Actor Alex O’Loughlin, and his partner Malia Jones, welcomed their son about three weeks ago, and recently announced his name as Lion. Although Lion is their first child together, both parents have children from previous relationships – Alex has a teenage son named Saxon, and Malia has a son named Spike, aged 3. Spike is the son of Australian surfer Luke Stedman.

A NIDA graduate, Alex has appeared in several Australian drama series, including White Collar Blue, and in a few Australian films. He moved to Hollywood to futher his career, and joined the cast of police drama The Shield in 2007. He left when he was offered the lead role in the vampire-detective TV series, Moonlight, and then later starred in short-lived hospital drama, Three Rivers. Since 2010 he has played the lead role in successful remake Hawaii Five-0; he’s also played opposite Jennifer Lopez in a romantic comedy, and tested for James Bond.

Malia is a surfer and swimsuit model who designs swimwear for Mambo sportswear. She and Alex met through a mutual friend in Honolulu, where Hawaii Five-0 is filmed.

AFL star Jonathan Brown, and his wife Kylie, welcomed their son Jack William on November 4. Jack Brown joins big sister Olivia, aged 3.

Jonathan is the captain of the Brisbane Lions, and is considered one of the greatest players in the game. He has made the All-Australian team twice, won the Coleman Medal once, and the Merrett-Murray Medal three times. He is the son of Brian Brown, who played for Fitzroy, with Jonathan recruited under the father-son rule. He is the nephew of Noel Mugavin who played for Fitzroy, and of Billy Picken, who played for Collingwood; his cousin is Liam Picken who plays for the Western Bulldogs. He is a regular guest panellist on the AFL Footy Show.

Kylie (nee Adams) is a former model, and first met Jonathan during celebrations after a game. The couple were married in 2008, later honeymooning in the United States.

NRL footballer Dallas Johnson, and his wife Mel, welcomed their daughter Capri on October 25. Capri Johnson joins big sister Inez, aged 2.

Dallas first played for the Melbourne Storm in 2003, and went to the Catalan Dragons for the 2010 season. He signed with the North Queensland Cowboys last year, and by April had broken the club’s record for most tackles in a game (64 tackles), later managing to break the club’s record for most tackles in a season (1006 tackles, an average of 41.9 per game). He played his 200^th game in Round 21 of the 2012 season, in a game where he was declared man of the match. Dallas has also played rugby league for Queensland and Australia.

(Picture shows Dallas and Mel with Inez; photo from the Courier-Mail)

AFL footballer Cameron Pedersen, and his wife Sarah, welcomed their daughter Ruby Elizabeth three weeks ago. Ruby Pederson joins big sister Charlee, aged 1.

Cameron made his AFL debut last year for the North Melbourne Kangaroos, and has just been traded to the Melbourne Demons.

National Party leader Brendon Grylls, and his wife Susan, recently welcomed their son Jack. Jack Grylls is their third child, and has a big brother named Oliver.

Brendon is the Leader of the National Party of Western Australia, Minister of Regional Development and Minister for Lands. He entered politics in 2001 as the Minister for the seat of Merredin, and became the Member for Central Wheatbelt in 2008. He is credited with saving the National Party from oblivion in 2005, and also began the $1 billion-a-year Royalties for Regions program, which provides funding for regional development. Brendon considered retiring from politics, but with Susan’s encouragement, he is currently contesting the traditionally Labor seat of Pilbara.

Susan and Brendon have been together since they met at university fifteen years ago.

Soccer player Massimo Murdocca from the Brisbane Roar, and his wife Michelle, welcomed their first child on February 24, and named her Alessandra Catherine.

North Sydney Councillor MaryAnn Beregi, and her husband, welcomed their son Joseph in February. Joseph joined older siblings Oscar, aged 8, and Samantha, aged 4.