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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

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Rose Davies wins, Jess Hull grins

Rose Davies wins, Jess Hull grins

Day 7 update: Rose Davies has completed a historic golden double in a thrilling 5000m finish, while Australia has made a flying start to the track cycling at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Bee breaks opening week records

Bee breaks opening week records

Australian teachers have rallied behind foundation literacy, smashing the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee’s opening week record as experts warn ‘curriculum creep’ is squeezing out the essentials

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Comm Games begin in Glasgow

Comm Games begin in Glasgow

Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge were Australia’s flag and baton bearers, rubbing shoulders with the legendary Loch Ness monster to open the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland

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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

Society and Culture

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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Day of Play: let the games begin

Day of Play: let the games begin

‘Let’s play – today and every day’ – that’s the message for Aussie kids from UNICEF on the second annual International Day of Play, because every child has the right to rest, relax and play

Disney scouting Australia for stars

Disney scouting Australia for stars

Disney’s open auditions in Australia for costumed heroes and princesses for some of its biggest theme parks offer a glimpse into working at ‘the happiest place on Earth’ and what’s involved

Science and Technology

R2-D2 by the end of the decade?

R2-D2 by the end of the decade?

Could you be living your best Star Wars life by the end of the decade, with domestic robots doing all your boring household chores at home? One stargazing billionaire says yes

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Peppa Pig gets new piglet sibling

Peppa Pig gets new piglet sibling

Peppa Pig fans are snorting with joy after heartwarming news about the beloved cartoon was announced on UK morning TV and the major plot twist in the British series has everyone smiling

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