https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/spelling-bee/meet-bees-2026-national-finalists-from-the-state-and-territory-round/news-story/e039d34a50ae7a9b7cc7c963728b870dKidsNewsen2026-09-07T19:30:00+10:00PM’s Spelling Bee national finalistsVERY PROUD,James B,the state and territory round,Parliament House,1:32.1332,The third and final round,Students,’s Spelling Bee,EACH CATEGORY,Milla C,28/30,2:00.8413,Wednesday.The second qualifying round,the 2025 Prime Minister,Richie T,Jeshuran R,a final time,His nearest rival,Caloundra City Private School,1:21.644,1,its rivals,Ethan S,,their big day,other national finalists,2:42.7153,seven seconds,Kids News’,Man Yan Cynthia K,Western Australia,a school round,the upper primary category,’s Ashwood High School,NATIONAL FINALISTS,Literacy,South Australia,28/30,,resilience,spelling-bee.com.au,NED-12499-Kids-News-Spelling-Bee-BannerNSW,The beehive,1:20.148,Bashayer U,,the honey pot,NATIONAL FINALISTS BELOWWATCH THE,at least one category,Minaret College,’s Spelling Bee champions,sixth annual,Years 3-4,Yanson L,national finalists,Abbotsleigh Senior School,’s most,’s historic State,’s message,1:25.368ORANGE LEVEL,the only high school competitor,language,27/30, 2:27.254VICTORIAGREEN LEVEL,flawless performance,Al-Faisal College Campbelltown,just 1:08.795,their heels,1:13.049,Georges River Grammar,1:21.6443,an unblemished* scorecard,Green level,the Orange level,30/30, 1:25.2063,Elijah C,the competition,Sydney Grammar School – St Ives Preparatory School,’s 2026 national finalists,first place,1:47.1422,New South Wales,September,Ryan M,Australian kids.CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS,Anthony Albanese — watch highlights,YEARS 7-8,Her 28/30,27/30,,Alfie M,29/30, 1:04.046RED LEVEL,the Green level,Thursday 10 September.For,the top nine positions,the power,9am AEST,the National Final,Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne,national finals,Darling Downs Adventist College,GREEN,Holsworthy Public School,Third place,speedy Sofia Y,The scoreboard,Coatesville Primary School,Years 5-6,the competition.Last week,’s Will A,the annual spelling challenge run,St John,Aarika H,Prime Minister,round two,the nation,third placegetter NSW student Bashayer U,STATE AND TERRITORY,’s Spelling Bee head,Victoria,Beecroft Public School,1:32.895ORANGE LEVEL,THE FULL HONOUR ROLL,the ACT,NSW,Top,NEW SOUTH WALESGREEN LEVEL,the State and Territory Finals rankings,1:14.9062,Territory Finals,Wednesday 9,just over minute,the Red level,YEARS 5-6,an additional error,REPRESENTING EVERY STATE AND TERRITORY,Kenneth Z,Kingston B,the Bee,’s Ethan S,kidsnewscom.auKIDS NEWS,the national finalists,Hurlstone Agricultural High School,the 206 Prime Minister,Years 7-8,Meet Bee,more than 10,700 students,Al-Faisal College – Campbelltown,30/30,,pole position,Queensland,Aydin O,the border,the number two spot,1:32.133,Victoria and WA,the 30/30 charge,curiosity,1:08.7952,Tasmania,the state and territory results,30/30,another QLD student,less than 15 seconds,Carnegie Primary School,Wednesday,Earlwood Public School,a clean sweep,the third and final stage,5pm AEST,the national top performer,1:42.9173,1:14.906,YEARS 3-4,Caulfield Grammar School – Malvern Campus,NED-9828-Try-the-Bee-BannerSouth Australia,30/30, 2:13.431RED LEVEL,Sean N,state and territory finals,the PM,perfect second round scores,Kids News,more information,their three best performers,READING LEVEL,the third placegetter,the rapid-fire words,3:36.731,’s Grammar School,English,a top spot apiece,Northern Territory talent,Zubayr K,1:13.0492,the leaderboard,THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL FINALISTS,the rankings,Reading levels,category,her round,PM,29/30https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/f1b85b67812800690e7d33929af08e1bhttps://origin.kidsnews.com.au/history/noahs-ark-enthusiasts-excited-by-durupnar-formation-findings/news-story/be37a90d909a5575645b9252b3d46e36KidsNewsen2026-09-07T19:00:00+10:00Has Noah’s ark been found?each passing day,around 1750BC.Here,the Durupinar formation,* tablets,a “petrified*” timber plank,An artist impression,the Fox News anchors.His Noah,Picture,the surrounding soil,a large ark,tales,carbon-rich boat formation,The Talmud*,mankind,definitive results,a mountainside,iHA.He,a ground-penetrating radar,Hebrew traditions,a Christian,the 6th Century BC.Efforts,the 8th and 6th Centuries BC,the rock cavity,the task,radar-mapped “deck plans,the Turkish news agency iHA,the Turkish news agency iHA.He,The Epic,an ark,the attempt,ground-penetrating radar scans,the immortal King Ziusudra,Utnapishti,a three-layered,Jones,right angles,more carbon,many religious people,close contact,a separate narrative.The oldest surviving example dates,the Durupinar Formation*,the Earth,’s shape,His Noah,cavities,’s ark rush,its Noah-hero,founder,structures,’s ark Scans ANCIENT TALES,gaps,some 1000 years,’s Durupınar Formation,Sumerian* and Babylonian*,the site,a comprehensive report,the Fox News anchors,40,organic material,gods.The Sumerian Flood story,its surroundings,Andrew Jones,evidence,A 2020 ground survey,remains,’s ark site,the Babylonian Exile*,’s ark,two months,the idea,wood,artificial structures,King Ziusudra,the mountains,the proposed Noah,’s Durupınar rock formation,around 1750BC,the Ark.Then,Ararat,The Sumerian Flood story,1000 soil samples,June 28,that ship,these different stories,gospel,scholars,the animals,compelling evidence,nine ancient cuneiform,a Christian Broadcasting Network interview,right-angled structures,1959,many anomalies,’s ark wreck,the Bible,the “good news,a boat,the Assyrian Exile*,a rock formation,This 1959 aerial survey photo,anomalies,These studies,surviving flood tradition,core Rabbinic Judaism* text,an ark.There,Professor,Prof Atila said.Mr Jones,Recent scans,worldwide floods,the only story,Durupınar Formation findings,a separate narrative,2027,carbon-rich soil,the speculation,its results,plan,the floods,the seed,the role,relics,the formation,a land,Turkey,Prof Atila,Gilgamesh,the later role,a mythical tale,the fabled ark,a man‑made boat,September 11,the Babylonian pantheon,wooden remnants,a three-layered, right-angled inside,Mount Ararat,two months.Sivas Cumhuriyet University,more illuminating information,the real thing,gods,The track,The presence,the Babylonian exile.POLL Kids News poll,the archaeology professor,the team,the Atrahasis Epic,Cenker Atila,Jesus,ORANGE,older Mesopotamian* stories,the Ark,the Durupınar Formation*,’s “bow,Mesopotamian* stories,Professor Cenker Atila,the gaps,structures suggestive,Evangelical* tour guide and founder,the sun,GLOSSARYevangelical,the floods.Now,the biblical specifications,cent,a three-layered, right-angled inside structure, carbon-rich boat formation,the middle,two to three months,’s Mount Ararat,the 8th Century BC,Atrahasis,the recent ground-penetrating scan,Atila,the Shuruppakean.Jewish theologians,Turkey.Evangelical,* tour guide and,eastern Turkey,Jewish history,excitement,about 1600BC,“definitive results,* tablets.One set,efforts,’s ark Scans,the biblical tale,tablets,Jesus ChristDurupınar Formation,the question,the Noah,Sivas Cumhuriyet University,Current data,a standardised scriptural text,2027.ANCIENT TALES,’s ark enthusiasts,Initial results,a “fossilised” rivet*,the likelihood,an international team,Fox News,a joint investigation,Mr Jones,Earlier ground-penetration sensor scans,The oldest surviving example,ARKSThe Biblical account,READING LEVEL,Christian Broadcasting Network,a ship,the land,One set,a Christian Broadcasting Network interview.Prof Atila,a man-made boat,20 researchers,Noah,structure,these items,Researchers,a protestant movement,the exact length,right-angled inside,’s ark Scans project,the alleged site,Dilmunhttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/d62b58b616496858a56f41f8c942c68fhttps://origin.kidsnews.com.au/animals/aussie-mans-funny-way-to-prevent-magpies-swooping/news-story/b61efe21ff94369d4e2f6e3019166650KidsNewsen2026-09-06T14:30:00+10:00Staying safe this swooping seasonthat time,Aussies,year,how to warble like magpie,one other person,recent days,a significant challenge.The new H5 strain,Mark Muscat Adelaide man Mark Muscat,an oncoming bird,the population dynamics,a lifelong rapport*,your throat,The University,Picture,the mercury,the website Magpie Alert,the outbreak,season,hundreds,’s Got Talent,a perfect magpie call,an individual level,the Australian magpie,a Bluey episode,cartoons.But,swoop,a species,Victoria,the avian* onslaught,magpie swooping season begins.However,Spring,Risk analysis,female magpie,Magpie Man,Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane,Bird Life Australia,The website,bird flu,the avian onslaught,mammals,one magpie,their chicks,Australian shores,the threat,your mouth,Sydney,’s hidden skill,the charity,Muscat,a threat,a self-described “magpie whisperer,Aussie man,the nest,a proud record,a good dad,’s funny way,an impact,South Australia,the swooping habits,swooping,scooter riders and passers-by,native,this swooping season,magpies,the same,a quirky technique,a connection,this year.The website,a magpie,wheat,the key,The new H5 strain,place,a regular visitor,this year,The 66-year-old,the incidents,supplied,no one,what impact,the eye,the species,the year,Bandit,this early experience,a community tool,A sight,the yard,people,cyclists, joggers and dog walkers,The Magpie Man name,one Aussie man,the ability,the dreaded magpie swoop,its tracks,the family homestead.Mr Muscat,the sun,Australia,experts,specific locations,migratory* birds,the first cases,common targets,date,the eggs,supplied BIRD FLU,the family homestead,the male,the Bluey episode,large numbers,My mother,conservation charity Bird Life Australia,the world,the avian* world,Melbourne and Brisbane,the low-flying hazard,the meantime,spring,the male swoops,Campbell-Ward,The Magpie Man,reported swoops and displays,an Australian magpie,Australian culture,an appearance,additional cases,our feathered friends,a population level perspective,Mr Muscat,a record,August,aerial* attacks,cartoons,swoops,no idea,Magpies,low risk,Michelle Campbell-Ward,roles,such a part,his social media,dive-bombing black-and-white birds,The female magpie,a swooping magpie,the number,magpie swooping season,the sound,daughter Bingo,joggers and dog walkers,magpies.Michelle Campbell-Ward,’s website,Mark Muscat,the mischievous birds,his family,Bingo,their nests –,big bags,the world.He,READING LEVEL,* work,the ideal way,cases,a child,several social media accounts,swoops.The,the birds,their tracks,one bird,Reports,swooped.Adelaide man Mark Muscat,a single case,their language,the back,August this year,GREEN,66-year-old,more than 600 magpie attacks,the dreaded swoop,special,cyclists,swoop attacks,the disease,his uncanny ability,an associate professor,nearby threats,swooping season,the time,a significant challengehttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/b0d3611625802499dccacdc35d1c8e4dhttps://origin.kidsnews.com.au/society-culture/bindi-irwin-leads-loving-tributes-20-years-after-her-fathers-passing/news-story/6ecd985d05fb9ed5b74bedacabe8ee3eKidsNewsen2026-09-06T14:00:00+10:00Who was the Crocodile Hunter?his unexpected death,Aussies,the last 20 years,file image,Mr Howard,this incredible belief,camera and bit Irwin,the tortoise,Uluru, Australia,the way –,Picture,Bush,170 years,our superhero,Pool,the love,US talk show host Conan O’Brien,a great Australian character,her late father,Steve Holland/Pool/Getty Images Robert Irwin,other talents,Port Douglas,a baby,Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin,’s documentaries,a crack,essence,Literacy,Our family,Twenty years,October 2,one year,’s top TV talent,another snake,Australia Zoo/supplied/file image Former prime minister John Howard,humanity,honour,October 2, 2005,a smoothie,President Bush,these small moments,photo,a python,the Logies,Premier,her five-year-old daughter,Australia,Bindi,Conan O’Brien,44,Mr Crisafulli,his biggest and best moments,his death,generations,the pair.The 22-year-old,Photo,my brother,the special barbecue,Friday,the waters,a global megastar,Bindi Irwin/Instagram/file image,Getty Images Bindi,his children,Steve Irwin,Crocodile Hunter,’s legacy,the environment,our country,daughter Bindi,the most passionate and dedicated wildlife conservationist,the tributes,Instagram,‘grandpa crocodile,the caption,MEMORABLE MOMENTS LIVE ONIt,his hands,no shortage,John Howard,the impact,this one,’s memorial service,the pair,the huge audience,the figure,a touching social media post,live TV,an unwavering* passion,2006,Daughter Bindi,2005,David Crisafulli,Cade Mooney/Sunshine Coast Daily MEMORABLE MOMENTS LIVE,endless energy,Far North Queensland,September 20,the Australian spirit,his death.The larrikin* conservationist,Crisafulli,the best known Australian –,file image Former prime minister John Howard,a boy,the greatest dad,the tribute,this planet,home,his looks,The Lodge,his legacy,the Australia Zoo,file Current Queensland Premier David Crisafulli,a renowned photographer,time,family,tribute,his antics,prime minister,Australia Zoo,Former prime minister John Howard,September 4,the original Wildlife Warrior,the post,President,a eulogy,Howard,composite image/file Current Queensland Premier David Crisafulli,his passing,The 22-year-old,animals,a heartfelt caption,the nation,Orange level,Australia Zoo Irwin,your dad,My dad,The embarrassed dad,strawberry milk,a blender success,a lasting legacy,the anniversary,his late father,love,’s conservation legacy,little Bindi,the face.All antics,conservation and wildlife,every morning,the country,his love,camera,The larrikin,ORANGE,a genuine bloke,a lasting impact,his legion,his date,Robert Irwin,My mum,the only reptile encounter,Larrikin croc wrangler Steve Irwin,tributes,Steve,’s passing,a testament,a video,Beerwah, Australia,our family,Grace Warrior,George W.,Uluru,a photo,first Australia,the world,the time –,Fame,my whole heart,Getty Images Robert Irwin,an old photo,Robert,a croc,a devoted and adoring family man,deadly animals,the Hollywood Walk,son Robert,shocks and laughs,this wild man,a live snake,Queenslanders,a testament*,Getty Images,the 20th anniversary,my daughter,my dad,the wildlife warrior legacy,September 4, 2006,our guardian angel,her father,her smile.It,her dad,Sunshine Coast Daily MEMORABLE MOMENTS LIVE,Irwin,Bindi Irwin,the caption.Terri Irwin,the Crocodile,Terri Irwin,a star,a stingray,Mr Howard said.Current Queensland Premier David Crisafulli,the Late Night set,wildlife and wilderness areas,today,his family,Harriet,social media,his late father hand prints,wildlife,this lovely pic,READING LEVEL,wildlife conservation,the 20 year anniversary,September 20, 2006,her life,Steve Irwin Day celebrations,the Crocodile Hunter,20 years,fans,English,the natural world,Beerwah,Reading levels,her grandfather,an all-round fine blokehttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/a598c326b9b0c00bf266b57ee6687e74https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/arts/moving-tribute-to-the-resilience-of-human-spirit-through-love-and-faith/news-story/4f294da1f76088cc5c180c0f74c3bff8KidsNewsen2026-09-06T13:30:00+10:00Beacon of hope after flood tragedyRasuwa,a symbol,Mount Kailash,my travels,the Buddha,file image,possible causes,Its gold lustre,the glacier,Gyirong Town,the Nepalese and Chinese border checkpoint,the resilience,Picture,rescuers,the Trishuli-3A hydropower project,worshippers,resilience and respect,events,the origin,a temple,chaos,193km hr,the large central dome,Nepal and Tibet,volcanic eruption,the Bhotekoshi River,the Wat Phra Phuttha Saeng Tham Buddhist complex,AP,my cartoon,Beacon,a mountain valleyseismic,an inland tsunami*,Those debates,multi storey dwellings,human spirit,life and families,000ft,the Langtang Peak,the greatest importance or significanceirony,the formidable* forces,Buddhist,the aftermath,Literacy,the ongoing rescue and recovery operation,pilgrims,40ft,an extremely large mass,a very large wave,Java,the scenes,a disaster movie,Buddhists and Hindus,CGI,a worker,geologists,12m,people,a state,a glacier,series,Mark Knight,CGI*,the most holy destinations,’s central Saraburi province,The Friendship Bridge,Soldiers,April 30, 2023,a golden Buddha figure,a seismic* tremor,remains,ice,the river valley,the interior,Labourers,the large size or importance,Friday,nearly 22,000ft,the waters,Syabrubesi Bazaar,somethingCGI,flood tragedy,The tragic irony*,religious pilgrimages,An aerial view,the scientific study,the fast-moving wall,different parts,the tumult*,a tunnel,brown mud,the loss,the series,Alex Ogle/AFP,survivors,buildings,towns,blame,parts,the fierce and violent nature,the ocean,a different or opposite result,5.2,the Tibet Autonomous Region,the Nepal-Tibet border,Religious pilgrims,flood tragedyGLOSSARYcatastrophic,the period,the impact,this one,the aftermath*,an undersea earthquake,this disaster –,AFP,speed,the valley floor,many temples and buddhas,the mountain,the terrifying images,Rasuwa district,Borobudur temple,The initial days,the riverbanks,Thousands,2023,missing loved ones,a beacon,Asia,a little askew*,the avalanche,the second floor,a position,humans,CCTV,tribute,the time,Indonesia,the pose,an earthquakemagnitude,this moment,This traditional golden figure,the catastrophic* flash flood,the area,such an unbelievable scale and ferocity,September 4,a giant buddha statue,Tibet,Its golden presence,hope,this context,the flash flood,AFP Water,Nepal,the effects,Orange level,Janine Haidar/AFP Water,somethinggeologists,Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto,a finger,very little warning,Java, Indonesia,melting ice,Buddhist devotees,the collision,low-lying areas and settlements,waves –,the collapse,April 30,imageryformidable,Syabrubesi Bazaar, Rasuwa, Nepal,ants,water, mud and rock,floodwaters,Thailand,irony,computer,Ancient buddha statues,Buddha,the buddha,a buddha statue,an earthquake,this 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