SportSocceroos through to knockout 32The Socceroos have secured a place in the World Cup knockout stages after thrilling Australian fans, finishing the opening round with the 0-0 draw against Paraguay that they needed to advance
EnvironmentSkiers bemoan worst snow seasonWinter is well underway but snow enthusiasts have been left gobsmacked by the worst snow season in a decade thanks to El Nino. See the shocking photos of Australia’s best slopes laid bare
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
HealthTop five yoghurt pouches to pickSqueezy yoghurts are a popular and easy lunch box snack, but which ones offer the best boost for your growing bones? And which ones are hiding huge amounts of sugar in disguise?
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
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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VIDEOExplainersWhy some buildings fall in quakesWhen a natural disaster like an earthquake strikes a major city like Bangkok, it’s always shocking when a big building collapses – why do some buildings fall when much taller ones are left intact?
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
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
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?
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
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
