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World record price for a yearling filly
It was a day of staggering drama, global records and the most incredible bidding and theatre ever witnessed in a thoroughbred sales ring as the much anticipated daughter of Pierro...
World record price for a yearling filly
It was a day of staggering drama, global records and the most incredible bidding and theatre ever witnessed in a thoroughbred sales ring as the much anticipated daughter of Pierro...
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World Record for the Longest Run in a Polar Reg...
An Australian woman, Donna Urquhart, has been the first woman in history to attempt to run the longest distance in a polar region. Donna ran 1402.21km in 28 days...
World Record for the Longest Run in a Polar Reg...
An Australian woman, Donna Urquhart, has been the first woman in history to attempt to run the longest distance in a polar region. Donna ran 1402.21km in 28 days...
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World’s largest Nutbush dance
On Saturday the 19th of August, 2023, 6,594 people danced the Nutbush, smashing the world record while honouring the legendary Tina Turner. It was at the Mundi Mundi Bash, Silverton,...
World’s largest Nutbush dance
On Saturday the 19th of August, 2023, 6,594 people danced the Nutbush, smashing the world record while honouring the legendary Tina Turner. It was at the Mundi Mundi Bash, Silverton,...
Australian fact file
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Most unopened different bottles of Victorian sp...
On the 4th of August, 2025, at the Spirits Victoria Conference, at RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Victoria, in the same room at one time, were 100 different bottles of unopened...
Most unopened different bottles of Victorian sp...
On the 4th of August, 2025, at the Spirits Victoria Conference, at RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Victoria, in the same room at one time, were 100 different bottles of unopened...
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The world’s largest uranium deposit
The Olympic Dam mine in South Australia is the world’s largesturanium deposit containing over 2 million tonnes of uranium oxide. Operations at the mine commenced in 1988. It is a...
The world’s largest uranium deposit
The Olympic Dam mine in South Australia is the world’s largesturanium deposit containing over 2 million tonnes of uranium oxide. Operations at the mine commenced in 1988. It is a...
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Smallest drive in theatre in the Southern Hemis...
In Jericho, located in the Barcaldine region of Queensland, is the home to the smallest Drive-in Theatre in the Southern Hemisphere with the capacity for 32 cars. When full...
Smallest drive in theatre in the Southern Hemis...
In Jericho, located in the Barcaldine region of Queensland, is the home to the smallest Drive-in Theatre in the Southern Hemisphere with the capacity for 32 cars. When full...
Feats of engineering
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The youngest person to fly solo around Australia
Jennifer Hunt aged 15 years and 8 months, is the youngest pilot to fly 17,000km around the coastline of Australia. Jennifer with her three month old puppy 'Bella' set off...
The youngest person to fly solo around Australia
Jennifer Hunt aged 15 years and 8 months, is the youngest pilot to fly 17,000km around the coastline of Australia. Jennifer with her three month old puppy 'Bella' set off...
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Most take offs and landings by a single plane d...
On the 12th of October, 2025, 17 years and 10 months old Sophie Scutchings successfully completed 150 take offs and landings in her Bristell N65 24-8761 at Chinchilla Airport, Queensland,...
Most take offs and landings by a single plane d...
On the 12th of October, 2025, 17 years and 10 months old Sophie Scutchings successfully completed 150 take offs and landings in her Bristell N65 24-8761 at Chinchilla Airport, Queensland,...
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The most horsepower by motorbikes in one location
The most horsepower by motorbikes in one location is 6,725 horsepower, hosted by the Kawasaki Z Owners Club, Qld. Inc. at the West Tigers Rugby League Club, Mackay, Queensland, on...
The most horsepower by motorbikes in one location
The most horsepower by motorbikes in one location is 6,725 horsepower, hosted by the Kawasaki Z Owners Club, Qld. Inc. at the West Tigers Rugby League Club, Mackay, Queensland, on...
Human beings
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Oldest living married couple in Australia
As at Wednesday the 5th of November, 2025, Howard Gerald Willey and Mavis Webber have shown official certification that they are the oldest proven living married couple in Australia. They...
Oldest living married couple in Australia
As at Wednesday the 5th of November, 2025, Howard Gerald Willey and Mavis Webber have shown official certification that they are the oldest proven living married couple in Australia. They...
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Our oldest craftsman
Wadih Yacoub is a remarkable 96 year old gentleman who has continued his craft of sewing, helping to produce the finest shoes one could dream of purchasing. He uses his...
Our oldest craftsman
Wadih Yacoub is a remarkable 96 year old gentleman who has continued his craft of sewing, helping to produce the finest shoes one could dream of purchasing. He uses his...
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Australia's oldest professional rodeo rider
95 year old Bob Holder, from Cootamundra NSW, is Australia’soldest professional rodeo rider. Bob has been competing for 79 yearsand is a member of the Australian Rodeo Hall of Fame....
Australia's oldest professional rodeo rider
95 year old Bob Holder, from Cootamundra NSW, is Australia’soldest professional rodeo rider. Bob has been competing for 79 yearsand is a member of the Australian Rodeo Hall of Fame....
Living things
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The largest number of heavy horses to pull a la...
Location: The Good Old Days Festival, Barellan, NSW, Australia, on October 4 & 5, 2025, held by the Barellan Working Clydesdales Incorporated. Number of horses: 62 - a total of...
The largest number of heavy horses to pull a la...
Location: The Good Old Days Festival, Barellan, NSW, Australia, on October 4 & 5, 2025, held by the Barellan Working Clydesdales Incorporated. Number of horses: 62 - a total of...
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Australia's smallest dog
At Keen Street Veterinary Clinic in Lismore NSW, Dr. Graeme Purvis-Smith had the job of measuring ‘Baby’, Australia’s smallest dog. The body dimensions are weight 0.95kg, Baby’s height at shoulders...
Australia's smallest dog
At Keen Street Veterinary Clinic in Lismore NSW, Dr. Graeme Purvis-Smith had the job of measuring ‘Baby’, Australia’s smallest dog. The body dimensions are weight 0.95kg, Baby’s height at shoulders...
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The black swan and the quokka are only native t...
The black swan and the quokka are only native to Australia. Black swans are found throughout Australia excluding Cape York Peninsula, being seen more in the south. The Noongar people...
The black swan and the quokka are only native t...
The black swan and the quokka are only native to Australia. Black swans are found throughout Australia excluding Cape York Peninsula, being seen more in the south. The Noongar people...
Material world
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The most Victorian spirits tasted at one time
On the 4th of August, 2025, at the Spirits Victoria 2025 Conference at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Victoria, 115 Spirits of the Victoria Spirits Association attendees, tasted 100 different...
The most Victorian spirits tasted at one time
On the 4th of August, 2025, at the Spirits Victoria 2025 Conference at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Victoria, 115 Spirits of the Victoria Spirits Association attendees, tasted 100 different...
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Australia's longest tug-of-war
On the 4th of August, 2025, at the Spirits Victoria 2025 Conference at RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Victoria, using a 120m rope, two teams of fifty six (112 participants) took...
Australia's longest tug-of-war
On the 4th of August, 2025, at the Spirits Victoria 2025 Conference at RACV Cape Schanck Resort, Victoria, using a 120m rope, two teams of fifty six (112 participants) took...
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2024 Cherry Auction Raises $100,000 for Brain T...
Donna Mercurio Crowned 2024 Cherry Queen as auction raises $100,000 for Brain Tumour Research SA. A winning bid of $100,000 has crowned Donna Mercurio of Bache Bros 2024 Cherry Queen...
2024 Cherry Auction Raises $100,000 for Brain T...
Donna Mercurio Crowned 2024 Cherry Queen as auction raises $100,000 for Brain Tumour Research SA. A winning bid of $100,000 has crowned Donna Mercurio of Bache Bros 2024 Cherry Queen...
Modern world
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The most generative engine optimised articles c...
On the 25th of October 2025, an event hosted by Basic Bananas, Kingscliff, NSW, for the most generative engine optimised (GEO) articles was created by a Group of 20 participants...
The most generative engine optimised articles c...
On the 25th of October 2025, an event hosted by Basic Bananas, Kingscliff, NSW, for the most generative engine optimised (GEO) articles was created by a Group of 20 participants...
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World’s youngest Cardinal
On the 7th of December, 2024, at the age of 44, Cardinal Mykola Bychok was made a Cardinal by the late Pope Francis, making him the youngest member of the...
World’s youngest Cardinal
On the 7th of December, 2024, at the age of 44, Cardinal Mykola Bychok was made a Cardinal by the late Pope Francis, making him the youngest member of the...
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The fastest time to complete a 300 piece BOTOP ...
At the 'Mates Puzzlin’ Marathon, Mooloolaba, QLD, 20th to 21st July, 2024. The fastest time to complete a 300 piece BOTOP branded puzzle was by Kate Urmston in 36 minutes,...
The fastest time to complete a 300 piece BOTOP ...
At the 'Mates Puzzlin’ Marathon, Mooloolaba, QLD, 20th to 21st July, 2024. The fastest time to complete a 300 piece BOTOP branded puzzle was by Kate Urmston in 36 minutes,...
Science and technology
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Most dental and medical procedures completed by...
From the 7th until the 11th of April, 2025 , under the visionary leadership of Ajitha Sugnanam (AJ), Esesson’s team of volunteers returned from Papua New Guinea after one of...
Most dental and medical procedures completed by...
From the 7th until the 11th of April, 2025 , under the visionary leadership of Ajitha Sugnanam (AJ), Esesson’s team of volunteers returned from Papua New Guinea after one of...
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40 x 40 mental multiplication
Pepe King performed a 40 x 40 mental multiplication in the shortest amount of time, on an A4 piece of paper, under observation, in 35 minutes, 22 seconds on March 13th, 2024, at Forde, ACT.
40 x 40 mental multiplication
Pepe King performed a 40 x 40 mental multiplication in the shortest amount of time, on an A4 piece of paper, under observation, in 35 minutes, 22 seconds on March 13th, 2024, at Forde, ACT.
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First 3D printed playable harp
Taras Wansbrough has made what is believed to be the world’s first 3D printed playable harp. The harp was made and played on the 24th of July,2023. This invention was...
First 3D printed playable harp
Taras Wansbrough has made what is believed to be the world’s first 3D printed playable harp. The harp was made and played on the 24th of July,2023. This invention was...
Sport
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Greg Norman Medal at PGA Awards
Tuesday, November 25, 2025A resurgent season highlighted by a third major championship has earned West Australian Minjee Lee a record fourth Greg Norman Medal at Tuesday night’s PGA Awards in...
Greg Norman Medal at PGA Awards
Tuesday, November 25, 2025A resurgent season highlighted by a third major championship has earned West Australian Minjee Lee a record fourth Greg Norman Medal at Tuesday night’s PGA Awards in...
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The oldest Australian female to score a hole-in...
The oldest documented female hole-in-one in Australia was achieved by Brenda Thornell, who hit her fifth hole-in-one at the age of 90 on the 25th of March 2025, playing at...
The oldest Australian female to score a hole-in...
The oldest documented female hole-in-one in Australia was achieved by Brenda Thornell, who hit her fifth hole-in-one at the age of 90 on the 25th of March 2025, playing at...
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Pull up with a 35kg weight plate over 60's cate...
On Friday the 8th of August 2025, Mark O'Connor's successfully completed a pull up with a 35kg weight plate attached to his body at the Coburg Leisure Centre, Bell Street,...
Pull up with a 35kg weight plate over 60's cate...
On Friday the 8th of August 2025, Mark O'Connor's successfully completed a pull up with a 35kg weight plate attached to his body at the Coburg Leisure Centre, Bell Street,...
The Arts
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The largest bagpipe ensemble
On Wednesday 12th of November 2025 at Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia, performing the iconic AC/DC It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll), 374 pipers...
The largest bagpipe ensemble
On Wednesday 12th of November 2025 at Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia, performing the iconic AC/DC It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll), 374 pipers...
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First country star to headline a full stadium t...
Luke Combs’ record in Australia include a major stadium tour in February 2025, selling an estimated 260,000 tickets at four stadiums in Brisbane and Sydney and making him the first...
First country star to headline a full stadium t...
Luke Combs’ record in Australia include a major stadium tour in February 2025, selling an estimated 260,000 tickets at four stadiums in Brisbane and Sydney and making him the first...
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Nutbush dance inside Tennessee State map in sch...
On the 31st October 2025, 565 students aged under 13, from Pacific Pines Primary School (Gold Coast, Queensland), danced to Tina Turners 'Nutbush' (after much practice of the dance steps), and...
Nutbush dance inside Tennessee State map in sch...
On the 31st October 2025, 565 students aged under 13, from Pacific Pines Primary School (Gold Coast, Queensland), danced to Tina Turners 'Nutbush' (after much practice of the dance steps), and...
