How many packs of Pokémon cards do you have to buy to catch ’em all?

Probably hundreds, and most will be quite boring. Nathan Garland looks at the real mathematics of  trying to collect the 30th Anniversary card set....

24 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in the ACT 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Canberra is at its colourful best, with Floriade, kites, LEGO worlds, free library programs, outdoor play and plenty of rainy-day options....

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in Queensland 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Queensland has plenty on, from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and Brisbane Festival to outdoor art, wildlife encounters, free nature activities and rainy-day fun. Queensland state school holidays run from Saturday 19 September to Monday...

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in New South Wales 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? NSW has a new international kids festival at the Sydney Opera House, Spring gardens, outdoor adventures, museum programs and plenty of free and low-cost family fun....

16 September, 2026

Spring school holidays in Western Australia 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? Western Australia has wildflowers, tulips, island adventures, science, museums and plenty of outdoor family fun....

16 September, 2026

The biggest news from NAPLAN 2026 is…?

National NAPLAN results for 2026 are released recently. This is the test of Australian students’ literacy and numeracy skills in years 3, 5, 7 and 9....

07 September, 2026

Why the arts still matter in primary school

I might be biased, having studied fine art and practised as an exhibiting artist, as well as working in the arts, but I find that art, drama and music all offer great opportunities for children to learn as well as to have fun....

04 September, 2026

Beyond Harry Potter: five books you can enjoy together as a whole family

Most adults are well aware of the benefits that come with reading with children, reports Helen Joanne Adam. Storytime with kids can improve their literacy and develop their communication skills....

03 September, 2026

Children: Property, Pets, Projects Or People?

Are children ‘persons’ with all the rights that this entails? Or are they property, owned by their parents and subject to their absolute authority? Maybe children are neither ‘property’ nor ‘persons’, but something in between....

03 September, 2026

Monthly Book Spotlight: The Good Decision – Making a good decision can seem simple

Making a good decision can seem simple — until you’re a small child with a very good idea that goes spectacularly wrong. In Jo Dabrowski and Cate James’ new picture book, Albert discovers that good intentions don’t always produce good results. Albert wakes up ready to...

30 August, 2026