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Why working together is ‘deadly’

NAIDOC Week is celebrating ‘50 Years of Deadly’ from July 5-12 – join Healthy Harold as he explores this year’s theme and fun, meaningful ways to honour and learn from First Nations peoples

First Nations News

What’s in the water at Brewarrina?

ARIA-winning rapper DOBBY has collaborated with First Nations artist Kelsey Iris and the kids of Brewarrina to create this year’s Busking For Change song. Find out what the catchy tune means

First Nations News

No bus, no school for remote kids

Students in an Indigenous community in far northwest NSW have missed years of education due to limited transport in a village where almost no one can drive to the nearest school an hour away

Money

Budget ends 27-year-old tax rule

The housing market is in for some major change following the reform of two property tax rules the government claims will help young people into homes. Find out what other changes were made

First Nations News

Soldier’s 100-year-old war legacy

Retired First Nations soldier Rob Thatcher reflects on his family’s century of military service as we invite Kids News readers to take our Anzac Day Dawn Service ‘code of conduct’ poll

News

Bluey’s ABC home goes on strike

Best known as the home of Bluey, national broadcaster the ABC became the news after strike action by thousands of staff, joining Australia’s long list of walkouts – let’s take a look at the timeline

Society and Culture

Queen Mary visits sick Aussie kids

Queen Mary has praised the ‘amazing’ work of the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne after making an unexpected visit that delighted dozens of sick children and their families

First Nations News

Great Book Swap takes fresh flight

With the help of a preening pair of red-tailed black cockatoos, Australia’s Children’s Laureate has launched the 2026 Great Book Swap at Taronga Zoo – here’s how your school can get swapping

Society and Culture

What was 1960s Australia like?

Remarkable footage showcasing life in Australia in the 1960s – used as a ‘marketing tool’ to attract more British migrants – has been restored in 4K – but does it really reflect the way we were?

First Nations News

Historic Treaty passed into law

Supporters erupted in cheers – and shed plenty of tears – as landmark legislation establishing the country’s first Treaty with Indigenous Australians was passed – here’s what happens next

Science and Technology

Remote study to DNA defenders

Two 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

First Nations News

Aussie teens to published authors

These two high school students turned a school project into a published book, thanks to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Find out how they did it and what the future now holds

First Nations News

ILD: Celebrating strength in stories

Young Indigenous authors have travelled from their remote community to Sydney Opera House this Indigenous Literacy Day, to share their unique bilingual tale about a quacking crocodile

First Nations News

Students revive ancient language

Just 20 years ago the Gamilaraay language was on the verge of extinction, but thanks to one local high school, the ancient tongue has returned. Find out how the kids in Coona brought it back

Ask Healthy Harold

NAIDOC Week: You are the future

This NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of honouring and celebrating First Nations peoples and cultures. As Healthy Harold says, young people are Australia’s future. Which path will you choose?

First Nations News

Australia’s oldest Ice Age cave

A remarkable discovery has proved First Nations people were camping at much higher altitudes than previously thought during the last Ice Age about 20,000 years ago – where did they shelter?

First Nations News

Bridge sings out ‘Solid Rock’

Solid Rock crescendoed this Reconciliation Week after Australian rock legend Shane Howard from Goanna and the Barayagal choir sang the classic tune from the top of the Harbour Bridge

First Nations News

Tourists trash ancient Uluru art

Two Bhutanese citizens have been permanently banned from visiting Uluru after they defaced ancient artwork on the sacred rock, causing deep distress to the Anangu traditional owners

Explainers

Pioneer wins Libs’ leadership duel

Cartoonist Mark Knight draws on the classic western plot of cowboys pulling pistols at dawn to capture the Liberal Party’s leadership vote – but is the female pioneer now on clean up duty?

Society and Culture

Can you spot secret passport art?

If you have a recently issued passport, take a closer look. At first glance, the 17 iconic Australian landscapes are beautiful to behold. But hidden shapes start to appear under a certain type of lighting