AnimalsGiraffes’ clever solution to rainWhat does a giraffe do when a rainstorm strikes? The answer may surprise you. It turns out not every animal is hardwired to seek shelter when the weather turns nasty – find out why
EXPLAINERHealthAre your eyes sun-safe right now?Most Australians know the signs of sunburn but did you know there’s one vital part of our bodies that people of all ages often overlook? Here’s how to mind your eyes and why we all should
POLLSociety and CultureWhy ‘fair go’ to be taught at schoolTeaching kids why Australia is ‘the best country in the world’ will become part of the national curriculum as federal government calls for a major review. Find out what changes could be coming
Society and CultureTiny entrepreneur’s boredom bidVictoria Diaz dreams of buying a private jet to fly her family around, but first the eight-year-old entrepreneur must banish kids’ boredom – can her bright idea blow away the dullest of dull days?
AnimalsNew program matchmaking koalasA unique koala breeding program aims to improve the endangered status of this beloved marsupial species by working some romantic magic via careful couples matchmaking – here’s how it works
VIDEOSportWinter Olympics: week 2 highlightsAthletes say ‘ciao’ to the memorable mayhem of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games at the Closing Ceremony in Verona, as Australians celebrate our best ever showing at the Winter Olympics
SpaceNASA move for medium asteroidsNASA announces new mission to help build better defences for Earth against asteroids of a certain size, with experts revealing a surprising estimate of undetected asteroids within striking distance
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ExplainersStay safe from sharks this seasonIt’s scary when there’s a shark attack on the news – but these are very rare. The best way to stay safe is arming yourself with the facts. Here are some top tips to reduce risk when ocean swimming
ExplainersWhat scrolling does to your brainEver wondered why you struggle to put down your device? A neuroscientist has revealed why social media is so addictive – and how it could be reshaping young brains for the worse
MoneyMeet Gen Alpha money-makersGen Alpha is the new breed of Australian entrepreneur, already nipping at the heels of Gen Z and Millennials – so how are kids and teens smashing the avocado crowd and making real money?
HistoryFire-starters change human historyNew evidence of humans deliberately making fire up to 350,000 years earlier than previously thought has lit up a team of British scientists – find out why fire was such a species game-changer
VIDEOAnimalsWhy this monkey carries a soft toyMeet Punch, a wee little baby monkey who proves that humans aren’t the only primates to become attached to a particular cuddly toy when they’re anxious and lonely. Watch the adorable video
ExplainersGiddy up for the Year of the HorseJoin Asian-Australians celebrating Lunar New Year from February 17 as the rare Year of the Fire Horse brings special significance to family traditions and cultural unity – discover what it’s all about
VIDEOAnimalsBachelor birdies buddy upA handsome group of bachelor birds are winning hearts ahead of Valentine’s Day at one Australian animal sanctuary, with the debonair ‘Brad Pitta’ welcoming his new wingmen. See the video
VIDEOAnimalsSnappy swimmers take to the poolSplash-happy Australians got more than they bargained for this week after a crocodile and a shark were both spotted swimming laps in two separate swimming pool incidents. Watch the video
ExplainersMotoGP banished instead of bikiesRecord attendance last year and a $60 million boost to the region’s economy wasn’t enough to save Phillip Island’s MotoGP in Mark Knight’s spin on the Allan government’s biker bungle
VIDEOSportWinter Olympics: week 1 highlightsMORE GOLD! Jakara Anthony tastes redemption, winning the inaugural dual moguls final after Josie Baff’s snowboard cross comeback in Australia’s best ever Winter Olympics UPDATED
Society and CultureTeen autograph-hunter’s adventureThe old saying ‘never meet your heroes’ has new meaning for one Aussie selfie-snapper but with 100 wins on the autograph circuit, the tenacious teen has already set his sights on the Grand Prix
SportGout Gout out of Comm GamesTeenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has made a tough call on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in favour of his final World U/20 Championships tilt, pursuing the win that eluded him last time
VIDEOScience and TechnologyKung fu robots stun the worldChina has showcased its rapid progress in developing humanoid tech with a jaw-dropping performance by a group of nunchuck-wielding robots – leaving us wondering what the robo future holds
VIDEOAsk Healthy HaroldBanish back-to-school butterfliesDoes your heart race and stomach flip when big feelings flood in? Don’t worry – we all feel overwhelmed sometimes and Healthy Harold is here to help with his best tranquillity tips for first term
EXPLAINERNewsLiberals fire up the leader barbieAustralia has a new Opposition Leader after the vote Friday morning, with Sussan Ley going down in flames drawn by Mark Knight as the Libs ‘throwing another leader on the barbie’
Society and CulturePope Leo XIV to visit AustraliaPope Leo XIV will make the first papal visit to Australia in two decades, with hundreds of thousands of worshippers expected to flock to one lucky capital’s famous horse racing venue
