Halloween in Melbourne: Here’s the latest advice!
The state government has moved to clarify the rules around trick or treating as Halloween approaches.
For some Melburnians, Halloween is a fun, neighbourhood event...
The universal, soothing quality of lullabies
Music is universal, and parents the world over have been singing to their babies to soothe them since the dawn of time.
New research from...
Road out of lockdown: Premier unveils next steps
Premier Daniel Andrews has outlined Victoria’s first steps out of lockdown.
The long awaited announcement included an easing of...
Thousands of tutors to help Victorian students in 2021
More than 4100 tutors will be deployed across Victorian schools in in 2021 in response to the staggered and difficult year for students.
The $250...
New testing sites to help clear backlog of young drivers
Drivers’ licence tests are expected to resume when metropolitan Melbourne moves to the next step, with the government promising more testing sites...
Parent group slams budget over lacking childcare focus
An Australian parent lobby group says the Federal Government’s budget has ignored the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on women.
The government drew criticism for the lack...
Thunderstorm asthma warning for Victorians as grass pollen season hits
With spring well and truly underway, health experts are urging asthma and hay fever sufferers to be on alert.
Victorians are being urged to go...
A new series of Bluey is on the way!
Bluey fans rejoice: there will be plenty more episodes to enjoy with a new series getting the greenlight.
Production for season three will begin later...
Hosting a virtual baby shower!
There’s no doubt about it – COVID-19 has robbed us of a lot this year.
And arguably some of those impacted the most include pregnant...
First of a kind online hub for children’s cancer
A new online hub has been launched by Cancer Australia to help children and their families living with childhood cancer, including an animated video.
Professor...
Breaking the cycle of fussy eating
Many parents appreciate the battle at mealtimes with a fussy, picky eater who refuses to try anything new.
UNSW Medicine’s Dr Jennifer Cohen, a paediatric...
Sessional kinder free for 4-year-olds in Term 4
Education Minister James Merlino has announced a new early childhood package for Term 4, including free sessional kinder for 4-year-olds.
In announcing the $26.7 million...
