23 Apr 2026
13m

Folding map store and new-look dinosaur

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The Muttaburrasaurus, a famous Australian dinosaur, has undergone a scientific "makeover" after researchers analyzed a thousand new bone fragments, revealing a narrower jaw and a face resembling a shriveled chicken. The Sydney Youth Orchestra traveled to Wilcannia to perform with local children, bridging the divide between city and country through music and the Barkindji language. In Adelaide, the iconic Map Shop faces closure as its owner retires, highlighting the decline of physical map retailers in the digital age. Adaptive skateboarding is gaining momentum on the Gold Coast, providing inclusive opportunities for children with mobility challenges to participate in sports. Finally, a sustainable initiative in Melbourne is transforming discarded tennis balls from the Australian Open into rubber soles for footwear, diverting millions of balls from landfills annually.

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