

CHINA’s move to allow all couples to have two children instead of one has resulted in a ‘baby boom’ of 1.4 million births above the average rate.

Sally Faulkner’s message to her ex

SALLY Faulkner has revealed to Kyle and Jackie O she has had zero contact with her children after the 60 Minutes saga as she sent a message to her ex.

Mum and baby ‘kicked out of theatre’

A MELBOURNE mother claims she was kicked out of a theatre performance because she took her three-month-old baby along with her.

Video a warning to other parents

THE mother of this two-year-old boy filmed her son climbing the fence surrounding their pool, as a warning to parents about how easily kids can drown.

Baby’s biggest fan is his oldest brother

BABY George John Keegan has his biggest fan in older brother, three-year-old Finlay.

Pushed to the limit in pram wars

WHEN it comes to selecting the right wheels for your new arrival, there’s never been so much variety — and never so much pressure on parents to make the best choice. Parenting writer Liz Walsh explains.

How to control your baby’s gender

A TEAM of scientists believe they have found a way of choosing whether your baby will be a boy or girl without undergoing IVF gender selection.

Megan’s pain will be a comfort to others

IN speaking out about the unimaginable pain of suffering a miscarriage, model Megan Gale has done more for women than she probably realises.

Could this be Sydney’s coolest job?

Patrice O’Neill thinks she’s got the coolest job in the world, and as one of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s sub-Antarctic penguin trainers, she just might be right.

School uniforms are sexist? Oh, please

Dresses are not passe. Skirts are not discriminatory or symbols of sexism. They do not limit female power or confidence. Please, let common sense prevail.

MP caned for knocking teachers

A FEDERAL government MP has sparked a backlash after making a post taking aim at Queensland teachers.

‘He wasn’t able to escape from it’

HER world fell apart when her beloved younger brother took his life, after suffering from bullying online and at school. Now Tayla Pearson is fighting back.

School clamps down on tardy parents

A PRINCIPAL in the UK has threatened to hit parents with a whopping fine if their kids are late for school — and double the penalty if they fail to pay.

Join us on a city safari!

If you live in an apartment, chances are you don’t come across too many species day to day. Thankfully there are places you can go for koalas and crocs.

Cool days out in Darling Harbour

Take advantage of a sunny Sydney day and sail on down to Darling Harbour. There’s plenty to see and do, from the sea creatures at the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium to the lifelike wax figures at Madame Tussauds.

This city is a concrete jungle, so have some fun!

Adventurers of all shapes and sizes can journey through diverse Aussie habitats, swim alongside sea creatures and scale extreme heights without ever leaving the city centre.

Fun day out for the whole family

School holidays are just around the corner and kids aren’t the only ones who are excited. Loosen the tie, kick off the heels and embrace your inner kidult.

Brisbane boy killed in choking ‘game’

THE death of a 13-year-old Brisbane boy in a choking “game” has sparked warnings for parents to educate their children about the dangers of the online craze.

First baby of 2017 was worth the wait

ALMOST five days overdue, Brisbane baby Athena gave her mum quite a scare before finally arriving at 2.23am on New Year’s Day.

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Bundle of joy Amazing Race duo's amazing new arrival

Amazing Race Australia’s Sally Yamamoto-Smith and Tyson Smith have welcomed a baby girl with an amazing head of a hair. pic by Trevor Collens

AMAZING Race Australia’s Sally Yamamoto-Smith and Tyson Smith have welcomed a baby girl with an amazing mop of hair.

Child sex abuse 'As a leader in the church I am ashamed'

A WA Anglican Bishop believes it will take a generation before trust in the church is restored in the wake of the child sex abuse scandal.

Exclusive MAFS' twin spotted with Premier's son

Michelle Marsh and Sam Barnett spend time together.

MARRIED at First Sight twin Michelle Marsh has been spending time with the son of Premier Colin Barnett since wrapping up the main filming for the reality show.

WA fires Firebird a potential lifesaver in blazes

The Firebird satellite could help battle WA blazes. Picture: DLR / CC-BY 3.0

NEW high-resolution imagery of bushfires taken from space will be used by WA’s emergency authorities to help save lives and aid firefighting.

MP's claim Burqa row: Veil 'contrary to our culture'

WA MP Peter Abetz said the burqa is “contrary to our Australian culture”. Picture: Steve Ferrier

THE Muslim full-face veil the burqa could be banned if the security risk in Australia escalates, a Liberal MP contesting a seat crucial to the State election has suggested.

Financial bonuses Liberals cash in to boost apprentices

Premier Colin Barnett has pledged to offer incentives for those taking on apprentices.

EMPLOYERS in every industry in WA will be paid cash bonuses to take on apprentices under a Liberal promise to create 15,000 new apprenticeships in the next two years.