https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/sport/bathurst-1000-not-just-for-grown-ups-but-a-sweet-ride-for-kids/news-story/b43547b12d5c84e150b4ced213829239KidsNewsen2026-10-14T19:00:00+11:00Kids’ big day out at Bathurst 1000a timed challenge,WATCH THE VIDEO Full Throttle,last weekend,000 people,driving simulators,the Supercars calendar,mini golf,up to how many kilometres,Bathurst 1000CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES1,the Supercars Bathurst 1000,David McCowen,a mechanical bull,Picture,an enormous track,an aircraft,the racing,Race fans,adventures,portions,Toy Story 5Lowndes,12,young fans,the best viewpoint,What activities,all the activities,test drives,more autographs,all the Shell drivers,– Jake and Deke,a little bit,WATCH THE VIDEO Free entry,Two lucky lads,their latest cars –,old fans,an aircraft, spaceship or carmerchandise,lanyards,WATCH,model car,Literacy,a sport and public entertainment,the track,bulls,a piece,F1 father‘Lightyear,next year,kids,Dagwood dogs,the most fun,charge,team merchandise,Jack Le Brocq,cows,Hot Wheels,last weekend.Children,THE VIDEOFree entry,people,the circuit –,an aircraft, spaceship or car merchandise,Brodie Kostecki,autographs,information,the circuit,Bathurst,English 2,real tools,’ supercar,grown ups,Drivers,Companies,a pit stop challenge,Liz Balanica,guest reporters,goods,Photo,the longest race,immensely popular.Several other companies,a highlight,the racing simulators,POLL Kids News,’s favourite activity,290km/hr,Deke and Jake,’s top sporting spectacles.Each year,pedal cars,my favourite,a catchphrase or motto,at least 20 minutes,Green level,a pit stop.Young fans,Mount Panorama,Toyota,piece,the cars,clothing,full speed,the expert technicians,7th Bathurst,Bathurst 1000 winner Brodie Kostecki,Wheels,This year,Time,training,rodeo,’s Bathurst 1000 race,Ford and Toyota,Pups,perfect finishQUICK,free.Companies,Jake,Shell,pizza,Robert Cianflone/Getty Images,Children,cheeseburgers and choc tops,the kids’,Young,Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images Companies,smaller parts,the 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times,their signature,the Bathurst winners,a racing car driver,a poster,a larger supply EXTRA READINGYoung,Jayden Ojeda,a logo,public entertainment,the motorsports scene,an Xbox or PlayStation,big day,free entry,a pit stop,Racing drivers,Your logo,a timed challenge.Hot Wheels,fun,Kids’,a photo,their autographs,David McCowen discovers.POLLKids News,fuel,Several other companies,the Bathurst 1000,free activities,the Hot Wheels Stunt Zone,an enormous “Stunt Zone,the drivers,autographs and meeting drivers,Hi-tech driving simulators,the event,speeds,a property,Deke,Each year,real conditions,Bathurst 1000,Jake and Deke,a bit,equipment,THE VIDEOFull Throttle,plenty,hr.People,driving,ropes,the best activities,many opportunities,James Courtney,the Supercars race,a sport and,Guest cub reporter Deke,The Repco pit stop challenge,hour,a sand pit,tasty trackside food,this activityCurriculum Links,some new personal best times,’s top sporting spectacles,track,hats and sunglasses.Young,‘Ace,READING LEVEL,More than 200,000 fans,More than 200,000 people,families,simulators,fans,English,Cooper Murray,spaceship or carmerchandise,activities,which drivers,Reading levels,horseshttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/2d05238395fcf55d9dd80334805c0471https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/sport/will-marky-mark-switch-sides-in-2027-rugby-world-cup/news-story/b713ba399496c24d7abd64f4b9d958d6KidsNewsen2026-10-14T18:30:00+11:00Code switch star could flip for FijiPedro Bettencourt,his blockbuster finish,Marky Mark” eligible*,Fiji or Italy,the Kangaroos,’s immediate focus,both Italy and Fiji,Origin series,a particular country, society, family or company,—,Picture,the top positions,July,a try,the UK.And,international rugby,QUICK QUIZ 1,Code Sports,’s side,earlier this month,countries,Panasonic Wild Knights,OriginGreat photos,2,premiership glory,’s heritage*,3,4,5,World Cup,the winger,his mother,a breathtaking 47 tries,26,the NRL Grand Final,’s Rugby World Cup.Code Sports,Mark Nawaqanitawase,history, traditions, practices, ancestry,international teams,October 1,the Panasonic Wild Knights,next year,’s Rugby World Cup,his rugby,August 2027.The,a particular country,a two-year deal,union,practices,the star footballer,World Rugby law,Australia,Chris Hyde/Getty Images,’s careerpool stage exit,his nickname,his heritage,his next chapter,2027 Rugby World Cup,Shankar,at least 20 minutes,a premiership,athletes,the first rounds,August 2027,humans’,a mandatory,the 2023 World Cup,the competition,Nawaqanitawase recent sporting achievements,traditions,the Aussies,the World Cup,Italy,the family,Cross-code superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase,the best-paid rugby stars,New South Wales,a huge asset,three years,Mark,the finalsmandatory,July 2024,society,’s thrilling grand final victory,the Paris Olympic Games,the season,a home World Cup,’s agent Milan Volavola-Shankar,Health,Kangaroos,Newcastle Knights.POLL,’s heritage,football,their group,GREEN,certain conditions,the tournament,Extension,Robbie Deans.The,his 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league,the Roosters.His stellar NRL stint,Milan Volavola-Shankar,his three-year international stand-down* period,two codes,the footy superstar,the club environment,club level,their upcoming Nations Championship tour,his decision,a period,law,Physical Education2,Japan,history,the home World Cup,August,LISTEN TO THIS STORYCode switch star,a convincing paragraph,defeats,the Newcastle Knights.POLL Kids News poll,Fiji and Wales.But,the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks,The World Cup,The big ticket talent,World Rugby,his outstanding couple,a team,ancestry,Sydney Roosters',Wallabies coach,the family.At,Nawaqanitawase,an Ashes Test,the world —,the finals mandatory,His stellar NRL stint,a player,this activityCurriculum Links,his father,an allegiance* switch —,a humiliating pool stage exit,READING LEVEL,our State,sports,Volavola-Shankar,his international future,a different country.Volavola,Wallabies,Japanese rugby union club Panasonic Wild Knights,his client,Izhar Khan/AFP,English,36-month stand-down period.It,$2 million,the Sevens team,more than one country,The move,ex-Wallabies coach Robbie Deans,rugby league.The big ticket talent,this stage,NRL Semi Final,EXTRA READINGWallabies eye Aussie World CupKiwishttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/4de567c610a7f2d265e014977db1329chttps://origin.kidsnews.com.au/animals/why-alice-springs-airport-is-visited-by-snakes-in-summertime/news-story/02b2d68c787aff3c81e4a7232add1db8KidsNewsen2026-10-13T19:00:00+11:00Snakes sneak into Aussie airportGera Kazakov One snake,your ankles,the grounds,year,each summer,the day,Darwin and Tennant Creek.Questions,areas,all the passengers,concern,cover,the Alice Springs airport,the Qantas lounge,An undated photo,Picture,Questions,Airport Development Group –,the terminal –,THE AIRPORTCharles Darwin University adjunct research fellow and conservation biologist,passengers,highly venomous” western brown snakes,added protection,the building,this time,a trip overseas.Airport Development Group –,alerts,the 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mitigation,your feet or hands,Airport Development group,Alice Springs Airport –,an airport terminal,snake season,Neindorf,READING LEVEL,the heat,weather conditions,a snake catcher,the source,the Alice Springs Airport,* strategies,the snakes,clear trails,the local snake population,Alice Springs,GREEN,pretty good habitat,colour,a Mulga Snake,response,a trip,two western brown snakes,snake sightings,an issue,summertimehttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/c4f8681f3e4a675b059c27f49613a886https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/health/what-really-goes-into-this-iconic-snack-students-experiment/news-story/5aa443a3bc98cc3128a9447d38309586KidsNewsen2026-10-13T18:30:00+11:00‘Eye-opening’: DIY Twisties testthe batter,a survey,The Twisties,five and nine years,Associate Professor Dr Evangeline Mantzioris,that sourness,a deep fryer,the cheesy morsels,corn, cheese and rice flour,Picture,supplied Nutrition,New research,their diets,the origin,15,these foods,the same ultra-processed category.Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris,the difference,milk,scratch,classic Twisties,quite the same,their life.If,Australian children,homemade bites,’s hot tip,packaged snacks,Industrial ingredients,509 Aussie kids,20,access,supermarket ingredients,five to 12 fall,students,a potato,an unusual food science experiment,new research,soft drinks,potato chips.A,The overall taste,Ms Kain,ingredients,Agriculture,potato chips,kids,flavour, Michael Dodge Ultra-processed foods,cows,Chips,healthier food choices,store,people,food,their wholefood origin,Adelaide University students,the texture,the crunch right,fresh food,a different type,Australia,These popular lollies,Founder,gummy sweets,those foods,any items,the final product,from.In,WHERE DOES OUR FOOD COME FROM,added preservatives,ordinary kitchen appliances,more concerning,Norco,the same ultra-processed category,the students,such an ultra-processed food,ultra-processed foods,specialised manufacturing* processes,Our Twisties experiment,agricultural education initiative George the Farmer,your whole foods,their food,Aussie children,Josh Geelen/ George,a factory,a farmer,a food item,A beloved savoury snack,the end result,the mark,the average kitchen,snack,adults,farmers,fr,shelves,McDonald,About 81,this iconic snack,a long life,Dr Wilson,Nutrition,a longer shelf life,DIY Twisties test,the back,GREEN,such an ultra-processed food.Nutrition and food sciences lecturer Dr Nina Wilson,Twisties,home,chips and biscuits,Packet snacks, supplied WHERE DOES OUR FOOD COME FROM,a big surprise,shelf life,2016,Adelaide University/supplied Nutrition,fruits and vegetables,Ultra-processed food,an eye-opening experience,a Twistie,even small swaps,the added preservatives,experiment,ultra-processing,George,terms,children,hot chips,a great starting point,93,lollies,supermarkets,ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODSFor,the iconic treat,Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris,the full list,the crunch,shape,a dairy cow,Kain,Prof Mantzioris,the results,the packet,between five and 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taste,other key indicators,the Twisties experiment,their life,Snacks,The Adelaide University nutrition students,READING LEVEL,A more eye-opening experience,a child,the ground,Wilson,the process,Ultra-processed foods,significant gaps,their family,quite the same way,a shelf,more eye-opening experience,one group,NCA NewsWire / Michael Dodge Ultra-processed foodshttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/47b34c0044efdc7e0037d727e4daa880https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/arts/eightyearold-aussie-miles-phillips-has-hit-with-catchy-bird-song/news-story/4457de125d30e9476a19012da58552a8KidsNewsen2026-10-12T19:00:00+11:00Boy’s bird song wins heartshis song Eastern Rosellas,Singer,number six,the young artist,Parliament House,trees,The duo,the Eastern Rosella,* session,his musician friends,more than two million views,music,Picture,Musician,July,their own songs,the MP3-player,the catchy chorus,a Saturday jamming,song,many live performances,the anthem,Major Aussie artists,Victoria,human creativity,his favourite instrument,Joel Phillips,a dad,Raymond Island,different types,an eight-year-old boy,’s motto,the eastern rosella,The song,millions,Canberra,a little bit,Maq,’s creativity,a book,the same advice,catchy bird song,the Triple J Unearthed list,major Aussie artists,the keyboard,his debut tune,a cover,seven times,birds,their initial* goal,number five,the living room,Georgia Maq,Emma Memma,’s bird song,magpies,a form,The Rock,his appreciation,a school band,the lyrics,kids,veranda,Samina Rakhshani,a magpie anthem,Ben Lee,Dad,the household,his age,Birds,Musicians and mates,the house,a Year-2 student,Eastern Rosellas,lots,yay,my song,The Australian Museum,a sense,a new song,a simple slogan,the toe-tapping bird song,The proud dad,the song,Humans,the ARIA Top 20 Australian Singles chart,another bird song,Easter Rosellas,spring,a national sensation,the best part,bird,the hearts,the line,Miles Phillips,a national tour,The Australian Museum/SG Lane,The initial videos,Miles’,all birds,Viewer comments,their Sydney-home,a recess performance,the main bird,Boy,experiences,creative expression*,August,Miles,composite image,freedom and joy,a flag,his recent fame,goosebumps,the family,Miles and Joel Phillips,Eight-year-old Aussie Miles Phillips,the viral tune,September,fellow indie* performer Georgia Maq,mistakes,life,Wiggles,The Wiggles’,’s head,anti-AI and pro-creativity,his childhood home,The official music video,hearts,voice actor,his parents,social media,his grandparents’,a common theme,his dad,a kid,keyboard,READING LEVEL,Colourful female,the latest sensation*,the full-band* version,their setlist,nature,every time,‘little bit,the birds,Doom,his musical journey,the independent Label Singles chart,Ben Lee and Georgia Maq,SG Lane,An eight-year-old Aussie schoolboy,GREEN,Joel,guitar,a professional screen,a national sensation.The duo,the music charts,Jack Purnell,the stage,classmates,all the attention,so many kids and adults,his song,’s Raymond Island,The rest,the posterhttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/d00f8c458d800cbad953ea0dbba81ea6https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/society-culture/meghan-markles-international-day-of-the-girl/news-story/fd94b0af005bb694a43b4589662ea18cKidsNewsen2026-10-12T18:30:00+11:00Duchess speaks out for girls’ rightsthe United Nations,’s luxury,BBC,the American spelling,families and communities,supplied/UNICEF HOW,the day,boys,legal reform,the second time,a cute appearance.It,a free, safe and quality education,Picture,the English countryside,International Day,early marriage, pregnancy and inadequate protection,welfare and quality,the Girl Child,daughter Lilibet,the love,11,“free,the opportunities,secondary schooling.Not,Taliban rule,adulthood,a lake.While,her children,London,Its official site,pregnancy and inadequate protection,’s Rights,UNICEF/ Christian Mirindi Johnson,the charity,a problem,quality” education,access,the world.WATCH,more girls,the past 25 years,the advocacy work,more than 12 million girls,investments,social protection,a shaded path,secondary schooling,caregivers,October,her father Ziauddin Yousafzai,her kids,teas,The Duchess,Nobel prize laureate,free,31,big brother Archie,local time,humanity,her daughter Lilibet,a glimpse,girls’,human rights advocate,two announcements,people,the caption.The Malala Fund,the United States,a cute appearance,a recent afternoon tea,WATCH THE VIDEO Meghan Markle,free, safe and quality education,the English countryside.POLLKids News poll,low-income countries,progress,October 11,Pula,’s black Labrador retriever,42,an important part,45,the solutions,United Nations,the International Day,the idyllic British countryside,girls,advocate,health, protection and social services,the youngest Nobel prize laureate,affordability,“working royals,the video,Alliance For Children’s Rights,awareness,a lake,school,’s theme,UN,all girls,Duchess,The family dog,such a large problem,the global day,harmful norms,month,Ms Markle,Instagram,the family,the 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