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Artemis II crew views solar eclipse

Artemis II crew views solar eclipse

The crew of Artemis II has watched a solar eclipse from space after making their historic fly-by of the moon. Watch the video of their blast off and find out what else they have achieved so far

Chocolate tastes better with books

Chocolate tastes better with books

If you’re looking for all the latest fab new titles to devour after Easter during the Term One school holidays, our new HarperCollins Book Club autumn reading guide has you covered

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Busy brains drive science of sleep

Busy brains drive science of sleep

Healthy Harold reveals the amazing science behind sleep as World Health Day 2026 approaches. Discover why kids need up to 11 hours of snooze time each night and why some dreams feel so real

Bewitching salary for Harry Potter

Bewitching salary for Harry Potter

Child actors aged 11 and 12 have scored paycheques that dwarf most adult salaries in the upcoming Harry Potter television series – and that’s just season one. Find out how much they will earn

How having a dog improves health

How having a dog improves health

If you already have a doggo you could probably name at least 10 ways they make life better but having a pooch also provides a real health boost, especially for kids – here’s how their love helps us

Crims ‘make a break’, take KitKats

Crims ‘make a break’, take KitKats

A chocolate shortage might strike the Easter Bunny after a huge shipment of KitKats was stolen in a dramatic heist, disappearing without a trace – here’s how the truckload could be tracked down

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Piastri back on the podium at last

Piastri back on the podium at last

Oscar Piastri has reignited world title hopes, claiming his first podium of the new Formula One season after finishing second in the Japanese Grand Prix as Antonelli makes more teen history

Musketeer’s likely burial site found

Musketeer’s likely burial site found

A centuries-old secret has been found buried below the collapsed floor of a European church that could confirm a legendary figure’s final resting place

VIDEOScience and Technology

Sunburnt car lays bare skin risk

Sunburnt car lays bare skin risk

A creepy ‘sunburnt’ car upholstered in prosthetic skin that burns under the sun’s UV rays has been displayed in Australia as a powerful reminder to cover up in cars – see the unsettling result

Cute cubs born on Valentine’s Day

Cute cubs born on Valentine’s Day

Two adorable lion cubs have been enjoying quality time with their roarsome mum after she gave birth on Valentine’s Day, making her Australian zookeepers swoon. Watch the heartwarming video

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Hull avoids DQ to bag two medals

Hull avoids DQ to bag two medals

Australian track star Jessica Hull has made history at the World Indoor Athletics Championships after surviving a disqualification drama caused by a competitor’s fall. Watch the video

Koala-saving hero hound retires

Koala-saving hero hound retires

After a decade of sniffing out koalas in need of saving, detection dog Bear has hung up his fire boots for the last time to focus on a life of fetch and chasings. Find out why he is a true doggie legend

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Asian Cup: The one that got away

Asian Cup: The one that got away

Our valiant Matildas delivered a gripping Asian Cup home final at Stadium Australia but could not quite find the only response that mattered as Japan’s first half ‘wondergoal’ delivered the win

Possum magic lands at Oz airport

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

Queen Mary visits sick Aussie kids

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

What happened to Amelia Earhart

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

Twelve tiny possum babies born

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

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Build skills for life during NAPLAN

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

Teenager wins Chinese Grand Prix

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

What caused big highway closure?

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?

Paralympic pets set gold standard

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

Fynn sets sail for Olympic dream

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

Great Book Swap takes fresh flight

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

Australia wins Paralympics silver

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

Stowaway quoll takes 2400km trip

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

Piastri’s tragedy on the track

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

Celebrating our female champions

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

Have you been chewing plastic?

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

Bulldog survives palm seed feast

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