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In this image taken from video, a living Australian brushtail possum sits on the display shelf at a terminal shop at Hobart Airport in Hobart, Australia, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Melissa Oddie via AP)

Possum magic lands at Oz airport

Only in Australia could a real possum pull off the perfect heist by hiding out at an airport shop, surrounded by plush toy versions of some of Australia’s most iconic animals – here’s what happened

Society and Culture

GFA 2026. Danish royals King Frederik and Queen Mary visit The Royal Childrens Hospital meeting with patients, parents, volunteers and staff. The impromptu drop in was after a visit to the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Good Friday Appeal. Picture: Jason Edwards

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

1937 mystery of female pilot who vanished

What happened to Amelia Earhart

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific in 1937 while attempting the first female piloted flight around the world. What happened to her? Here are three popular theories

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Sam Kerr of Australia looks for a shot on goal during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Matildas make the Asian Cup final

Sam Kerr delivered a beauty for Australia in front of her hometown crowd, scoring a sublime goal in the second half that sealed the Matildas a spot in the Asian Cup final with a 2-1 win

KIDS NEWS. 12 critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums have been born at Healesville Sanctuary. Picture: Zoos Victoria/ Healesville Sanctuary

Twelve tiny possum babies born

One critically endangered species has had a tiny baby boom, with 12 mountain pygmy-possums born at an Australian sanctuary undergoing their very first health check. See the adorable pictures

Ask Healthy Harold

KIDS NEWS 2024: Healthy Harold March, NAPLAN nerves is easier with these tips from Healhy Harold's pal,

Build skills for life during NAPLAN

Students across Australia have begun NAPLAN testing this week and Healthy Harold is on hand to help with practical tips for children managing test anxiety and big feelings

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 15: Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team kisses his trophy on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 15, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

Teenager wins Chinese Grand Prix

An Italian teen became Formula One’s second youngest winner after the Chinese Grand Prix as Aussie driver Oscar Piastri’s 2026 world championship hopes went up in smoke with second DNS

CLOSED: The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions until further notice after cracks began appearing near Mount Victoria forcing commuters to take alternative routes from the Central West to Sydney.

What caused big highway closure?

Imagine your main road link closing overnight, which is what has just happened to one major highway connecting an Australian capital to an entire region – how did it happen and what’s next?

Matt Brumby Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Biathlon/XC Team Launch / Obertilliach AUT Paralympics Australia Thurs 26 February 2026 © Sport the library/Jeff Crow for PA

Paralympic pets set gold standard

Aussies are usually pretty popular around the athletes’ village, but these members of the squad are more sought after than most at Milano Cortina – meet the pooches supporting our Paralympians

Territorian Fynn Goat has been selected in the national sailing youth squad.

Fynn sets sail for Olympic dream

An Aussie teenager has become the first Territorian to ever make the national sailing youth squad, despite having no coaches, clubs or competitions in his local area. Find out how he did it

First Nations News

KIDS NEWS 2026: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10 Indigenous Literacy Foundation - Great Book Swap Launch on March 10 , 2026. Picture: supplied/ILF/Joseph Mayers

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

Silver medalist Ben Tudhope, of Australia, from left, gold medalist Emanuel Perathoner, of Italy, and bronze medalist Lee Jehyuk, of South Korea, pose with their medals after the men's snowboard cross SB-LL2 at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka

Australia wins Paralympics silver

Australia has its first medal of the 2026 Winter Paralympics after flag-bearer and veteran snowboarder Ben Tudhope beat a dislocated shoulder to win silver on Day 2 at Milano Cortina

KIDS NEWS 2026: Stowie the northern quoll at Taronga Wildlife Hospital Dubbo. Picture: supplied

Stowaway quoll takes 2400km trip

A juvenile northern quoll survived an interstate Christmas road trip after accidentally hitching a ride hidden with the luggage. Find out how he survived and how he was returned to the wild

Australian Formula 1 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri crashes out of the Australian Grand prix on the warm-up lap Picture F1 TV

Piastri’s tragedy on the track

Australian F1 fans were as gutted as local favourite Oscar Piastri after he crashed out of his home Grand Prix in Melbourne before the race even began, the McLaren driver unharmed and humble

Australia's golden Paris paralympic duo, the swimmer Alexa Leary and the triathlete and cyclist Lauren Parker together in the French capital on September 5, 2024. Photo: Jacquelin Magnay

Celebrating our female champions

As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8, some extraordinary athletes are gearing up to represent Australia on the winter world stage. Meet our female Paralympic heroes

Friends in the park taking selfie with bubblegum balloons

Have you been chewing plastic?

Your parents probably already say it’s disgusting but chewing gum might also send microplastic particles into your body. Find out which have the highest levels of plastic and why to steer clear

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Bulldog survives palm seed feast

French bulldog Chunk has lived up to his name, chowing down on so many plump palm seeds in a backyard binge that he needed lifesaving surgery – here’s how this Aussie dog’s drama unfolded

The Australian dollar coin will change this year, with a new design to celebrate 60 years of decimal currency.,

Small change gets design change

A new one dollar coin has been released with a subtle design alteration that, while small, represents a big change in our nation’s economic history. Can you spot the difference?

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 08 SEPTEMBER, 2025: The Moon is pictured in a full lunar eclipse giving it a vibrant red hue commonly referred to as a “blood moon”. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Where to see rare ‘blood moon’

Tonight’s rare ‘blood moon’ to be visible across every state in Australia for last time in three years. Here’s the best times across the country to watch Tuesday night’s spectacular show

Mark Knight cartoon Feb 25 2026

PM’s plan for multistate fast train

Successive Australian prime ministers have seen their high speed train hopes derailed but as Albo dusts off the dream, cartoonist Mark Knight is left wondering if the PM can jump-start his plan

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: (L-R) Daisy Thomas, Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott pose for a photo with supporters at Sydney International Airport on February 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Australian athletes are returning home after the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Team Australia had their most successful Games in history with three gold medals, two silver and a bronze. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Olympic heroes welcomed home

Olympic heroes Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott have been welcomed home after Australia completed its most successful Winter Games ever. Find out what’s next for our new medallists

OPINIONSociety and Culture

Unhappy child in the schoolyard.

Let’s make a start to stop bullying

Bullying is extremely harmful but being the meanie can’t be much fun either. Experts suggest that empathy and understanding what makes bullies tick is key to changing their behaviour – here’s how

A woman has sparked millions of tears on TikTok over a sad fact about giraffes. Picture: X

Giraffes’ clever solution to rain

What does a giraffe do when a rainstorm strikes? The answer may surprise you. It turns out not every animal is hardwired to seek shelter when the weather turns nasty – find out why

EXPLAINERHealth

Launch of school kids being encouraged to wear sunglasses at school

Are your eyes sun-safe right now?

Most Australians know the signs of sunburn but did you know there’s one vital part of our bodies that people of all ages often overlook? Here’s how to mind your eyes and why we all should

Society and Culture

NT young entrepreneur Victoria Diaz, 8, started her app, BoredKidsClub, with a problem she and others her age knew well: boredom, February 19, 2026. Picture: Thomas McLean

Tiny entrepreneur’s boredom bid

Victoria Diaz dreams of buying a private jet to fly her family around, but first the eight-year-old entrepreneur must banish kids’ boredom – can her bright idea blow away the dullest of dull days?

Danielle Scott and Cooper Woods, of Australia, carry their country's flag during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Winter Olympics: week 2 highlights

Athletes say ‘ciao’ to the memorable mayhem of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games at the Closing Ceremony in Verona, as Australians celebrate our best ever showing at the Winter Olympics

Ask Healthy Harold

KIDS NEWS 2026: Healthy Harold and the team at Life Ed share helpful hints on how kids can manage big feelings and banish those back-to-school blues. Picture: supplied/Life Ed

Banish back-to-school butterflies

Does your heart race and stomach flip when big feelings flood in? Don’t worry – we all feel overwhelmed sometimes and Healthy Harold is here to help with his best tranquillity tips for first term

Gold medalist Australia's Jakara Anthony celebrates after the women's freestyle skiing dual moguls finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Winter Olympics: week 1 highlights

MORE GOLD! Jakara Anthony tastes redemption, winning the inaugural dual moguls final after Josie Baff’s snowboard cross comeback in Australia’s best ever Winter Olympics UPDATED

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Mark Knight cartoon Friday 13th Feb 2026. Angus Taylor to challenge Sussan Ley for the Lib Leadership

Liberals fire up the leader barbie

Australia has a new Opposition Leader after the vote Friday morning, with Sussan Ley going down in flames drawn by Mark Knight as the Libs ‘throwing another leader on the barbie’