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Aussie parents warned of hidden danger in playgrounds ahead of summer

A first aid group has issued an urgent warning over the ‘risky’ playground find.

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A childrens playground in Melbourne, Tuesday, April 28, 2015.(AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING

One million Australian households to access cheaper childcare: ‘A good day for families’

More than a million families are expected to benefit from new laws increasing the childcare subsidy.

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An overhead view of a multiracial group of six preschoolers sitting with their teacher at a table playing with colorful blocks and geometric shapes. The little girls and boys, 4 and 5 years old, look serious and busy putting the shapes together.

Childcare costs could be slashed for over one million Aussie families under proposed new laws

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Legislation slashing the cost of child care for more than one million families has been introduced to parliament.

Aussie childcare centre urgently evacuated after mysterious odour left women ill

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Just before 1pm on Friday, emergency services were called to Little Shining Stars Early Learning Centre in Klemzig to reports of a pungent smell.

‘Heartbreaking’ meaning behind markings on boy’s hand sparks urgent warning to parents

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His son had a total of 21 strikes, over just two days. 

Childcare workers have walked off the job. A leading operator says the system is ‘broken’

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A union representing childcare workers has called a national strike. File image.