Thursday, December 5, 2024

Your daily kids news podcast.

Hottest Spring on record; Tassie ferry marooned in Scotland; Big-selling baggy green; and beware the fake weather posts. 

It’s official—Australia just had its warmest spring since records began 110 years ago! With summer now in full swing, it’s staying hot, hot, hot.

Australia’s most trusted brands for 2024 have been revealed, and Bunnings is the big winner. It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever had a sausage sizzle there! But not all brands are golden—Optus and Facebook are stuck on the naughty list.

A massive ferry meant for Tasmania is stuck in Scotland! Why? Devonport’s port isn’t big enough yet. Looks like the Spirit of Tasmania is taking a holiday in the UK while we play catch-up. 🚢

A cricketer’s cap has bowled everyone over, selling for almost $500,000! This special baggy green belonged to Aussie legend Don Bradman, whose batting skills are the stuff of sports legend.

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