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Elections

Get our free Elections Education Kit

Get our free Elections Education Kit

Australia is off to the polls. Let’s learn more about how and why we have federal elections

A man puts his voting paper in the ballot box for the Australian Federal Election in Melbourne on July 2, 2016. Australia is voting in a general election which is expected to be a close race between the ruling Liberal-National coalition and the opposition Labor Party. / AFP PHOTO / Paul Crock

Australia is off to the polls

PART 1: It’s time for a federal election. Learn about why we have elections and what they achieve

Manifold Heights Primary School are among the polling booth venues hosting a Democracy Sausage event tomorrow. Pictured are school captains Koji Stanton-Lawrence and Maliha Blake. Picture: Alison Wynd

Enrol, vote and eat a democracy sausage!

PART 2: Get ready for election day, when Australians exercise their right to vote and politicians eat sausages in bread

Morning at the Parliament House Canberra

Step inside the houses of federal parliament

PART 3: The business of Australia’s parliament takes place in two houses. Learn about what happens there and how parliamentarians represent Australians

Australia’s system of government

PART 4: The Constitution tells us Australia is a representative democracy. We look at what this means and how our system of government compares to others around the world

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - March 9, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles and Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Inside Australia’s top job

PART 5: We all want to know who will be prime minister after the federal election. Let’s look at how we choose our prime minister

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. SEPTEMBER 12, 2023: Group photo of the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Parties line up in the game of politics

PART 6: Parliament works a bit like a team sport, with teams called parties fighting to win, plus a few extra people called independents

How to vote cards from the 2019 Federal Election.

On the election campaign trail

PART 7: Here’s how parties and candidates try to convince people to vote for them

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: King Charles III greets Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn at Admiralty House on October 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. King Charles and Queen Camilla are on the second day of a visit to Australia, his first as Monarch. CHOGM in Samoa will be his first as Head of the Commonwealth. (Photo by Mark Baker - Pool/Getty Images)

When the PM visits the G-G

PART 8: Learn about the role of the governnor-general – including why the prime minister must visit before an election – and what happens if we become a republic

Welcome to Canberra, home of democracy

PART 9: Australia’s grand national capital city was a compromise that settled an argument between Sydney and Melbourne

Local Sunbury College student Natasha Pedersoli is one of 120 Year 11 and 12 students selected to participate in the 21st National Schools Constitutional Convention, being held at The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House in Canberra

What do elections have to do with me?

PART 10: Kids can have a say, be leaders and help make a difference for the future, well before the voting age of 18

Health of the Nation

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Get our free Health of the Nation Education Kit

Two thirds of Aussies are overweight, barely exercise, watch screens for too long and eat too much junk food. But the nation can turn it around – let’s all jump-start our way to better health!

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What’s the problem with our nation’s health?

Two thirds of Aussies are overweight, we barely exercise, we watch screens for too long, and eat too much junk food. But we can turn it around, if we all make some simple, healthy changes

Health of the nation

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What food types and portion sizes should kids eat?

Part 2: Only 2 per cent of schoolkids eat the right amount of vegies and teens are risking anxiety with the high sugar levels they consume. Discover which foods you need to stay healthy

Health of the nation

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Log off and move more to live a longer life

Part 3: Half of all Aussie kids are not moving enough to maintain good health. Our devices are to blame. Discover how much exercise you need each day and easy ways to achieve it

Health of the nation

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All kids need the right amount of sleep to grow

Part 4: About 18 million Australians don’t get enough sleep at night, including many children. This can impact how your body and mind develops as you grow. Learn how much sleep you need

Health of the nation

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Pictured at the Black Dog Institute in Randwick today are teenagers (L-R) Frankie Gibson, Maeya Cassim and Hazel Easter, for a story on mobile phone mental health. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Devices, mental health and how to tackle cyberbullying

Parts 5 & 6: Students are using tech to eat better and move more. While Aussie teens are being taught to manage their own screen time in a world-first program aimed at improving mental health

Health of the nation

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Taking care of your teeth is a reason to smile

Part 7: Brushing your teeth twice a day and eating the right foods to grow strong teeth can prevent you getting sick and help you live longer. Follow these top dental health tips

Health of the nation

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Host a school walkathon to boost your health

Part 8: On your marks, get set, walk! As part of the Health of the Nation campaign, we invite you to host your own walkathon to get your school students and teachers moving. Find out more here

Giving

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Get our free Giving Education Kit

Giving not only benefits those on the receiving end. Let’s learn how charity and generosity can make the world a better place with our new Giving Education Kit

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Why giving is good

PART 1: Have you heard the saying that it is better to give than receive? It’s true in so many ways. Find out why we all win when we give

Zoe Teahan, 9, Georgie, 6, and Annika Taylor, 9, posing at Bulimba, Brisbane 5th of January 2019. They're selling lemonade, cookies and muffins to raise money for the Bushfire Appeal. (AAP Image/Josh Woning)

Generous Aussies give for a better world

PART 2: Australians are a generous bunch. Most of us are happy to give a little to improve the lives of others. Find out how much we give

(FILES) In this file photo Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos addresses the audience during a keynote session at the Amazon Re:MARS conference on robotics and artificial intelligence at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 6, 2019. - As he prepares to blast off into a new career stage, Jeff Bezos leaves an enduring legacy after transforming Amazon from a modest online bookseller into one of the world's most powerful corporations. Bezos, 57, was set to hand over the job of Amazon chief executive on July 5, 2021 to Andy Jassy and turn his attention to his private space exploration firm, philanthropy and other endeavors. He will retain a key role, however, as executive chair at the technology and e-commerce colossus he founded 27 years ago. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

Some of world’s richest are also biggest givers

PART 3: Philanthropists want to make the world a better place – and they’re prepared to put their money behind their vision

Good Friday Appeal Charity home. Buy A Brick launch. Henley site supervisor, Billy Ferguson, now 37, who spent more than 16 years as a patient at the Royal ChildrenÃs Hospital after being born without a leg is joined by his sons Levi 10, and Charlie 7, at the RCH home construction site in Sunbury. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

The worthy causes we support at home

PART 4: Australians give their time and money to a variety of worthy causes. Let’s find out who is helping who in our own backyard

Jack Berne 11 is a year 5 student at St Augustine's College in Brookvale and initiated the Fiver for a Farmer campaign a year ago and has now raised over $1.5M for farmers struggling financially due to severe drought conditions. Picture: Toby Zerna

Never too young to get into giving

PART 5: You don’t have to be a grown up to help others. There are lots of ways kids can become great givers. Find out how

Brookhaven Clean Up Australia Day. Liz and Tony Mercer with their children Lachlan (age 9) and Abigail (age 6) from Brookhaven, Bahrs Scrub, Friday, March 5, 2021 - Picture: Renae Droop/RDW Photography

Join Australia’s army of volunteers

PART 6: There’s more to giving than money and goods. Your time can be just as – if not more – valuable

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The Aussie charities and events we get behind

PART 7: Australians love to get behind a good cause. Let’s look at some of the charities and events we support

Climate Change

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Get our free Climate Change Education Kit

As the Glasgow summit gets the world talking ‘net zero 2050’, students can learn all about climate change – from the causes and impacts to what we’re doing to about it – in our new education kit

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Understanding climate change

PART 1: People talk about climate change a lot. It’s good to know what it is and why it’s a big issue

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How climate change affects Australia

PART 2: Just like other places in the world, Australia is counting the cost of climate change. Bushfires, droughts, floods and coral bleaching on the Barrier Reef are all part of the toll

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Meet the greenhouse gas makers

PART 3: Human activity is warming our planet. We look at where greenhouse gases come from and which countries are the biggest emitters

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How the world is working as one

PART 4: The Paris Agreement was a turning point in bringing countries together to fight climate change. How we’re doing will be in the spotlight at a conference in Glasgow in November

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Australia’s climate plans and promises

PART 5: As a party to the Paris Agreement, Australia has agreed to join the fight against climate change. But just how are we doing?

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Towards net zero 2050

PART 6: Fixing climate change might not be as simple as doing better in the future. We also need to repair the damage we’ve already done. This is what achieving net zero 2050 is all about

NORTHERN DISTRICT TIMES/AAP. 7 year old Miranda Xu prepares the trees to be planted at Carlingford Public School in Carlingford. Carlingford, Friday 26 July, 2019. Children are getting involved in National Tree Day. Pic of some youngsters planting trees. (AAP IMAGE / Angelo Velardo)

How to tackle the climate challenge

PART 7: Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is key to tackling climate change. While this requires some big solutions, there are many little changes we can all be making

Moon Landing

(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 20, 1969 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). - On July 21, 1969, US astronaut Neil Armstrong is the first man to step onto the Moon, his teammate Edwin Aldrin joining him around 20 minutes later. Between 1969 and 1972, 12 astronauts -- all American -- walked on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo program. (Photo by - / NASA / AFP)

How to purchase the moon landing inquiry kit

It is 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. Learn all about this historic event and the space race in our digital inquiry kit

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The moon, its history, and impact on our lives

The moon is our nearest neighbour in space. We look at its birth, its surface, its history, its eight phases and how it has helped keep our daily lives on track since ancient times

(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin, 27, (1934-68) wears cosmonaut helmet, prepares to board Soviet Vostok I spaceship at Baikonur rockets launch pad shortly before its take-off. - On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space, completing a single, 108-minute orbit. (Photo by - / AFP)

Early space exploration and the race to be first

In the early days of space exploration, the US and Russia sent rockets, animals and finally humans into the great unknown of our universe in the search for answers about what exists out there

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Three ordinary men who made extraordinary history

The trio that led the Apollo 11 mission were Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins — three brave astronauts willing to risk their lives for space exploration

This July 24, 1969, photo obtained from NASA, shows US President Richard Nixon (R) welcoming the Apollo 11 astronauts aboard the USS Hornet, confined to the Mobile Quarantine Facility (L to R) Neil Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot. - When the Saturn V rocket built by Wernher von Braun launched with the Apollo 11 capsule at its summit on July 16 1969, one million people flocked to watch the spectacle on the beaches of Florida near Cape Canaveral. But many had doubts that they'd succeed in landing this time. (Photo by HO / NASA / AFP) / **RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Weird and wacky training to mimic the lunar conditions

The astronauts were prepared to handle any problem imaginable on their moon mission. But trying to find ways to copy conditions on the lunar surface meant using some strange training techniques

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Inside the powerful Saturn V rocket and Apollo 11

NASA built a special-purpose rocket called Saturn V to launch man into orbit and walk on the moon. It was the most powerful of its kind ever built. We take a look at all its components

We have liftoff. Apollo 11 launches for the moon. Picture: NASA

Liftoff! Life on-board the journey to the moon

It took three days for Apollo 11 to reach the moon. There wasn’t much to do in the tiny module apart from eating rehydrated food, exercising and keeping the ship running smoothly

This July 20, 1969, photo obtained from NASA and taken by Neil Armstrong, shows astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Moon's Sea of Tranquility. - When the Saturn V rocket built by Wernher von Braun launched with the Apollo 11 capsule at its summit on July 16 1969, one million people flocked to watch the spectacle on the beaches of Florida near Cape Canaveral. But many had doubts that they'd succeed in landing this time. (Photo by Neil ARMSTRONG / NASA / AFP) / **RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

The Eagle has landed … and man walks on the moon

One of the greatest feats in history was realised when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon and uttered the famous words: ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’

Greek Myths and Legends

Greek Myths and Legends

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How to purchase the Greek Myths inquiry kit

Greek Mythology captures the stories of gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient Greeks with many aspects still relevant today in modern life. Purchase our inquiry kit today

Greek Myths and Legends

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What is Greek Mythology?

Greek Mythology is a series of epic tales of bravery, battles, monsters and love told by Ancient Greeks to their families over many generations to help them understand the world around them

Greek Myths and Legends

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The 12 Olympians and Zeus, the King of Gods

The 12 Gods and Goddesses who lived on Mt Olympus ruled every aspect of human life and were respected by Ancient Greeks. The king of all these Gods was Zeus

Greek Myths and Legends

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Five Greek Goddesses of Mt Olympus

Strong, beautiful, powerful and talented, these are the five Goddesses who helped make up the 12 Olympians in Greek Mythology

Greek Myths and Legends

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A time of heroes and brave warriors

Heroes in Greek Mythology were men and women of special strength, courage and abilities. Upon completing their tasks they were made immortal by the Gods to honour their bravery

Greek Myths and Legends

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Villainous characters and tales with a twist

Evil and nastiness lurked in many places throughout Greek Mythology and has been the basis for many famous stories of ancient times. From murderous mums, selfish men and curious humans, these tales have storylines we can all learn from

Greek Myths and Legends

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Monsters, animals and the beautiful Sirens

Monsters, animals and weird creatures were everywhere in the tales of Greek Mythology. Some like Pegasus the winged horse were kind, while others looked beautiful but were very deadly

Greek Myths and Legends

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How mythology still influences modern life

From the Olympic Games to the star signs we are born under and the brands we wear when we play sport, Greek Mythology continues to have a huge impact on our modern lives

Recycling

Recycling Kit

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Teach students why it’s important to be part of the waste solution rather than the problem. Recycling kit includes 25-activity classroom workbook for $20.

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Marine Science University Student Kelsey Bannister shares the concerns of the greater Marine Science community of the alarming risk to marine life due to the huge numbers of plastic bottles washing up on North Coast New South Wales at beaches such as Wooli Beach.

Please note - This photo taken near the Marine Sciene Centre, Charlesworth Bay Coffs Harbour.

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Why we need to talk about waste and recycling

PART ONE: There’s a lot of waste around, but it’s important to understand whether that’s a problem. We look at why we need to reduce waste and why recycling is a big part of the solution

The 3 Rs are the key to reducing waste.

Learn the three Rs for a simple waste solution

PART TWO: Helping keep the earth clean is as easy as learning the three Rs … reduce, reuse and recycle. That way you’ll do your bit for the environment and you’ll save money, too

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Australian recycling — then and now

PART THREE: Australia has a long history of recycling and we’re very good at putting things in the recycling bin, but there is plenty more we can do to be even better

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Recyclables from the bin back to you brand new

PART FOUR: Putting recyclables into a big bin and watching a recycling truck drive away isn’t the end of it. Follow your recycling from the bin to back out into the market as a new item

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Comparing Australian recycling to the rest of the world

PART FIVE: Being the best recycling country in the world is a great goal to aim for. Australia has plenty to be proud of, but there’s still lots we can improve

The South Melbourne Market banned straws from December 1, 2018. Arabella, 7, Hugo, 7, and Charley, 6, support the ban. Picture: Penny Stephens

You can be a great recycler

PART SIX: Follow our guide on how to be a good recycler to make sure nothing you throw out ends up in landfill or the ocean. You’re on your way to being a fantastic recycler

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Close the recycling loop: buy it back

PART SEVEN: Being a good recycler is about more than putting everything you can into the recycling bin. To be a really good recycler, choose products made out of recycled materials

Gold Rush

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How to order your Gold Rush kit

The discovery of gold in Australia began one of the most significant periods in our history. This kit explores the history of the Gold Rush and its impact on our nation both then and now

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Gold finds kept secret before the Rush

HISTORY OF THE GOLD RUSH: Many people found gold long before the Australian Gold Rush. But they were all sworn to secrecy. Eventually, word got out and the Rush began

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The ever-changing world in the 1850s

HISTORY OF THE GOLD RUSH: Australia’s Gold Rush came during an era of great change around the world and many people were ready for a big adventure

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And just like that, the Rush is on!

HISTORY OF THE GOLD RUSH: The government held back a Gold Rush for years, but once the secret was out, unimaginable wealth came out of the ground, changing Australia forever

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Rough journey to the goldfields

LIFE AS A MINER: News of the Australian Gold Rush spread quickly around the world. But the journey for those who dreamt of striking it rich was slow, uncomfortable and dangerous

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The hard task of finding gold

LIFE AS A MINER: There are stories of miners tripping over nuggets of gold. Yes, really! But most people had to work much, much harder to find their fortune

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A big multicultural melting pot

LIFE AS A MINER: People came from across the world to find their fortune. The mix of cultures made the goldfields an exciting place, but also a difficult place for some

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Making money without mining for gold

GOLDFIELD JOBS: Butcher, bakers, candlemakers and every kind of shopkeeper you can imagine flourished on the goldfields while miners had money to spend.

Christmas

Christmas Celebration around the World

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50 fun activities on the history of Christmas

Our feature series and 50-activity workbook will help students understand the history and evolution of Christmas, the religious and cultural aspects of its celebration and how traditions vary across the world

Christmas Celebration around the World

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‘Tis the season for customs and traditions

PART 1: It’s an exciting time of year — school’s almost over, holidays are about to begin and kids around the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas or other cultural festivals

Christmas Celebration around the World

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The history behind our decorations

PART 2: The reasons why we hang tinsel, stars and baubles on our trees at Christmas stem back hundreds of years. Discover the stories behind our favourite decorations, characters and traditions

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Festive foods and where they come from

PART 3: Ham, plum pudding and prawns on the BBQ are all traditional Christmas foods in Australia, but how did these festive delicacies originally make their way to the Christmas table?

Christmas Celebration around the World

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Interesting tales behind our popular carols

PART 4: Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sounds of Christmas in song. There are many interesting stories behind some of our most popular carols — one is even written in code!

Christmas Celebration around the World

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Santa films you can watch over and over

PART: 5: Here’s our guide to the best Christmas movies for children. But watch out, their storylines offer a mix of laughs, wishes, hope and most feature the jolly man in the red suit

Christmas Celebration around the World

Handmade is a big trend so forget about buying new glittery sheets of festive themed gift wrapping paper. Australian’s are getting much more crafty and embracing the handmade touch at Christmas ... upcycling every day materials into something gorgeous like vintage jars or paper doilies for example are inexpensive and fun ways to go, craft queen, Fiona Michelon says.

How to have a greener and cleaner Christmas

PART 6: This time of year shouldn’t be about buying things we don’t need and sending rubbish and unwanted gifts to landfill. Here are 10 tips on how to have a sustainable Christmas

Christmas Celebration around the World

Merry Christmas in different languages

Anyway you say it, it’s a merry greeting

PART 7: Learn how to say Merry Christmas in 20 different languages and discover 10 amazing festive facts and some of the strangest yuletide world records

Olympics

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The world’s biggest sporting event

Celebrate the 2024 Summer and Paralympic Games in Paris with 35 fun activities to help kids learn all about Olympic history, traditions, sports and elite athletes

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Ancient Games sparked the Olympic tradition

Part 1: The modern Olympic Games have been around for 125 years, but you have to look back much further than that to understand how the Olympic tradition began

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How modern Games became biggest show on Earth

Part 2: What started as one man’s idea to encourage world peace is now the biggest sports event on the planet. Let’s take a look at the history of the modern Olympic Games as we gear up for Paris

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Friendship, respect and excellence drive the Games

Part 3: The founder of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, believed sport could bring people together and help them excel. These values are still at the core of the Games today

TOPSHOT - This picture taken on May 21, 2024 shows Olympic Torch on the red carpet prior the screening of the film

Follow the fascinating trail of the Olympic torch through time

Part 4: The Olympic flame continues its journey as one of humanity’s most uniting and symbolic sparks in the modern era

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River Seine to star in Opening Ceremony

Part 5: There are certain rules that must be upheld in every Olympic Games, but for the first time in modern Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony will be held outside a stadium

(FILES) This photograph taken on February 27, 2024 shows air pollution filters to improve air quality at the foot of residential accommodation buildings in the Olympic village where the athletes will be housed in Saint-Denis, a nearby suburb of Paris. The Seine-Saint-Denis department north of Paris will host a number of events for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with venues including the Stade de France and Aquatics Centre, as well as the Olympic Village. (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP)

Designing an Olympic Village

Part 6: When it came to building a home away from home for the 14,000 athletes and crew competing in the Paris Olympics, comfort and performance were just as important as sustainability

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Medals and mascots of the Paris Games

Part 7: While many host cities use native animals as their Olympic mascots, the Paris 2024 Olympics will have a mascot fashioned from a unique piece of French clothing

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 19: : Tate Carew of the United States competes during the Skateboarding Men's Park Final on day four of the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai on May 19, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Skating dubbed Olympic sport

Part 8: Street sports such as skateboarding and breakdancing are making their Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games with 32 sports on offer across both new and repurposed venues

A woman takes a picture of the Eiffel Tower decorated with the Olympic rings for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris, on June 17, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

Bonjour la France et la Ville Lumiere

Part 9: The 2024 Paris Olympics marks the third time the ‘Ville Lumiere’, or, city of lights, has hosted the Games. Let’s look back over the history of France – and learn a few words along the way

ARNHEM, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 06: Bo Kramer of the Netherlands trains in preparation for the Paris 2024 Paralympics at the UndergroundGym Arnhem on June 06, 2024 in Arnhem, Netherlands. Bo was diagnosed with bone cancer aged 11 and needed major life changing surgery on her legs. Her experience in conquering cancer has shaped her journey as an elite athlete and led her to play Wheelchair basketball. The

Oz Paralympic champs to watch

Part 10: The Paralympics have been held every four years for more than six decades, with a record 4000 athletes competing this year – including some of Australia’s best Paralympians

Members of the Australian swimming team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games pose for a group photograph after the Australian Swimming Trials at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre on June 15, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Our Oz Olympic heroes – let’s go, Australia!

Part 11: At 10th place on the Olympic ranking, Australia is a nation that loves its sport. Let’s look at some of our best Olympic champions of all time and the new entrants who are set to shine

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Australia is off to the polls for the first referendum since 1999. Let’s learn more about how and why we have referendums and what the Indigeneous Voice to Parliament referendum is all about

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The federal government has prepared an information booklet about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum which ot says will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice enshrined in our Constitution. Picture: Supplied

What is the Voice referendum?

PART 1: Australia is off to the polls for a referendum. Let’s learn more about how and why we have referendums and what they mean for the country

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Indigenous Australians’ history and culture

PART 2: Indigenous Australians have a rich history and culture spanning tens of thousands of years – here are some important aspects of First Nations culture and major events in Indigenous history

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About the Uluru Statement from the Heart

PART 3: Ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum, we take a closer look at the Uluru Statement from the Heart, its background and its purpose

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Uluru becomes Albo’s Mt Everest

PART 4: Anthony Albanese faces a steep scramble to the summit of the Voice to Parliament referendum, as cartoonist Mark Knight looks to the Heart of the matter, drawing our monolith as a metaphor

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The Voice referendum: the case for No

PART 5: Those campaigning against the Voice say it is legally risky with too many unknowns and that it would permanently divide our nation into different classes of citizens

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The masses turned out to show their support for the 'yes vote' for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament next month, in a Toowoomba march on Sunday, September 17. Picture: Rhylea Millar

The Voice referendum: the case for Yes

PART 6: Yes campaigners say approving the Voice will provide unity, hope and make a positive difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Voice Referendum

A dog stands as voters cast their ballots at a polling station during a federal election in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Prime MinisterÃÂ Scott MorrisonÃÂ is fighting to save his conservative government in Australia's election on Saturday, with polls showing the left-leaning Labor party poised to win office. Photographer: David Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Decision day for Indigenous Voice

Part 7: Australians have heard both sides of the Voice debate for months – now it all boils down to what happens on the day