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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Mary Fowler of Australia passes the ball whilst challenged by Zahra Sarbali of Islamic Republic of Iran during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia Matildas at Gold Coast Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Matildas beat Iran but trail in goals

Players kept politics off the pitch once the Asian Cup Group A Australia versus Iran game got underway. The Tillies claimed a convincing win but must deliver to finish in the draw’s top spot

Australia's golden Paris paralympic duo, the swimmer Alexa Leary and the triathlete and cyclist Lauren Parker together in the French capital on September 5, 2024. Photo: Jacquelin Magnay

Celebrating our female champions

As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8, some extraordinary athletes are gearing up to represent Australia on the winter world stage. Meet our female Paralympic heroes

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There has been a sweet update on Punch - the baby monkey that went viral after his mother abandoned him and he became

Punch makes new macaque pal

There has been a sweet update on Punch, the Japanese baby macaque that went viral after his mum abandoned him and he bonded with a stuffed monkey toy. Watch the adorable video

Friends in the park taking selfie with bubblegum balloons

Have you been chewing plastic?

Your parents probably already say it’s disgusting but chewing gum might also send microplastic particles into your body. Find out which have the highest levels of plastic and why to steer clear

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Bulldog survives palm seed feast

French bulldog Chunk has lived up to his name, chowing down on so many plump palm seeds in a backyard binge that he needed lifesaving surgery – here’s how this Aussie dog’s drama unfolded

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School kids in classroom. Generic (stock) photo of children in a classroom with teacher in background. Picture: iStock

Homework advice drops cramming

With NAPLAN about to kick off, here are some new evidence-base, expert study tips for preparing in advance or taking a new approach to tackling homework tasks and revision this year

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 08 SEPTEMBER, 2025: The Moon is pictured in a full lunar eclipse giving it a vibrant red hue commonly referred to as a “blood moon”. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Where to see rare ‘blood moon’

Tonight’s rare ‘blood moon’ to be visible across every state in Australia for last time in three years. Here’s the best times across the country to watch Tuesday night’s spectacular show

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 18, 2025 shows (L to R) a handout picture released by the official website of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 12, 2025 depicting him during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran; US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters about the G7 Summit aboard Air Force One while travelling back to Washington from Canada on June 16, 2025; and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu giving a news conference in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. Iran's supreme leader on June 18 described as

Middle East: What is happening?

The Middle East descended into chaos as Iran retaliated against US and Israeli strikes by targeting neighbours with American bases. Here’s what the fight means for the region and the world

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KIDS NEWS. UNICEF has launched an initiative âThe Gaza We Wantâ which gives a voice to the children of the Gaza strip. More than 11,000 children of Gaza have created artworks including paintings, poems and other forms of creative self expression to express the future they would like for their homeland. This painting is one example completed by a child taking part in the initiative. It speaks of hope in better times ahead - in a homeland where safety, peace and opportunity are freely available to all citizens. Picture: UNICEF

Gaza’s kids paint a brighter future

More than 11,000 children across Gaza have used the power of art to envisage a future of peace and safety, creating both beacons of hope for the future and blueprints to build better times ahead

Mark Knight cartoon Feb 25 2026

PM’s plan for multistate fast train

Successive Australian prime ministers have seen their high speed train hopes derailed but as Albo dusts off the dream, cartoonist Mark Knight is left wondering if the PM can jump-start his plan

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: (L-R) Daisy Thomas, Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott pose for a photo with supporters at Sydney International Airport on February 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Australian athletes are returning home after the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Team Australia had their most successful Games in history with three gold medals, two silver and a bronze. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Olympic heroes welcomed home

Olympic heroes Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott have been welcomed home after Australia completed its most successful Winter Games ever. Find out what’s next for our new medallists

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Unhappy child in the schoolyard.

Let’s make a start to stop bullying

Bullying is extremely harmful but being the meanie can’t be much fun either. Experts suggest that empathy and understanding what makes bullies tick is key to changing their behaviour – here’s how

A woman has sparked millions of tears on TikTok over a sad fact about giraffes. Picture: X

Giraffes’ clever solution to rain

What does a giraffe do when a rainstorm strikes? The answer may surprise you. It turns out not every animal is hardwired to seek shelter when the weather turns nasty – find out why

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Launch of school kids being encouraged to wear sunglasses at school

Are your eyes sun-safe right now?

Most Australians know the signs of sunburn but did you know there’s one vital part of our bodies that people of all ages often overlook? Here’s how to mind your eyes and why we all should

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The nation's education ministers have agreed to more strongly promote Australian values in schools.

Why ‘fair go’ to be taught at school

Teaching kids why Australia is ‘the best country in the world’ will become part of the national curriculum as federal government calls for a major review. Find out what changes could be coming

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NT young entrepreneur Victoria Diaz, 8, started her app, BoredKidsClub, with a problem she and others her age knew well: boredom, February 19, 2026. Picture: Thomas McLean

Tiny entrepreneur’s boredom bid

Victoria Diaz dreams of buying a private jet to fly her family around, but first the eight-year-old entrepreneur must banish kids’ boredom – can her bright idea blow away the dullest of dull days?

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01, 2020: Koalas seen cuddling up close at the Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney Australia, on SEPTEMBER 01 2020. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

New program matchmaking koalas

A unique koala breeding program aims to improve the endangered status of this beloved marsupial species by working some romantic magic via careful couples matchmaking – here’s how it works

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Danielle Scott and Cooper Woods, of Australia, carry their country's flag during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Winter Olympics: week 2 highlights

Athletes say ‘ciao’ to the memorable mayhem of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games at the Closing Ceremony in Verona, as Australians celebrate our best ever showing at the Winter Olympics

A large asteroid flying in outer space with small fragments. Threat of an asteroid impact. Dangerous space object. 3D rendering illustration

NASA move for medium asteroids

NASA announces new mission to help build better defences for Earth against asteroids of a certain size, with experts revealing a surprising estimate of undetected asteroids within striking distance

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A humanoid robot wearing a traditional headdress is displayed during a media preview of a robotic temple fair ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Kung fu robots stun the world

China has showcased its rapid progress in developing humanoid tech with a jaw-dropping performance by a group of nunchuck-wielding robots – leaving us wondering what the robo future holds