Ukraine war changing kids’ dreams

A thousand days of war have changed the lives of Ukraine’s kids, who despite hardship and fear have become inspired by the heroes around them who are saving lives and working for a better future

Snapchat included in U16 reforms

Uncertainty over whether popular messaging app Snapchat would be included in Australia’s social media reforms has been cleared up with the Government introducing the legislation to Parliament

Great Barrier Reef coral in decline

New findings from the Great Barrier Reef show a large chunk of coral has disappeared from its northern section as warmer waters, cyclones and floods wreak havoc on the mighty natural wonder

Bendigo boy’s new NBA nickname

One NBA nickname signals a good season but Australia’s Dyson Daniels has teammates, commentators and fans trading two new monikers after his form at the Atlanta Hawks looks set to soar 

Teen finds snake in sister’s room

One big brother had a lucky escape after the Queensland teenager found a deadly brown snake taking a tour of his four-year-old sister’s bedroom – don’t miss our snake guide and safety tips

Super smog shuts down schools

The world’s second-largest city has switched to lockdown-style online lessons in a bid to protect its children from the potential health impacts of pollution, as a hazardous smog affects millions

NSW’s oldest woman dies at 110

Following an amazing life of travel, adventure and doing what she loved best, Australian dancer and choreographer Eileen Kramer has passed away peacefully just a few days after turning 110

Emperor penguin’s epic Oz swim

Beachgoers got the surprise of their lives when an adventurous emperor penguin waddled from the water to explore a WA beach, possibly the first time one has swum from Antarctica to Australia

Solar power’s moment in the sun

A massive offshore solar farm has been unveiled in China as Elon Musk celebrated an Australian solar milestone, saying the renewable source was key for the world’s future power supply

Rural America puts pitchfork in DC

Rural and working voters in the US presidential election popped the bubble of Washington DC’s political establishment with the prod of a pitchfork in Mark Knight’s take on American Gothic