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
AnimalsEgg 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
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
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
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
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
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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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
SpaceTrump’s AI alien after UFO claimsUS President Donald Trump has caused a stir by posting an AI image of himself with an ‘alien’ after the release of government UFO files, despite no real proof that aliens have ever been found
ExplainersRoblox: new roadblocks for kidsPopular gaming platform Roblox has launched new age-based accounts in order to improve safety for its youngest users. Find out what the changes mean for you and your friends
AnimalsEagle ray brothers born in captivityTwo endangered eagle ray pups are gliding through their early milestones after their same-day birth at an Australian aquarium in a win for the species – here’s a first look at the newborn boys
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
VIDEOAnimalsNo bubble trouble for curious catsWerribee Open Range Zoo keepers have treated lions and gorillas to a bubble party, capturing hilariously different reactions from each species during the enrichment activity
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
VIDEOSportSocceroos’ dream World Cup startAustralians go wild as our Socceroos squad of untested young guns leaves the rest of the world’s jaws on the floor with the golden boys defending their way to an unforgettable 2-0 victory
SportShort smashes 800m swim recordThe Australian Swim Trials proved to be a smashing success for Sam Short after he won three titles and broke his own Australian and Commonwealth record. But will he take home a fourth gold?
SportUnknown player to overnight starAn astonishing week has seen a soccer player go from obscure underdog to one of the most anticipated players at the coming FIFA World Cup thanks to a little help from a surprising source
HealthButter vs. margarine: bad or best?We’re spoiled for choice in Australia with such a wide selection of supermarket butters and margarines – but not all spreads are created equal as a dietitian reveals the hidden cholesterol culprit
MoneyElon Musk: history’s first trillionaireSpaceX has soared on its US stock market debut, sending its founder Elon Musk into a brand new stratosphere of mind-boggling wealth as his majority shares deliver a whopping win
VIDEOSociety and Culture‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5Porsche has unveiled three cars inspired by lead characters in the classic film series Toy Story, with Woody, Buzz and Jessie rides expected to fetch millions of dollars for children’s charities
POLLScience and TechnologySneak a peek at Apple AI imagesApple has dumped its commitment to photo realism, unveiling new AI tools that will let users generate fake and altered images with no visible watermark – what do you think of the AI updates?
