Society and CultureAussies hit 28 million and countingAustralia’s population has just reached 28 million, according to estimates from the ABS, but it’s not babies being born driving most to our explosive population growth – so what’s behind it?
Society and Culture‘Message in a bottle’ mates meetA touching letter in a bottle cast into the ocean off Chile in 2007 has united a Norwegian sailor and a Darwin businessman in an unlikely friendship spanning two decades and thousands of miles
SpaceHurtling meteor’s massive blastImagine 300 tonnes of TNT detonating without warning and you can understand the surprise of residents in northeast USA when a meteor exploded, the blast setting off big booms over a huge area
PICTURESAnimalsNo 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
Society and CultureLet’s say thanks to unsung heroesThis week’s Ten Days of Gratitude count down to Thank a First Responder Day, where we show our respect and honour the brave heroes that help when trouble strikes. Here’s how to get involved
SpaceNASA reveals plan for moon baseHumans could be living on the moon in as little as six years if NASA’s three-phase plan to build a moon base goes according to schedule. But the US isn’t the only country with lunar aspirations
EXPLAINERHealthDaniher beats Beast in tribute toonCartoonist Mark Knight commemorates AFL great Neale Daniher, who died this week having raised more than $100 million after founding FightMND following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
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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AnimalsThrough Sir Attenborough’s eyesForty species bear his name and he fears rats more than gorillas – the one and only Sir David Attenborough turns 100 after half a century of bringing our planet into the homes of everyday people
Ask Healthy HaroldTime to ‘unmask’ tobacco industryTobacco companies knowingly target young people with addictive products, but this World No Tobacco Day, Healthy Harold is applauding Australian teenagers rejecting smoking and vaping
PICTURESMoneyHow to add value to Bluey coinsAustralia Post has released a new set of $2 Bluey coins, potentially inspiring a new generation of collectors who may one day make a ‘Dollarbuck’ if the hobby bounces back – find out what’s valuable
UPDATEDJust for FunWilly Wonka, eat your heart outRoald Dahl’s ‘pure imagination’ finds a spiritual home in Australia as Cadbury’s massive $150 million project to build the ultimate chocolate experience is unanimously approved by council
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
Animals‘Smashing pumpkins’ feast at zooThree female hippos and nine Asian elephants have received the ultimate seasonal treat at one Australian zoo after staff grew giant pumpkins gulped by the animals’ giant jaws in just a few chomps
AnimalsTassie devil’s trip to the dentistThis little snapper may have a stronger bite than the African lion, but even his teeth need a little TLC from the dentist from time to time. Find out how he went from fractured to fang-tastic
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
UPDATEDSportStar drops after French Open winSoaring temperatures during a Paris heatwave have caused chaos at Roland-Garros all week, with the 26th seed collapsing on the court requiring medical attention after a brutal five-set sizzler
SportDid umps go potty for Pendlebury?AFL great Scott Pendlebury’s celebration of his history-making career in the sport saw the Magpies hold on to claim victory but some fans felt umpires were blinded by the big day – take the poll
EXPLAINERNewsStark contrast in climb or crimeBianca Adler’s record-breaking Everest climb exposes the nation’s dangerous divide between young achievers and the crisis of youth crime, captured in cartoonist Mark Knight’s panel contrast
SportAussie teen conquers Mt EverestMelbourne teenager Bianca Adler has become the youngest ever Australian to conquer Mount Everest after reaching the summit in freezing, windy conditions and is now making her way back down
ArtsAussie Supergirl’s tiny teen atticAspiring actor turned Hollywood heavyweight Milly Alcock has revealed the tiny attic bedroom where she chased global fame as a teenager before landing the title role in the coming blockbuster
Science and TechnologyPope Leo urges caution in AI eraThe first American leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics has urged ‘safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence’ in the first major theological document of his papacy
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
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
