History

PICTURESMoney

How to add value to Bluey coins

Australia Post has released a new set of $2 Bluey coins, potentially inspiring a new generation of collectors who may one day make a ‘Dollarbuck’ if the hobby bounces back – find out what’s valuable

Animals

Roos’ upside-down evolution in Oz

Australia’s nickname as the land Down Under may be closer to the truth than anyone knew, as new research suggests that the ancient kangaroo’s story of survival was a surprising mouthful

Arts

Tapestries finally complete Sistine Chapel

For the first time in more than 400 years, all 12 precious gold and silver tapestries designed by Renaissance artist Raphael have been hung in the Sistine Chapel, making it complete at last

News

Iconic Holden cars driven out of Australia

The Holden car brand, an important part of Australia’s history for more than 160 years, will cease to exist in 2021. The move by US company General Motors has angered PM Scott Morrison and shocked motoring fans

Animals

Tyrannosaur found hiding in museum drawer

A new and very scary species of dinosaur related to T-Rex and known as the Reaper of Death has been identified after pieces of its skull were rediscovered in a museum drawer

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EXPLAINERHistory

Why do we mark Anzac Day each year?

Each year on April 25 we commemorate Anzac Day. Kids News explains how the day began, what it means and how we commemorate it in Australia

History

Giant echidna hiding in museum

Scientists had been scratching their heads for almost 30 years as to why no fossils of Australia’s extinct giant echidna were being found in Victoria – until two researchers looked closer to home

Just for Fun

Megaship five times size of Titanic

The world’s largest cruise ship has opened for bookings, dwarfing the Titanic and aiming to make history once it begins sailing the high seas – see the size comparison and sneak a peek

UPDATEDSpace

‘Textbook’ splashdown for Integrity!

The crew of Artemis II has splashed down in the Pacific in the Integrity shuttle as NASA and the world celebrate humankind’s triumphant return to the moon in historic far side mission VIDEO

History

Musketeer’s likely burial site found

A centuries-old secret has been found buried below the collapsed floor of a European church that could confirm a legendary figure’s final resting place

EXPLAINERSociety and Culture

Take next exit for ‘Education State’

Victoria’s education landscape saw red T-shirts flood the streets, with an estimated 35,000 teachers marching on Melbourne while cartoonist Mark Knight imagines many may chase bigger changes

News

Bluey’s ABC home goes on strike

Best known as the home of Bluey, national broadcaster the ABC became the news after strike action by thousands of staff, joining Australia’s long list of walkouts – let’s take a look at the timeline

EXPLAINERHistory

What is ‘conscription’, who has it?

The global history of compulsory military service is one way to examine the seemingly never-ending chronicle of human conflict through the ages. Find out why Australia once conscripted citizens

EXPLAINERArts

How war fuels federal budget fires

Political explosions flowing from Middle East conflict force Australia’s Treasurer into a metaphorical ‘budget bunker’ as fuel costs detonate economic pressure points in Mark Knight’s toon

History

What happened to Amelia Earhart

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific in 1937 while attempting the first female piloted flight around the world. What happened to her? Here are three popular theories

Sport

Teenager wins Chinese Grand Prix

An Italian teen became Formula One’s second youngest winner after the Chinese Grand Prix as Aussie driver Oscar Piastri’s 2026 world championship hopes went up in smoke with second DNS

Explainers

What caused big highway closure?

Imagine your main road link closing overnight, which is what has just happened to one major highway connecting an Australian capital to an entire region – how did it happen and what’s next?

Sport

Australia wins Paralympics silver

Australia has its first medal of the 2026 Winter Paralympics after flag-bearer and veteran snowboarder Ben Tudhope beat a dislocated shoulder to win silver on Day 2 at Milano Cortina

Explainers

Trump tees off to topple Tehran

The US and Israel-led war in the Middle East gets a golf course treatment as cartoonist Mark Knight transforms Trump’s military strikes on Iran into a memorable Mar-a-Lago resort metaphor

Money

Small change gets design change

A new one dollar coin has been released with a subtle design alteration that, while small, represents a big change in our nation’s economic history. Can you spot the difference?