VIDEOAnimals4 minutes agoOne-eyed dog chases world recordHe may have just lost an eye but this legendary Aussie bulldog isn’t slowing down for anyone as his humans aim predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard
ArtsHardware horror with Scarehouse!Happy Halloween! As more Aussies get spooked by Halloween each year, Bunnings has built something special that’s not for the faint-hearted – but meet the family that has gone one better
ExplainersTrump demos White House wingWill Donald Trump’s wrecking ball through the historic East Wing of the White House deliver the US President his ballroom bliss? Mark Knight’s toon imagines there could be more to come
ExplainersHow Hurricane Melissa intensifiedHurricane Melissa has become the most powerful hurricane to hit land in the Atlantic, wreaking havoc across four island nations. But just how did it become so strong?
Science and TechnologyAussie teens learning AI bot tricksAs nearly half of Aussie kids struggle to spot fake news, students at one school are tackling AI head-on this Media Literacy Week, with an AI bot battlefield based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm
SportWhat went wrong for the Matildas?Australia’s beloved Matildas suffered an absolute thrashing by England this week after a trainwreck first half saw them schooled by the Lionesses in embarrassing fashion. Here’s what happened
EnvironmentAussies worry for Reef’s futureA new report on the Great Barrier Reef has revealed what most Australians think about losing our largest natural wonder as experts warn not enough is being done. So what needs to change?
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UPDATEDJust for FunAI-generated icons cast a spellIt’s been two years since Kids News stirred the cauldron with its first spooky AI experiment, turning stars and politicians into a Halloween Hall of Fame – vote for your favourite!
EnvironmentSad reality of common Halloween decorationIt’s the most common decoration rolled out every Halloween, but experts are warning of the very real dangers of fake spider webs
Just for FunIs this Oz’s most haunted house?Would you dare knock on the door of this house while ‘trick or treating’ this Halloween? It may not have cobwebs or pumpkins outside but tales told about it will send shivers down your spine
EXCLUSIVESpelling BeeBee spelling success pretty sweetBack-to-back victories and a breakthrough win for South Australia have marked the fifth anniversary of Australia’s premier student spelling competition. FULL HONOUR ROLL
VIDEOAnimalsDumped dogs of Ukraine turn blueWild footage has shown several abandoned dogs living near the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant have turned blue, baffling the workers caring of them – what has dyed their fur?
AnimalsCrocodile safety as teen survivesA 14-year-old boy has been attacked by a crocodile while fishing with two other teenagers in Far North Queensland – please stay safe when visiting ‘croc country’ by following this expert advice
VIDEOAnimalsCrazy crab invasion on Aus islandThey look like hostile creatures from outer-space but the truth is almost as strange – this is the wild moment an army of scarlet crustaceans takes over an Aussie island, shutting down roads
VIDEOAnimalsWombats waddle to the dentistWombats at one Australian animal sanctuary took a recent trip to the dentist for an important check up for our native marsupials with teeth that keep on growing. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
VIDEOSportSurf champ inspires young gunsNewly crowned WSL World Champion surfer Molly Picklum has come home to Australia with one very heavy trophy, a big smile and these nuggets of wisdom for the next generation of grommets
VIDEOSportTeen Socceroo taking on the worldMeet Nestory Irankunda, the teen Socceroo taking the game by storm, who opens up about seizing his place in international football and coach Tony Popovic’s wisdom in a rare interview
VIDEOSportOlympic star Ariarne Titmus retiresAustralian Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has announced her shock retirement from swimming at the age of just 25, sharing her plans to pursue the dream worth more to her than all the medals
SportTiny nation makes FIFA World CupThe small archipelago nation of Cape Verde has booked a place at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. Here’s why the victory means so much for the small African country of 550,000
Society and CultureInside Trump’s new Air Force OneImagine a plane with gold-plated interiors, full sized bedrooms and a grand staircase. That’s exactly what US President Donald Trump will soon be flying in. SEE THE PICTURES HERE
ExplainersBuy Australian to boost our futureHow many of your toys or clothes were made in Australia? Our country is falling behind when it comes to producing a range of goods and our economy is at risk. But there is a way we can help
Society and CultureStrictest uniform rules in AustraliaBuzz cut bans, skirt length measurements and acceptable brands of shoes: here are some of the country’s staunchest school uniform policies. Take our Kids News poll and tell us what you think
ExplainersTeen reveals toll of Everest climbA 17-year-old Australian girl has shared her experience trying to climb Mt Everest, revealing the shocking effect high altitudes and extreme cold had on her body. Find out what happened and why
