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Fancy running away to the circus?

Fancy running away to the circus?

Chasing a life beneath the big top was an unusual career choice for these Australians but they’re back touring with Cirque du Soleil’s extravaganza. Here’s how they help bring the magic to life

‘Smashing pumpkins’ feast at zoo

‘Smashing pumpkins’ feast at zoo

Three female hippos and nine Asian elephants have received the ultimate seasonal treat at one Australian zoo after staff grew giant pumpkins gulped by the animals’ giant jaws in just a few chomps

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Double dare Deanne’s downhill bid

Female jockey Deanne Panya will swap racing silks for skateboard sneakers as she prepares to represent Australia at the World Skate Games and hurtle downhill on a longboard at 100km/hr

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How to add value to Bluey coins

How to add value to Bluey coins

Australia Post has released a new set of $2 Bluey coins, potentially inspiring a new generation of collectors who may one day make a ‘Dollarbuck’ if the hobby bounces back – find out what’s valuable

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Willy Wonka, eat your heart out

Willy Wonka, eat your heart out

Roald Dahl’s ‘pure imagination’ finds a spiritual home in Australia as Cadbury’s massive $150 million project to build the ultimate chocolate experience is unanimously approved by council

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Aussie blueberry sets world record

Aussie blueberry sets world record

A northern NSW farm has claimed a Guinness World Record for producing the world’s heaviest blueberry – check out the pictures and find out how this massive superfood came to tip the scales

Zoo baby sweeps away Swift fever

Zoo baby sweeps away Swift fever

Move over Taylor Swift, Australia is going gaga over a new celebrity that has captured hearts after a traumatic birth led to him being adopted by his furry aunt

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Write a ‘thank you’ letter to your favourite teacher

Write a ‘thank you’ letter to your favourite teacher

Kids News wants to shine a light on some of Australia’s best teachers and we need your help. Write a letter to your teacher saying why they are so great and send it in to us!

‘Random Souths Guy’ goes global

‘Random Souths Guy’ goes global

The historic Rabbitohs have earned plenty of headlines in 116 years but none so hilarious as the story of Random Souths Guy now popping up everywhere from Antarctica to the North Pole

Great summer reading guide

Great summer reading guide

If you’re looking for fab new titles to devour over the school holidays – or some late additions to your Christmas wishlist – our HarperCollins Book Club summer reading guide has you covered

Society and Culture

Will Prince Louis make Santa’s list?

Will Prince Louis make Santa’s list?

While mostly on his best behaviour, the five-year-old prince just couldn’t resist a little cheekiness when his family hosted a Christmas service at London’s famous Westminster Abbey

Swimming cassowary stuns at beach

Swimming cassowary stuns at beach

A southern cassowary has been filmed swimming to the shore of a Queensland beach in a ‘fish out of water’ moment, proving the flightless bird is not afraid to get its feathers wet

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New lolly palace sure looks sweet

New lolly palace sure looks sweet

Australia’s largest lolly shop has rideable dinosaurs, a life-size ‘human claw’ for maximum scooping, one of the biggest pick and mix aisles on Earth and plans for a Guinness World Record bid

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Aussie’s world record on a monster wave

Aussie’s world record on a monster wave

Aussie big-wave hunter Laura Enever has broken the world record for the largest wave surfed by a female after tackling an enormous wall of water in Hawaii

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AI-generated icons cast a spell

AI-generated icons cast a spell

It’s been two years since Kids News stirred the cauldron with its first spooky AI experiment, turning stars and politicians into a Halloween Hall of Fame – vote for your favourite!

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Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, has died aged 31

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, has died aged 31

Bobi, the 31-year-old dog who set a Guinness World Record earlier this year for being the oldest living dog, has sadly died in Portugal

Guinness World Records 2024: ‘Crazy, fun, inspiring’

Guinness World Records 2024: ‘Crazy, fun, inspiring’

From popping balloons on pogo sticks to big pumpkin boats and even gearing up for the loudest burp, could the Guinness World Records 2024 be the zaniest year yet?

Fat Bear Week winner announced

Fat Bear Week winner announced

Don’t mess with mama bear ‘Grazer’, a single parent who takes on rival brown bear blokes like a boss and has snagged the 2023 title in Alaska’s most watched talent quest

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Giant pumpkin squashes world record

Giant pumpkin squashes world record

An American has broken the world record for the heaviest pumpkin after he grew a mammoth squash weighing more than four polar bears put together

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World records for blindfolded and brave

World records for blindfolded and brave

What does a Brisbane teen’s wild Rubik’s cube feat have in common with a 104-year-old American woman jumping from a plane? Each set a new world record – WATCH THE VIDEOS

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