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CYF slow to follow up child neglect, says report
An investigation has found that CYF failed to act on more than 200 cases of child neglect last year until notified more than 10 times.
CYF would have engaged with Kahuis if told of environment, inquest hears
CYF would "almost certainly" have got involved with the Kahui family had it known of the hostile environment the twins were living in.
Ex-CYF caregiver accused of abuse
A former Child, Youth and Family caregiver is accused of sexual abuse of girls spanning 23 years in a two-week trial starting today.
Wife-bashing counsellor's name secrecy
A man who is now a marriage guidance counsellor threw his wife into a door frame, splitting her head open, then dragged her down the hall.
No checks on mother of drowned baby: CYF
Child, Youth and Family has admitted it did not carry out checks before letting a family resume caring for its baby two days before it drowned in a bathtub.
Murder accused knew CPR, court told
A woman accused of murdering her baby son by leaving him alone in the bath knew CPR but did not try to resuscitate him because she thought it was too late, a court has been told.
Accused mother asked for help
A mother accused of murdering her baby said she felt "incapable" of looking after her children.
CYF 'oversight' in drowned baby case
A CYF supervisor says an oversight meant a parental assessment was not carried out for a baby boy who was returned to his parents and allegedly drowned by his mother.
12-year-old drug dealer stuns school
A drug dealing 12-year-old took a kilogram of cannabis to sell to his mates at an intermediate school.
<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Time to wake up to reality of child-bashing shame
Today's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now.
Sex offenders moved to CBD
Convicted sex offenders are being paroled to the CBD where they have been caught associating with underage prostitutes.
CYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed
CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.
Government toughens up on knives
The Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.