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‘These are avoidable’: Dozens of babies dead or permanently injured after freebirths
Data has uncovered the catastrophic consequences of a rise in women choosing to give birth without the aid of medically trained professionals.
- Henrietta Cook
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- Gender equality
Matt Canavan wants more Australian babies. But Australian women might just say no
The new Nationals leader wants us to return to the good old days when Australia’s birth rate was much higher. OK, but let’s check what was so good about those times.
- Virginia Haussegger
Todd Carney wants to call his son King Daryl. Problem is, it’s one of 89 banned baby names
Ikea, Smelly, Cyanide and Dalai Lama are also not allowed in Australia, but Methamphetamine Rules has been leaving a few people very confused.
- Bronte Gossling
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- Pregnancy
Melbourne is developing a new gestational diabetes hot spot. Why?
Gestational diabetes rates have skyrocketed in Melbourne’s southeast within a very short timeframe, piling additional pressure on the state’s health system.
- Broede Carmody
In the 1960s, it was David and Karen. Now, these two baby names seem set to rule the 2020s
NSW’s top baby names for 2025 have been revealed.
- Mary Ward
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- Healthcare
Jamie’s daughter was born in Argentina 11 months ago. He still can’t bring her home
A Melbourne father’s 10-month “legal nightmare” stranded in Argentina exposes the heartbreaking risks facing record numbers of Australians who seek surrogacy arrangements overseas.
- Henrietta Cook
‘Sweetness, strength and love’: Political power couple welcome first child together
In the same week as Josh Burns mourned the tragedy at Bondi, the Jewish, Melbourne-based federal MP also welcomed his first child with Victorian MP Georgie Purcell.
- Kieran Rooney and Alexander Darling
Rachael braced herself when she cut off her daughter’s screen time. This is what surprised her
Worried about kids’ digital habits these school holidays? Cutting them off completely is just one way to manage it – but there are others.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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- Nutrition
Foods that didn’t exist 10 years ago are putting baby and toddler health at risk
Parents are being hoodwinked by misleading marketing of ultra-processed snacks for babies and toddlers that claims the foods are healthy and natural.
- Wendy Tuohy
Best Christmas gifts from $11 to $200 for toddlers to teens in 2025
From babies to teens and everyone in between, here are the best gifts for the young people in your life.
- Abby Seaman