Funny Videos for 8 Year Olds Fun

Have you read these Aussie kids' favourites?

May 29, 2022... short story competition

Australian kids love funny, naughty and cheeky books. Is your favourite on the list of top 50 most popular children's books of the past decade?

Traditional Indigenous games build sports skills

May 18, 2022... indigenous news

Olympian Beki Smith loves learning traditional Indigenous – or Yulunga – games from her eight-year-old son. You can try them too by downloading the special Yulunga games guide in this story

eSports in line for Brisbane Olympics debut

May 8, 2022... sport

Competitive video gaming could be included at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games – but there are fears it will come at the cost of some iconic Australian sports

Sneaker addict gets his kicks from rare collection

May 5, 2022... just for fun

A sneaker addiction has turned into an all-consuming passion for a Melbourne man, now hailed as having one of the top-five best collections on the planet

Giant jungle bridge made of glass

May 3, 2022... news

A huge glass-bottomed bridge is set to bring international visitors to Vietnam after Covid, with Guinness World Records expected to confirm that the 'white dragon' is the biggest bridge of its kind

Supermarket boss has amazing toy car collection

Apr 11, 2022... just for fun

He's a big businessman who runs a supermarket chain, but nothing gets John-Paul Drake revved up like a toy car. Check out his amazing collection

Ibis 'bin chicken' to the big time?

Apr 5, 2022... sport

Worshipped by Ancient Egyptians, the ibis has been down on its luck since arriving in Australia – but all that might change after calls to make the nation's 'bin chicken' an Olympic Games mascot

New law bans homework in Australia

Mar 31, 2022... just for fun

A nationwide ban on homework for Aussie kids is news worth celebrating … or is it?

Eiffel Tower gets a growth spurt

Mar 21, 2022... news

The Eiffel Tower was already the tallest building in Paris, but the French capital's most recognisable structure just got even higher

World's biggest spud is a dud

Mar 20, 2022... just for fun

A couple who believed they'd dug up the world's largest potato in New Zealand have had their hopes mashed after tests showed it wasn't a potato after all

Fly your name to the moon

Mar 8, 2022... space

Space fans stuck on planet Earth can now register their name and become a virtual passenger on the coming Artemis I moon mission

Red panda cubs born at Taronga

Feb 28, 2022... animals

Cuteness levels have doubled at Sydney's Taronga Zoo with the safe arrival of a pair of red panda cubs, whose early antics are being captured and shared via CCTV

Giant strawberry sets world record

Feb 22, 2022... just for fun

A gigantic Israeli strawberry has delighted its growers by setting a new world record even after shrinking in the freezer over the past year

Cartoon Contest winners unveiled

Dec 14, 2021... arts

The absurd side of pandemic life and a rugby obsessed penguin have inspired the winning entries in the inaugural Kids News Cartoon Contest. Check out the winning cartoons here

Bird sounds set for ARIA success

Dec 13, 2021... animals

Endangered Australian birds could knock pop songbirds from their perch, with an album of birdsong in the running to debut in the ARIA Top 10

Time to have some fun with Gangsta Granny

Dec 12, 2021... just for fun

Download four great activity sheets to celebrate the end of the school year and the release of international best-selling author David Walliams' new book, Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!

Kids News Cartoon Contest is now closed

Dec 1, 2021... arts

Well done to all the budding cartoonists who sent in cartoons. The judges are checking them out now

Aussie teen's world record twist

Dec 1, 2021... just for fun

A Tassie teen has set a new trampoline world record for the most 'cat twists' in a row. Can you guess how many he landed?

Risk plus adventure equals fun at the park

Nov 28, 2021... just for fun

Flying foxes, trees for climbing, swings and obstacle courses are on the park wishlist for Aussie kids, new research reveals

Should have called in an expert

Nov 25, 2021... arts

Cartoonist Mark Knight reckons a teenage fangirl would have been the perfect option to pull off Channel 7's botched interview with singing megastar Adele

Record ride on top of hot-air balloon

Nov 14, 2021... just for fun

A French daredevil has set a world record for standing on top of a hot-air balloon higher above the ground than ever before – and has this breathtaking selfie to prove it

Tips for a Covid-safe Halloween

Oct 27, 2021... just for fun

Halloween fun might look a bit different this year. Take a look at our tips for safe trick-or-treating and find out where this spooky tradition came from

The amazing kids setting world records

Oct 4, 2021... just for fun

From the youngest magazine editor to a basketball and spelling prodigy, the Guinness World Records 2022 edition showcases some of the globe's most amazing young people

Stunt pilot's daring world-first tunnel flight

Sep 9, 2021... just for fun

Flying at an average speed of 245km/h, there was no room for error when Italian stunt pilot Dario Costa became the first person to fly a plane through a road tunnel. Watch the video

Mini-horse breeds happiness

Sep 1, 2021... animals

Meet Jimmy, the handsome black miniature stallion who is winning hearts and spreading smiles with a skateboarder in tow

The Big Pineapple's Brisbane Olympics bid

Aug 18, 2021... sport

Some Olympic mascots have completely missed the mark – but the Big Pineapple's birthday bid to become the Brisbane 2032 mascot is a green and gold Queensland dream

New Barbie doll a hit with tennis star

Jul 18, 2021... sport

A new Naomi Osaka Barbie doll has been released ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and the Japanese tennis star hopes kids will love it as much as she does

Super Mario game goes for $1.56 million US

Jul 13, 2021... money

A mint condition copy of Super Mario 64 has sold for a super price, with a mystery bidder breaking the previous record to claim the game at a US auction

New Barbie doll celebrates Aussie role model

Jun 17, 2021... civics

Julie Bishop, Australia's first female foreign affairs minister, has been honoured with her own Barbie doll to celebrate female role models and show girls they can be anything they want to be

Mystery person buys ticket to space

Jun 14, 2021... space

An unnamed buyer has won an online auction for a trip to space next month on the 52nd anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's 1969 Moon landing

Auskicker Jaguar is game for big Grand Final role

Jun 8, 2021... sport

Imagine presenting a premiership medal to an AFL hero on Grand Final Day. That's the big job pint sized footy fan Jaguar Bogert has after being named an Auskicker of the Week

Perfect pairing of pandemic symptoms

Jun 3, 2021... humanities

We've been well informed about the effects of the coronavirus on people, but Mark Knight observes two other symptoms appearing together during the latest Victorian lockdown

Matt Stanton's guide to pranking

Jun 3, 2021... just for fun

Creating a great prank is just like creating a great story, according to Funny Kid author Matt Stanton. Here are his tips on how to do it

Aussie invention coins reveal national love of chocolate

May 30, 2021... history

Some of Australia's best chocolate creations are being celebrated on new $1 coins – along with other great Aussie inventions

Funny photos have judges howling like hyenas

May 27, 2021... just for fun

Surfing penguins, a frowning bird, a pouting boxfish and a laughing lion have had the judges of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021 laughing a lot

Lego whiz builds mini hometown

May 23, 2021... just for fun

Teenager Connor Brennan feels right at home building with Lego, so it makes sense for him to create a mini version of his hometown, Adelaide

Aussie coins encourage conservation in kids

May 18, 2021... animals

Zookeeper and bushfire survivor Chad Staples says showcasing native creatures in the Great Aussie Coin Hunt is "so important" for conservation awareness

National Final here we come, say top scorers

May 16, 2021... spelling bee

How do you spell success? Just ask the crop of super spellers who have won their way into the National Final of the Prime Minister's Spelling Bee in perfect 30/30 form

Charlotte still queen of the playground

May 13, 2021... just for fun

The 2021 Baby Names Report is out, which analyses trends over the past decade. For the eighth time in 10 years, Charlotte is the top girls' name with Oliver also consistently number one for boys

Helping Aussies leave the kitchen table

May 6, 2021... news

Despite new childcare subsidies intended to make it cheaper for adults to go back to workplaces, Mark Knight wonders whether anyone actually wants to get out of trackpants and slippers

Why pranks can be good for you

May 6, 2021... just for fun

Playing tricks can relieve stress and raise a smile – and kids who share their funniest prank could end up with a character named after them in the next Funny Kid book!

Kanye West's sneakers sell for record $1.8 million

May 2, 2021... just for fun

Kanye West's Nike Air Yeezy sneakers have smashed the record sale price previously set by a pair of Air Jordans

Hawk's in the running for best teammate

Apr 28, 2021... sport

Junior footballer Hawk Hodkinson was so determined not to let his team down he ran 7.5km to his match after his coach forgot to pick him up

What it takes to be a YouTube star

Apr 27, 2021... just for fun

So, you want to be a famous YouTuber? Aussie teen 'Reekid' reveals how he did it, and the down side to his success

Super speller backs PM's Spelling Bee

Mar 14, 2021... spelling bee

US spelling whiz and YouTube star Akash Vukoti has some advice for students sitting the Prime Minister's Spelling Bee from today and those still planning to sign up before registrations close on March 24

Welcome to the Year of the Ox

Feb 11, 2021... explainers

Millions — perhaps billions — of people around the world are preparing for a very important annual celebration — Chinese or Lunar New Year. Here's what you need to know to join the fun

When a wombat on the tennis court is normal

Feb 11, 2021... arts

In a world turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic, we have to expect the unexpected, even when the unexpected comes in the form of Ash Barty's wooden wombat tennis trophy

Saving the day with a gorilla named Gertrude

Dec 17, 2020... just for fun

David Walliams introduces Code Name Bananas, in which an orphaned boy named Eric makes friends with a gorilla named Gertrude and they save the day! With activity sheets to download

Student solves poem clues, finds treasure chest

Dec 13, 2020... just for fun

The identity has been revealed of the person who solved clues written into a poem, then found a famous gold-filled treasure chest hidden more than a decade ago in the wilds of Wyoming

Peace and goodwill enduring themes of Christmas

Dec 10, 2020... arts

Mark Knight wonders how Santa's operations might look in the 21st century with social media, job cuts, mass manufacturing and low-cost couriers. At least we can still aim for peace and goodwill

Shiny metal thing disappears, another appears

Dec 2, 2020... arts

Another mysterious triangular metal pillar has been found next to an ancient fortress in the city of Piatra Neamt, Romania, days after one vanished without a trace in the desert in Utah, US

Santa gets special permission to travel at Christmas

Nov 30, 2020... news

The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt travel around the world but the Prime Minister has confirmed that no matter what happens to Australia's borders Santa will be able to do his job

Mystery shiny metal thing appears in desert

Nov 26, 2020... arts

Deep in the remote, Mars-like landscape of Utah's red-rock desert in the US, a helicopter crew counting sheep stumbled on a mystery: A giant, gleaming metal thing embedded in rock

Unmasked! Aussies' great effort in the pandemic

Nov 26, 2020... arts

With his relaxation on wearing masks outdoors it seems Premier Dan has saved Victorians yet again, this time not from coronavirus but from weird facial tanning outcomes

Australian towns star in Monopoly special edition

Nov 25, 2020... just for fun

Instead of famous streets in far-off London, a new Monopoly board features 22 Australian towns and regions to raise funds for communities impacted by bushfires, floods and COVID-19

Solving the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

Nov 19, 2020... explainers

Ships and planes have disappeared without a trace in the Bermuda Triangle. But is there really anything strange going on? Kids News looks at the history of this fascinating phenomenon

Broomsticks for Muggles glide through the streets

Nov 18, 2020... just for fun

Two men have been seen whizzing on broomsticks along the famously traffic-choked streets of Brazilian megacity Sao Paulo. The inventors' goal is to create a new version of Quidditch

New technology beams sound into your head

Nov 16, 2020... technology

Audio technology to be unveiled this week beams music, games or movie soundtracks directly into your head without headphones or wires, which the developers are calling "sound beaming"

At work with a Sydney Harbour Bridge climber

Nov 16, 2020... explainers

Could Nick Hayes have the best job in the world? Or perhaps you think it would be the worst job. Find out what happens on a typical day for a climb leader on the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Time to wave goodbye to the peregrine chicks

Nov 12, 2020... animals

As Melburnians stretch their wings after the lockdown, the city's famous peregrine falcon chicks are also stretching theirs, hopping and flying backwards and forwards along their home ledge

Tell us about your favourite family holiday

Nov 3, 2020... just-for-fun

Thanks to the kids who shared their family holiday memories with us as part of the Australia Go Get It campaign. Read our top picks

Robots get private viewing of art show

Nov 2, 2020... technology

A gallery is holding a private viewing for robots and humans, allowing people and machines to wander through together. Meanwhile, a stolen robotic lawnmower texts its owner for help

Special 'covid stamp' printed on toilet paper

Nov 1, 2020... humanities

A European postal service has printed a stamp on toilet paper to reinforce an important coronavirus message — as Australia releases its own pandemic-related stamp

First for top dog handler

Nov 1, 2020... just for fun

Carmen Blyth — along with trusty dog Spec — has become the first female to win Tasmania's Working Sheep Dog State Championships since the competition began in the 1940s

Artist's illusions transforming the streets

Oct 25, 2020... arts

A self-taught graffiti artist is becoming famous around the world for his ultra-realistic murals that transform the mundane into the magnificent, earning him the nickname "The Illusionist"

Fox without socks takes a liking to shoes

Oct 21, 2020... animals

In a twist on the Dr Seuss story, a cunning fox is collecting shoes — but not socks — from front verandas in Adelaide, spreading them around the streets and hoarding them in its den

Starman in a Tesla Roadster car flies past Mars

Oct 12, 2020... space

Elon Musk's car has just passed Mars after he blasted it into space in 2018. Elsewhere in the solar system, an object thought to be an asteroid is likely a junk NASA rocket wandering since 1966

Young TV cook's advice for kids in the kitchen

Oct 12, 2020... just for fun

A Junior MasterChef contestant is encouraging other kids to get cooking. Here are his tips for the best way to learn

All the action of the famous peregrine falcon family

Oct 5, 2020... animals

Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest on the side of a Melbourne skyscraper. The birds are the stars of a live webcam watched by thousands of people around the world

All aboard Emily, the big jet to nowhere

Oct 4, 2020... geography

The Great Southern Land scenic flight is thought to be the fastest-selling flight in Qantas history, giving passengers a birds-eye view of Australia then delivering them back to where the flight began

Flush out some fun with Tina and Tom's Time-Travelling Toilet

Sep 24, 2020... just for fun

Discover some fun facts about important moments in history with book characters Tina, Tom and Dog — and download their A-maze-ing activity sheets

Reality TV star to win 10-day space trip

Sep 22, 2020... space

NASA has confirmed it is involved in planning for the world's first reality TV show set in space, with a seat for the winner already booked on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship to the ISS

Alligator-squeak research wins big science prize

Sep 21, 2020... science

Scientists have won an international prize for research intended to make you laugh — and then think — for testing whether an alligator that breathes in helium squeaks like Minnie Mouse

Author Matt Stanton answers reader questions

Sep 17, 2020... book-club

Well done to all the kids who sent in great questions for Funny Kids author Matt. Check out his answers to 10 of the best

Meet the comedians in the animal kingdom

Sep 16, 2020... animals

We won't ever know if these animals are trying to be funny but we do know they're giving us lots of laughs. Meet the stars of the finalist entries in the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Fight over what's right with fairy bread

Sep 9, 2020... just for fun

Fairy bread is an Aussie party icon — a simple, old-fashioned treat that helps make a table of party food look good and feel fun, except there's a lot of disagreement about how to make it

Dad and daughter make a winning ballet combination

Sep 8, 2020... just for fun

A rugby-loving dad has teamed with his ballet-loving daughter to take out top prize in a global dance challenge. Check out their moves

Brain holds key to Antarctic ice ship mystery

Aug 30, 2020... explainers

Conspiracy theorists claim they've found a huge capsized ship about 160km off the coast of Antarctica but the mystery is most likely solved by looking at how human brains work

Another crazy year of Guinness World Records

Aug 26, 2020... just for fun

If you thought a pandemic would hold back world-record wannabes, think again. The latest Guinness World Records Book includes as many weird and wonderful achievements as ever

Vegemite needs you to sing its jingle

Aug 25, 2020... arts

We know Vegemite tastes like Australia, but the company that makes it wants to find out what Australia sounds like, calling on the nation to give the spread's classic theme song a new life

See the sights on a holiday to nowhere

Aug 13, 2020... just for fun

Business is booming during coronavirus-related restrictions for a virtual travel company that helps you have a holiday without going anywhere

Whose big AFL grab will we sing about?

Aug 13, 2020... sport

The AFL Grand Final is one of the major sporting events of the year but everything about the 2020 season is different. Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could take the mark of the year

Virgin Galactic reveals space cabin design

Jul 29, 2020... space

For $350,000, passengers flying to space on a 90-minute Virgin Galactic joy ride will be able to see themselves floating weightless against the backdrop of the Earth below

Dog becomes essential worker during pandemic

Jul 15, 2020... animals

A chocolate Labrador has been doing an important job to help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering food in a straw basket around his neighbourhood

Old video game sells for $164,000

Jul 13, 2020... just for fun

A 35-year-old Super Mario Bros. video game has been sold for more than $164,000, but the very high price still doesn't beat the recent sale of an expensive Star Wars Boba Fett action figure

Yay! It's time for school holiday fun

Jul 2, 2020... just-for-fun

Kids News is taking a little break to enjoy the school holidays. In the meantime, try these Dr Seuss-themed activities. Enjoy! Have a great break and stay safe

There's a huge dinosaur in my kitchen

Jul 2, 2020... technology

Google has a new feature that lets you view lifelike dinosaurs wherever you are through a smartphone camera with 3D augmented reality technology that works like Pokemon Go

Making ISO bears for friends to cuddle

Jun 29, 2020... humanities

Grace and Chloe knew how much comfort a cuddly toy could be during the stressful times of social isolation, so they decided to spread the joy and make ISO bears for people to adopt

Kids' author Matt Stanton's tips for writing a great story

Jun 28, 2020... arts

Are you struggling to come up with an idea for the Kids News Short Story competition? Don't worry, these tips from Matt Stanton will get your imagination flowing. But hurry, time is running out to enter.

Could this be the Loch Ness monster?

Jun 25, 2020... animals

A tourist's accidental photo of a strange aquatic creature about 2.5m long has sparked new excitement about Scotland's Loch Ness monster, the mysterious creature people love wondering about

Writing yourself into someone else's shoes

Jun 22, 2020... arts

Keeping up with world news gave author Amaeh Reed an idea for her winning 2019 Kids News short story competition entry. Amaeh explains how she got from the idea to the finished story

Dream job of Lego master builder

Jun 15, 2020... humanities

Lego master builder Kieran Jiwa — whose job it is to play and create with Lego for most of every day — has known he wanted this career since he was six years old

Characters' stinky start to a winning story

Jun 15, 2020... arts

Rose Pullinger's Emily to the Rescue was a winning entry in the Kids News 2019 Short Story Competition. She's keen to enter the 2020 competition and shares some tips about story writing

These kids rock their kitchen

Jun 14, 2020... humanities

Three young Brisbane siblings are turning a passion for baking into a sellout success, barely keeping up with demand for their scrumptious creations.

Collingwood fans react to big AFL news

Jun 11, 2020... sport

In this weekly series for Kids News, Mark Knight explains the news and the creative process behind one of his latest cartoons. Mark imagines Pies fans would have been outraged!

How your brain plays tricks on you

Jun 8, 2020... just for fun

Optical illusions show us that a picture or an object in front of our eyes is only part of what we "see". Our brain makes up the rest. Test yourself on these cool illusions to find out for yourself

Who's most excited about going back to school?

May 28, 2020... humanities

Kids are returning to school as COVID-19 restrictions ease. After working from home with his kids, Mark Knight wonders who in each household is most looking forward to getting back to normal

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