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

Movies to see these Spring school holidays

Looking for family movies these Spring school holidays? See what’s in Australian cinemas, including PAW Patrol, Shaun the Sheep, Stitch Head and more....

17 September, 2026

School Holiday Survival Guide

School holidays are a welcome change of pace — and a good chance to spend time together, try something new and break up the usual routine....

17 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 Victoria 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Looking for things to do with the kids these Spring school holidays? From tulips and cherry blossoms to the Melbourne Royal Show, outdoor adventures and rainy-day favourites, here are some of the best family activities across Victoria....

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 South Australia 2026: What’s on and things to do with kids

Discover the best things to do with kids in South Australia these Spring school holidays 2026, including free outings, wildlife, museums and family adventures....

16 September, 2026

Family & Kids Movies – Winter School Holidays — July 2026

4 big family films are hitting cinemas this winter: Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, live-action Moana and Supergirl. We've covered age recommendations and content warnings for each, so you know what to expect before booking. ...

24 June, 2026

Special Treat Bake: Pecan Pie with Cream or Yoghurt

This pecan pie is rich, sweet and nutty, so it’s best treated as a special-occasion dessert rather than an everyday budget bake. Pecans and maple syrup can be expensive, but you can make the recipe a little more family-friendly by using fewer whole pecans on top...

11 June, 2026

How do teens really use AI companions?

 With more creativity than you might think, report Annabel Blake, Eduardo Velloso  and Marcus Carter In 2022, the founders of chatbot startup Character.AI launched a platform where anyone could create interactive characters powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The app exploded, quickly growing to more than 20 million...

28 May, 2026