‘Dragon king’ rules Fantastic Beasts exhibition
animalsA 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossil has arrived in Australia as part of a new exhibition inspired by the Harry Potter universe
Cartoon drives home housing crisis
humanitiesThe announcement of new restricted parking rules in the Victorian capital gave cartoonist Mark Knight the perfect vehicle for driving home the plight of ordinary Australians doing it tough
Vegemite gets its own $2 coin
moneyThree new $2 coin designs have just been announced as part of centenary celebrations for a beloved Aussie icon
US President axes Aussie visit over debt drama
newsJoe Biden has cancelled his trip to Australia at the last minute to deal with a financial issue at home that could rock world economies
‘Dragon king’ rules Fantastic Beasts exhibition
animalsA 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossil has arrived in Australia as part of a new exhibition inspired by the Harry Potter universe
Cartoon drives home housing crisis
humanitiesThe announcement of new restricted parking rules in the Victorian capital gave cartoonist Mark Knight the perfect vehicle for driving home the plight of ordinary Australians doing it tough
Vegemite gets its own $2 coin
moneyThree new $2 coin designs have just been announced as part of centenary celebrations for a beloved Aussie icon
US President axes Aussie visit over debt drama
newsJoe Biden has cancelled his trip to Australia at the last minute to deal with a financial issue at home that could rock world economies
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Prehistoric Tassie species on brink of extinction
animalsAn endangered species that has been around since T-rex roamed Earth is on the brink of extinction, with researchers saying immediate action is needed to save it
Two-hour space flight from London to Sydney
spacePassengers can safely fly from the UK to Australia in two hours on proposed flights that reach the edge of space, study reveals
World’s oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday
animalsMore than 100 people have gathered in Portugal to celebrate a record-breaking birthday for Bobi, the oldest dog in the world
Shipwreck discovery solves 50-year mystery
historySeven men survived after the MV Blythe Star sank near Tasmania 50 years ago, but the ship wreckage was never found — until now
Healthy Harold’s hints for calming down
ask healthy haroldHealthy Harold asked young people all over Australia what they do to calm down when they have ‘big feelings’. Here are things they suggested that you can try too – WATCH THE VIDEO
New vaccine trial to save koalas
animalsScientists are trialling a new koala vaccine to stop them dying from a disease that also prevents them from having babies
Cobbo inspires next generation of Indigenous stars
indigenous newsBroncos star Selwyn Cobbo was mobbed by young fans in Cherbourg as he revealed a new jersey for the NRL’s Indigenous Round
New poisonous jellyfish has 24 eyes
animalsInternational researchers have discovered a new species of jellyfish – and for lovers of the ocean it’s not all good news
Windmill’s last link to paint from a master
artsMeet the Dutchman operating the world's last remaining windmill that crushes rocks into pigment for paint as it was done 400 years ago
Possible meteorite smashes into family home
spaceExperts believe a ‘warm’ potato-sized metal object that smashed a hole in the ceiling of a family home could be a rock from space
ABC panel casts pall on pomp in Mark Knight cartoon
historyMark Knight was among the global audience that eagerly tuned in to watch the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6 – but the ABC’s commentary pooped the party for many viewers
‘A door able’ surprise
artsA series of 'mysterious', miniature doors have popped up in Brisbane, prompting many people to wonder, 'Why are they here?'
NRL says ‘yes’ to Indigenous Voice to Parliament
indigenous newsThe NRL has become Australia’s first major footy code to back the ‘yes’ campaign in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
Surfers brave ‘monster’ waves in Sydney
just for funAdventure-seeking surfers have risked incredible wipe-outs as rare 12m-high waves smash a Sydney beach
AutoGPT is taking AI to the next level
technologyTech experts are urging caution over the latest artificial intelligence tool to take the world by storm. Here’s what you need to know
Aussies run 80 marathons in 80 days across US
humanitiesFour Australian mates are about to finish an epic running journey after battling a tornado and injury to help fight cancer
DNA reveals who wore ancient elk tooth pendant
scienceThis elk tooth pendant is about 20,000 years old. Scientists have used ancient DNA to discover the woman who wore it around her neck
Polar blast sends icy chill across Australia
weatherAs Australia shivers in icy conditions this week, we explore what causes a polar blast and why it makes the temperature plunge
King Charles III crowned at Coronation
historyKing Charles III has been officially crowned in a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry in London
Crocodile found in suburban backyard
animalsA freshwater crocodile was found in the backyard of a home in NSW, 2500km south of its native territory.
Planet swallowed by host star
spaceScientists have made an incredible discovery by observing, for the first time, a planet being swallowed by its host star. The event which took place around 12,000 light years from Earth.
Devil’s in the detail of Mark Knight AFL cartoon
sportCartoonist Mark Knight celebrates the news that Tasmania is joining the AFL
Sensor cameras snap surprise bushfire survivors
animalsImages captured by motion-triggered cameras in areas devastated by the Black Summer bushfires have revealed a promising bounce back for native species in Australia
Tasmania’s historic AFL win
sportTasmania will soon have its own team in the AFL and a 23,000 seat stadium, and the race is on to name the new team
Lego’s gender neutral toy range
humanitiesToy manufacturer Lego has taken a major step towards inclusivity by releasing a new line of toys that is not designed specifically for one gender
Stone of Destiny arrives for King’s Coronation
historyWhen King Charles III is crowned at his Coronation, he will be sitting on a large historic rock. Discover why the Stone of Destiny is so important and learn 10 more facts about the royal event
DNA project finds what makes humans unique
scienceAn international study comparing the DNA sequences of 240 mammals has shed light on evolution, extinction and what sets the human brain apart from other animals
Kids to help design 2026 Comm Games mascot
sportThe Gold Coast had Borobi the koala and now students will be asked to help decide what should be used as the mascot for the Commonwealth Games in Victoria
India overtakes China to have biggest population
civicsIndia’s population is tipped to hit 1.43 billion people this week, meaning it has overtaken China as the largest in the world. Discover why China’s numbers are falling and India’s are rising
Enter the 2023 Short Story Comp here
short story competitionThe Kids News Short Story Competition is back with some great new prizes. Find the digital entry form here
King Charles’ sweet surprise
humanitiesA life-size bust of King Charles – made entirely of chocolate – has been unveiled ahead of his historic coronation.
Homegrown tales are tops with Aussie kids
short story competitionMove over Harry Potter and Wimpy Kid, young Aussie readers love homegrown stories. So why not write your own for the Kids News Short Story Competition