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The best books for wintry wonders

The best books for wintry wonders

Kids News is taking a brief pause during the Term 2 school holidays but the HarperCollins Book Club winter reading guide has got you covered – here’s what’s hot now the temp’s dropped

Time facts that will bend your brain

Time facts that will bend your brain

Among the pyramids, woolly mammoths, space travel, iPhones and Picasso are some weird overlaps that feel impossible – take a look at this fascinating gallery and these strange-but-true facts

UPDATEDSport

Socceroos to meet Egypt Round 2

Socceroos to meet Egypt Round 2

The Socceroos will meet Egypt in the World Cup knockout stages, dodging Belgium and thrilling Australian fans after the carefully played 0-0 draw against Paraguay both sides needed to advance

Nan throws birthday burnout bash

Nan throws birthday burnout bash

An 86-year-old great-grandmother has gone viral after celebrating her birthday by smashing tyres at a Leeton burnout track, attracting more than one million views by thrashing it like a pro

VIDEOSociety and Culture

‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5

‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5

Porsche has unveiled three cars inspired by lead characters in the classic film series Toy Story, with Woody, Buzz and Jessie rides expected to fetch millions of dollars for children’s charities

Swimming cassowary stuns at beach

Swimming cassowary stuns at beach

A southern cassowary has been filmed swimming to the shore of a Queensland beach in a ‘fish out of water’ moment, proving the flightless bird is not afraid to get its feathers wet

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New lolly palace sure looks sweet

New lolly palace sure looks sweet

Australia’s largest lolly shop has rideable dinosaurs, a life-size ‘human claw’ for maximum scooping, one of the biggest pick and mix aisles on Earth and plans for a Guinness World Record bid

VIDEOSport

Aussie’s world record on a monster wave

Aussie’s world record on a monster wave

Aussie big-wave hunter Laura Enever has broken the world record for the largest wave surfed by a female after tackling an enormous wall of water in Hawaii

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AI-generated icons cast a spell

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!

UPDATEDAnimals

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

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

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

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?

Fat Bear Week winner announced

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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Giant pumpkin squashes world record

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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World records for blindfolded and brave

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

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

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

How to draw Healthy Harold

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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PM’s Spelling Bee champs named

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

UNO trumps yellow card at soccer

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

Bull riding shotgun stops traffic

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

Aussie ‘chicken wing king’ breaks world records

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

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