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Twin Towers endure 25 years on

Twin Towers endure 25 years on

It has been 25 years since the most significant terrorist attack in modern history robbed New York City of the ‘jewel in its crown’, the Twin Towers, yet the legacy of the iconic buildings still stands

EXPLAINERArts

Can Rams’ FIFO plan beat 49ers?

Can Rams’ FIFO plan beat 49ers?

Cartoonist Mark Knight recreates the LA Rams’ 12,748km fly in-fly out strategy for Friday’s NFL season opener gamble at the MCG as a military-style operation to beat the San Fran 49ers

Society and Culture

Runaway train halted, or is it?

Runaway train halted, or is it?

Mark Knight draws new Victorian premier Ben Carroll’s move to lower cost blowouts in the long-awaited Suburban Rail Loop as a battle of heroic proportions – but who will be the victor?

VIDEOArts

Why the world loved Dolly Parton

Why the world loved Dolly Parton

Country music legend and children’s literacy champion Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80 as the universally adored global icon’s goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, joined the outpouring of tributes

First Nations News

Every star has a story to tell

Every star has a story to tell

Kids News spoke with First Nations astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli about the ‘library of knowledge’ that is Sky Country ahead of this year’s Indigenous Literacy Day on September 2

Libraries lost from Aussie schools

Libraries lost from Aussie schools

Libraries have long served a crucial function in the lives of generations of students across the country, yet an alarming number of schools have dumped this essential service. Here’s why

Need cool ideas for Book Week?

Need cool ideas for Book Week?

If you don’t have a costume for CBCA Book Week, don’t worry. Here are seven character ideas you can easily pull together using stuff from around the house this August 22-28

Penguin parade turned vax queue

Penguin parade turned vax queue

Phillip Island’s little penguin colony is famous for its nightly sea to the sand parade but National Science Week saw the world’s largest wildlife vaccination program begin, inspiring Knight’s toon

VIDEOSpelling Bee

Shark survivor’s message to boys

Shark survivor’s message to boys

Bondi Beach shark attack survivor and dad Glenn Orgias hopes his debut novel connects with Australia’s young men, backing the PM’s Spelling Bee as part of his effort to help build boys’ literacy

Aussies binge big at the box office

Aussies binge big at the box office

Australians have flooded to the cinema this year, spending big on a string of blockbuster releases that could push ticket sales beyond $1 billion. Find out which movies were the most popular

Clubs on fine line for head knocks

Clubs on fine line for head knocks

Concussions in sport are under growing scrutiny and Geelong Football Club’s ‘secret deal’ to waive responsibility for a player’s concussions doesn’t pass the test, says cartoonist Mark Knight

VIDEOArts

Kidman’s message to school kids

Kidman’s message to school kids

Nicole Kidman took time out of her holiday in Greece to share a heartwarming message to a particular group of children from her hometown back in Australia – watch the sweet video

Science and Technology

‘Digital detox’ a student success

‘Digital detox’ a student success

A growing number of students are swapping tech time for pen and paper as schools stepping back from screen saturation report improved academic results, class focus and student wellbeing

Surprise way kids topple bullying

Surprise way kids topple bullying

Sadly bullying touches three in five Australian students – but experts say one proven line of defence that schools and kids may be overlooking is already right there in the classroom

Will Vic hear Hanson’s siren song?

Will Vic hear Hanson’s siren song?

Ancient Greek mythology and modern Australian politics collide in cartoonist Mark Knight’s take on Pauline Hanson’s One Nation looking to lure Victorian voters away after 12 years of Labor

First Nations News

Music mix creates healing anthem

Music mix creates healing anthem

The collaboration between an Arnhem Land musician and a Sydney-based Maori rapper has delivered a healing song described as a ‘merging of cultures’ to make you feel good

OPINIONSpelling Bee

From misbehaving to mega author

From misbehaving to mega author

Stand aside, screen time – the humble school visit by Australian authors remains a powerful, personal tool for turning kids into readers and writers. Just ask Kate Temple, former naughty kid