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What drove awful act against MP?

When a senseless, violent incident against one of Australia’s most respected and decent politicians occurs, cartoonist Mark Knight says we have to ask what was steering the attacker’s behaviour

Sport

Dylan Alcott enters Hall of Fame

‘If you could tell a younger Dylan this was happening, I don’t think he’d believe you’: Tennis champion is welcomed into Sport Australia Hall of Fame with six other sporting greats

VIDEOAnimals

Whale swallows kayaker then spits

A kayaking trip took an unforgettable turn when a humpback whale swallowed a paddler before immediately spitting him out, with the jaw-dropping moment caught on camera – see the video

VIDEOExplainers

Penny dropped by Trump cost cut

Stopping penny minting to save money sounds topsy-turvy but the US President’s plan to cut federal spending is real – here’s why Australia dropped its own small change and paper notes long ago

VIDEOScience and Technology

World leaders at AI ‘turning point’

Political and tech industry leaders have joined forces in Paris at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit to ‘take back control’ of the revolutionary innovation changing civilisation as we know it

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Money

‘Torturous twist’ of monetary policy

Mark Knight suggests it’s back to the Dark Ages for Aussies on the rack financially, stretched to the limit by RBA interest rate hikes and high inflation, as government spending drives up prices

Explainers

Could my fridge really get hacked?

Hundreds of supermarkets recently had their fridges hacked, leading to thousands of products spoiling, but could this happen at home? Experts say many of our everyday devices are at risk

Environment

Tiny Fijian bee faces extinction

A very wee bee the size of a grain of rice was discovered just two years ago in the trees of the island nation. But researchers believe that 99 per cent have already vanished – what is happening?

VIDEOSport

Kids’ big day out at Bathurst 1000

Two lucky lads in lanyards soaked up the motorsports scene, saw plenty of action on track and enjoyed all the fun things for young fans to see and do when Supercars burned into Mount Panorama

VIDEOArts

Boy’s bird song wins hearts

Major Aussie artists are obsessed with the toe-tapping bird song written by an eight-year-old boy that has become a ‘little bit of a flag’ for human creativity

VIDEOSociety and Culture

Duchess speaks out for girls’ rights

Meghan Markle has shared a heartwarming home video featuring daughter Lilibet on the International Day of the Girl (October 11) while announcing new work to give more girls access to education

History

The secret plot that fooled Hitler

A dumped body with a forged identity and a fake plot to invade two nations – it’s the WWII deception plot credited with saving thousands of lives. Find out how the secret was revealed

Health

Chemicals found in our fresh food

A new report shows some supermarket staples contain traces of pesticides. Find out which foods Aussie families stock up on each week may be tainted and how to reduce your exposure

Sport

‘Hidden’ gems in Games emblems

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic emblems have been unveiled six years ahead of Australia’s third ever Games. What special shapes can you spot in the highly symbolic designs?

Arts

What’s on these spring holidays

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming and there are a million things to do! Check out our favourite school holiday activities across the capitals this spring

VIDEOSport

Knight: Premiership poster designs

Wharfie time or a pride of three-peat lions? Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight has unveiled his iconic 2026 Premiership posters. Find out how to get yours ahead of the AFL Grand Final clash

Ask Healthy Harold

Inside story: your body’s immunity

Healthy Harold has listened to your Kids News poll and heads into spring break by reporting ‘live from the inside’, getting the scoop on how busy blood cells in our bodies help fight infection

VIDEOExplainers

World map more than meets the eye

Australia will now look bigger on the world map after the UN voted to change the way the Earth is projected into map form. Let’s take a look at maps and how they shape our world view

VIDEONews

Next stop Hollywood

Got a great story you want to tell? Trop Jr is back and looking for the best short films by kids from around the country. Don’t miss top tips from past winners – UPDATED

Science and Technology

Franken-tech comes alive with AI

Mark Knight has used a classic gothic tale to illustrate the conundrum humanity faces as AI bosses warn what the rapidly advancing technology could become capable of