Just for FunPat Cummins feeds his inner childAussie cricket legend, UNICEF Australia ambassador and child-at-heart Pat Cummins says play isn’t just fun – it’s fundamental. Here’s how the skipper gets his playtime on and off the pitch
VIDEOAnimalsDevil in the DNA of bee discoveryA new native Australian bee species has been discovered and has a famously sinister new name to back up its gothic appearance – but why does this horned creature need a heap of human love?
Just for FunGet loud on World Children’s DayNovember 20 is World Children’s Day and UNICEF is inviting all Aussie kids to celebrate with ‘a Minute of Loudness’ about the things that matter most to them – so what matters most to you?
HealthHow CPR saved this boy’s lifeWhen 10-year-old Tala Teofilo suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest, the quick actions of his aunt and others who knew CPR saved his life. Here’s how you can learn this lifesaving skill too
VIDEOExplainersHow playing helps in times of strifeWhen an emergency, war or natural disaster threatens a child’s right to play, these special safe havens in crisis zones help restore and protect dreams of the future and everyday fun – find out how
SpaceIs Saturn’s condition ripe for life?Saturn’s moon Enceladus has excited an international team of researchers, as understanding grows of what lies beneath the surface of this ‘key target’ in the search for extraterrestrial life
VIDEOExplainersHow play helps keeps you healthyPlay has amazing health benefits for body, mind and emotional wellbeing – which is why kids across the world should be doing more of it. But just how much should you be playing each day?
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The Bee is now overWinners of the 2025 National Final have been announced – congratulations, brilliant Bees!
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Ask Healthy HaroldHealthy Harold has been educating Australian students about health and wellbeing for 40 years – he’s also a monthly contributor here at Kids News!
UPDATEDExplainersU16 social media ban explainedFrom December 10, Australians under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and other socials. Find out how the new laws affect you and your peers
Christmas Celebration around the World50 fun activities on the history of ChristmasOur feature series and 50-activity workbook will help students understand the history and evolution of Christmas, the religious and cultural aspects of its celebration and how traditions vary across the world
VIDEOAsk Healthy HaroldCelebrate our differences this festive seasonHealthy Harold loves learning about different rituals and festive traditions celebrated by his fellow Australians – and always being respectful of unfamiliar practices is the very best gift of all
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
VIDEOAnimalsWait, what? You can keep a croc?!As one Australian state moves to ban pet crocodiles, another part of the nation is making it easier than ever to keep one of these apex predators in a suburban backyard – can you guess where?
EnvironmentEveryday items banned for millionsThese common household products are set to vanish from at least one Australian state as authorities crack down on “unnecessary” plastics that are hard to recycle and harmful to people and planet
EXPLAINERAnimalsWhy there is a bear crisis in JapanThere’s so many bears about in parts of Japan that soldiers have been sent to help residents of the northern region hit by a record number of attacks – but why are all these bears coming to town?
VIDEOAnimalsOne-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 predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard
VIDEOSportSwim record shattered by 13yoShe is the new record holder for the Chinese and Asian women’s 200m individual medley, the ninth fastest swimmer of all time in the same event and she is just 13. Meet China’s teen swim prodigy
VIDEOSport‘Icicle kick’ goal stuns soccer worldScoring a goal with a bicycle kick is one thing, but when you are playing soccer in the middle of a blizzard, a manoeuvre like that deserves a whole new name. WATCH THE INCREDIBLE VIDEO
VIDEOSportAussie star stuns with 36-year firstAustralian NBA star Josh Giddey is enjoying some rare air as his stunning season continues with a feat unmatched since the lofty heights of Michael Jordan’s best days playing for the Bulls
VIDEOSportFrom junior jockey to racing queenMeet Australia’s new racing royalty, the first ever female jockey to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double. How did she do it? Let’s just say it all started with a pony instead of a pram
VIDEOExplainersWhy children have a Right to PlayWe all know play is fun, but did you know it’s also important for your health and learning? Play is an essential right for children across the world – but what is keeping so many from playfulness?
VIDEOScience and TechnologyIs this ‘humanoid’ a real robot?A Chinese car manufacturer has unveiled an AI-powered robot so lifelike they had to prove to the audience it wasn’t a human fake – but many people still weren’t convinced. What do you think?
ExplainersCould federal fiasco flow to statesFifty years since Australia’s most dramatic government crisis, Mark Knight’s Dismissal cartoon captures the cast of Whitlam’s sacking but also ponders if history could repeat in state politics
VIDEOScience and TechnologyCraziest car ‘safety feature’ failA car manufacturer’s eccentric solution to EV battery fires – ejecting the entire power pack out one side at speed – has left motoring experts scratching their heads. Watch the live demo
