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VIDEOEnvironment

Man strikes gold in the outback

An Australian fossicker was digging up bullet shells and outback trash when a faint metal detector signal led to a life-changing discovery – but will his $200K find spark another gold rush?

Money

True blue Aussie brands revealed

Some of Australia’s most iconic brands are now owned by foreign companies but some remain proudly Aussie-owned. Here are some leading local labels and why it matters

Space

Trump’s AI alien after UFO claims

US President Donald Trump has caused a stir by posting an AI image of himself with an ‘alien’ after the release of government UFO files, despite no real proof that aliens have ever been found

Arts

Fancy running away to the circus?

Chasing a life beneath the big top was an unusual career choice for these Australians but they’re back touring with Cirque du Soleil’s extravaganza. Here’s how they help bring the magic to life

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Aussie teen’s historic solo flight

A Victorian high-school student has become the youngest female pilot to break a world record with her impressive solo fight – raising thousands for charity in the process. Here’s why she did it

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Society and Culture

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

Technology

Are you ready for a smartphone?

When it comes to digital readiness, age isn’t the only thing that matters. Most Aussie tweens lack some important skills needed for safely using a smartphone – here’s why you may not be ready yet

VIDEOScience and Technology

Musk’s kids pledge after flying car

The world’s richest man Elon Musk has made another surprising announcement just days after unveiling his amazing flying car – and this one could see 72 million kids share in the wealth of AI

Health

Five simple ways kids can connect

Even small moments of bonding can boost mental and physical wellbeing, according to experts, so let’s embrace Mental Health Month’s theme, because ‘A Little Connection Goes a Long Way’

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?