Liberal MLA Giulia Jones, and her husband, Major Bernard Jones, welcomed their fifth child on April 17 and have named their son Maximus. Maximus joins big brothers Felix, Leo, and Ambrose, and big sister Nicolina, who are all aged between 3 and 9.

Giulia is a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly, and has represented the seat of Molongolo for the Liberal Party since 2012. Before entering politics, she ran a small business, worked in the public service, and was a staffer to Sophie Mirabella, and Tony Abbot. Major Bernard Jones is an army engineer.

Athlete Jana Pittman recently welcomed her daughter Emily, a sister for Cornelis, aged 7; Cornelis is the son of Jana’s former husband, English athlete Chris Rawlinson. Emily was conceived via IVF using donor sperm. Jana had had two miscarriages, and had been diagnosed with a pre-cancerous condition of the cervix, so felt that this might be her only chance to give Cornelis a sibling – he chose the name Cora for his sister’s name, because it’s similar to his own.

Jana is a two-time world champion in the 400 metre hurdles, has won multiple gold medals at Commonwealth games, and is one of only nine atheletes to have won world championships at the youth, junior, and senior level of an athletic event. She also competed in the bobsleigh event at the 2014 Winter Olympics, making her the first Australian female athlete to have competed at both the Summer and Winter Olympic games. Jana is currently training for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Ski-ier Lydia Lassila, and her husband, retired Finnish ski champ Lauri Lassila, welcomed their son Alek in February, a brother for Kai, who is nearly 4 [pictured]. They chose the name Alek because when he was born, his hands were so tightly clenched that the midwife could not uncurl them, so they wanted a name denoting strength, and “defender of men” seemed strong; they also wanted a name which worked in both English and Finnish. Lydia won gold in freestyle ski-ing at the 2010 Olympics, and bronze at the 2014 Olympics.

Actor Anthony Hayes, and his wife, costume designer Polly Smyth, welcomed their son Marlon about a month ago, a brother for their son Sidney, aged 2 and a half. Anthony has been in numerous films and television shows, and is best known for appearing in The Slap, Look Both Ways, The Boys, Rabbit Proof Fence, and Animal Kingdom. Currently he is in Redfern Now. Polly has worked in the costume department of several films and television series.

Journalist Nicky Champ, and her husband Matt, welcomed their son Samuel on March 24, a brother for their daughter Amelia. Nicky is the beauty and style editor for the Mamamia website.

Perth socialite Bree Maddox, and her partner Nick Hayler, welcomed their first child on New Year’s Day this year, and have named their son Max. Bree is part-owner of the Court Hotel, and Nick is a former Gage Roads chief executive.

Former television presenter Rob Palmer, and his Welsh-born wife Gwen Jones, welcomed their daughter Greta six months ago [pictured]. Greta is a little sister to Gruffyd and Branwen. Until recently, Rob was the carpentry expert on Better Homes and Gardens.

Labor MP Kate Ellis, and her husband, journalist David Penberthy, welcomed their first child on April 8 and have named their son Samuel Christopher Ellis. Kate has represented the seat of Adelaide since 2004, and is currently the Shadow Minister for Education and Early Childhood. David is editor-in-chief at News Limited and opinion website The Punch, as well as co-host of the Breakfast Show on Adelaide’s talk-back radio station Fiveaa.

Labor Senator Penny Wong, and her partner Sophie Allouache, welcomed their second child on Good Friday, April 3, and have named their daughter Hannah. Hannah joins big sister Alexandra, aged 3; Alexandra’s birth was featured on the blog.

Liberal MP Ross Vasta, and his wife Fang [pictured], welcomed their second child on February 7 and have named their son Micah Damien. Micah is a brother for Zachary, aged 2. Ross has represented the seat of Bonner in Brisbane from 2004 to 2007, and was re-elected in 2010 on one of the highest swings to any Liberal candidate in Queensland. Before entering politics he operated three Italian restaurants and was a company director.