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Delta Goodrem stuns in Scotland

Delta Goodrem stuns in Scotland

The Commonwealth Games have ended in spectacular fashion to see out Day 10 in Glasgow, with Australian star Delta Goodrem performing as our athletes celebrate finishing top of the tally

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From misbehaving to mega author

From misbehaving to mega author

Stand aside, screen time – the humble school visit by Australian authors remains a powerful, personal tool for turning kids into readers and writers. Just ask Kate Temple, former naughty kid

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Rose Davies wins, Jess Hull grins

Rose Davies wins, Jess Hull grins

Day 7 update: Rose Davies has completed a historic golden double in a thrilling 5000m finish, while Australia has made a flying start to the track cycling at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Bee breaks opening week records

Bee breaks opening week records

Australian teachers have rallied behind foundation literacy, smashing the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee’s opening week record as experts warn ‘curriculum creep’ is squeezing out the essentials

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Comm Games begin in Glasgow

Comm Games begin in Glasgow

Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge were Australia’s flag and baton bearers, rubbing shoulders with the legendary Loch Ness monster to open the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland

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Adorable dogs on clean up duty

Adorable dogs on clean up duty

‘Many hands make light work’ but in the case of these two household helpers, it’s the paws taking care of all the chores – do you think these doggies deserve a tasty treat? TAKE OUR POLL

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Duckling accepts playground dare

Duckling accepts playground dare

Is this the most adorable footage ever recorded in the history of sweet animal videos? We think it’s a contender – but you decide. TAKE OUR KIDS NEWS POLL

Science and Technology

AI imagines snow falling in Sydney

AI imagines snow falling in Sydney

It’s unlikely to happen this year or perhaps ever again, but an AI-generated video has imagined how the Sydney CBD would appear if snow blew through the famously sunny city – SEE THE IMAGES

Plan a Walk to School Day path

Plan a Walk to School Day path

Walking to school is a fun way to get your body and brain into gear for a great day of learning – so let’s all arrange with family and friends to join Walk Safely to School Day this Friday 16 May

Cat carried inside cup in Vietnam

Cat carried inside cup in Vietnam

Footage of a sweet little kitten in Vietnam sitting squashed in a see-through cup seems funny at first glance – but is it cute or cruel? SEE THE VIDEO AND TAKE OUR KIDS NEWS POLL

VIDEOSociety and Culture

Loony Labubu craze hits Australia

Loony Labubu craze hits Australia

They look like ordinary adults … but in the dead of night, Australians are forming retail zombie queues in city streets – why is this strange new trend sweeping the country ‘like never before’?

‘World’s highest pool’ for Dubai

‘World’s highest pool’ for Dubai

Everything makes a splash in Donald’s Trump world and the US President’s latest construction project is no exception as dizzying plans for Trump Tower Dubai are revealed – SEE THE IMAGES

Yoda question now answered, is

Yoda question now answered, is

Patient young Padawans have been as Star Wars creator George Lucas ends a decades-long mystery by finally sharing the story behind one iconic character’s very distinctive way of talking

Take the Kids News reader poll!

Take the Kids News reader poll!

Welcome back – Term 2, here we come! Here’s a reader poll to help us make Kids News an even better free literacy resource for your classrooms. Tell us what you think by taking the poll HERE!

Is this Australia’s weirdest sport?

Is this Australia’s weirdest sport?

Move over Formula One, Australia has a new type of competitive racing that makes you feel like you’re flying without leaving the ground – all while putting your dexterity to the ultimate test

‘Jordan Room’ $470k sneaker vault

‘Jordan Room’ $470k sneaker vault

A custom-built, museum-style ‘sneaker room’, full-size basketball court, two pools and a golf course – no wonder multiple NBA stars have played at this fan’s mega-mansion sporting paradise

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Born and bred ‘circus kids’ fly high

Born and bred ‘circus kids’ fly high

Most kids dream of running away to the circus for a life of excitement, creativity, athleticism and adventure – but what is it really like for children who grow up performing in the big top?

Elderly camel living the high life

Elderly camel living the high life

Saffron the gentle giant has a new lease on life now the 23-year-old giraffe is pampered and massaged while being fed tasty treats and the five star treatment works its magic on her ageing joints

Baby gorilla Kaius beats the odds

Baby gorilla Kaius beats the odds

Surviving has turned to thriving as gorgeous gorilla Kaius turns two, overcoming his sad start thanks to his devoted keeper and the eventual acceptance of his gorilla family in an Australian first

Insane price paid for car sculpture

Insane price paid for car sculpture

An artwork faithfully modelled on a classic Porsche race car has sold for triple the price of the real thing – what would you pay?

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