SportAn hour agoAussie World Cup ban overturnedThe cancellation of a 20 year-old World Cup tradition had soccer fans in such an uproar Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan decided to turn a red card on the controversy. Find out what happened
SportConcussion deals a heavy blowThis footy-loving teen had her world turned upside down when a dangerous tackle led to months of concerning concussion symptoms. But luckily, there are ways to reduce the risk
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
Society and CultureKids go blue to help end bullyingBullying is a major problem for Aussie kids, with just under half of students across Years 4-9 affected every few weeks. Find out how you can help take a stand this Do It For Dolly Day on May 8
AnimalsRoos’ upside-down evolution in OzAustralia’s nickname as the land Down Under may be closer to the truth than anyone knew, as new research suggests that the ancient kangaroo’s story of survival was a surprising mouthful
Health60,000 Aussie kids for health pushMeet 40 Aussie children and teens who have shown remarkable bravery and resilience. Their stories and health challenges may one day help improve every child’s – and our nation’s – future
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
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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Book ClubTerm time is better with booksLonger days may be over but HarperCollins Book Club autumn reading guide has got you covered for the chilly months ahead – here’s what’s hot as the temperature drops
ExplainersOz ships in massive diesel haulIn Part Three of our explainer series on oil prices, Kids News examines the effect high prices and reduced supply are having on supply chains and what the Government is doing about it
VIDEOAnimalsKoala-saving hero hound retiresAfter a decade of sniffing out koalas in need of saving, detection dog Bear has hung up his fire boots for the last time to focus on a life of fetch and chasings. Find out why he is a true doggie legend
VIDEOScience and TechnologyRobot runner trips over start lineA half-marathon in China saw more than 300 robots race – including one that smashed the human world record – but the rehearsal that didn’t go to plan for one clumsy bot in this epic fail
AnimalsFresh hope to save Aussie frogsWith Save the Frogs Day happening this week, let’s make some noise by exploring why these ‘ribbeting’ creatures risk extinction – and discover what is being done to protect these heroic hoppers
AnimalsIs this ‘flying dolphin’ real or fake?From flying dolphins to seagulls not being real, these fascinating wildlife facts will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the wonderful world of animals
VIDEOAnimalsCroc hunts cuisine in crazy scenesWhat are diners to do when a crocodile walks into a restaurant, leaps onto a counter, strolls into the kitchen, flops onto a couch, then freshens up in a water feature? Find out what happened
HistoryGiant echidna hiding in museumScientists had been scratching their heads for almost 30 years as to why no fossils of Australia’s extinct giant echidna were being found in Victoria – until two researchers looked closer to home
SportTeen AFL talent ripe for pickingIncoming team the Tasmania Devils will have plenty of up and comers in the mix when building its first AFL squad. Here are some top draft picks that could end up playing for the Apple Isle
VIDEOSportPiastri back on the podium at lastOscar Piastri has reignited world title hopes, claiming his first podium of the new Formula One season after finishing second in the Japanese Grand Prix as Antonelli makes more teen history
VIDEOSportHull avoids DQ to bag two medalsAustralian track star Jessica Hull has made history at the World Indoor Athletics Championships after surviving a disqualification drama caused by a competitor’s fall. Watch the video
UPDATEDSportAsian Cup: The one that got awayOur valiant Matildas delivered a gripping Asian Cup home final at Stadium Australia but could not quite find the only response that mattered as Japan’s first half ‘wondergoal’ delivered the win
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
Society and CultureBid to save sign language newsAustralia could soon lose its only daily news service delivered in sign language, leaving thousands of deaf Australians without a news service in their first language. Here’s why that is a big deal
NewsTrump gets royally cosy with KingCharles III’s charm offensive in the States to repair fractured UK-US relations has played to President Trump’s well-known royal fascination and inspired Mark Knight’s ‘Two Kings’ cartoon
First Nations NewsSoldier’s 100-year-old war legacyRetired First Nations soldier Rob Thatcher reflects on his family’s century of military service as we invite Kids News readers to take our Anzac Day Dawn Service ‘code of conduct’ poll
