So much going on at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

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In standard English spelling, not a single "a" appears in any number written from 1 to 999.

You don't see the first "a" until you reach the number one thousand.

Ali double checked and it's more than 32,000 students as originally stated in Ali's Random Facts.

City Montessori School in India has a World Record of over 61,000 students in attendance, spread over of 20 campuses!!!!

Wow!

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Free Willy.... umm... Gail!!

How cute were our Mandurah dolphins... assisting the whale calf over the past 19 days

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Today is World Snake Day... and while they might not be everyone's favourite animal, snakes actually play a vital role in keeping our environment healthy.

The day was created to raise awareness about snake conservation and to help dispel some of the myths surrounding these fascinating reptiles. Around the world, snakes are often feared, but they're incredibly important because they help control pests like rats and mice, which in turn protects crops and reduces the spread of disease.

Here's a few fun facts...

Did you know there are more than 4,000 species of snakes around the world... but only around 600 are venomous, and even fewer pose a serious threat to humans?

And despite what many people think, snakes don't actually want anything to do with us. Most snake bites happen because a snake feels threatened or cornered. Given the chance, they'll almost always choose to slither away rather than stand their ground.

Here in Mandurah and the Peel region, we're lucky to have some incredible native wildlife, including species like the Dugite, Tiger Snake, Carpet Python, and the harmless South-western Crowned Snake.

In fact, winter is generally a quieter time for snakes because they're cold-blooded. On sunny winter days, though, you might still spot one basking to warm up before disappearing back into the bush.

If you do come across a snake, the advice is simple: stay calm, keep your distance, and let it move away on its own. If it's in your backyard or home, call a licensed snake catcher rather than trying to handle it yourself.

So this World Snake Day, maybe give these misunderstood creatures a little more respect. They might be a little scary... but they're also an important part of keeping our local ecosystems in balance.

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This is 'roar'some!!! 

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Neill... Sam Neill was almost James Bond!!!!

This is the best. 

We think he would have made a fabulous 007! 

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World Rock Day is celebrated annually on July 13 to honour rock music and commemorate the historic 1985 Live Aid benefit concerts.

Phil Collins famously performed in both London and Philadelphia on that day, even taking the Concorde across the Atlantic to unite the twin shows.The History of Live AidHeld on July 13, 1985, the monumental Live Aid festival took place simultaneously in London (Wembley Stadium) and Philadelphia (JFK Stadium), with additional performances in Sydney and Moscow.

Organizsed by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the mega-event was designed to raise funds for the famine crisis in Ethiopia.

The concerts featured an all-star line-up that defined the era, including... Queen, Led Zeppelin, U2, The Who, David Bowie, Paul McCartney and raised over $120 million US.

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Sad news for the music world, with the passing of Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler.

Her family released a statement to socials saying they were “heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.”

She was 75.

With that instantly recognisable raspy voice, Bonnie gave us timeless hits like It's a Heartache, and the epic power ballads Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero and - songs that became the soundtrack to a generation and are still sung at the top of our lungs today. 

Vale, Bonnie Tyler. 

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