Toowoomba's 77th Carnival of Flowers launches with Floral Friday, featuring an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as flowers.

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Melbourne pizzeria Shop 225 has been ranked in the world's top 50 pizza establishments, with co-founder Lorenzo Tron receiving the prestigious recognition in Italy.

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The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been officially selected to host rowing events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, despite significant concerns from athletes and rowing experts.

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A golden retriever in San Diego greeted a burglar breaking into his family's home as a friend and brought toys for the intruder to play with instead of acting as a guard dog.

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Australian families spend an average of $4500 annually on children's sports participation, with registration fees accounting for just over $1000 while additional costs including uniforms, equipment, coaching, competitions, travel and accommodation make up the remainder.

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The Australian government's plan to reduce working holiday visas by nearly 40,000 annually has drawn criticism from business groups across agriculture, hospitality, tourism and construction sectors.

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A runaway horse in New Mexico, scheduled to appear in a parade, escaped and led police on a lengthy chase.

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A serval, a small African wild cat, escaped from an apartment in Russia where it was being kept as a pet and befriended a dog during a walk.

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Wedding season brings social challenges for guests navigating small talk and awkward conversations during ceremonies and receptions.

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Veteran Australian journalists Michael Usher and Liz Hayes reflect on the most significant news events in Australia's 70-year television history, including the Bondi attack, COVID-19 pandemic, Schapelle Corby's arrest, and William Tyrrell's disappearance.

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