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Trump demos White House wing

Will Donald Trump’s wrecking ball through the historic East Wing of the White House deliver the US President his ballroom bliss? Mark Knight’s toon imagines there could be more to come

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KIDS NEWS 2025: Media Literacy Week - Ballina Coast High School students during the Day of AI Australia incursion on 27 October. Picture: Day of AI/supplied

Aussie teens learning AI bot tricks

As nearly half of Aussie kids struggle to spot fake news, students at one school are tackling AI head-on this Media Literacy Week, with an AI bot battlefield based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm

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From left at front Jerico Hayllar,11, and sister River 7, with Chloe May,11, Chloe Pun,12, Edie Docherty,11, and Jemima Pun,12, at Wanda Beach. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Buy Australian to boost our future

How many of your toys or clothes were made in Australia? Our country is falling behind when it comes to producing a range of goods and our economy is at risk. But there is a way we can help

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People check jewelry in the Apollo Gallery of the Louvre museum on Sept. 4, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Alexander Turnbull)

Jewel heist strikes the Louvre

‘Daylight robbery’ is the understatement of the century after eight priceless pieces of royal jewellery were stolen from the Louvre in Paris in a brazen seven-minute heist. How did this happen?

Gold panner makes $1000 a day

Is panning for gold a prospect?

All that glitters is gold for modern-day prospectors now that the precious mineral has soared in value amid economic upheaval. But just how much can you earn panning for gold in the 21st century?

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 09: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass the ball against Andrew Wiggins #22 and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter at the United Center on April 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Melb NBA star’s slam-dunk bucks

First drafted to the NBA as a teenager, Australian basketball talent Josh Giddey has landed an eye-watering new deal with the Chicago Bulls after a long wait – guess how much it’s worth?

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‘Monumental’ step to protect kids

Australia’s incoming social media age limit will help keep the nation’s kids from serious harms and other countries should do the same, say leading global child safety experts. Do you agree?

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Meet Gen Alpha money-makers

Gen Alpha is the new breed of Australian entrepreneur, already nipping at the heels of Gen Z and Millennials – so how are kids and teens smashing the avocado crowd and making real money?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Swift posted five photos to her Instagram for the announcement, with the caption saying:

Tay Tay confirms start of new ‘era’

The hit singer and star footballer’s announcement on social media broke the internet on Wednesday – can you guess just how many fans around the world liked their happy news within an hour?

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2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3. Picture: RM Sotheby's

Far out, Ferrari! Jaw-drop paint job

In what might be the world’s most expensive case of auto FOMO, one car-lover has spent a staggering sum on a Ferrari with a one-of-a-kind paint job – would you drop this kind of coin on a car?

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Bluey favourite pulled from iview

An iconic Bluey episode has vanished from Aussie screens in response to a commercial deal between the popular show and a well-known hardware chain. Find out why it was pulled from air

Australia under-16 rugby union representative Agapetos Lote-Felo has signed with the Sydney Roosters. Picture: Rugby Australia

Roosters poach GPS rugby talent

One NSW private school has scored 16-year-old rugby union star Agapetos Lote-Felo, who will play league for the Roosters in a transfer from QLD to play both rugby codes in Sydney

Society and Culture

Artwork for Chinese stubborn neighbour

One man’s crazy house rebellion

Is this the world’s most stubborn neighbour? A homeowner in China refused to budge for developers and defied demolition – how did his eccentric resistance succeed?

Society and Culture

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The Queensland - New South Wales border at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast.

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Why Australians are on the move

One Australian state is losing population faster than anywhere else in the country and there’s two places in particular that people are moving into – what’s behind all the coming and going?

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Andrew Warton, the station lead at Casey Research Station, based in Antarctica, since February 2025, is participating in the Vinnies Northern Territory CEO Sleepout to raise for funds for homelessness in the NT. Picture: Jack McLeod

Aussie’s ceo sleepout in Antarctica

At the bottom of the world lives a 53-year-old Australian who decided to brave Antarctica’s subzero cold with a sleepout to raise money for homeless people living in the Top End – here’s how

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New gateway to Australia unveiled

Stunning pictures reveal Australia’s brand new $5 billion international airport as construction ends, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cuts the ribbon and Air NZ and others sign on

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Teen rite of passage in AI’s path

Generations of Aussies started their working lives as 14-year-olds with jobs during holidays and weekends at fast food restaurants, drive-through and gas stations – will AI systems change all that?

KIDS NEWS 2025: June 05 Mark Knight's Tassie Devils toon shows the AFL team is on the brink of extinction like the Apple Isle's other famous native species, the Tasmanian tiger. Picture: Mark Knight

Tassie AFL deal’s devilish dilemma

Political turmoil in Tasmania has put AFL’s newest team on the endangered species list as Mark Knight considers the fate of the state’s extinct thylacine as the Tassie Devils fight for their survival

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Are AI sunnies clever or creepy?

We’re a nation of early adopters when it comes to embracing new technology – but a recent vox pop suggests the average Aussie has serious concerns about ‘spy AI’ features in this fashion accessory

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Disney scouting Australia for stars

Disney’s open auditions in Australia for costumed heroes and princesses for some of its biggest theme parks offer a glimpse into working at ‘the happiest place on Earth’ and what’s involved