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A 10-year-old student from Koonibba Aboriginal School has discovered an undocumented megafauna fossil along the South Australian coast. The find connects young Indigenous learners directly with their ancestors who once walked alongside these prehistoric giants.
A Brisbane couple who gave over $100 million to charity in two years says they're not philanthropists, just helping where they can. Their latest gift: $40 million to fight a disease with no cure.
After losing her mother, four aunties, and her nanna by age 12, Marilyn found an unexpected family. Her foster brothers helped her discover that grief can coexist with love and healing.
A young man who dreaded Mother's Day in foster care now celebrates the woman who chose to love him. Jaharn Mundy-Drazevich is turning his pain into purpose, advocating for Indigenous youth in care.
First Nations youth aged 10 to 18 gathered in Canberra for a unique boxing camp that builds confidence, cultural connection, and life skills alongside athletic training. Former Wallabies captain David Pocock joined coaches in mentoring the young fighters.
In one of Australia's most isolated communities, Indigenous youth are learning traditional fishing and spearfishing while finding joy and purpose. The program keeps teens engaged and out of trouble by connecting them to their heritage.
More than 150 Indigenous students from 18 schools helped write and create an animated feature film alongside Hollywood stars and Aboriginal elders. The result is Imagine, a trippy adventure celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems that proves kids can make movies Hollywood doesn't own.