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Remembrance Day at the Shrine of Remembrance. Riley Gilbert 7yrs in a field of poppies. Picture : Ian Currie

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

Plastic bread tags, pizza savers, and other hard-to-recycle items are set to disappear in one state as authorities crack down on pollution. Photo: NSW Government

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

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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Josh Giddey achieves something not seen since MJ.

Aussie star stuns with 36-year first

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey is enjoying some rare air as his stunning season continues with a feat unmatched since the lofty heights of Michael Jordan’s best days playing for the Bulls

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Artwork for Jamie Melham win

From junior jockey to racing queen

Meet Australia’s new racing royalty, the first ever female jockey to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double. How did she do it? Let’s just say it all started with a pony instead of a pram

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Oz ideas that changed the world

Australia punches above its weight in several arenas including innovation – meet one of our young big thinkers and discover 40 world-beating inventions you didn’t know were Australian

A meteor from another shower called the Leonids, which are visible each November. The multiple parallel streaks are stars which appeared to move during the camera’s exposure. Picture: MARTIN GEORGE

Meteor shower to stun Australia

A spectacular Leonids meteor shower is going to light up the night sky right across the nation throughout November – here’s how earthbound Aussies of all ages can catch the cosmic light show

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Willa Pearson of Sydney FC heads the ball during the round one A-League Women match between Sydney FC and Melbourne City at Leichhardt Oval, on November 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

History-making 14yo in A-League

It’s not often you get to better Matildas gun Sam Kerr for a slice of homegrown football history but this hip-hop loving Aussie teen has done just that as a rising star in two ball sports at just 14

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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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Pictured in Kurnell today is Giotto the skateboarding bulldog back after losing an eye. Picture: Tim Hunter.

One-eyed dog chases world record

He may have just lost an eye but this legendary Aussie bulldog isn’t slowing down for anyone as his humans predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: Guests attend the Bunnings Scarehouse launch at Bunnings Alexandria on October 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Bunnings)

Hardware horror with Scarehouse!

Happy Halloween! As more Aussies get spooked by Halloween each year, Bunnings has built something special that’s not for the faint-hearted – but meet the family that has gone one better

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

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

Abandoned dogs near nuclear powerplant turn blue. Photo: Clean Futures Fund via Storyful

Dumped dogs of Ukraine turn blue

Wild footage has shown several abandoned dogs living near the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant have turned blue, baffling the workers caring of them – what has dyed their fur?

Society and Culture

Inside Trump’s fancy jet ‘gifted’ by Qatari royals

Inside Trump’s new Air Force One

Imagine a plane with gold-plated interiors, full sized bedrooms and a grand staircase. That’s exactly what US President Donald Trump will soon be flying in. SEE THE PICTURES HERE

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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

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Strictest uniform rules in Australia

Buzz cut bans, skirt length measurements and acceptable brands of shoes: here are some of the country’s staunchest school uniform policies. Take our Kids News poll and tell us what you think

Wild footage has captured the moments millions of crabs emerged on Christmas Island. Picture: Supplied.

Crazy crab invasion on Aus island

They look like hostile creatures from outer-space but the truth is almost as strange – this is the wild moment an army of scarlet crustaceans takes over an Aussie island, shutting down roads

KIDS NEWS. Wombat Milo shows off his chompers. Picture: Healesville Sanctuary

Wombats waddle to the dentist

Wombats at one Australian animal sanctuary took a recent trip to the dentist for an important check up for our native marsupials with teeth that keep on growing. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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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

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The Daily Telegraph 20.10.2025 Ily Fraser 12 (blue), Hayden Mee 11 (red), Molly Picklum Estella Carbonelli 12 (pink), and Levi Lowe 10, (white). - Molly Picklum newly Crowned WSL World Champion and former Grom Search competitor at Rip CurlÃs National GromSearch Final, URBNSURF Sydney. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Surf champ inspires young guns

Newly crowned WSL World Champion surfer Molly Picklum has come home to Australia with one very heavy trophy, a big smile and these nuggets of wisdom for the next generation of grommets

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People check jewelry in the Apollo Gallery of the Louvre museum on Sept. 4, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Alexander Turnbull)

Jewel heist strikes the Louvre

‘Daylight robbery’ is the understatement of the century after eight priceless pieces of royal jewellery were stolen from the Louvre in Paris in a brazen seven-minute heist. How did this happen?

All images must credit the photographer + Courtesy of WKD. An entrant in the amateur photography competition for World Kangaroo Day [October 24]. David Thomson + Courtesy of WKD

Protecting a native Aussie icon

This 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

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Teen Socceroo taking on the world

Meet Nestory Irankunda, the teen Socceroo taking the game by storm, who opens up about seizing his place in international football and coach Tony Popovic’s wisdom in a rare interview

Gold panner makes $1000 a day

Is panning for gold a prospect?

All that glitters is gold for modern-day prospectors now that the precious mineral has soared in value amid economic upheaval. But just how much can you earn panning for gold in the 21st century?

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NANTERRE, FRANCE - JULY 27: Ariarne Titmus of Australia is seen with her Gold medal from the Women's 400m Freestyle final on day one of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on July 27, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Olympic star Ariarne Titmus retires

Australian Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has announced her shock retirement from swimming at the age of just 25, sharing her plans to pursue the dream worth more to her than all the medals

RSV Nuyina is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations. Photo: Pete Harmsen

Icebreaker’s scary sea floor scrape

Australia’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?

Supporters celebrate Cape Verdeâs victory against Eswatini during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers group D match at a fan zone in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, on October 13, 2025. A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup. Located off the coast of Senegal, it is the country with the smallest population to represent Africa in the global showpiece, with just 550,000 inhabitants. (Photo by QUEILA FERNANDES / AFP)

Tiny nation makes FIFA World Cup

The 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

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Kiwi man holds Guinness World Record for longest name. Photo: Guinness World Records

Man’s world record-breaking name

After a High Court ruling, over 2000 middle names and one very patient wedding celebrant, this New Zealand man’s Guinness World Record for the longest name will be a real mouthful to beat