Why the federal Coalition split up
The Liberals and the Nationals made headlines this week with the announcement their long-term parliamentary coalition was over, but what does the split mean and why did they part ways?
The Liberals and the Nationals made headlines this week with the announcement their long-term parliamentary coalition was over, but what does the split mean and why did they part ways?
Peppa Pig fans are snorting with joy after heartwarming news about the beloved cartoon was announced on UK morning TV and the major plot twist in the British series has everyone smiling
Severe heavy rain and flooding in northern NSW mean wild oceans, dangerous stormwater drains and more – those in affected areas should follow instructions, keep off roads and stay safe
Rising sea temperatures and unseasonably dry weather have created a ‘bushfire in the ocean’ of toxic algae suffocating sea dragons, fish and even sharks. But how can it be stopped?
Serial Everest climber Kenton Cool is cool by name, cool by climate, reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak for the 19th time, extending his record for most climbs by a non-Nepali
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Meet the courageous 17-year-old Sydney figure skater who fled his home a year ago and now lives in a youth refuge while pursuing his brave hopes of becoming a champion on the national stage
With over 200,000 registered students since 2021, the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee turns five in Term 3 when the fun, online Kids News comp opens. Meet our champions and TRY THE BEE
Some of Formula 1’s biggest names started their careers burning rubber on the go-karting track and the sport is growing fast in Australia. Find out where you can give karting a red hot go
Is this the most adorable footage ever recorded in the history of sweet animal videos? We think it’s a contender – but you decide. TAKE OUR KIDS NEWS POLL
Australia’s historic Eris rocket launch has been delayed – are its makers on track to become the first space company in history to make orbit on their maiden attempt? Watch this space
Cartoonist Mark Knight draws on the classic western plot of cowboys pulling pistols at dawn to capture the Liberal Party’s leadership vote – but is the female pioneer now on clean up duty?
This tiny cheetah cub survived a traumatic premature birth thanks to an emergency caesarean section. Watch the adorable video of her drinking from a bottle at just two weeks of age
It’s unlikely to happen this year or perhaps ever again, but an AI-generated video has imagined how the Sydney CBD would appear if snow blew through the famously sunny city – SEE THE IMAGES
Two crocodiles in 48 hours were plucked from separate suburbs in Australia’s Top End as the roving young reptiles decided to cool off in a couple of backyard pools – would you take the plunge?
Walking to school is a fun way to get your body and brain into gear for a great day of learning – so let’s all arrange with family and friends to join Walk Safely to School Day this Friday 16 May
What started as the construction of an underground rail network has ended in a journey through time after the long-ago home of a prominent Sydneysider was found hidden under the city streets
Humanity is a social species and the dream of alien contact may be cause for a big interplanetary party someday … but one team of astronomers is already celebrating – so what have they found?
The excavation of an ancient Pompeii home buried by disaster has helped archaeologists piece together the moment Mount Vesuvius went up in smoke almost 2000 years ago. But what did they find?
It was an unexpected series of events that led the crew of these two Danish slave frigates to abandon ship and steal away. But how did the 600 slaves on board vanish before the ships sank?
