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Change in pool fence laws across Victoria | Mum's Grapevine

Tougher backyard pool rules now in force in Victoria

Tough new laws have come into play for Victorian pool and spa owners, in a bid to reduce the number of children drowning in backyards. […]

Australia’s largest childcare provider ends public holiday fees

Australian parents are celebrating an early Christmas gift – the scrapping of public holiday fees at Australia’s largest early learning provider. Goodstart Early Learning has […]

Free baby car seat fittings for Victorian families

Free baby car seat fittings and checks for Victorian families

In a huge cost saving to mums and dads, Victorian parents are able to access free child car seat fittings and safety checks from next […]

Natalie Imbruglia gives birth to baby boy

Aussie songbird Natalia Imbruglia has just become a mum, giving birth to a baby boy with a beautifully romantic name. Natalie revealed in July this […]

Woman to pay after her baby vomits on cousin's blouse

Woman demands thousands to replace blouse ruined by baby spew

Baby spew is never nice, but when it lands on an uber-expensive piece of clothing, it’s enough to cause a family feud. A mum is […]

Sweet Dachshund Puppy ‘Newborn’ Photo Shoot

What’s cuter than a pregnant dachshund maternity shoot? An adorable puppy newborn shoot of course – and this one is as pawfect as they come. […]

74-year-old woman gives birth to twins

While most women in their 70s are busy spoiling their grandchildren or great-grandchildren, 74-year-old Mangayamma Yaramati and her 82-year-old husband have just become parents. According […]

Pregnant Dachshund’s Pawfect Maternity Shoot

Here’s a maternity shoot that’s completely off the leash – an adorable dachshund mumma ready to give birth in all her glowing glory. The fur-lady’s […]

Nail found in strawberry punnet

A nail has been found in a strawberry punnet purchased in South Australia last week. Barossa Police say they were notified yesterday that a customer […]

Infants now get checked baggage allowance

We all know flying with a baby means hauling a lot of extra stuff, which, until now, had to go into parents’ bags. But in […]

UPDATE: More Victorian measles exposure sites identified

UPDATE: December 10, 2019: Health authorities have released an updated list of public exposure sites in Victoria after more measles cases were identified. In 2019 […]

Listeria found in smoked salmon

Two Australians have died and another is ill after contracting Listeria infections, prompting a warning from authorities for pregnant women. The Federal Health Department is […]