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Man knocked out by rogue kangaroo

EVEN after years playing football, David Striegl had never got into a fight - until he was knocked out cold by a rogue kangaroo.
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Woman convicted of killing newborns

A COURT in Normandy has convicted a 38-year-old woman of killing six of her babies - a deed she acknowledged - and has sentenced her to 15 years in prison.

Underwear models unzip for fashion

MELBOURNE might like to think of itself as the nation's fashion capital but it was models wearing very little that hundreds flocked to see on Wednesday.

'Napping' MP wants photographer outed

A FEDERAL MP caught on camera taking what appeared to be a nap while the Indonesian president addressed parliament last week is demanding the culprit be found.
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Antarctic-bound ship forgets equipment

AUSTRALIA'S Antarctic flagship MV Aurora Australis has had to make a costly return voyage to Hobart after someone forgot to pack a vital piece of equipment.

New York City legalises beekeeping

BEEKEEPERS in New York City no longer have to keep the honey of their labours a secret.

World's shortest man dies

THE world's shortest man, He Pingping, who stood just over two feet five inches tall (75 centimetres), has died, Britain's Guinness World Records said Monday.

Springborg's 'monster pumpkin a runt'

THERE'S a barney brewing over just who can claim the record for producing Queensland's biggest pumpkin.
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Heavy horse gallops into Gatton

HE’S more than two metres tall, three times heavier than the average racehorse and is the main attraction at Australia’s premier heavy horse show.

Springborg's pumpkin breaks record

NATIONAL Party stalwart Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen had her pumpkin scones - now Lawrence Springborg has come up with the best way to grow the key ingredient.