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Chinese carmaker FAW is experimenting with battery ejection technology. Picture: Supplied

Craziest car ‘safety feature’ fail

A car manufacturer’s eccentric solution to EV battery fires of ejecting the entire power pack out one side at speed has left motoring experts scratching their heads – watch the live demo

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Zidi Yu of Team China reacts after the Women's 200m Individual Medley Final on day 18 of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on July 28, 2025 in Singapore. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Swim record shattered by 13yo

She is the new record holder for the Chinese and Asian women’s 200m individual medley, the ninth fastest swimmer of all time in the same event and she is just 13. Meet China’s teen swim prodigy

The golden burial mask of King Tutankhamun is displayed during the first day for visitors after the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

King Tut items in grand new home

Egypt’s new $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum has opened its doors to the public, giving King Tutankhamun’s treasures their most spectacular home yet, which has to be seen to be believed

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‘Icicle kick’ goal stuns soccer world

Scoring a goal with a bicycle kick is one thing, but when you are playing soccer in the middle of a blizzard, a manoeuvre like that deserves a whole new name. WATCH THE INCREDIBLE VIDEO

Remembrance Day at the Shrine of Remembrance. Riley Gilbert 7yrs in a field of poppies. Picture : Ian Currie

What is Remembrance Day all about?

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a special time to remember those who have fought and died for our country. Find out more about Remembrance Day and what it signifies

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Why there is a bear crisis in Japan

There’s so many bears about in parts of Japan that soldiers have been sent to help residents of the northern region hit by a record number of attacks – but why are all these bears coming to town?

Smiling school students in uniform missing a tooth with a healthy sandwich for lunch

What to eat for healthy teeth

We all know that brushing twice a day is essential for a healthy smile, but did you know the food we eat also affects how strong our teeth will be? Find out which foods are chomper champions

At Home 2023: March 25 issue, how to style your home for social media. Picture: iStock

Mother and daughter laying on a couch at home using a smartphone

How U16s can save social data

Under 16s will be locked out of their social media accounts from December 10, but there is a way to save all those photos, videos and other memories. Find out how to save your data

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Josh Giddey achieves something not seen since MJ.

Aussie star stuns with 36-year first

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey is enjoying some rare air as his stunning season continues with a feat unmatched since the lofty heights of Michael Jordan’s best days playing for the Bulls

Mark Knight cartoon on New York mayoral election

Trump cast as angry ape of NYC

Here’s how the chest-beating King Kong swinging from the Empire State Building inspired cartoonist Mark Knight to draw President Trump as a peeved primate as NYC elects new mayor

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Artwork for Jamie Melham win

From junior jockey to racing queen

Meet Australia’s new racing royalty, the first ever female jockey to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double. How did she do it? Let’s just say it all started with a pony instead of a pram

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Oz ideas that changed the world

Australia punches above its weight in several arenas including innovation – meet one of our young big thinkers and discover 40 world-beating inventions you didn’t know were Australian

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U16 social media ban explained

From December 10, Australians under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and other socials. Find out how the new laws affect you and your peers

A meteor from another shower called the Leonids, which are visible each November. The multiple parallel streaks are stars which appeared to move during the camera’s exposure. Picture: MARTIN GEORGE

Meteor shower to stun Australia

A spectacular Leonids meteor shower is going to light up the night sky right across the nation throughout November – here’s how earthbound Aussies of all ages can catch the cosmic light show

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Willa Pearson of Sydney FC heads the ball during the round one A-League Women match between Sydney FC and Melbourne City at Leichhardt Oval, on November 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

History-making 14yo in A-League

It’s not often you get to better Matildas gun Sam Kerr for a slice of homegrown football history but this hip-hop loving Aussie teen has done just that as a rising star in two ball sports at just 14

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Viral ‘sky stadium’ not as it seems

Images of the world’s first “sky stadium” project in Saudi Arabia have gone viral across the globe but a closer look reveals they aren’t real. So what will the 350m high stadium really look like?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 21, 2024:
Ceremonial Opening of Treaty Negotiations on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung country in the Darebin Parklands.
Chairs of the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria Ngarra Murray and Ruben Berg along with assembly members, tribes from throughout Victoria, Premier Jacinta Allan and Treaty Minister Natalie Hutchins and cabinet ministers gather for a day of ceremony and celebration of the start of Treaty negotiations.
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Historic Treaty passed into law

Supporters erupted in cheers – and shed plenty of tears – as landmark legislation establishing the country’s first Treaty with Indigenous Australians was passed – here’s what happens next

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Pictured in Kurnell today is Giotto the skateboarding bulldog back after losing an eye. Picture: Tim Hunter.

One-eyed dog chases world record

He may have just lost an eye but this legendary Aussie bulldog isn’t slowing down for anyone as his humans predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: Guests attend the Bunnings Scarehouse launch at Bunnings Alexandria on October 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Bunnings)

Hardware horror with Scarehouse!

Happy Halloween! As more Aussies get spooked by Halloween each year, Bunnings has built something special that’s not for the faint-hearted – but meet the family that has gone one better

Mark Knight cartoon for Herald Sun, October 27, 2025

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