Health

Sport

Comm Games centenary saved

In 2030, Australia’s top athletes will compete at this historic Indian city to mark 100 years of the Commonwealth Games with other member nations – let’s meet the host metropolis

Science and Technology

Snap’s AI has teens in the dark

Teens turning to their AI chatbot on Snapchat aren’t getting accurate information about Australia’s upcoming social media reforms, an experiment has shown. Here’s what you need to know

Geography

Aussie cities fall in world liveability ranks

The world’s best cities to live in have been revealed and there are some surprising results as we learn to live with Covid-19. Guess which Australian city finished the highest

Health

Classroom ‘doggie dates’ reduce stress

Stress is bad for learning, behaviour, health and wellbeing – and there are many ways schools are trying to tackle it. But new research suggests the best way is having a canine classmate

Health

Extra-curricular kids happier and healthier

Children who play sport, learn an instrument or even just muck around with friends after school are more likely to feel happier and healthier than kids who are parked in front of a screen

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How playing helps in times of strife

When an emergency, war or natural disaster threatens a child’s right to play, these special safe havens in crisis zones help restore and protect dreams of the future and everyday fun – find out how

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How play helps keeps you healthy

Play has amazing health benefits for body, mind and emotional wellbeing – which is why kids across the world should be doing more of it. But just how much should you be playing each day?

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Why children have a Right to Play

We all know play is fun, but did you know it’s also important for your health and learning? Play is an essential right for children across the world – but what is keeping so many from playfulness?

Environment

Everyday items banned for millions

These common household products are set to vanish from at least one Australian state as authorities crack down on “unnecessary” plastics that are hard to recycle and harmful to people and planet

Health

What to eat for healthy teeth

We all know that brushing twice a day is essential for a healthy smile, but did you know the food we eat also affects how strong our teeth will be? Find out which foods are chomper champions

Explainers

Trump cast as angry ape of NYC

Here’s how the chest-beating King Kong swinging from the Empire State Building inspired cartoonist Mark Knight to draw President Trump as a peeved primate as NYC elects new mayor

VIDEOScience and Technology

Oz ideas that changed the world

Australia punches above its weight in several arenas including innovation – meet one of our young big thinkers and discover 40 world-beating inventions you didn’t know were Australian

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U16 social media ban explained

From December 10, Australians under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and other socials. Find out how the new laws affect you and your peers

Sport

History-making 14yo in A-League

It’s not often you get to better Matildas gun Sam Kerr for a slice of homegrown football history but this hip-hop loving Aussie teen has done just that as a rising star in two ball sports at just 14

VIDEOAnimals

Dumped dogs of Ukraine turn blue

Wild footage has shown several abandoned dogs living near the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant have turned blue, baffling the workers caring of them – what has dyed their fur?

Explainers

Teen reveals toll of Everest climb

A 17-year-old Australian girl has shared her experience trying to climb Mt Everest, revealing the shocking effect high altitudes and extreme cold had on her body. Find out what happened and why

Ask Healthy Harold

Special day to thank our teachers

Teachers don’t just give lessons and set homework – the best ones shape our lives in ways that last forever. Healthy Harold shares his best ideas for celebrating World Teachers’ Day October 31

VIDEOSport

Surf champ inspires young guns

Newly crowned WSL World Champion surfer Molly Picklum has come home to Australia with one very heavy trophy, a big smile and these nuggets of wisdom for the next generation of grommets

Society and Culture

Can we ‘disconnect’ Gen cyber?

Banning social media will be no easy task for kids born into a world where Wi-Fi and connectivity are just as important as electricity and running water, says cartoonist Mark Knight

VIDEOHealth

Meet the kids with dementia

Dementia Action Week Part 2 – Siblings Eleanor and Josh Thorburn were diagnosed with a rare form of childhood dementia when they were just five and four. This is their story of bravery