Australian turtles in serious peril from plastics
animalsA worrying new study has found that the vast majority of turtles found off the east and west coasts of Australia have swallowed plastics – with juveniles most at risk
Dutch runner was down but not out
sportA fall in her 1500m heat did not stop Dutch runner Sifan Hassan fighting her way back to victory in a mighty display of Olympic determination
Girls do better without boys
humanitiesGirls from single-sex schools are mentally tougher than those who learn with boys, an international study has found
Olympic high jump heroes strike a chord
sportOlympic sportsmanship was on full display when two high jumpers decided to share gold rather than have a 'jump-off' to split their tie in the final
Australian turtles in serious peril from plastics
animalsA worrying new study has found that the vast majority of turtles found off the east and west coasts of Australia have swallowed plastics – with juveniles most at risk
Dutch runner was down but not out
sportA fall in her 1500m heat did not stop Dutch runner Sifan Hassan fighting her way back to victory in a mighty display of Olympic determination
Girls do better without boys
humanitiesGirls from single-sex schools are mentally tougher than those who learn with boys, an international study has found
Olympic high jump heroes strike a chord
sportOlympic sportsmanship was on full display when two high jumpers decided to share gold rather than have a 'jump-off' to split their tie in the final
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Our greatest Olympic day ever
sportFour gold medals – two in the pool and one each on the BMX track and in sailing – delivered Australia its best day in Olympic history and a new Olympic queen in Emma McKeon
Call to turn off engines to protect kids’ health
healthScientists have called for a ban on idling car engines during school pick-ups, warning the pollution is damaging children’s health
Jessica Fox takes gold in historic win
sportIt’s the first time women have been allowed to compete in the women’s C1 canoe slalom at the Olympics and Aussie paddler Jessica Fox has become the event’s very worthy first winner
This cliffhanger has a happy ending
animalsShelby the rescue dog needed saving again when she found herself clinging to a tiny dirt ledge high above rocks and waves
The world’s biggest sporting event
olympicsCelebrate the Tokyo Games with 25 fun activities to help kids learn all about Olympic history, traditions, sports and athletes
Coach Dean Boxall deserves a gold too
sportAriarne Titmus wasn’t the only one to put in a gold medal performance in the 400m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics, according to cartoonist Mark Knight
Awesome foursomes start Olympic gold rush
sportBoth the women’s and men’s fours started strong and held on, taking rowing gold in two heart-stopping races – and that was before Ariarne Titmus’ late-run triumph in the pool
Ancient Egyptian shipwreck found in the Mediterranean Sea
historyBuried beneath 5m of clay, archaeologists have made the incredible discovery of a 2200-year-old Egyptian shipwreck
Golden girl Kaylee did it for dad
sportKaylee McKeown made all of Australia proud with her gold medal backstroke swim, but she had one special person on her mind after her victory
Sydney’s clever cockatoos learn to open bin lids
animalsSulphur-crested cockatoos have emerged as expert foragers, as a new international study tracks them opening bin lids all over Sydney using their tailor-made technique
Little Shop toys dumped in push to cut plastics
environmentThe popular Little Shop collectables have been permanently scrapped as Coles moves to reduce plastic waste and become more sustainable
Titmus triumph delivers more Olympic gold
sportAussie swim star Ariarne Titmus, who is nick named the Terminator, captured Australia’s second gold medal in an epic win over a US great at the Toyko Olympics
Reef avoids ‘in danger’ listing for now
environmentThe Great Barrier Reef will not immediately be added to the World Heritage Committee’s ‘in danger’ list but the government must show enough is being done to protect the natural wonder
How healthy is your breakfast?
healthA new Melbourne study shows that eating a healthy breakfast declines for children aged between 18 months and five – and researchers hope to learn why
Women’s 4x100m team grabs gold and world record
sportGolden girls Cate and Bronte Campbell, Emma McKeon and Meg Harris made a spectacular splash in the pool as Australia scored three medals in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics
Pfizer jab approved for Aussie kids
healthAustralian children aged 12 to 16 are set to get Covid-19 vaccinations after the country’s drug regulator gave the green light to Pfizer
First graphic novel in The Last Kids on Earth series
book clubThe Last Kids on Earth Thrilling Tales from the Tree House is our Book Club offering this month. Enjoy a sneak peek of the graphic novel
Australia set for big Olympic gold medal haul
sportAustralia is tipped to win 16 gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, our most successful Games since Beijing in 2008. Find out where our golds are expected to come from
Aussie student’s message for world’s parents
humanitiesYear 2 student Molly Wright has been compared to Greta Thunberg after becoming the youngest person to deliver a TED Talk, with her plea to parents to ditch digital devices and play with their kids
Vic and NSW lockdown styles in the spotlight
healthWith 13 million Australians in Covid lockdown, cartoonist Mark Knight reckons the different approach taken by the leaders of our two most populated states is a bit like a famous movie scene
Brisbane named host of 2032 Olympic Games
newsIt’s official! The Olympics are headed to Australia for a third time, with Brisbane announced as the host of the Games for 2032
How to kick off the Covid blues
healthThe time has come to go easy on ourselves and each other – and there is still plenty of fun to set you free even while you are holed up at home
Space tourists hit new heights
spaceAmerican billionaire Jeff Bezos has blasted into space on a reusable rocket that also carried his brother and the oldest and youngest people to visit space
Evidence of regrowth on the Great Barrier Reef
environmentThe Great Barrier Reef has gone through an important period of recovery, spared the impact of heatwaves and tropical cyclones over the past year
Olympics opening ceremony flag honour
sportBasketballer Patty Mills and swimmer Cate Campbell will share the honour of carrying Australia’s flag at the historic opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games
Solar tags to save koalas from bushfires
animalsScientists are testing fitting koalas with mini solar panels that would allow them to be tracked and rescued from the path of bushfires
Teenager is bound for space
spaceDutch student Oliver Daemen, 18, is set to become the youngest person to visit space when he blasts off in a capsule next to billionaire Jeff Bezos
New Barbie doll a hit with tennis star
sportA new Naomi Osaka Barbie doll has been released ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and the Japanese tennis star hopes kids will love it as much as she does
Triple-0 hero Archer saves his mum
humanitiesQuick-thinking Archer has been recognised for his bravery and calmness in a crisis after dialling triple-0 to get help for his unconscious mum
Aussie python celebrates World Snake Day
animalsBig Ronny the scrub python is in lockdown in Sydney, but the whopper reptile will ‘shake it off’ by shedding his skin just in time for World Snake Day
NASA finds four ‘teenage’ exoplanets
spaceFour new ‘teenage’ planets have been found beyond our solar system by a team of international astrophysicists including from the University of Southern Queensland
‘Extinct’ native mouse found living on WA island
animalsThe Gould’s mouse hasn’t been seen on the Australian mainland for more than 160 years but a surprise discovery has revealed it is still living on an island off the coast of Western Australia
