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In this image taken from video, a living Australian brushtail possum sits on the display shelf at a terminal shop at Hobart Airport in Hobart, Australia, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Melissa Oddie via AP)

Possum magic lands at Oz airport

Only in Australia could a real possum pull off the perfect heist by hiding out at an airport shop, surrounded by plush toy versions of some of Australia’s most iconic animals – here’s what happened

First Nations News

KIDS NEWS 2026: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10 Indigenous Literacy Foundation - Great Book Swap Launch on March 10 , 2026. Picture: supplied/ILF/Joseph Mayers

Great Book Swap takes fresh flight

With the help of a preening pair of red-tailed black cockatoos, Australia’s Children’s Laureate has launched the 2026 Great Book Swap at Taronga Zoo – here’s how your school can get swapping

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 08 SEPTEMBER, 2025: The Moon is pictured in a full lunar eclipse giving it a vibrant red hue commonly referred to as a “blood moon”. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Where to see rare ‘blood moon’

Tonight’s rare ‘blood moon’ to be visible across every state in Australia for last time in three years. Here’s the best times across the country to watch Tuesday night’s spectacular show

Society and Culture

NT young entrepreneur Victoria Diaz, 8, started her app, BoredKidsClub, with a problem she and others her age knew well: boredom, February 19, 2026. Picture: Thomas McLean

Tiny entrepreneur’s boredom bid

Victoria Diaz dreams of buying a private jet to fly her family around, but first the eight-year-old entrepreneur must banish kids’ boredom – can her bright idea blow away the dullest of dull days?

Danielle Scott and Cooper Woods, of Australia, carry their country's flag during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Winter Olympics: week 2 highlights

Athletes say ‘ciao’ to the memorable mayhem of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games at the Closing Ceremony in Verona, as Australians celebrate our best ever showing at the Winter Olympics

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AI-generated icons cast a spell

It’s been two years since Kids News stirred the cauldron with its first spooky AI experiment, turning stars and politicians into a Halloween Hall of Fame – vote for your favourite!

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Bobi with his world record certificate. Picture: Guinness World Records

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, has died aged 31

Bobi, the 31-year-old dog who set a Guinness World Record earlier this year for being the oldest living dog, has sadly died in Portugal

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Guinness World Records 2024: ‘Crazy, fun, inspiring’

From popping balloons on pogo sticks to big pumpkin boats and even gearing up for the loudest burp, could the Guinness World Records 2024 be the zaniest year yet?

128 Grazer, a female brown bear, was declared the winner of Fat Bear Week 2023. Source: Supplied / Katmai National Park/Instagram

Fat Bear Week winner announced

Don’t mess with mama bear ‘Grazer’, a single parent who takes on rival brown bear blokes like a boss and has snagged the 2023 title in Alaska’s most watched talent quest

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This handout photo obtained on October 10, 2023 shows the Half Moon Bay World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off of the 2,749-pound (1247kg) champion pumpkin in Half Moon Bay, California, on October 9, 2023. This yearâs record-setting giant pumpkin was grown by defending champion Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minnesota. (Photo by Handout / Half Moon Bayâs World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Giant pumpkin squashes world record

An American has broken the world record for the heaviest pumpkin after he grew a mammoth squash weighing more than four polar bears put together

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L to R, Toby Seufert 13yrs from Kippa-Ring Ring (the 3x3 Australian National Champion 2023), Charlie Eggins 14yrs from Forest lake (the 3x3 Blindfolded single world record holder 2023), Rubik's Cube Champions, Bowen Hills, on Wednesday 4th October 2023 - Photo Steve Pohlner

World records for blindfolded and brave

What does a Brisbane teen’s wild Rubik’s cube feat have in common with a 104-year-old American woman jumping from a plane? Each set a new world record – WATCH THE VIDEOS

**EMBARGOED UNTIL 03 OCTOBER 2023** NWK FIRST USE** Australia Post and Disney unveil their limited stamp collection to mark Disney's 100-year celebration. Picture: Supplied

100-year-old Disney’s Australian ‘world first’

Australians will be able to get their hands on a limited edition collection to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary — which could end up being worth thousands

Ask Healthy Harold

KIDS NEWS 2023: Healthy Harold October 2023 Learn how to draw Healthy Harold. Picture: LifeEd

How to draw Healthy Harold

Whether you’re still enjoying school holidays or will be easing into Term 4 this week, get creative and calm your mind by learning how to draw Healthy Harold – WATCH THE VIDEO

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EMBARGOED. FRIDAY 15 SEPT. KIDS NEWS NWK Kids News story for Friday 15 Sept. Zac Cheng has claimed the 2023 PM's Spelling Bee championship title, the 2022 defending champ taking out the Years 7-8 Red level category for the second time. Picture: David Caird

PM’s Spelling Bee champs named

After nearly 60,000 student registrations, three exciting rounds and every state and territory in Australia getting busy with their ABCs, it’s time to meet the 2023 PM’s Spelling Bee champions

Comedian Max Fosh produces an Uno reverse card in response to being booked in a charity match.

UNO trumps yellow card at soccer

A cheeky UK comedian playing a sold-out charity football game at London Stadium landed a big laugh after his hilarious response to a yellow card – and it actually worked

Lee Meyer and his Watusi bull, Howdy Doody, of Neligh, Nebraska were pulled over by Norfolk Police for traffic violations and given a warning. Image: courtesy of News Channel Nebraska

Bull riding shotgun stops traffic

Video of a bizarre traffic incident has gone viral after police in the US pulled over a car with a massive Watusi bull riding in the front passenger seat

Australian James Webb competing in the Wing It On! US Chicken Wing Eating Championship at Highmark Stadium in New York State on September 4, 2023. He won by eating 276 wings in 12 minutes.

Aussie ‘chicken wing king’ breaks world records

Australian James Webb has eaten 276 chicken wings, 32 sloppers and 20 Dagwood Dogs to write his name into the competitive eating record books

Pilot James Danen flew 9,000km to return a lost doll to American girl Valentina Dominguez. Picture: WFAA

Lost doll’s international adventure

A kind-hearted pilot has flown 9,000km from Japan to America to return a girl’s beloved doll after it was lost while she was travelling overseas

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in the carriage procession at Trooping the Colour during Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee on June 02, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. It marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign. This year, from June 2 to June 5, 2022, there is the added celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Young royals banned from the Christmas table

On official occasions including Christmas, Princes Louis and George and Princess Charlotte are banished from the dinner table for one very royal reason. Find out what it is

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24TH, 2023 : Grade 4s Milla Whiteley and Vanessa Wong from Cheltenham East Primary School, are advancing to the state and territory finals of the Prime Ministers Spelling Bee. Picture : Nicki Connolly

Top first round Spelling Bee results nationwide

The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee school round included the first braille-assisted Bee in vision-impaired Year 3 student Declan Lee among 57,543 registered students – now 2300 head into round two

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