Junior journo winners revealed
Two budding newshounds have been named Junior Journalists of the year after Kids News judges were wowed by thought-provoking submissions on AI and robotics plus domestic violence
Who will leave lights on for Santa?
Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight has come up with a festive plan for keeping the lights on over Christmas as the electricity grid struggles with supply – but can Santa keep up with demand?
Australia’s deadliest animal named
From venomous snakes to saltwater crocodiles, Australia is home to some of the world’s most ferocious and feared creatures – but the most dangerous of them all may come as a big surprise
Big bucks for Bradman’s baggy green
A Test cap worn by Australian cricket legend Sir Don Bradman has sold for an eye-watering sum at auction after attracting the interest of cricket fans and collectors from across the globe
WWII veteran turns 107 in SA
As a child he built his own radio, as a teenager he built his own car, as an adult he opened Adelaide’s first ever motel – and despite being 107, Colin Wagener doesn’t feel a day over 90
Bananas in Pyjamas ‘kidnapped’
A professional actor who used to play B1 in the live action series of Bananas in Pyjamas on the ABC has confirmed the banana costumes were once held for ransom by the Russian mafia
U16 social media ban becomes law
A world-first reform establishing 16 as the minimum legal age to use social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook has passed both Houses of Parliament in Australia
Bursting Bluey rescued just in time
A giant inflatable Bluey was the star of the show at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – but because of a last minute emergency, the loveable blue heeler almost didn’t make it
Farewell tribute to forever friends
The tragic loss of Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles this past week was felt around the nation, as captured in cartoonist Mark Knight’s poignant picture of youth and beauty
Famished frog feasts on snake
An Australian couple have recounted the extraordinary moment they came across a 10cm green tree frog as it slowly consumed a keelback snake thought to be about 25 cm long