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Sport

Comm Games centenary saved

In 2030, Australia’s top athletes will compete at this historic Indian city to mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Games with other member nations – let’s meet the host metropolis

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Power price pledge unplugged

Do your parents stomp around switching off lights? Well, Mark Knight’s toon delivers this power point: energy costs are currently Australia’s biggest inflation driver despite election promises

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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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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

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

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How playing helps in times of strife

When an emergency, war or natural disaster threatens a child’s right to play, these special safe havens in crisis zones help restore and protect dreams of the future and everyday fun – find out how

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How play helps keeps you healthy

Play has amazing health benefits for body, mind and emotional wellbeing – which is why kids across the world should be doing more of it. But just how much should you be playing each day?

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Why children have a Right to Play

We all know play is fun, but did you know it’s also important for your health and learning? Play is an essential right for children across the world – but what is keeping so many from playfulness?

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Could federal fiasco flow to states

Fifty years since Australia’s most dramatic government crisis, Mark Knight’s Dismissal cartoon captures the cast of Whitlam’s sacking but also ponders if history could repeat in state politics

VIDEOHistory

King Tut items in grand new home

Egypt’s new $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum has opened its doors to the public, giving King Tutankhamun’s treasures their most spectacular home yet, which has to be seen to be believed

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What is Remembrance Day all about?

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a special time to remember those who have fought and died for our country. Find out more about Remembrance Day and what it signifies

Environment

Everyday items banned for millions

These common household products are set to vanish from at least one Australian state as authorities crack down on “unnecessary” plastics that are hard to recycle and harmful to people and planet

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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?

Health

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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How U16s can save social data

Under 16s will be locked out of their social media accounts from December 10, but there is a way to save all those photos, videos and other memories. Find out how to save your data

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Trump cast as angry ape of NYC

Here’s how the chest-beating King Kong swinging from the Empire State Building inspired cartoonist Mark Knight to draw President Trump as a peeved primate as NYC elects new mayor

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U16 social media ban explained

From December 10, Australians under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and other socials. Find out how the new laws affect you and your peers

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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?

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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

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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?