Since 2019, birth rates have slumped by eight per cent across regional and remote WA communities. Access to childcare, housing and education are seen as potential drivers.
This couple aren't supporting their kids in retirement. They credit early financial education
Andrew and Michele are dipping into their retirement funds to travel the world, and they don't feel guilty about it. Their daughters are financially independent, which they credit to early education on money matters.
Photo shows Man and women smile at camera with Greek houses behind themWhat if we acted like childcare work — nurturing our children — really mattered?
Twenty years ago, an average Australian woman working full time earned 85 per cent of an average man. Last year, it was still only 87 per cent. More is being done about the gender pay gap, but is it enough?
Photo shows A childcare educator sitting on a mat, playing with kidsRecipes and tips for making food for an elderly friend or loved one
Whether Grandma has moved in or you're looking out for an elderly neighbour, you might be wondering what's best to cook for older adults.
Photo shows older woman eats meal at table with younger family membersKirstin hopes the loss of her daughter will mean other families don't experience stillbirth
About 2,000 families endure the pain of stillbirth every year but up to 30 per cent of stillbirths are considered preventable. Now there's concern a national plan to reduce the rates will fall short of its target as the deadline approaches.
Photo shows A baby on its back with its feet in focusA fake photographer's assistant snuck into this woman's wedding. She only found out who it was years later
Audra Keeble remembers the "touchy feely" photographer's assistant at her wedding who kept adjusting her veil and dress. It was a piece of a puzzle she wouldn't solve until years later, as she uncovered the truth about her life.
Photo shows An old photo of Marilyn taking a photo of her daughter, who is next to her husband, outside a church.Push on to recruit more WA foster parents amid 159 per cent jump in number of children in care
The number of foster carers in WA is in decline, but their services are needed more than ever, with a report showing the number of children in care has more than doubled since 2004.
Photo shows A close up of a young child playing with Lego blocks. The child cannot be identified and is seen from the mouth down.Island comes together to celebrate songlines, resilience and modern identity with three generations of musicians
For the first time, some elders on Palm Island have had the chance to perform songs to the community as part of a project involving three generations.
Photo shows A man and a woman stand on stage signing and playing instruments.An abandoned building could be the answer for parents needing child care in Manjimup
Parents in the WA town like Michela and Nick Blechynden hope it can ease crippling wait times that have forced many to go without child care or travel to neighbouring towns.
Photo shows A couple holding a baby with a toy in his mouth.How two sporting heroes helped inspire their Olympian grandkids to greatness
Rosalie Evans was in her early 40s when a cancer diagnosis prompted her to leave her husband and take up kayaking — in a big way. Many years later, her granddaughter is gearing up for an Olympic debut in canoe sprinting.
Photo shows A woman in a white t-shirt looks down at a blond little girl in a dark t-shirt who is smiling back at herHarlen received a liver transplant that saved his life — but many more like him are still on the waitlist
Families with children who have received life-saving organ transplants gathered for the launch of DonateLife Week, urging more Australians to register as donors.
Photo shows A baby boy sitting upright in a hospital bed for children with tubes fed through his nose.Dubbed 'the outback midwife', Siobhan travels 800 kilometres a week providing maternal services to rural women
Mothers across central Queensland say her services fill a gap left by specialist shortages in regional areas.
Photo shows woman breast feeds and smiles at another womanTrial hears recording of brother saying eight-year-old supported insulin withdrawal that led to her death
A man accused of killing his eight-year-old diabetic sister told police she was old enough to decide "she didn't want insulin anymore" and his family's church had her "full support" when they withdrew the treatment.
Photo shows A little girl with a pink cap, smiling'I was told I was selfish': The mothers giving babies their surname
Even when parents don't share a surname, largely children are given their father's name. Five mothers share why passing on their name was important.
Photo shows A mother and her baby at the playground. The baby is in the swing while the mum holds her close.It's not Santorini, but for the Greeks living on this South Australian island it's close enough
More than 200km from Adelaide, South Australia's oldest Greek community club celebrates 100 years since their ancestors travelled there for a new life in Australia.
Photo shows Four people stand around a fire on a small island, with the Flinders Ranges in the background.A month ago, this dying six-year-old's family was struggling. Today she rode a rainbow unicorn
The community comes together to grant Audrey Wallace her dream party after being housebound and spending so many milestones in hospital.
Photo shows parents assisting daughter on pony ride'Blend like cousins': Mockingbird foster program mimics extended family
A foster care program that links up parents to create an extended family-like environment has helped improve carer retention and created better placement stability for children — with the program's facilitator now looking to further expand the program across the country.
Photo shows Julie Critchley and her husband next to a Mockingbird signDonggang's home has doubled in value since he bought — but he's not happy about it
Home ownership is a cornerstone of the Australian dream — but for many it feels increasingly out of reach.
Photo shows A man standing near sunflowers out the front of his suburban home.For Kimberley, opening her DNA test results was like opening 'a can of worms'
Ask Kimberley Lee if she would like to find her birth mother and she will admit that until recently the answer was almost always "no".
Photo shows Kimberley Lee smiles for the cameraJoey Vines drowned quietly in a neighbour's pool. Years later, his family is finally smiling again
Joey's family had just moved into their new rental home and were waiting for removalists to deliver their furniture, but when they arrived he had disappeared.
Photo shows A bespectacled woman and her 10yo daughter look solemnly at photos of a boy.Evie, Mo and Otis died in the MH17 tragedy. This is how their parents are remembering them
The Australian children were killed when flight MH17 was shot down. Ten years on, their parents reveal how they found hope and peace since the tragedy.
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