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At Woodville North every fortnight, drone racing enthusiasts test their skill racing through a course of gates. 3 of the best pilots, (LtoR) Darcy RoseÕ Meyer,15, of Happy Valley, Angus Porter,15, of Warradale, and Kris Mallise,31, of Moonta Bay. 2 March 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Is this Australia’s weirdest sport?

Move over Formula One, Australia has a new type of competitive racing that makes you feel like you’re flying without leaving the ground – all while putting your dexterity to the ultimate test

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Insane jordan room home for sale

‘Jordan Room’ $470k sneaker vault

A custom-built, museum-style ‘sneaker room’, full-size basketball court, two pools and a golf course – no wonder multiple NBA stars have played at this fan’s mega-mansion sporting paradise

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SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ONLY - EMBARGOED FOR JULY 29 - Pictured at Stardust Circus is performer Cassius West 13. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Born and bred ‘circus kids’ fly high

Most kids dream of running away to the circus for a life of excitement, creativity, athleticism and adventure – but what is it really like for children who grow up performing in the big top?

VIDEOAnimals
KIDS NEWS 2025: Saffron the camel from Werribee Open Range Zoo. Picture: supplied

Elderly camel living the high life

Saffron the gentle giant has a new lease on life now the 23-year-old giraffe is pampered and massaged while being fed tasty treats and the five star treatment works its magic on her ageing joints

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2yr old gorilla Kaius pictured at Mogo Zoo on the South Coast of NSW today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Baby gorilla Kaius beats the odds

Surviving has turned to thriving as gorgeous gorilla Kaius turns two, overcoming his sad start thanks to his devoted keeper and the eventual acceptance of his gorilla family in an Australian first

Animals
Rescue gorilla Bobo makes a tiny new pal in a bush baby he found in his enclosure

Big Bobo meets mini-me

A massive western lowland gorilla showed extreme care, playing with and looking after another primate who fitted neatly in the palm of his hand

Science
Kids News. Melbourne Zoo's recycling program. Zoo keeper Tamsin Green feeding the elephants and collecting their massive droppings, which will be added to the HotRot composter onsite at the zoo.         Picture: David Caird

New Pooseum teaches us about poop

A new museum dedicated to animal dung has opened in Tasmania. The Pooseum is the idea of Karin Koch, who says we can learn a lot from the science of animal droppings

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Join the treasure hunt to win!

It’s holiday time and we’re here to help you have fun and maybe even win some great prizes. Can you find your way through the Kids News questions to reach the treasure?

Animals
Dior (big dog) and Oscar are very pampered. Their Mum owns Pooches on Pakington which sells designer pet accesories. New research has shown how much people are spending on their pets. Picture: Peter Ristevski

Luxury life for pampered pets

Expensive birthday parties, organic food, special holidays and much, much more: that’s the life of Australia’s pampered dogs. Do you know a dog who’s treated like a celebrity?

Humanities
Child falling back into a swimming pool

Here’s how to be happy

A new world study finds kids are happiest when they’re spending time with their family, friends and pets. Is that what makes you happy too?