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‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5

‘Lightyear’ supercar for Toy Story 5

Porsche has unveiled three cars inspired by lead characters in the classic film series Toy Story, with Woody, Buzz and Jessie rides expected to fetch millions of dollars for children’s charities

Unknown player to overnight star

Unknown player to overnight star

An astonishing week has seen a soccer player go from obscure underdog to one of the most anticipated players at the coming FIFA World Cup thanks to a little help from a surprising source

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‘Message in a bottle’ mates meet

‘Message in a bottle’ mates meet

A touching letter in a bottle cast into the ocean off Chile in 2007 has united a Norwegian sailor and a Darwin local in an unlikely friendship spanning two decades and thousands of miles

No bubble trouble for curious cats

No bubble trouble for curious cats

Werribee Open Range Zoo keepers have treated lions and gorillas to a bubble party, capturing hilariously different reactions from each species during the enrichment activity

Aussie Supergirl’s tiny teen attic

Aussie Supergirl’s tiny teen attic

Aspiring actor turned Hollywood heavyweight Milly Alcock has revealed the tiny attic bedroom where she chased global fame as a teenager before landing the title role in the coming blockbuster

Elephant appears to wave thanks

Elephant appears to wave thanks

Safari-goers in Sri Lanka have captured the heartwarming moment an elephant seems to wave ‘thank you’ as its herd crosses their path – do you think that’s what happened? Take our poll

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ILD: Celebrating strength in stories

ILD: Celebrating strength in stories

Young Indigenous authors have travelled from their remote community to Sydney Opera House this Indigenous Literacy Day, to share their unique bilingual tale about a quacking crocodile

Tay Tay confirms start of new ‘era’

Tay Tay confirms start of new ‘era’

The hit singer and star footballer’s announcement on social media broke the internet on Wednesday – can you guess just how many fans around the world liked their happy news within an hour?

Five last minute Book Week ideas

Five last minute Book Week ideas

Borrow from the sports shed, get creative with art materials or share with a friend – if you forgot your Book Week costume today, here are five last-minute, simple ideas, using what’s there

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Far out, Ferrari! Jaw-drop paint job

Far out, Ferrari! Jaw-drop paint job

In what might be the world’s most expensive case of auto FOMO, one car-lover has spent a staggering sum on a Ferrari with a one-of-a-kind paint job – would you drop this kind of coin on a car?

From Colliwobbles to Crows woes

From Colliwobbles to Crows woes

Saturday’s battle of the birds dealt a further blow to the ‘Pies and their supporters as Mark Knight’s cartoon foreshadowed, as the Adelaide Crows broke the back of their own Collingwood hoodoo

Panda sways to French serenade

Panda sways to French serenade

A lone musician’s impromptu performance at ZooParc de Beauval drew an unexpected fan, as a panda watched spellbound – should more zoo animals be treated to the sound of music? Take the poll

Literacy gifts comics the last laugh

Literacy gifts comics the last laugh

From classroom spelling to stand-up stardom, comedians explain why tomorrow’s funny bone needs more than artificial intelligence to flourish as nearly 60,000 students join the PM’s Spelling Bee

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Bee blasts NAPLAN woes away

Bee blasts NAPLAN woes away

Teachers across Australia have flocked to register more than 51,000 students for the annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee as NAPLAN results highlight ongoing foundation literacy challenges

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Best Aussie athlete of 21st century

Best Aussie athlete of 21st century

Australia has a vast treasure-trove of exceptional sporting exports, but our best athlete of the past 25 years has been named – do you agree with the top pick and who else made the list? Take our poll

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One man’s crazy house rebellion

One man’s crazy house rebellion

Is this the world’s most stubborn neighbour? A homeowner in China refused to budge for developers and defied demolition – how did his eccentric resistance succeed?

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Latte-loving sheep guzzles coffee

Latte-loving sheep guzzles coffee

Table manners were missing in action as a flock of sheep crashed a casual coffee catch up in China – should someone have stopped this woolly wag from chugging the caffeine? TAKE OUR POLL

Aussie 11yo’s world champ gambit

Aussie 11yo’s world champ gambit

First inspired by a fictional chess player, rising Australian whiz kid Reyaansh Chakrabarty has since beaten Grandmasters for real – here’s his plan for becoming Australia’s first world champ

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Gorilla caught playing in the rain

Gorilla caught playing in the rain

Discreetly placed cameras have captured the wonderful moment a gorilla decided to let loose and play in the rain after his brother took shelter from the wet weather. Watch the funny footage here

Happy Birthday! Valerie turns three

Happy Birthday! Valerie turns three

She’s the mischievous pup who captured the world’s attention after spending 529 days missing on a Kangaroo Island – now Valerie is celebrating back home with her big 3rd birthday bash

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