ArtsWhat’s on these summer holidaysThe festive season is finally here and there’s plenty of magic happening across the country. Here are some of our favourite things to do and see in each state and territory across Australia
SpaceChristmas comet coming to townIf you look up at the night sky in the week before Christmas you might see a mysterious green light – but it’s not Santa and his reindeers ahead of schedule. So what is it and why is it there?
Animals‘Drop crocs’ roamed AustraliaAncient crocodiles that may have ambushed prey by dropping from trees have been identified through fossilised eggshells found in Queensland, suggesting a prehistoric predator ready to pounce
ExplainersAustralia in mourning after BondiJewish communities worldwide will celebrate the triumph of light over forces of darkness during Hanukkah festivities this week and despite our nation’s shock and grief, may peace and love prevail
Science and Technology‘Architects of AI’ pave future pathTime Magazine has just named its 2025 Person of the Year as ‘the architects of AI’ – but with a critical skills gap in Australia, who will become the STEM pioneers of our nation’s AI future?
HistoryFire-starters change human historyNew evidence of humans deliberately making fire up to 350,000 years earlier than previously thought has lit up a team of British scientists – find out why fire was such a species game-changer
Science and TechnologyAussie kids’ first taste of freedomAustralian kids under 16 trying to log into Snapchat are greeted by lockout screens, with other apps to follow suit as the nation’s historic new laws for accessing social media come into effect
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The Bee is now overWinners of the 2025 National Final have been announced – congratulations, brilliant Bees!
Continuous cultureWelcome to our dedicated page for news and current affairs relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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
EnvironmentNew plan for Aussie beach safetyThe first phase of a plan to make Australian waters safer and reduce shark risk at our beaches is being rolled out in one state. Learn how sharks can be spotted early and how lives can be saved
VIDEOAnimalsDouble puggles out of troubleA couple of curious wildlife cases have found their way to an Australian wildlife hospital, with not one but two echidna puggles now receiving plenty of TLC after their dramatic survival
EXPLAINERScience and TechnologyCould Oz end world’s animal labs?An Australian start-up is using AI to power a game-changing approach to testing new drug treatments that, if successful, could save both human and animal lives. Find out how it works
VIDEONewsPM’s pup Toto totes wedding ringsAn Australian love story that started with ‘Up the Rabbitohs!’ reached its happily-ever-after on Saturday, as Anthony Albanese became the first sitting PM to tie the knot – helped along by Toto
SportOscar turns attention to the AshesOscar Piastri’s F1 championship dreams did not come true this year – but the Australian has found a silver lining heading into 2026 that is perfectly timed for his return home for Christmas
VIDEOSportKerr’s return to Matildas greatnessSam Kerr has delivered an impressive performance with the Matildas as they thrashed New Zealand 2-0, bringing renewed hope to Tillies fans ahead of next year’s Asian Cup
VIDEOSportBoomers’ World Cup bid beginsAustralian basketball has a new hero after Davo Hickey nailed a buzzer-beating three pointer to seal an epic World Cup qualifier over New Zealand as the Tall Blacks toppled at home at the death
SportComm Games centenary savedIn 2030, Australia’s top athletes will compete at this historic Indian city to mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Games with other member nations – let’s meet the host metropolis
HealthTiny device keeping siblings aliveThis brother and sister look like most other Australian children – happy, healthy and full of fun – but inside their chests are tiny devices keeping them alive, after a new test found a hidden harm
ExplainersWhat scrolling does to your brainEver wondered why you struggle to put down your device? A neuroscientist has revealed why social media is so addictive – and how it could be reshaping young brains for the worse
ExplainersAll’s fair in love and wagyuLove struck twice in Canberra this past week in cartoonist Mark Knight’s take, as the Prime Minister tied the knot while Barnaby Joyce enjoyed a political date with One Nation’s Pauline Hanson
Ask Healthy HaroldNew beginnings to flow from delayHealthy Harold and friends see the incoming social media age restrictions as an invitation and an opportunity for Aussie kids to do what only they can do – reclaim childhood’s wonder years
