Incredible new planking world record
sportA 62-year-old man has set an astonishing Guinness World Record, planking for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds, suggesting that “Anybody can do what I do”
Aussie OJ and growers under threat
newsAustralians may not be able to drink fresh orange juice in as little as five years if major retailers don’t pay growers more to make up for drought and rising water costs
We’re flipping out over Pancake Tuesday
explainersAustralians are becoming world leaders at cooking and eating pancakes on Pancake Tuesday, a fun food day that has its origins as a religious festival
Tomb radar may solve Egyptian Queen mystery
historyA hidden chamber near the tomb of Egypt’s King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings may contain the long-lost remains Queen Nefertiti
Incredible new planking world record
sportA 62-year-old man has set an astonishing Guinness World Record, planking for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds, suggesting that “Anybody can do what I do”
Aussie OJ and growers under threat
newsAustralians may not be able to drink fresh orange juice in as little as five years if major retailers don’t pay growers more to make up for drought and rising water costs
We’re flipping out over Pancake Tuesday
explainersAustralians are becoming world leaders at cooking and eating pancakes on Pancake Tuesday, a fun food day that has its origins as a religious festival
Tomb radar may solve Egyptian Queen mystery
historyA hidden chamber near the tomb of Egypt’s King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings may contain the long-lost remains Queen Nefertiti
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Scorching hot planet heading for destruction
spaceAstronomers have discovered a planet where temperatures frequently hit 1000C, that has an 18-hour year and that will likely soon be destroyed when it spirals into its star or tidal forces tear it apart
‘Pink Panther’ manta ray spotted off Qld
animalsScientists are studying an ultra-rare pink manta ray — maybe the only one in the world — that has been photographed during a dive on the Great Barrier Reef
Space tourists to go into super-high orbit in 2021
spaceUp to four tourists could launch into a super-high space orbit in an autonomous SpaceX capsule by the end of next year, with ticket prices expected to be in the millions of dollars
Violinist plays during her own brain surgery
healthA musician has played her violin during a six-hour, lifesaving operation to remove a brain tumour, helping calm the woman’s fears the surgery would ruin her ability to play
Aussie spirit front and centre at rock concert
artsIn his weekly series, award-winning cartoonist Mark Knight looks at the Fire Fight Australia concert which raised $9 million to help bushfire victims and he imagined two new faces in the crowd
Why do we cry and what are tears?
explainersCrocodile tears are real – though humans are the only animals that cry emotional tears – and babies don’t cry tears at all. Kids News explains tears and crying
Mystery coffin found in ancient Roman temple
historyArchaeologists believe they have found the long lost tomb of Romulus, who legend says was raised with his twin brother by a wolf before founding the ancient city of Rome
Tapestries finally complete Sistine Chapel
artsFor the first time in more than 400 years, all 12 precious gold and silver tapestries designed by Renaissance artist Raphael have been hung in the Sistine Chapel, making it complete at last
New $2 coin celebrates women’s cricket
moneyThe Royal Australian Mint and International Cricket Council are releasing two million $2 coins into general circulation that feature a picture of a female cricketer on it for the first time
Iconic Holden cars driven out of Australia
newsThe Holden car brand, an important part of Australia’s history for more than 160 years, will cease to exist in 2021. The move by US company General Motors has angered PM Scott Morrison and shocked motoring fans
Bird’s-eye view of our beautiful planet Earth
geographyGoogle has added 1000 new images to Earth View – a collection of the most beautiful landscapes from Google Earth. And a farmer’s marriage proposal makes it onto Google Maps
Doctors keep heart alive in jar for 24 hours
healthDoctors have kept a heart beating for 24 hours in a jar with the new life-changing ULiSSES device, bringing hope to thousands of patients needing the lifesaving treatment
Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee opens next week
spelling beeThe inaugural Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee starts soon and is open to all students across Australia in Grades 3 to Year 8. Registrations open next Wednesday.
‘Snowman’ space rock may have sparked life
spaceScientists believe a space rock shaped like a snowman that formed 4.6 billion years ago may have sparked life on Earth. It is the farthest, most primitive object we’ve ever explored in the solar system
Siba the standard poodle named best in show
animalsThough the crowd cheered for a golden retriever, a fluffy, puffed-up poodle has been named top dog for 2020 at the world-famous Westminster Dog Show
Boy’s traditional hairstyle banned by school
humanitiesA Queensland boy could be being discriminated against on the basis of race because he has been told to cut his long hair for school, even though he wears it tied in a bun
Is vandalising vandalism a new form of art?
artsIn his weekly series, award-winning cartoonist Mark Knight considers if vandalising vandalism is a new art form after a gang of youths spray-painted street art in Melbourne’s famous Hosier Lane
Tyrannosaur found hiding in museum drawer
animalsA new and very scary species of dinosaur related to T-Rex and known as the Reaper of Death has been identified after pieces of its skull were rediscovered in a museum drawer
Sad love story behind Valentine’s Day
historyThere are several stories about who Valentine was, but the most popular one is that he was a doctor and priest from Rome in the third century who lived and died in the pursuit of love
Hero nippers save tourists from dangerous rip
humanitiesYoung nippers have been hailed as heroes after spotting two tourists caught in a dangerous rip and immediately jumping into the ocean to save them
Antarctica’s hottest day ever recorded
weatherThe temperature in northern Antarctica has hit 18.3C, thought to be a heat record on the continent best known for snow, ice and penguins
Children race llamas to save World Heritage park
environmentRisking injury and braving the cold, children as young as four race llamas across a high-altitude region of Ecuador each year to help save one of the most important wetlands on Earth
Being kind online for Safer Internet Day
safe kidsHow can kids be safe and kind online? Treat others and look after yourself online just as you would in real life, says KidsHelpline counsellor Hannah
Warner, Perry win cricket’s top awards
sportAn emotional David Warner has completed a stunning return to international cricket by claiming his third Allan Border Medal while Ellyse Perry took out the top female honour
Flooding and evacuations as storm chaos hits NSW
weatherSydney has been plunged into chaos after the biggest rain event in 30 years sparked floods, home evacuations, traffic delays, power outages and landslides
Record set for longest stay in space by a woman
spaceNASA astronaut Christina Koch has landed safely back on Earth after setting a new record for the longest stay in space by a woman
Puss fitted with 3D-printed metal paws
animalsAfter losing four paws to frostbite, vets have performed surgery to replace this Russian cat’s front and back-leg paws with 3D-printed prosthetics made from titanium
Impeachment: Trump not guilty on both charges
civicsUS President Donald Trump has been acquitted of the charges of abusing his power and obstructing Congress, paving the way for his campaign for re-election
Panama disease found on Queensland banana farm
newsA fungus that can wipe out banana crops has been found on a farm in far north Queensland in a region that produces 90 per cent of Australia’s bananas
Not even Ash can drag ScoMo out of strife
newsAward-winning cartoonist Mark Knight returns in our weekly series and looks at how not even tennis golden girl Ash Barty could change PM Scott Morrison’s run of bad luck
Mammoth funnel-web stuns zoo
animalsLook away if you hate spiders, because this story is about a huge funnel-web called Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He’s so big he can produce enough venom to save many human lives
Keeping drinking water safe after fires
environmentWater experts are preparing to keep Australia’s drinking water clean after bushfires, including installing huge fabric curtains across Sydney’s main dam
