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Is this ‘flying dolphin’ real or fake?

Is this ‘flying dolphin’ real or fake?

From flying dolphins to seagulls not being real, these fascinating wildlife facts will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the wonderful world of animals

VIDEOScience and Technology

Robot runner trips over start line

Robot runner trips over start line

A half-marathon in China saw more than 300 robots race – including one that smashed the human world record – but the rehearsal that didn’t go to plan for one clumsy bot in this epic fail

Megaship five times size of Titanic

Megaship five times size of Titanic

The world’s largest cruise ship has opened for bookings, dwarfing the Titanic and aiming to make history once it begins sailing the high seas – see the size comparison and sneak a peek

New terms are better with books

New terms are better with books

The holidays may be over but HarperCollins Book Club autumn reading guide has got you covered for the chilly months ahead – here’s what’s hot as the temperature drops

Possum magic lands at Oz airport

Possum magic lands at Oz airport

Only in Australia could a real possum pull off the perfect heist by hiding out at an airport shop, surrounded by plush toy versions of some of Australia’s most iconic animals – here’s what happened

Funny food hats will have you in stitches

Funny food hats will have you in stitches

Crochet artist Phil Ferguson creates funny food hats that will have you in stitches.

Tiger snake stuck in beer can

Tiger snake stuck in beer can

Watch the moment a snake catcher rescues a curious tiger snake that got its head stuck in a beer can. VIDEO

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo turns 50

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.

Amazing crop art tribute to Aussie cyclist

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.

Robot dog’s new trick — it opens doors

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.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

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?

Amphicar floats back into limelight

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

Vegemite icypoles — a cool idea or not?

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.

Corners or curves? It’s an optical illusion

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.

Scientist wants to prove Earth is flat

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

Angus’ sweet eye for business

Angus’ sweet eye for business

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

Scuba divers’ world record attempt

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

NBA scores with Aussie pies

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 way to attract tourism

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

Soggy moggy a seaside sensation

Soggy moggy a seaside sensation

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

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