Australian Capital TerritoryHow to mind ‘muck up’ mannersWhether it’s primary or secondary, leaving school is a momentous rite of passage in every student’s life. But muck-up day madness suggests end-of-year etiquette could help keep the farewell fun
AnimalsProtecting a native Aussie iconThis October 24 is World Kangaroo Day, a day to celebrate a beloved ancient animal that needs our help. But how much do you really know about the kangaroo? Read our fun facts to find out
NewsIcebreaker’s scary sea floor scrapeAustralia’s icebreaker ship is known for its powerful ability to crush through the thick frozen ice of Antarctic waters. So what happened near Heard Island that left the crew shivering in shock?
SportTiny nation makes FIFA World CupThe small archipelago nation of Cape Verde has booked a place at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. Here’s why the victory means so much for the small African country of 550,000
VIDEOExplainersTrump declares end of Gaza warUS President Donald Trump has proclaimed the Gaza war over during his brief but triumphant Middle East visit after Hamas released Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were freed
VIDEOAnimals‘Muppet’ frogmouth chicks hatchFluffy tawny frogmouth chicks recently hatched at one Australian zoo – meet the unique and adorable ‘Muppet-like’ birds and discover why their parents need a little helping hand from keepers
VIDEOSpaceThe mesmerising surface of MarsSpace enthusiasts can journey across Mars’ mysterious landscape as spectacular new footage reveals the planet’s possible past, with evidence of ancient beaches and flowing rivers – watch it here
NewsEnd of the war in Gaza in sightIsrael and Hamas have agreed to the US ceasefire and hostage release deal to end the war in Gaza, as ordinary Palestinian and Israeli civilians celebrate with hope in emotional, jubilant scenes
Science and TechnologyRemote study to DNA defendersTwo molecular scientists have taken hi-tech DNA laboratory techniques to some of Australia’s most remote classrooms to help create the next generation of biosecurity defenders – here’s why
Society and CultureAncient city or natural formation?Could this mysterious grouping of stone structures off the coast of Cuba be a submerged lost city, hidden from view for thousands of years? Or could there be a much more scientific explanation?
HistoryNew clues at Terracotta Army siteA 15-tonne casket has been discovered at the final resting place of China’s first emperor, but it doesn’t belong to the king. So whose body is inside? And why are there signs of mercury at the site?
EnvironmentAussies shaken by three quakesOne Australian state has been hit by three separate earthquakes occurring hundreds of kilometres apart within a nine hour period. Were you in one of the towns that felt the tremors?
VIDEOExplainersRare tornadoes strike AustraliaTwo tornadoes tore through country NSW as severe storms and record rain caused havoc in Sydney. But just how common are tornadoes here in Australia and what causes them to form?
VIDEONewsTeen pilot and puppy take offWhile most 15-year-olds are in school, Australia’s youngest female pilot and her puppy are set to make history attempting to become the youngest team to fly around our country’s vast coastline
VIDEOAnimalsCan you help find our bogongs?Critically endangered mountain pygmy-possums are waking up from hibernation, but with less bogong moths around, they might not have enough food to eat. Find out how you can help
VIDEONewsVolcano spews 150m lava fountainHawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has put on the ultimate eruption, shooting out fountains of molten lava for hours as crowds of onlookers watched in awe. See the amazing footage here
VIDEOAnimalsElephant appears to wave thanksSafari-goers in Sri Lanka have captured the heartwarming moment an elephant seems to wave ‘thank you’ as its herd crosses their path – do you think that’s what happened? Take our poll
EnvironmentSushi soy sauce bottles bannedSouth Australia has become the first Australian state to ban those pesky, polluting little fish-shaped soy sauce containers, but will the rest of the country follow? Find out which other two states might
HealthHow gross is your water bottle?Many schools are already plastic free and reusable drink bottles are much better for the planet, but health experts say there’s a nasty surprise inside if we don’t keep our cool keepers clean
AnimalsAncient sea monster found in QldAustralia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators