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Tassie devil’s trip to the dentist

Tassie devil’s trip to the dentist

This little chomper may have a stronger bite than the African lion, but even his teeth need a little TLC from the dentist from time to time. Find out how he went from fractured to fang-tastic

Society and Culture

Testing politicians for ‘porkies’

Testing 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

Eagle ray brothers born in captivity

Eagle ray brothers born in captivity

Two endangered eagle ray pups are gliding through their early milestones after their same-day birth at an Australian aquarium in a win for the species – here’s a first look at the newborn boys

Budget ends 27-year-old tax rule

Budget ends 27-year-old tax rule

The 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

What makes a healthy milk drink?

What 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?

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Female jockey Deanne Panya will swap racing silks for skateboard sneakers as she prepares to represent Australia at the World Skate Games and hurtle downhill on a longboard at 100km/hr

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One Nation’s win: what it means

One Nation’s win: what it means

The scene of the Liberal Party’s landslide loss to One Nation in Farrer over the weekend is part of the nation’s political history – but why is Albury so symbolic and what does the result tell us?

Royal kids name ‘cuddly’ joey

Royal kids name ‘cuddly’ joey

Princess Charlotte loves animals and the outdoors, so it must have given her great pleasure to help name a cute new joey at Australia Zoo. Find out what the royals called the “cuddly” little creature

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Govt weighs property tax ‘break in’

Govt 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

Aussie World Cup ban overturned

Aussie World Cup ban overturned

The cancellation of a 20 year-old World Cup tradition had soccer fans in such an uproar Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan decided to turn a red card on the controversy. Find out what happened

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Time to ‘unmask’ tobacco industry

Time to ‘unmask’ tobacco industry

Tobacco companies knowingly target young people with addictive products, but this World No Tobacco Day, Healthy Harold is applauding Australian teenagers rejecting smoking and vaping

Concussion deals a heavy blow

Concussion deals a heavy blow

This footy-loving teen had her world turned upside down when a dangerous tackle led to months of concerning concussion symptoms. But luckily, there are ways to reduce the risk

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How to add value to Bluey coins

How to add value to Bluey coins

Australia 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

Society and Culture

Kids go blue to help end bullying

Kids go blue to help end bullying

Bullying is a major problem for Aussie kids, with just under half of students across Years 4-9 affected every few weeks. Find out how you can help take a stand this Do It For Dolly Day on May 8

Roos’ upside-down evolution in Oz

Roos’ upside-down evolution in Oz

Australia’s nickname as the land Down Under may be closer to the truth than anyone knew, as new research suggests that the ancient kangaroo’s story of survival was a surprising mouthful

60,000 Aussie kids for health push

60,000 Aussie kids for health push

Meet 40 Aussie children and teens who have shown remarkable bravery and resilience. Their stories and health challenges may one day help improve every child’s – and our nation’s – future

Through Sir Attenborough’s eyes

Through Sir Attenborough’s eyes

Forty species bear his name and he fears rats more than gorillas –the one and only Sir David Attenborough turns 100 after half a century of bringing our planet into the homes of everyday people

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Willy Wonka, eat your heart out

Willy Wonka, eat your heart out

Roald Dahl’s ‘pure imagination’ finds a spiritual home in Australia as Cadbury’s massive $150 million project to build the ultimate chocolate experience is unanimously approved by council

Society and Culture

Bid to save sign language news

Bid to save sign language news

Australia could soon lose its only daily news service delivered in sign language, leaving thousands of deaf Australians without a news service in their first language. Here’s why that is a big deal

How Australia blew it with Bluey

How Australia blew it with Bluey

Homegrown Aussie hit Bluey has become a global sensation in recent years, but all the ‘dollarbucks’ generated from the show go overseas. So how did licensing end up botching the Bluey billions?