SportDylan Alcott enters Hall of Fame‘If you could tell a younger Dylan this was happening, I don’t think he’d believe you’: Tennis champion is welcomed into Sport Australia Hall of Fame with six other sporting greats
ExplainersIconic Louvre reopens to visitorsThe world’s most visited museum has been forced to close its doors after rioters barricaded the entrance, with shocking images emerging. Find out why France has been rocked by violent unrest
VIDEOAnimalsMeet zoo’s ‘odd couple’ wombatsMilo and Gem are two wombats with very different personalities who share the same adorable hobby. Discover their pastimes plus loads of fun wombat facts this World Wombat Day (October 22)
TechnologyAre you ready for a smartphone?When it comes to digital readiness, age isn’t the only thing that matters. Most Aussie tweens lack some important skills needed for safely using a smartphone – here’s why you may not be ready yet
VIDEOExplainersWhy dub a glacier ‘Doomsday’?The Antarctic glacier twice the size of Tasmania could reshape the world’s coastlines. What do we know about the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ and how did it get its name?
VIDEOScience and TechnologyMusk’s kids pledge after flying carThe world’s richest man Elon Musk has made another surprising announcement just days after unveiling his amazing flying car – and this one could see 72 million kids share in the wealth of AI
ExplainersHunt is on to eradicate fire antsBiosecurity experts need Aussies on the lookout for invasive red fire ants, after the super stingers were detected in Sydney for the first time. Here’s why the tiny ants pose a massive challenge for us all
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VIDEOSpelling BeeUn-Bee-lievable: first all-female trioNearly 100,000 students entered, now three have helped make Kids News history – meet the all-female champions who rewrote the PM’s Spelling Bee record books. Next stop: Canberra!
AnimalsPossum hitches a ride on boyWhen a baby possum climbed the leg of an Australian schoolboy on his way to class, students and staff knew exactly how to help the cute critter. Watch the funny footage and see what happened
Just for FunWorld record for tiny yoga teacherGuinness World Record-holder Phoenix became a qualified instructor at five and 337 days after doing yoga all her short life. Find out how she did it and discover some crazy new records
Society and CultureOne term tops 2026 slang searchAustralia’s most Googled slang word of 2026 leads by a wide margin and means absolutely nothing – but apparently that’s the whole point, as the top terms see ‘skibidi toilet’ crash out of use
VIDEOAnimalsMini dogs live longer – here’s whyHow can a mini doggo live up to 14 years, when a big one only lives up to 10 years? Scientists finally solve the mystery and they say, it is all down to the DNA
EnvironmentTiny Fijian bee faces extinctionA very wee bee the size of a grain of rice was discovered just two years ago in the trees of the island nation. But researchers believe that 99 per cent have already vanished – what is happening?
AnimalsSnakes sneak into Aussie airportWhy do dozens of snakes decide to visit this central Australian airport each summer? Turns out the cool ‘human habitat’ is the perfect place for snakes to shelter from the hot, summer sun
VIDEOArtsBoy’s bird song wins heartsMajor Aussie artists are obsessed with the toe-tapping bird song written by an eight-year-old boy that has become a ‘little bit of a flag’ for human creativity
VIDEOSportKids’ big day out at Bathurst 1000Two lucky lads in lanyards soaked up the motorsports scene, saw plenty of action on track and enjoyed all the fun things for young fans to see and do when Supercars burned into Mount Panorama
SportCode switch star could flip for FijiFollowing his blockbuster finish with the Roosters in the NRL Grand Final, Marky Mark has reportedly ruled out playing for Australia in union this year. But will he switch countries in 2027?
Sport‘Hidden’ gems in Games emblemsThe Brisbane 2032 Olympic emblems have been unveiled six years ahead of Australia’s third ever Games. What special shapes can you spot in the highly symbolic designs?
VIDEOSportKnight: Premiership poster designsWharfie time or a pride of three-peat lions? Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight has unveiled his iconic 2026 Premiership posters. Find out how to get yours ahead of the AFL Grand Final clash
HealthFive simple ways kids can connectEven small moments of bonding can boost mental and physical wellbeing, according to experts, so let’s embrace Mental Health Month’s theme, because ‘A Little Connection Goes a Long Way’
Money‘Torturous twist’ of monetary policyMark Knight suggests it’s back to the Dark Ages for Aussies on the rack financially, stretched to the limit by RBA interest rate hikes and high inflation, as government spending drives up prices
ExplainersCould my fridge really get hacked?Hundreds of supermarkets recently had their fridges hacked, leading to thousands of products spoiling, but could this happen at home? Experts say many of our everyday devices are at risk
VIDEOSociety and CultureDuchess speaks out for girls’ rightsMeghan Markle has shared a heartwarming home video featuring daughter Lilibet on the International Day of the Girl (October 11) while announcing new work to give more girls access to education
