Animals40 minutes agoDog lost at sea found in kayakBruce the brave Alsation 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
ArtsAn hour agoTaylor Swift’s Toy Story tear-jerkerThe countdown is on to the Australian release of Toy Story 5 but as well as popcorn and Choc Tops, you might want to pack some tissues for your teary mum and dad. Why are grown ups crying?
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
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
HealthHow to tell if your fear is a phobiaNeedles, the dark, separation from parents and even throwing up – these are all fears that Aussie kids are dealing with week after week. But how can you tell if that fear is actually a phobia?
ArtsInflation dragon blocks homebuyerCartoonist Mark Knight riffs on Howard-era former treasurer Peter Costello’s ‘inflation dragon’ – wrapping it around the very homes the Albanese government pledges to make more affordable
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
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
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
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
Ask 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
SportGout Gout’s world record officialGout Gout has become a world record holder, after his stunning 200m Australian Championships win was made official by World Athletics. Find out what’s next for the Aussie track sensation
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
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
Society and CultureGhost jobs you’ve never heard ofFrom knocking on windows to renting out videos and manually connecting phone calls, these 15 jobs vanished when technology came to town and new jobs were born – see the surprising list
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 local in an unlikely friendship spanning two decades and thousands of miles
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
