ArtsBluey star thought it wouldn’t workThe composer who created a catchy little tune for Australia’s best loved Blue Heeler has shared why he almost turned down the ‘little gig on the side’ that ended up becoming Bluey’s theme song
Society and CultureBig Prince George news confirmedA major change for the second in line to the British throne has been confirmed by a royal spokesman, ending speculation about whether or not the prince would follow in his father’s footsteps
ExplainersBluey favourite pulled from iviewAn 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
SportRoosters poach GPS rugby talentOne 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 CultureOne man’s crazy house rebellionIs 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?
ArtsInflation dragon blocks homebuyerCartoonist Mark Knight riffs on Howard-era former treasurer Peter Costello’s ‘inflation dragon’ – wrapping it around the very homes the Albanese government pledges to make more affordable
Society and CultureGhost jobs you’ve never heard ofFrom knocking on windows to renting out videos and manually connecting phone calls, these 15 jobs vanished when technology came to town and new jobs were born – see the surprising list
EXPLAINERHealthDaniher beats Beast in tribute toonCartoonist Mark Knight commemorates AFL great Neale Daniher, who died this week having raised more than $100 million after founding FightMND following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
ArtsAussie Supergirl’s tiny teen atticAspiring actor turned Hollywood heavyweight Milly Alcock has revealed the tiny attic bedroom where she chased global fame as a teenager before landing the title role in the coming blockbuster
Science and TechnologyPope Leo urges caution in AI eraThe first American leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics has urged ‘safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence’ in the first major theological document of his papacy
SpaceSpaceX celebrates massive fireballA test flight win for SpaceX’s giant Starship has thrilled Elon Musk’s team and a large crowd of observers despite the huge explosion upon splashdown as the company prepares to go public
HealthNuts are tops but are butters bad?There are so many peanut and nut butter options in the supermarkets these days and we all have a favourite – but which are the best and worst ones for your health? The results are in
EXPLAINERNewsStark contrast in climb or crimeBianca Adler’s record-breaking Everest climb exposes the nation’s dangerous divide between young achievers and the crisis of youth crime, captured in cartoonist Mark Knight’s panel contrast
Science and TechnologyAI’s power problem laid bareWhile AI talks an exciting game, it also has an insatiable appetite for energy, leaving thousands of people wondering where they’ll get their electricity from once even more AI data centres are built
UPDATEDSociety and CultureAussie teen’s historic solo flightA Victorian high-school student has become the youngest female pilot to break a world record with her impressive solo fight – raising thousands for charity in the process. Here’s why she did it
Society and CultureTesting politicians for ‘porkies’Mark Knight has come up with a novel way to test the honesty of politicians during election campaigns – though by the looks of Albo’s nose, the “polliegraph” isn’t the only indicator to watch
MoneyBudget ends 27-year-old tax ruleThe housing market is in for some major change following the reform of two property tax rules the government claims will help young people into homes. Find out what other changes were made
HealthWhat makes a healthy milk drink?The huge rise in food allergies and intolerances has transformed milk into a ‘choose your own adventure’ beverage – but how do plant-based milks compare with cow’s milk for healthy kids?
EXPLAINERMoneyGovt weighs property tax ‘break in’Cartoonist Mark Knight plays on reports that Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to ‘break’ election promises by winding back property investor concessions to help young Aussies buy homes
PICTURESMoneyHow to add value to Bluey coinsAustralia 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