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What’s next for Cruz Hewitt?

What’s next for Cruz Hewitt?

After coming agonisingly close to winning the junior title at Wimbledon, Cruz Hewitt has revealed what’s next now he’s confirmed his arrival as Australia’s hottest new tennis ace

The best books for wintry wonders

The best books for wintry wonders

Kids News is taking a brief pause during the Term 2 school holidays but the HarperCollins Book Club winter reading guide has got you covered – here’s what’s hot now the temp’s dropped

Time facts that will bend your brain

Time facts that will bend your brain

Among the pyramids, woolly mammoths, space travel, iPhones and Picasso are some weird overlaps that feel impossible – take a look at this fascinating gallery and these strange-but-true facts

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Why working together is ‘deadly’

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

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What’s in the water at Brewarrina?

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

Happy ending for bushfire baby

Happy ending for bushfire baby

Robyn the koala joey lost both her parents in Victoria’s January bushfires and her survival was touch and go – discover how she was returned to the wild after a remarkable four-month recovery

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Socceroos to meet Egypt Round 2

Socceroos to meet Egypt Round 2

The Socceroos will meet Egypt in the World Cup knockout stages, dodging Belgium and thrilling Australian fans after the carefully played 0-0 draw against Paraguay both sides needed to advance

Skiers bemoan worst snow season

Skiers bemoan worst snow season

Winter is well underway but snow enthusiasts have been left gobsmacked by the worst snow season in a decade thanks to El Nino. See the shocking photos of Australia’s best slopes laid bare

Aussies saved by Curacao keeper

Aussies saved by Curacao keeper

The smallest nation in World Cup history to earn a point has inadvertently handed Australia a 90 per cent chance of reaching the knockout stages – without even winning a game – here’s how

Nan throws birthday burnout bash

Nan throws birthday burnout bash

An 86-year-old great-grandmother has gone viral after celebrating her birthday by smashing tyres at a Leeton burnout track, attracting more than one million views by thrashing it like a pro

Egg drop for our endangered frogs

Egg drop for our endangered frogs

A massive conservation effort is underway to revitalise Southern Corroboree frog populations at Kosciuszko National Park. Find out what is being done to save our most endangered amphibians

Bluey star thought it wouldn’t work

Bluey star thought it wouldn’t work

The composer who created a catchy little tune for Australia’s best loved Blue Heeler has shared why he almost turned down the ‘little gig on the side’ that ended up becoming Bluey’s theme song

BMX champs wear green and gold

BMX champs wear green and gold

More than 1000 BMX racers will represent Australia at the upcoming UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, including some special appearances from young Territorians

Society and Culture

Big Prince George news confirmed

Big Prince George news confirmed

A major change for the second in line to the British throne has been confirmed by a royal spokesman, ending speculation about whether or not the prince would follow in his father’s footsteps

Australia’s ‘Socceroo’ high school

Australia’s ‘Socceroo’ high school

Goalkeeper Patrick Beach’s dream World Cup debut for the Socceroos has shone a spotlight on the special school producing some of Australia’s greatest footballers over the past two decades

Winter takes an unexpected turn

Winter takes an unexpected turn

Something unusual is unfolding across Australia’s weather maps looking ahead to winter hols, with conditions behaving differently to what we would expect in June – what is happening and why?

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Socceroos’ dream World Cup start

Socceroos’ dream World Cup start

Australians go wild as our Socceroos squad of untested young guns leaves the rest of the world’s jaws on the floor with the golden boys defending their way to an unforgettable 2-0 victory

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‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5

‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5

Porsche has unveiled three cars inspired by lead characters in the classic film series Toy Story, with Woody, Buzz and Jessie rides expected to fetch millions of dollars for children’s charities

Short smashes 800m swim record

Short smashes 800m swim record

The Australian Swim Trials proved to be a smashing success for Sam Short after he won three titles and broke his own Australian and Commonwealth record. But will he take home a fourth gold?

Dog lost at sea found in kayak

Dog lost at sea found in kayak

Bruce the brave Alsatian had an unplanned dicey adventure when he was swept almost 5km out to sea. His owner raised the alarm and the mayday call saw rescuers race to reach the plucky pooch

Taylor Swift’s Toy Story tear-jerker

Taylor Swift’s Toy Story tear-jerker

The countdown is on to the Australian release of Toy Story 5 but as well as popcorn and Choc Tops, you might want to pack some tissues for your teary mum and dad. Why are grown ups crying?

Unknown player to overnight star

Unknown player to overnight star

An astonishing week has seen a soccer player go from obscure underdog to one of the most anticipated players at the coming FIFA World Cup thanks to a little help from a surprising source

How to tell if your fear is a phobia

How to tell if your fear is a phobia

Needles, the dark, separation from parents and even throwing up – these are all fears that Aussie kids are dealing with week after week. But how can you tell if that fear is actually a phobia?

Hammock haven for new quolls

Hammock haven for new quolls

Two eastern quolls have moved into their bespoke bachelor pad at an Australian sanctuary and made themselves at home. Despite a touch of ‘jet lag’, their handmade hammock is their happy place

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One game, two worlds: safety first

One game, two worlds: safety first

Healthy Harold shares a personal experience in the gaming universe ahead of World Social Media Day, along with safety tips and why our world-first social media laws protect Aussie kids

Gout Gout’s world record official

Gout Gout’s world record official

Gout Gout has become a world record holder, after his stunning 200m Australian Championships win was made official by World Athletics. Find out what’s next for the Aussie track sensation

Society and Culture

Aussies hit 28 million and counting

Aussies hit 28 million and counting

Australia’s population has just reached 28 million, according to estimates from the ABS, but it’s not babies being born driving most to our explosive population growth – so what’s behind it?

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‘Message in a bottle’ mates meet

‘Message in a bottle’ mates meet

A touching letter in a bottle cast into the ocean off Chile in 2007 has united a Norwegian sailor and a Darwin local in an unlikely friendship spanning two decades and thousands of miles

No bubble trouble for curious cats

No bubble trouble for curious cats

Werribee Open Range Zoo keepers have treated lions and gorillas to a bubble party, capturing hilariously different reactions from each species during the enrichment activity