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types,consumers,Perth and Melbourne,READING LEVEL,significant health and,500 times more residue,fresh produce,54 different pesticides,Coles,more than 70 countries,70 countries,Pesticide Action Australia project,serious health andhttps://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/f9ce3ae794610436dca0a7b090af1055https://origin.kidsnews.com.au/sport/brisbane-olympic-emblems-packed-full-of-symbols-to-spot/news-story/bda50188b4e33831da99c5d7ec7fcfd5KidsNewsen2026-10-06T18:30:00+11:00‘Hidden’ gems in Games emblemsthe pink cockatoo,our emblems,the main visual identity,The countdown,International Paralympic Committee,the third time,an idea, event,two native cockatoos,Picture,this shot,the Paralympic symbol,this emblem,the global stage,any future mascot,night,the Olympic emblems,LISTEN TO THIS,AP,the Games,planning,the lighting effects,Andrew Parsons,six pieces,Sydney,The launch,each section,story and ceremony,each time,Games emblems,the design,organisers,familiar Queensland imagery,Cojuangco-Jaworski,49 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