Duchess speaks out for girls’ rights

Meghan Markle has shared a heartwarming home video featuring daughter Lilibet on the International Day of the Girl (October 11) while announcing new work to give more girls access to education

Aussie state swarmed by moths

Millions of bogong moths have become lost in the bright lights of the city after being blown off course during their yearly migration – but experts say the swarm is great news for the environment

Aussies test bold space fuel plan

Three lucky Australian students took to skies with researchers this week, helping test technology that could one day help us make produce fuel in space 

Your data, your rules, your code

Part 6: Consent, minimal data, collection, deletion and practical privacy steps are all part of the new privacy code for kids under 16, due to be introduced in December 2026 - here’s what it means

The secret plot that fooled Hitler

A dumped body with a forged identity and a fake plot to invade two nations – it’s the WWII deception plot credited for saving thousands of lives. Find out how the secret was revealed

Boy’s bird song is winning hearts

Major Aussie artists are obsessed with the toe-tapping bird song written by an eight-year-old boy that has become a ‘little bit of a flag’ for human creativity

Chemicals found in our fresh food

A new report shows some supermarket staples contain traces of pesticides. Find out which foods Aussie families stock up on each week may be tainted and how to reduce your exposure

‘Hidden’ gems in Games emblems

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic emblems have been unveiled six years ahead of Australia’s third ever Games. What special shapes can you spot in the highly symbolic designs?

Be a news detective: is it fact or fiction?

PART 2: Your news filter needs to be switched on so you know the difference between fact, an opinion and advertising

Knight: Premiership poster designs

Wharfie time or a pride of three-peat lions? Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight has unveiled his iconic 2026 Premiership posters. Find out how to get yours ahead of the AFL Grand Final clash