Health

Explainers

All Oz phones to siren in test alert

A 10 second siren will sound on all smartphones, tablets and other 4G and 5G compatible devices in Australia at 2pm AEST on July 27. Here’s what your family needs to do when that happens

Science and Technology

AI’s ‘Hi Mum’ voice clone threat

Scammers are using AI to replicate the voices of family members in a next level “Hi Mum” scam that is extremely hard to detect. Here’s what to look out for to keep you and your family safe

Health

Blood donors lifeblood of Australia

Lifesaving blood transfusions helped Joel Mason survive a shark attack. Now he’s telling his story to help us all understand how donating blood saves lives

Health

Macca’s burger still ‘fresh’ after 10 years

There’s a story that McDonald’s burgers last forever, so one fan kept a burger and fries from 2009 to see if it was true. Today, they still look fine to eat, with no sign of mould or decay

Humanities

Life-changing day for man with 14 toes

A fortune teller said this man’s extra toes were a gift from heaven, but after a lifetime of coping with this rare condition called polydactyly, he has had them surgically removed

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Health

Butter vs. margarine: bad or best?

We’re spoiled for choice in Australia with such a wide selection of supermarket butters and margarines – but not all spreads are created equal as a dietitian reveals the hidden cholesterol culprit

VIDEOSociety and Culture

‘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

Health

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?

VIDEOAsk Healthy Harold

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

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

EXPLAINERHealth

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

UPDATEDSport

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

Health

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

Explainers

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

EXPLAINERNews

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

POLLHealth

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?

Money

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

Health

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?

Ask Healthy Harold

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

Sport

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