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Tommy the orangutan has been putting his natural nest-building instincts to work, carefully arranging wood wool into a comfortable spot to rest.

Keepers say the material mimics the soft leaves orangutans use in the wild when creating treetop beds.

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South Australia has recorded what Premier Peter Malinauskas has called a significant escalation in H5 bird flu, after more than 1,000 dead crested terns were discovered across remote islands off the state’s coast.

Authorities are also investigating a suspected case in a little penguin found on Kangaroo Island, with the government warning the latest detections are being treated seriously.

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Dramatic bodycam footage from the US shows a wooden deck suddenly giving way beneath a group of law enforcement officers as they carried out an arrest warrant.

Several officers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the man they were seeking was later taken into custody.

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Australians are being urged to prepare early for the coming bushfire season, with above-normal fire risk forecast across northern and southeastern NSW, southeast Queensland, northeastern Tasmania and parts of Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Authorities say the outlook does not mean another Black Summer is certain, but dry conditions, heavy fuel loads and a strengthening El Niño are increasing the danger in several parts of the country.

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Donald Trump has claimed North Korea now possesses 57 nuclear weapons, offering a rare public estimate of Kim Jong-un’s arsenal.

The US president made the comment while discussing nuclear threats, adding fresh attention to North Korea’s weapons program and its growing stockpile.

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Bridie Carter has revealed what she would like to see happen if 'McLeod’s Daughters' finally makes its long-awaited return.

Speaking to Nine Entertainment, Carter said she has a clear idea for how Tess McLeod’s story could continue, with the next generation of Drovers Run potentially becoming a major part of a reboot.

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Macca’s is giving breakfast a bright pink makeover, with the new Birdie’s Brekkie Meal launching across Australia on August 26.

The limited-time meal includes a Birdie McMuffin or Brekkie McWrap with a new pink signature sauce, a hash brown and a Strawberry Shortcake Frappé. Australia will be the first country in the world to get it.

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Josh Radnor has revealed he is no longer particularly close with his former 'How I Met Your Mother' co-stars, more than a decade after the sitcom came to an end.

Speaking on the 'Half the Picture' podcast, the Ted Mosby actor said there was no falling out or drama behind the distance, explaining that the cast still share a lasting affection for one another even though they rarely spend time together now.

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PETA has released a campaign filmed by Hayden Panettiere just weeks before her death, showing the actress sitting in a bathtub to highlight the confined conditions faced by dolphins and whales in captivity.

In the video, Panettiere urges people to boycott marine parks, marking one of the final public acts in a long history of campaigning for marine animals.

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Jacqui Lambie has delivered an emotional Senate speech attacking the federal government’s planned $5,000 annual cap on allied health care for veterans.

Drawing on her own experience of injuries and health problems after serving in the Army, Lambie accused Labor of showing “callous disregard” for veterans and warned limiting access to treatments such as physiotherapy and psychology could have devastating consequences.

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Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly preparing to move back to the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, six years after stepping away from royal life and settling in California.

The family is expected to live in a private, non-royal home, with Archie and Lilibet set to begin school in Britain this September. Harry and Meghan are not expected to return to official royal duties.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has shared the outtakes from his viral multilingual videos, showing just how many attempts it took to get the announcements right.

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Nick Kyrgios has revealed he recently tested positive for cocaine after failing a drug test in Mallorca.

The Australian tennis star apologised to his family, fans and sponsors, saying he takes full responsibility and will step away from social media and public life for 28 days while he focuses on getting himself back on track.

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Patricia Heaton, best known for 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'The Middle', has revealed the moment she knew she needed to stop drinking.

The actress said her alcohol use had gradually increased during a quieter period in her life, before an embarrassing moment in front of her sons convinced her to quit. She has now been sober for eight years.

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A mortgage broker has sparked debate after putting $120,000 forward as the new benchmark for a “good” salary in Australia.

Jess Phillips says rising housing and everyday costs have pushed the figure higher, while Finder research suggests many Australians think the comfortable mark is even steeper, particularly in NSW.

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Woolworths is giving one of its most iconic bakery favourites a new twist, launching its first-ever gluten-free chocolate mudcake.

The $10 cake will be a permanent addition to the range and hits stores nationwide from August 24, with the supermarket swapping out wheat flour while aiming to keep the same rich, fudgy texture fans know.

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Johnny Depp may be heading back to the high seas, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirming talks are underway for the actor to return as Captain Jack Sparrow.

A screenplay for a sixth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie is currently being developed, although no deal has been finalised. Depp last played the character in 2017.

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Tom Holland has reportedly overtaken Robert Downey Jr. as Hollywood’s highest-paid actor of 2026, with earnings estimated at around $US110 million.

The huge figure is said to include roughly $US100 million tied to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', plus another $US10 million for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'.

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Queen Camilla has spoken about the strain of knowing King Charles had cancer before the diagnosis was made public, admitting it was difficult to carry on with royal duties while keeping the news private.

She recalled visiting a cancer support centre just days before the announcement, saying the experience felt particularly personal as she was privately coming to terms with her husband’s diagnosis and how best to support him.

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Things got noisy at the Iowa State Fair as contestants put their best chicken calls to the test in one of the event’s more unusual competitions.

Anne Lind of West Des Moines ultimately took out first place, but she had plenty of competition along the way.