Return of the hairy-nosed wombat; the human who thinks he’s a hobbit; Teens rule at the US Open; and Ripper the talking duck.

Shang Chi smashes box office; Scotland’s great beaver comeback; Percy pulls a Mars rock; and tuna fish make a welcome return.

Operation: Shot In The Arm; Indonesia’s earthquake-proof school; Aussie Paralympic gold rush; and the funniest animal photos in the world.

Paralympians get equal pay; Big John the triceratops; the firefighting goats; and the 9 year-old off to university.

Making friends in the world; Antarctica’s new ice-breaking boat; Scooter Patterson owns the Paralympics; and how cockies use cutlery.

China bans video games; AFL Grand Final goes to Perth, why scientists are collecting dugong poo; and Wally the walrus finds a home.

Historic day in Afghanistan; Mississippi River flows backwards; our Paralympic heroes; and Nandi, the 11 year-old rock star.

The four-legged whale dinosaur; the7,000 year old teenager; it’s Super Netball grand final time; and how to tell if your cat likes you.

The Covid class conquers NAPLAN; lost and found in the woods; the end of a rock and roll era; and the Paralympic party gets started.