Putting away your winter clothes?
As the cold season ends and we fold away our favourite wool jumpers and silk scarves, some fascinating material science is about to unfold quietly in our wardrobes....
03 September, 2026
Why was a lifelike robot called ‘Sally’ going to teach in a US school?
A New York school district made global headlines this week for plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” in high school classrooms. Sally has lifelike silicone skin, long brown hair, and the ability to move her arms, head, and face while seated. According to...
27 August, 2026
Donna Hay recipe: Chicken With Burnt Lemons And Haloumi
Chicken With Burnt Lemons And Haloumi is perfect as a one-pan quick evening family meal and Donna has provided a video to help you make this a family favourite!...
27 August, 2026
You don’t get long in parent‑teacher interviews. Here’s how to use the time well.
It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews, write Ben Zunica and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor. Here’s how to use the time well...
27 August, 2026
2026 CBCA Book of the Year Award winners
For 80 years, the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year Awards have helped parents, teachers and librarians discover some of the best Australian books for children and young adults. The familiar CBCA award stickers have become a trusted sight on library and bookshop...
21 August, 2026
When children ask about disability: how parents can respond with honesty and respect
Children are naturally curious about the people around them, and sometimes their questions about disability arrive loudly and without warning. These moments can feel awkward, but they are also a chance to help children understand difference with honesty, kindness and respect. Children notice things. They notice...
05 August, 2026
Budget friendly: Salmon Crunch Pie
This Salmon Crunch Pie is a hearty, budget-friendly family meal that turns canned salmon, eggs and a simple cheesy crust into something far more special than the sum of its parts. It is filling, tasty and works well warm for dinner or cold the next...
16 July, 2026
‘Too pretty to do maths’?
The t-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for “everyday wear”. Across the front, it declares in italic script, “I’m too pretty to do math”....
05 July, 2026
Why are people obsessed with (and stealing) Pokemon cards again?
In 1973, writes Tets Kimura, Japanese food company Calbee started attaching free collectable baseball player cards to its potato chip packets (and continues to do so today). It was mimicking a trend that had already taken off in tobacco markets in Japan and overseas....
04 July, 2026
AI ‘nudify’ sites blocked in Australia after child safety crackdown
Three more AI-powered services that create sexually explicit fake images have withdrawn access for Australians following action by eSafety, as concern grows about the use of these tools by children and teens....
02 July, 2026