Book ClubThe best books for wintry wondersKids News is taking a brief pause during the Term 2 school holidays but the HarperCollins Book Club winter reading guide has got you covered – here’s what’s hot now the temp’s dropped
HistoryTime facts that will bend your brainAmong the pyramids, woolly mammoths, space travel, iPhones and Picasso are some weird overlaps that feel impossible – take a look at this fascinating gallery and these strange-but-true facts
Ask Healthy HaroldWhy working together is ‘deadly’NAIDOC Week is celebrating ‘50 Years of Deadly’ from July 5-12 – join Healthy Harold as he explores this year’s theme and fun, meaningful ways to honour and learn from First Nations peoples
First Nations NewsWhat’s in the water at Brewarrina?ARIA-winning rapper DOBBY has collaborated with First Nations artist Kelsey Iris and the kids of Brewarrina to create this year’s Busking For Change song. Find out what the catchy tune means
AnimalsHappy ending for bushfire babyRobyn the koala joey lost both her parents in Victoria’s January bushfires and her survival was touch and go – discover how she was returned to the wild after a remarkable four-month recovery
ExplainersWhat is a double earthquake?The South American country of Venezuela was rocked by two massive earthquakes last week in a rare event known as a doublet. Here’s how twin quakes and aftershocks differ
UPDATEDSportSocceroos to meet Egypt Round 2The Socceroos will meet Egypt in the World Cup knockout stages, dodging Belgium and thrilling Australian fans after the carefully played 0-0 draw against Paraguay both sides needed to advance
The Bee returns in Term 3The 2026 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee opens July 20 – we can’t wait to welcome Australia’s brilliant Bees!
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EnvironmentMud choking Great Barrier ReefThe impact of land clearing on the Great Barrier Reef has been laid bare in a shocking new report that shows more than 400,000 dump truck loads of mud end up in the fragile ecosystem annually
VIDEOAsk Healthy HaroldOne game, two worlds: safety firstHealthy Harold shares a personal experience in the gaming universe ahead of World Social Media Day, along with safety tips and why our world-first social media laws protect Aussie kids
AnimalsWhy the T. Rex had small armsOne of Earth’s most fearsome creatures was the 12m long lizard king with jaws that could crush a car and feet fit to chase prey at 40km/hr. Yet, for some reason, the T. Rex had teensy, tiny arms
HealthNuts are tops but are butters bad?There are so many peanut and nut butter options in the supermarkets these days and we all have a favourite – but which are the best and worst ones for your health? The results are in
VIDEOAnimalsEgg drop for our endangered frogsA massive conservation effort is underway to revitalise Southern Corroboree frog populations at Kosciuszko National Park. Find out what is being done to save our most endangered amphibians
AnimalsDog lost at sea found in kayakBruce the brave Alsatian had an unplanned dicey adventure when he was swept almost 5km out to sea. His owner raised the alarm and the mayday call saw rescuers race to reach the plucky pooch
AnimalsPublic outcry over brumby cullingThe culling of brumbies has been labelled inhumane by some but others say it’s essential for the protection of our native species. Here’s why the wild horses have left so many people divided
AnimalsHammock haven for new quollsTwo eastern quolls have moved into their bespoke bachelor pad at an Australian sanctuary and made themselves at home. Despite a touch of ‘jet lag’, their handmade hammock is their happy place
SportTeen boardriders can’t surf socialsThey’ve both turned 16 but these two elite Australian teen surfers selected for junior world games this year have been left gutted by a shock social media decision leaving their fundraising in tatters
SportAussies saved by Curacao keeperThe smallest nation in World Cup history to earn a point has inadvertently handed Australia a 90 per cent chance of reaching the knockout stages – without even winning a game – here’s how
Just for FunNan throws birthday burnout bashAn 86-year-old great-grandmother has gone viral after celebrating her birthday by smashing tyres at a Leeton burnout track, attracting more than one million views by thrashing it like a pro
SportBMX champs wear green and goldMore than 1000 BMX racers will represent Australia at the upcoming UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, including some special appearances from young Territorians
First Nations NewsNo bus, no school for remote kidsStudents in an Indigenous community in far northwest NSW have missed years of education due to limited transport in a village where almost no one can drive to the nearest school an hour away
ArtsBluey star thought it wouldn’t workThe composer who created a catchy little tune for Australia’s best loved Blue Heeler has shared why he almost turned down the ‘little gig on the side’ that ended up becoming Bluey’s theme song
Society and CultureBig Prince George news confirmedA major change for the second in line to the British throne has been confirmed by a royal spokesman, ending speculation about whether or not the prince would follow in his father’s footsteps
SportAustralia’s ‘Socceroo’ high schoolGoalkeeper Patrick Beach’s dream World Cup debut for the Socceroos has shone a spotlight on the special school producing some of Australia’s greatest footballers over the past two decades
