Health

Explainers

Why gambling is a problem

The government has introduced new reforms aimed at protecting young Australians from gambling but many say the laws don’t go nearly far enough. Here’s why gambling is such a major problem

VIDEOAsk Healthy Harold

Where respect and resilience meet

One Brazilian player’s unexpected act of kindness after a World Cup match struck a chord for Healthy Harold, as a simple gesture of sportsmanship offers us all a blueprint for our own behaviour

VideoSport

‘How I skateboard without my legs’

Being born with a condition that limited the growth of his legs has been no barrier to Robert Glover achieving athletic success. Watch his incredible video

Health

Let’s not be dummies about vapes

Cartoonist Mark Knight calls out the dangerous absurdity of replacing one addiction with another as the government moves to ban imported, disposable vapes as companies blatantly target kids

VideoMoney

Prime energy drink: boy wins $800,000 with lucky guess

A young boy’s lucky guess won him nearly $800,000 in solid gold, in an event for influencer Logan Paul’s cult Prime energy drink

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Sport

Loving tribute to sporty little Levi

Levi Roodenburg was a typical sports-mad Aussie boy. Sport first revealed his illness, and now three of the clubs he played for are turning heartbreak into hope with the first Livin’ for Levi Round

POLLAnimals

Cat curfews due to bird flu fears

One state remains the only mainland jurisdiction without cat curfew powers as renewed calls mount over bird flu fears and millions of native animals killed by roaming felines. Take the poll

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

VIDEOSport

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

Health

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?

Sport

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

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