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Meet Australia’s strongest man

Meet Australia’s strongest man

A combination of ‘whatever Mum’s cooking’ and Coco Pops may not sound like the makings of Australia’s reigning strongman but was being named for cricket’s GOAT inspiring? Let’s find out

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Shark survivor’s message to boys

Shark survivor’s message to boys

Bondi Beach shark attack survivor and dad Glenn Orgias hopes his debut novel connects with Australia’s young men, backing the PM’s Spelling Bee as part of his effort to help build boys’ literacy

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Kidman’s message to school kids

Kidman’s message to school kids

Nicole Kidman took time out of her holiday in Greece to share a heartwarming message to a particular group of children from her hometown back in Australia – watch the sweet video

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Delta Goodrem stuns in Scotland

Delta Goodrem stuns in Scotland

The Commonwealth Games have ended in spectacular fashion to see out Day 10 in Glasgow, with Australian star Delta Goodrem performing as our athletes celebrate finishing top of the tally

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From misbehaving to mega author

From misbehaving to mega author

Stand aside, screen time – the humble school visit by Australian authors remains a powerful, personal tool for turning kids into readers and writers. Just ask Kate Temple, former naughty kid

All aboard Emily, the big jet to nowhere

All aboard Emily, the big jet to nowhere

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

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

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

Reality TV star to win 10-day space trip

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

Alligator-squeak research wins big science prize

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

Author Matt Stanton answers reader questions

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

Meet the comedians in the animal kingdom

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

Fight over what’s right with fairy bread

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

Dad and daughter make a winning ballet combination

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

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Brain holds key to Antarctic ice ship mystery

Brain holds key to Antarctic ice ship mystery

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

Another crazy year of Guinness World Records

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

Vegemite needs you to sing its jingle

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

See the sights on a holiday to nowhere

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?

Whose big AFL grab will we sing about?

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

Virgin Galactic reveals space cabin design

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

Dog becomes essential worker during pandemic

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

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