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Families' fearful wait to learn alleged abuser's moves

Parents are facing an anxious wait to find out if their kids have been exposed to a childcare worker accused of serial sexual abuse.

AAP · Jul 3, 2025

Labour mayor tears into Keir Starmer after narrow victory over Reform UK

A LABOUR mayor who eeked out a victory in Doncaster over Reform has sent a scathing message to Keir Starmer, warning he needs to “listen to…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

Senior Labour council leader says Government must do more to counter Reform UK

Sir Stephen Houghton, chairman of the body representing metropolitan district councils, questioned benefits changes and investment strategy.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

New tool may let humans ‘talk’ to plants and help them adapt to pests, extreme weather

Early experiments with tobacco show that plants’ natural defences can be activated using light

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Can we give plants advance warning of dangers by ‘talking’ to them?

Early laboratory experiments with tobacco demonstrated that a plant’s natural defence mechanism can be activated by using light.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Man fired crossbow through friend's bedroom window

The victim said he did not think he would ever be able to get a good night's sleep in his house again

Wales Online · May 29, 2023

Hidden Ptolemy text, printed beneath a Latin manuscript, deciphered after 200 years

Researchers have deciphered a long-lost text written by the ancient astronomer Claudius Ptolemy.

LiveScience · Apr 7, 2023

Brave mum remembered for saving son from the waves

Leonie Jackson, who was a leader in Australia's deaf community, is a posthumous recipient in the latest national bravery awards after saving her son.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Victoria’s child protection database missing hundreds of children’s addresses, review finds

‘How are you supposed to help kids if you literally don’t know where they live?’ asks opposition

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022

Victorian system 'risks children's safety'

The case of a former youth worker who sexually assaulted a child has exposed major flaws in Victoria's working with children check system, the ombudsman says.

AAP · Sep 14, 2022