The tradition of April Fools' Day, while celebrated globally, has a somewhat murky history. Its exact origins remain difficult to pinpoint, but the custom of practical jokes on this day has ...

Civics 101 senior producer Christina Phillips joined Julia for a round of April Fools' trivia on the political jokes and pranks that have gone down over the years.

Facebook post April Fools Day gag sparked outrage ... Council's Labor leader Jared Cassidy branded the joke as 'tone-deaf' for using movie imagery of a political extremist. 'Cr Murphy has ...

A Brisbane City councillor has come under fire after claiming neighbouring Redland City had been annexed in a cheeky April ... the joke as 'tone-deaf' for using movie imagery of a political ...

Laughter may not be the best medicine for what ails us, but for now it’ll have to do. A veteran practical joker shares some tricks of the trade.

It's always smart to keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to avoid getting fooled.