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DAILY TELEGRAPH. APRIL 30, 2025. 
Pictured are the next litter of puppies destined to become assistance dogs and transform peoplesÕ lives has arrived. Now in training at the Assistance Dogs Australia puppy kindergarten in Waterfall, the seven black labradors have been dubbed the ÒE-litterÓ.
They are: Echo,  Everly,  Elroy, Emerald,  Euan, Else, and Eleanor, Picture: Tim Hunter.

‘E-litter’ puppies to change lives

Not only are they adorable, these puppies have a special ability to improve the lives of whoever takes them home. Find out what sets them apart and how you can help them help others

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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium after winning the 2025 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 4, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Piastri goes viral after Miami F1 win

Oscar Piastri has won his fourth Grand Prix this year, taking Miami and the world by storm in his bid to be crowned the F1 king as his celebratory dance goes viral WATCH THE VIDEO

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures between his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan after winning the general election at the Labor Party election night event in Sydney on May 3, 2025. Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed victory in a general election on May 3, vowing to steer the nation through a rough patch of global uncertainty. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Albanese’s Labor scores landslide

Now Anthony Albanese and Labor have won a historic second term after a huge federal election win, here are some changes they will roll out for Aussies over the next term WATCH THE VIDEO

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Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Asian Elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon have officially embarked on their great migration this morning and are enroute to their new home at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia. Picture: Taronga Zoo

Mammoth move for Oz elephants

In an epic interstate migration, Taronga Zoo’s last elephants made the 22-hour journey across borders, making Australian zoo history set to include creating a new herd – find out where to see them

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Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds, right, and Wrexham's Ollie Palmer pose with trophy at the end of the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Famed footballers to visit Australia

Star-kissed Welsh underdogs Wrexham will play against Sydney FC when they head Down Under in July, but will Hollywood’s Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney be there to cheer them on?

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Yoda question now answered, is

Patient young Padawans have been as Star Wars creator George Lucas ends a decades-long mystery by finally sharing the story behind one iconic character’s very distinctive way of talking

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Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 28, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Teen smashes T20 century record

At just 14, Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest cricketer to hit a men’s T20 century – the second fastest in the IPL to date – how did he do it? WATCH THE VIDEO

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BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Isabella Nichols of Australia after winning the Final at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 27, 2025 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Cait Miers/World Surf League)

Aussie surfers ring the bell at Bells

Australian surfers Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson have dominated international rivals and some of surfing’s biggest names to win the 2025 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Victoria

History
Archaeologists claim to have unearthed a major Egyptian town dating back 3400 years. Picture: Cambridge University Press/iStock

King Tut’s dad built ancient town

A major town dating back 3400 years has been found, offering fascinating insights into Egypt’s most famous dynasty – so why do archaeologists think Tutankhamun’s father was its founder?

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The 1945 Australian Services team with Warrant Officer Robert Graham Williams MBE inset. Picture: Supplied

POW ‘bowls over’ cricketing great

Anzac Graham Williams received an “orchestral” applause from English fans as he approached the wicket at the 1945 Victory tests, bringing tears to the eyes of star teammate Keith Miller

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Gout Gout dealt tough semi as Lachlan Kennedy bundled out.

Stawell storm after Gout loss

Fans have expressed anger over the Stawell Gift handicap system after Australia’s two fastest runners, Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout, failed to make the final round of the prestigious race

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Pope Francis kisses a baby as he leaves in the popemobile car following the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Remembering Pope Francis

Now that Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, a centuries-old tradition of farewelling the pontiff has been set in motion. But how and when will the next pope be chosen?

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Take the Kids News reader poll!

Welcome back – Term 2, here we come! Here’s a reader poll to help us make Kids News an even better free literacy resource for your classrooms. Tell us what you think by taking the poll HERE!

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Mary Fowler of Australia celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Korea Republic at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 07, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Matildas magic brings clean sweep

The Matildas have rewarded the fans with victory in the two-game series against South Korea, playing before bumper crowds as next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup comes into brighter focus

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