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Top five yoghurt pouches to pick

Top five yoghurt pouches to pick

Squeezy yoghurts are a popular and easy lunch box snack, but which ones offer the best boost for your growing bones? And which ones are hiding huge amounts of sugar in disguise?

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

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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

Society and Culture

Let’s say thanks to unsung heroes

Let’s say thanks to unsung heroes

This week’s Ten Days of Gratitude count down to Thank a First Responder Day, where we show our respect and honour the brave heroes that help when trouble strikes. Here’s how to get involved

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Daniher beats Beast in tribute toon

Daniher beats Beast in tribute toon

Cartoonist Mark Knight commemorates AFL great Neale Daniher, who died this week having raised more than $100 million after founding FightMND following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

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Star drops after French Open win

Star drops after French Open win

Soaring temperatures during a Paris heatwave have caused chaos at Roland-Garros all week, with the 26th seed collapsing on the court requiring medical attention after a brutal five-set sizzler

Nuts are tops but are butters bad?

Nuts are tops but are butters bad?

There are so many peanut and nut butter options in the supermarkets these days and we all have a favourite – but which are the best and worst ones for your health? The results are in

Roblox: new roadblocks for kids

Roblox: new roadblocks for kids

Popular gaming platform Roblox has launched new age-based accounts in order to improve safety for its youngest users. Find out what the changes mean for you and your friends

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Stark contrast in climb or crime

Stark contrast in climb or crime

Bianca Adler’s record-breaking Everest climb exposes the nation’s dangerous divide between young achievers and the crisis of youth crime, captured in cartoonist Mark Knight’s panel contrast

Flu vaccine given without needle

Flu vaccine given without needle

Researchers are testing the effectiveness of a nasal spray flu vaccine to see if it could replace needles for kids in Australia. Would you rather get your flu shot this way?

Budget ends 27-year-old tax rule

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

What makes a healthy milk drink?

What makes a healthy milk drink?

The huge rise in food allergies and intolerances has transformed milk into a ‘choose your own adventure’ beverage – but how do plant-based milks compare with cow’s milk for healthy kids?

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Time to ‘unmask’ tobacco industry

Time to ‘unmask’ tobacco industry

Tobacco companies knowingly target young people with addictive products, but this World No Tobacco Day, Healthy Harold is applauding Australian teenagers rejecting smoking and vaping

Concussion deals a heavy blow

Concussion deals a heavy blow

This footy-loving teen had her world turned upside down when a dangerous tackle led to months of concerning concussion symptoms. But luckily, there are ways to reduce the risk

Society and Culture

Kids go blue to help end bullying

Kids go blue to help end bullying

Bullying is a major problem for Aussie kids, with just under half of students across Years 4-9 affected every few weeks. Find out how you can help take a stand this Do It For Dolly Day on May 8

60,000 Aussie kids for health push

60,000 Aussie kids for health push

Meet 40 Aussie children and teens who have shown remarkable bravery and resilience. Their stories and health challenges may one day help improve every child’s – and our nation’s – future

How healthy is supermarket juice?

How healthy is supermarket juice?

An analysis of 70 popular fruit juices sold in supermarkets has uncovered some major difference and dietitians suggest we give some the chop – find out if your favourite juice makes the cut