ExplainersMiddle East: What is happening?The Middle East descended into chaos as Iran retaliated against US and Israeli strikes by targeting neighbours with American bases. Here’s what the fight means for the region and the world
VIDEOSportMatildas win first Asian Cup matchThe Matildas have kicked off their Asian Cup campaign in style with Perth’s hometown hero Sam Kerr slotting the winning goal and Mary Fowler getting a late run in front of a record crowd
Society and CultureGaza’s kids paint a brighter futureMore than 11,000 children across Gaza have used the power of art to envisage a future of peace and safety, creating both beacons of hope for the future and blueprints to build better times ahead
NewsPM’s plan for multistate fast trainSuccessive Australian prime ministers have seen their high speed train hopes derailed but as Albo’s dusts off the dream, cartoonist Mark Knight is left wondering if the PM can jump-start his plan
SportOlympic heroes welcomed homeOlympic heroes Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott have been welcomed home after Australia completed its most successful Winter Games ever. Find out what’s next for our new medallists
OPINIONSociety and CultureLet’s make a start to stop bullyingBullying is extremely harmful but being the meanie can’t be much fun either. Experts suggest that empathy and understanding what makes bullies tick is key to changing their behaviour – here’s how
AnimalsGiraffes’ clever solution to rainWhat does a giraffe do when a rainstorm strikes? The answer may surprise you. It turns out not every animal is hardwired to seek shelter when the weather turns nasty – find out why
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ExplainersStay safe from sharks this seasonIt’s scary when there’s a shark attack on the news – but these are very rare. The best way to stay safe is arming yourself with the facts. Here are some top tips to reduce risk when ocean swimming
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
MoneyMeet Gen Alpha money-makersGen Alpha is the new breed of Australian entrepreneur, already nipping at the heels of Gen Z and Millennials – so how are kids and teens smashing the avocado crowd and making real money?
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
AnimalsNew program matchmaking koalasA unique koala breeding program aims to improve the endangered status of this beloved marsupial species by working some romantic magic via careful couples matchmaking – here’s how it works
VIDEOAnimalsWhy this monkey carries a soft toyMeet Punch, a wee little baby monkey who proves that humans aren’t the only primates to become attached to a particular cuddly toy when they’re anxious and lonely. Watch the adorable video
ExplainersGiddy up for the Year of the HorseJoin Asian-Australians celebrating Lunar New Year from February 17 as the rare Year of the Fire Horse brings special significance to family traditions and cultural unity – discover what it’s all about
VIDEOAnimalsBachelor birdies buddy upA handsome group of bachelor birds are winning hearts ahead of Valentine’s Day at one Australian animal sanctuary, with the debonair ‘Brad Pitta’ welcoming his new wingmen. See the video
Society and CultureTiny entrepreneur’s boredom bidVictoria Diaz dreams of buying a private jet to fly her family around, but first the eight-year-old entrepreneur must banish kids’ boredom – can her bright idea blow away the dullest of dull days?
VIDEOSportWinter Olympics: week 2 highlightsAthletes say ‘ciao’ to the memorable mayhem of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games at the Closing Ceremony in Verona, as Australians celebrate our best ever showing at the Winter Olympics
ExplainersMotoGP banished instead of bikiesRecord attendance last year and a $60 million boost to the region’s economy wasn’t enough to save Phillip Island’s MotoGP in Mark Knight’s spin on the Allan government’s biker bungle
VIDEOSportWinter Olympics: week 1 highlightsMORE GOLD! Jakara Anthony tastes redemption, winning the inaugural dual moguls final after Josie Baff’s snowboard cross comeback in Australia’s best ever Winter Olympics UPDATED
EXPLAINERHealthAre your eyes sun-safe right now?Most Australians know the signs of sunburn but did you know there’s one vital part of our bodies that people of all ages often overlook? Here’s how to mind your eyes and why we all should
POLLSociety and CultureWhy ‘fair go’ to be taught at schoolTeaching kids why Australia is ‘the best country in the world’ will become part of the national curriculum as federal government calls for a major review. Find out what changes could be coming
SpaceNASA move for medium asteroidsNASA announces new mission to help build better defences for Earth against asteroids of a certain size, with experts revealing a surprising estimate of undetected asteroids within striking distance
VIDEOScience and TechnologyKung fu robots stun the worldChina has showcased its rapid progress in developing humanoid tech with a jaw-dropping performance by a group of nunchuck-wielding robots – leaving us wondering what the robo future holds
