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Why there is a bear crisis in Japan

There’s so many bears about in parts of Japan that soldiers have been sent to help residents of the northern region hit by a record number of attacks – but why are all these bears coming to town?

Smiling school students in uniform missing a tooth with a healthy sandwich for lunch

What to eat for healthy teeth

We all know that brushing twice a day is essential for a healthy smile, but did you know the food we eat also affects how strong our teeth will be? Find out which foods are chomper champions

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Viral ‘sky stadium’ not as it seems

Images of the world’s first “sky stadium” project in Saudi Arabia have gone viral across the globe but a closer look reveals they aren’t real. So what will the 350m high stadium really look like?

Mark Knight cartoon for Herald Sun, October 27, 2025

Trump demos White House wing

Will Donald Trump’s wrecking ball through the historic East Wing of the White House deliver the US President his ballroom bliss? Mark Knight’s toon imagines there could be more to come

A man looks at a fallen tree in St. Catherine, Jamaica, on October 28, 2025. Ferocious winds and torrential rain tore into Jamaica Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa made landfall, the worst storm ever to strike the island nation and one of the most powerful hurricanes on record. The extremely violent Category 5 system was still crawling across the Caribbean, promising catastrophic floods and life-threatening conditions as maximum sustained winds reached a staggering 185 miles per hour (295 kilometers per hour). (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP)

How Hurricane Melissa intensified

Hurricane Melissa has become the most powerful hurricane to hit land in the Atlantic, wreaking havoc across four island nations. But just how did it become so strong?

DERBY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Alanna Kennedy of Australia is shown a red card by Referee Iuliana Elena Demetrescu during the Women's International Friendly match between England and Australia at Pride Park on October 28, 2025 in Derby, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

What went wrong for the Matildas?

Australia’s beloved Matildas suffered an absolute thrashing by England this week after a trainwreck first half saw them schooled by the Lionesses in embarrassing fashion. Here’s what happened

A teenager has been attacked by a crocodile in far north Queensland.

Crocodile safety as teen survives

A 14-year-old boy has been attacked by a crocodile while fishing with two other teenagers in Far North Queensland – please stay safe when visiting ‘croc country’ by following this expert advice

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From left at front Jerico Hayllar,11, and sister River 7, with Chloe May,11, Chloe Pun,12, Edie Docherty,11, and Jemima Pun,12, at Wanda Beach. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Buy Australian to boost our future

How many of your toys or clothes were made in Australia? Our country is falling behind when it comes to producing a range of goods and our economy is at risk. But there is a way we can help

‘Horrible’: Teen’s body after Mt Everest climb

Teen reveals toll of Everest climb

A 17-year-old Australian girl has shared her experience trying to climb Mt Everest, revealing the shocking effect high altitudes and extreme cold had on her body. Find out what happened and why

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How to mind ‘muck up’ manners

Whether 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

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KIDS NEWS 2025: Healthy Harold/Life Ed - Did you know that in Australia we celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Friday 31 October 2025? It’s a very special day to thank the wonderful hard-working teachers in our lives for the important job they do every single day. Picture: supplied

Special day to thank our teachers

Teachers don’t just give lessons and set homework – the best ones shape our lives in ways that last forever. Healthy Harold shares his best ideas for celebrating World Teachers’ Day October 31

US President Donald Trump greets Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Albo meets Trump at White House

The historic leaders’ meeting saw an important minerals deal struck between the US and Australia as well as the AUKUS pact solidified. So why did our ambassador leave with a red face?

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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT - OCTOBER 13: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he poses next to a sign at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war on October 13, 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. President Trump is in Egypt to meet with European and Middle Eastern leaders in whatÃ¢â¬â¢s being billed as an international peace summit, following the start of a US-brokered ceasefire deal to end the war in the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett - Pool / Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Trump declares end of Gaza war

US 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

Society and Culture

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Can we ‘disconnect’ Gen cyber?

Banning social media will be no easy task for kids born into a world where Wi-Fi and connectivity are just as important as electricity and running water, says cartoonist Mark Knight

PM's Spelling Bee: How to help yourself by helping your child. A new Monash University study shows that spelling activities like crosswords may help more than socialising in avoiding dementia. Picture: iStock

Support loved ones with dementia

This Dementia Action Week (15-21 Sept), we’re looking at ways to support our older loved ones living with the condition as well as what can be done to avoid it – but what exactly is dementia?

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TOPSHOT - This screengrab from handout surveillance camera footage taken and released by New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) on September 10, 2025 shows a tornado over the countryside near Young in New South Wales. An Australian fire surveillance camera captured dramatic video images September 10 of a tornado towering over a thunderstorm-struck stretch of countryside. (Photo by Handout / NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Rare tornadoes strike Australia

Two 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?

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Pies fans board party bus to finals

Collingwood’s victory over Adelaide had cartoonist Mark Knight imagining the wild celebrations on the supporters’ long journey home as last week’s upset keeps Magpie fans’ finals hopes alive