Ancient sea monster found in Qld
Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators
Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil has been unearthed in outback Queensland, with the seven-metre long skeleton set to reveal new secrets about the ancient marine predators
Cartoonist Mark Knight had a lot more fun than Trump with the much-hyped Alaska summit with President Putin – but days later it was the sharp suit on Ukraine’s President Zelensky for the win
Astronomers have discovered what is thought to be the largest black hole in the history of space and the ‘over-massive’ find could rewrite accepted theories of the origins of the universe
Ever wondered if fossils are buried in your backyard? Hidden prehistoric treasure is probably more common than you think – this National Science Week, find out what to do if you find a fossil
Space veteran and Apollo 13 legend Jim Lovell has passed away peacefully at the age of 97 – discover why his name will forever be written in the stars as a true hero of early space exploration
Award-winning cartoonist Mark Knight delivers a classic slow clap to world leaders in his satirical spin on the coveted Gold Logie, with nominees noteworthy for woes created in their wake
First-time mother Nakuru has made history at Melbourne Zoo with the safe – and swift – birth of a healthy calf, the first giraffe born at the city zoo in almost two decades WATCH THE VIDEO
French charm in the animated film Ratatouille helped lift the rat’s reputation but the heebies have hit hard after one giant creature was caught in the UK – but is widespread rat revulsion deserved?
The world’s worst earthquake in 14 years off the coast of Russia set off tsunami alerts in multiple countries and waves hit the coast of Russia and Japan – so how does Australia stay alert and safe?
For more than two millennia, this Egyptian mummy known as “the untouchable one” has stayed under wraps for fear of damaging it – until now. Find out what hi-tech scans revealed
Australia has a vast treasure-trove of exceptional sporting exports, but our best athlete of the past 25 years has been named – do you agree with the top pick and who else made the list? Take our poll
Eight-week-old dingo duo Muffin and Rusty are winning over young crowds at the Australian Reptile Park with their playful antics, leaving some wishing they could take the playful pair home
The US President claiming a total ceasefire as hostilities continued in the Middle East recalled a cautionary quote nearly a century old that reminded Mark Knight of the fragility of peace in war
US President Donald Trump claimed credit for a ceasefire that Israel and Iran both denied before a shambolic day of uncertainty and breaches – now what? RED LEVEL (YEARS 7-8)
A 900-year-old sword with strange markings from both the Christian and Viking worlds has been discovered in a river in the Netherlands. But how did it get there? And what was it used for?
A remarkable discovery has proved First Nations people were camping at much higher altitudes than previously thought during the last Ice Age about 20,000 years ago – where did they shelter?
The infamous ship on which Captain Cook first sailed to Australia has been identified as a wreck off the east coast of America – but how did the Endeavour sink and why did it have a new name?
Arguably the world’s most famous museum and officially its most-visited, the Louvre – a global symbol of art, beauty, culture and lasting history – was shut down this week … but why?
The Socceroos are going to their sixth successive FIFA World Cup after the Australians sealed automatic qualification in style with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah
The last meal of a sauropod that roamed the earth 95 million years ago has been identified from fossilised remains using advanced geothermal analysis. So what did the giant dinosaur eat?