3 d. ago Accused childcare paedophile charged with abusing more kids at more centres

Police have charged Joshua Brown with another 83 offences after identifying another four alleged victims at three new daycare centres.

Transport

6 d. ago As complaints rise 52 per cent, new child care commissioner vows to do ‘whatever it takes’

The head of the newly formed childcare safety watchdog has vowed to shut down centres which pose a risk to vulnerable children as part of a suite of new powers designed to better police the scandal-plagued sector.

Events

1 week ago Woman charged over alleged assault of toddler at Melbourne childcare centre

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with allegedly assaulting a toddler at a Pakenham childcare centre.

Events

2 w. ago Mum wants charges after toddler slapped at Melbourne childcare centre

A mother wants criminal charges laid after an educator slapped her neurodivergent toddler at a childcare centre in Melbourne's south-east.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Squeaking’ children, traffic jams: The Sydney suburbs flooded with new childcare builds

Disputes over developments are fuelling legal battles with local councils as some parts of Sydney are “flooded” with an oversupply of new childcare centres.

Events

3 w. ago Schools and childcare centres left reeling after asbestos discovery

Schools and childcare centres across Australia are reeling after asbestos was discovered in a popular manufactured sand product.

Politics