World’s fastest sets lofty new goal

Sabastian Sawe made headlines last month when he became the first in the world to legally run a marathon in less than 2 hours. Now, the 27-year-old Kenyan is aiming to go one better in Berlin

Flu vaccine given without needle

Researchers are testing the effectiveness of a nasal spray flu vaccine to see if it could replace needles for kids in Australia. Would you rather get your flu shot this way?

Testing politicians for ‘porkies’

Mark Knight has come up with a novel way to test the honesty of politicians during election campaigns – though by the looks of Albo’s nose, the “polliegraph” isn’t the only indicator to watch

Tassie devil’s trip to the dentist

This little chomper may have a stronger bite than the African lion, but even his teeth need a little TLC from the dentist from time to time. Find out how he went from fractured to fang-tastic

Eagle ray brothers born in captivity

Two endangered eagle ray pups are gliding through their early milestones after their same-day birth at an Australian aquarium in a win for the species – here’s a first look at the newborn boys

Budget ends 27-year-old tax rule

The housing market is in for some major change following the reform of two property tax rules the government claims will help young people into homes. Find out what other changes were made

What makes a healthy milk drink?

The huge rise in food allergies and intolerances has transformed milk into a ‘choose your own adventure’ beverage – but how do plant-based milks compare with cow’s milk for healthy kids?

Aussie teens make great mates

A new report shows most Aussie teenagers feel they can make new friends easily, however, a close look at the data shows many kids face challenges they can’t control – both here and across the globe

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Female jockey Deanne Panya will swap racing silks for skateboard sneakers as she prepares to represent Australia at the World Skate Games and hurtle downhill on a longboard at 100km/hr

One Nation’s win: what it means

The scene of the Liberal Party’s landslide loss to One Nation in Farrer over the weekend is part of the nation’s political history – but why is Albury so symbolic and what does the result tell us?