ACT childcare costs $189 a day, eating up a large chunk of a parent's wage

A Canberra mother's childcare fees jumped to $189 a day, eating up a large chunk of her family's income.

Why it mattersHigh childcare costs trap working parents. It's harder to save for a house or plan more children.

AustraliaCanberra families face the sharpest affordability squeeze in Australia, and service closures are shrinking available places, pushing costs higher.

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Newcastle childcare centre closes without warning, parents scramble

The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle closed after the approved provider resigned.

Why it mattersA sudden childcare closure affects families' work schedules and children's learning. It also raises questions about getting refunds and accessing children's records.