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Govt: Abusers could have children taken away at birth

Quarter of 'dream' students in Oz

'Easy path' for learners backfires

Fran O'Sullivan: Cast off the negativity and Maori can thrive

John Roughan: Gay adoption a step too far

Editorial: Fight against scourge of 'P' almost won

CYF ordered to investigate dead infant's family

Police hail a 'dramatic drop' in the use of P

Budget 'bad news' for families - Labour

Blowing the whistle on ref abuse

Verbal and physical aggression is unacceptable at home and work, yet it's commonplace on the sidelines.

Childless women 'outcasts' - artist

British artist Tracey Emin laments that women who are happy to remain childless are seen as social outcasts.

Drunk, stoned and criminal in Australia

New studies have shown clear links between crime and drugs and booze in Australia.

Living Wage campaign: 'There's no quality of life'

Campaign launched for 'living wage'

New rules likely to knock out dairy dope

Budget 2012: Welfare agencies prepare for crunch