VIDEOEnvironmentMan strikes gold in the outbackAn Australian fossicker was digging up bullet shells and outback trash when a faint metal detector signal led to a life-changing discovery – but will his $200K find spark another gold rush?
AnimalsManta migration: a coming of ageMagnificent manta rays can migrate hundreds of kilometres, yet juvenile mantas must reach an important milestone before venturing out into the open ocean as new research reveals why
MoneyTrue blue Aussie brands revealedSome of Australia’s most iconic brands are now owned by foreign companies but some remain proudly Aussie-owned. Here are some leading local labels and why it matters
SportCricket saving lives in South AfricaIn a poor place – where South African boys and girls can get caught up in crime and are overexposed to hardship – cricket has become a powerful weapon for overcoming childhood poverty
Spelling BeeThe sweet ‘spell’ of s-u-c-c-e-s-sGirl power ruled when our three female PM Spelling Bee champs made history to become the nation’s top spellers. Find out what advice the Prime Minister gave them during their special meeting
POLLSociety and CultureTeen’s quest for Australian republicA teenager is calling for Australia to become republic, arguing our head of state should be an Australian citizen rather than a British royal. CAST YOUR VOTE IN OUR KIDS NEWS POLL
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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
AnimalsHow crocs out-survived dinosaursAbout 66 million years ago a catastrophic event wiped out three-quarters of Earth’s species, including its most fearsome predators: dinosaurs. Yet somehow crocodiles survived. Find out why
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)
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?
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
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
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?
Society and CultureWhat drove awful act against MP?When a senseless, violent incident against one of Australia’s most respected and decent politicians occurs, cartoonist Mark Knight says we have to ask what was steering the attacker’s behaviour
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
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
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’
