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Hey Kmart, there's nothing wrong with selling wedding dresses to little kids
It sullies what is essentially a harmless show of love.
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'I Snapchat and drive!': shocking confessions from young Australian drivers
An alarming new study has revealed that one in six young Queensland drivers using the social media app while behind the wheel.
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Will the funny old fellow be new again? Humphrey B Bear set to make a comeback
No word yet on whether he'll be wearing pants.
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'We've got to let our kids be kids': for once, I agree with ScoMo
Kids are not passive observers. They take action.
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'Keep your children in boosters': Mum's plea after serious car accident
A mum's decision to continue using a booster seat for her nine-year-old has saved his life.
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Mum's strict sleepover contract labelled 'insane'
Redditors have called it "insane."
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From chap stick to cheese stick: girl's genius way to snack at school
You gouda love it.
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'I spat fully in his face': Dad's extreme response to son's behaviour
"I'm not proud of what I did, it was extremely effective."
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I am heartbroken: Dad accidentally deletes 'I love you message', asks for another one
You'll need tissues for this one.
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'Hero' 12-year-old donates birthday cake to firefighters
The station has been inundated with donations but one little's girls has taken the cake.
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Six-year-old US boy has disease so rare, it doesn't even have a name
He'll soon receive a bone marrow transplant from his older brother.
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