Rozalia Spadafora's mother was holding back tears but she did not mince her words when she spoke about Canberra Health Services following the coronial inquest into her daughter's untimely death.
Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training
NRL took its toll on PJ Marsh's body. Fourteen years after retirement, he's suffering the long-term consequences and fears for young players who aren't educated on the risks of knocks to the head.
Photo shows A man wearing a white shirt learning against a football post and holding a football.Two more families impacted by cochlear implant bungle
The number of families who have been paid compensation over SA's cochlear implant programming error has risen to 141.
Photo shows A sign at the Women's and Children's Hospital in North Adelaide.Parents guilty of starving their emaciated teenage daughter who they treated like a 'little girl'
The parents of a malnourished Perth teenager doctors warned would die without medical help have been found guilty of starving her.
Photo shows A composite image of a ballerina and her parents shielding themselves with jacketsSchools step up to the breakfast table as cost of living hits parents
Schools are reporting more children coming in hungry. Food charity Foodbank is helping them fill their bellies before class.
Photo shows Two girls in school uniform holding fairy breadInquest into suicide of 17-year-old girl in care reveals cracks in NT child protection system
The court heard the 17-year-old had a history of severe mental health problems, including psychosis, with her friends and staff at her care home recalling her saying she was “hearing voices” on the night she took her own life.
Photo shows Katherine Local CourtRory dreams of being a famous drummer, and his ADHD might help him get there
The 15-year-old used to think his diagnosis was a burden. Now the budding young musician realises it is helping him play to his strengths.
Photo shows Rory standing on his family property. He has a mullet and is wearing a hoodie.'She'll always be my little girl': A mother accused of starving her only child tells her side of the story
With the trial of two WA parents accused of starving their daughter drawing to a close, a jury will soon have to decide whether they intentionally denied her nourishment to keep her their "little girl forever".
Photo shows Two women leave court, with their faces blurred.'She was always that way': Mother on trial for starving daughter had no concerns about her weight
The District Court hears a Perth mother deny anyone had ever raised concerns about her daughter's health, or that she herself had ever noticed anything concerning about the teen's appearance.
Photo shows A man and woman walking down the street, covering their heads with jackets'Everything was such a shock to me': The reality behind the rising number of out-of-home children
Advocates call for urgent action to implement a commissioner for young people in New South Wales, with First Nations children 12 times more likely to be in out-of-home care.
Photo shows Silhouette of children in the Kimberley on a beach at sunset.Brittle hair, orange marks and failure to gain weight were not signs of malnutrition, mother tells starvation trial
A mother accused of starving her daughter tells a Perth court she thought the orange marks around her mouth were due to the teenager's appetite for carrots and pumpkin, not because she was malnourished, as a doctor advised.
Photo shows A composite image of three pictures of a young girl dressed as a ballerinaMalnourished dancer's diet included salad wraps and chocolate, mother accused of starving her tells trial
A mother accused of starving her malnourished daughter has told a Perth court the teenager was "perfect" and had always been thin.
Photo shows A man and woman leave a building with jackets covering their eyes.'WA would be horrified': Children in state care suffer physical, sexual abuse in homes
When a child isn’t safe with their family, they are placed into the care of the WA government. But some of these children and their foster parents are shining a spotlight on conditions they say are putting youth back in harm’s way.
Photo shows Two boys in hoodies standing in a car park at nightThese parents, from an affluent Perth suburb, are accused of starving their only child to keep her 'a little girl forever'. They deny it
The case of the malnourished teenager and the parents whom police have accused of deliberately starving her has been aired in public for the first time in Perth's District Court in recent weeks.
Photo shows A man and woman leave a building with jackets covering their eyes.Perth father accused of starving emaciated daughter admits controlling his family, verbally abusing wife
The man and his wife are being tried in court for starving their teenage daughter who was described by doctors as being "dangerously underweight".
Photo shows A young girl in a dance costume with a blurred face.Father of malnourished ballerina rejects claims of 'childlike' tastes, says she liked Married At First Sight
A dangerously emaciated teenager was a "fussy eater" who ate three meals a day, her father says as he takes the stand in his defence at his trial for allegedly starving her.
Photo shows A composite image of a ballerina and her parents shielding themselves with jacketsWhat happens when developing brains sustain a concussion
When 11-year-old Henri was hit on the head by a basketball, it began a 12-month medical ordeal.
Photo shows A boy tackles another boy holding the football while playing a gameCourt hears Perth teenager weighed just 27 kilograms as parents face trial over her malnutrition
A Perth couple are on trial accused of starving their teenage daughter to the point she weighed barely more than 27 kilograms and was at risk of having a heart attack.
Photo shows A low shot looking up at a sign on the side of Perth Children's Hospital.When Seth was born his tiny heart beat the odds. Now his life is giving others hope
After surviving a risky heart surgery at just one week of age, Seth McMaster is living a full and active life. He wants his journey to offer comfort to other families affected by congenital heart disease.
Photo shows A baby and toy puppy laying on a bedSurvey of young Australians finds one in four have used illegal nicotine pouches
A survey of young Australians aged 16 to 39 years old finds about 25 per cent have used illegal nicotine pouches. One expert says there needs to be better enforcement of current laws to stop young people from using the products.
Photo shows Container full of nicotine pouches'The system is broken': Hundreds of students, parents and teachers told us their thoughts about education
Mental health, technology and artificial intelligence (AI): Here's what hundreds of students, parents and teachers are most concerned about when it comes to education.