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Viral ‘sky stadium’ not as it seems

Images of the world’s first “sky stadium” project in Saudi Arabia have gone viral across the globe but a closer look reveals they aren’t real. So what will the 350m high stadium really look like?

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Pictured in Kurnell today is Giotto the skateboarding bulldog back after losing an eye. Picture: Tim Hunter.

One-eyed dog chases world record

He may have just lost an eye but this legendary Aussie bulldog isn’t slowing down for anyone as his humans predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard

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The Daily Telegraph 20.10.2025 Ily Fraser 12 (blue), Hayden Mee 11 (red), Molly Picklum Estella Carbonelli 12 (pink), and Levi Lowe 10, (white). - Molly Picklum newly Crowned WSL World Champion and former Grom Search competitor at Rip CurlÃs National GromSearch Final, URBNSURF Sydney. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Surf champ inspires young guns

Newly crowned WSL World Champion surfer Molly Picklum has come home to Australia with one very heavy trophy, a big smile and these nuggets of wisdom for the next generation of grommets

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Kiwi man holds Guinness World Record for longest name. Photo: Guinness World Records

Man’s world record-breaking name

After a High Court ruling, over 2000 middle names and one very patient wedding celebrant, this New Zealand man’s Guinness World Record for the longest name will be a real mouthful to beat

It was a massive night. Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images

Healy smashes World Cup record

Australia has pulled off one of the greatest wins in Cricket World Cup history with skipper Alyssa Healy playing a jaw-dropping innings in India – find out how she did it

Actor Gary Pankhurst with kangaroo in scene from TV programme |Skippy|.

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo turns 50

It’s 50 years since Skippy the Bush Kangaroo hit our screens, winning the hearts of generations of children with her heroics and becoming a global TV success story.

Richie Porte maze at Rupertswood Farm at Hagley in Tasmania's north. Picture: Facebook

Amazing crop art tribute to Aussie cyclist

Tasmanian cycling star Richie Porte has been honoured with some amazing crop art by a farmer in his home state.

Boston Dynamics' door-opening SpotMini was the No. 1 video on YouTube on Tuesday.

Robot dog’s new trick — it opens doors

Meet SpotMini, the robot dog that’s been taught a new trick — it opens doors by itself.

Richard Louey from the Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo prepares Sun Loong, the longest Chinese dragon in Australia, for the upcoming exhibit at Melbourne Museum. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

This Friday marks the start of Chinese New Year — one of the world’s most colourful events with celebrations all across the globe. But why do they celebrate it?

Jason Fischer, Operations Manager and Head Mechanic at Gosford Classic Car Museum , drives the 1966 Amphicar 770, the only commercially successful vehicle in the world that went from land to water, from Rose Bay boat ramp. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Amphicar floats back into limelight

Is it a boat? Is it a car? Is it both? Onlookers were shocked to see this bright yellow vintage car driving down a boat ramp and out onto the water

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Vegemite icypoles — a cool idea or not?

Would you try a Vegemite icypole? The company’s idea to branch out as a dessert has been greeted with mixed reaction.

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Corners or curves? It’s an optical illusion

A mind-blowing optical illusion dubbed Curvature Blindness is sweeping the internet and promises to make you question what you see.

In this Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, photograph, daredevil/limousine driver Mad Mike Hughes is shown with with his steam=powered rocket constructed out of salvage parts on a five-acre property that he leases in Apple Valley, Cal. Hughes plans to launch his homemade contraption on Saturday near the ghost town of Amboy, Cal., at a speed of roughly 500 miles-per-hour. (Waldo Stakes/HO courtesy of Mad Mike Hughes via AP)

Scientist wants to prove Earth is flat

Self-taught rocket scientist “Mad” Mike Hughes is preparing to launch himself into space in a bid to prove the Earth is flat

7 year old entrepreneur Angus Walters is taking Darwin by storm with his 'Croc Candy' lollies which will be available at the Croc Cove gift area.
Picture: Justin Kennedy

Angus’ sweet eye for business

Grade two entrepreneur Angus Walters is seeing his kooky Croc Candy being snapped up around the Northern Territory

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The Guiness World Record attempt at longest scuba diver chain along the pier at Rye. On the pier from L to R Ð Jessica Fitzgerald, Luke Ryan, Madi Anderson
In the water from L to R Ð Tessa Van Eekelen, Megan Beasley, Mark, Schenk. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Scuba divers’ world record attempt

Hundreds of scuba divers will form a massive human chain in an attempt to claim a Guinness World Record this weekend

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NBA scores with Aussie pies

Australia basketball phenomenon Ben Simmons is part of a push to convince Americans to swap hotdogs for Aussie meat pies

Big Banana tourist attraction at Coffs Harbour, NSW, undated.

Big way to attract tourism

Cobram’s plan to build a giant peach to attract tourists adds another interesting icon to Australia’s list of Big Things

Nathan the swimming cat, beloved pet and Instagram star.
Nathan, who is female despite her name, was rescued from the RSPCA in Bundaberg by owners Rian Crandon and Melissa Pietrobuono after the now-five-month-old kitten had been left beside the highway in a box with her mum and siblings

Soggy moggy a seaside sensation

Felines usually fear getting wet but beloved pet cat Nathan has proven whiskers and water can work.

Zucchini, not a bomb. Picture: AP

Zucchini isn’t the bomb

A German pensioner thought he had discovered an unexploded World War II bomb in his backyard… turns out it was just a big vegetable

Google has promised to look at the design of its cheeseburger emoji after people complained about it on Twitter. Picture: Twitter

What’s wrong with this emoji?

Who would have thought where to place cheese on a burger emoji could cause so much trouble?

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