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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...
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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Longest sausage sizzle marathon
From 10am 26th of February to 4pm 2nd March, 2026, covering 102 hours, the Lions Clubs of Western Australia cooked and sold 8,212 sausage sizzles and 238 virtual sausage sizzles at Bunnings...
Longest sausage sizzle marathon
From 10am 26th of February to 4pm 2nd March, 2026, covering 102 hours, the Lions Clubs of Western Australia cooked and sold 8,212 sausage sizzles and 238 virtual sausage sizzles at Bunnings...
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The most people hypnotised in the fastest time
Australian and internationally renowned hypnotist Mark Anthony, hypnotised 38 participants in the fastest time of 45 seconds, at the 'We Are The Voice' Singing Back to John Farnham event at...
The most people hypnotised in the fastest time
Australian and internationally renowned hypnotist Mark Anthony, hypnotised 38 participants in the fastest time of 45 seconds, at the 'We Are The Voice' Singing Back to John Farnham event at...
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Most jumps in 24 hours
On the 13th January 2012, Julia McConnel and Michael Vaughan made 150 skydives each at Skydive Oz's Moruya NSW DZ, starting at 5.20am and clocking off at 4.28pm. The achievement...
Most jumps in 24 hours
On the 13th January 2012, Julia McConnel and Michael Vaughan made 150 skydives each at Skydive Oz's Moruya NSW DZ, starting at 5.20am and clocking off at 4.28pm. The achievement...
Living things
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The largest gathering of golden retrievers
On Sunday the 29th of March, 2026, at the Melbourne Gold Rush event, at St. Anne’s Winery, Myrniong, Victoria, 1,114 golden retrievers formed the largest gathering of golden retrievers in...
The largest gathering of golden retrievers
On Sunday the 29th of March, 2026, at the Melbourne Gold Rush event, at St. Anne’s Winery, Myrniong, Victoria, 1,114 golden retrievers formed the largest gathering of golden retrievers in...
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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...
Material world
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Australia's largest peach
On March 24th, 2026, Australia's largest peach was picked in Canning Vale, WA, by Shirley Khor. Measuring 57.95mm in height, 103.95mm in diameter, with a circumference of 33.6cm and weighing...
Australia's largest peach
On March 24th, 2026, Australia's largest peach was picked in Canning Vale, WA, by Shirley Khor. Measuring 57.95mm in height, 103.95mm in diameter, with a circumference of 33.6cm and weighing...
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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...
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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Youngest player to win a career tennis grand slam
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open on Sunday the 1st of February 2026, becoming the youngest man in history to complete a career Tennis Grand Slam, at 22 years, 8...
Youngest player to win a career tennis grand slam
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open on Sunday the 1st of February 2026, becoming the youngest man in history to complete a career Tennis Grand Slam, at 22 years, 8...
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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...
The Arts
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The youngest published author of a children's book
On the 24th of February, 2026, Andrew Ajay Rajasekar, aged 7 years and 26 days, became the youngest published author of a children's book, writing and illustrating 'The Bear That...
The youngest published author of a children's book
On the 24th of February, 2026, Andrew Ajay Rajasekar, aged 7 years and 26 days, became the youngest published author of a children's book, writing and illustrating 'The Bear That...
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The most people singing back to their music ido...
On Friday the 13th of March, 2026, at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, 4,370 participants with Chong Lim AM and the John Farnham Band sang back to their music idol...
The most people singing back to their music ido...
On Friday the 13th of March, 2026, at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, 4,370 participants with Chong Lim AM and the John Farnham Band sang back to their music idol...
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Dancing with the stars brother and sister winners
Australia’s best-known brother and sister Robert and Bindi Irwin are the only two siblings to win Dancing With The Stars USA dancing competition. On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with her...
Dancing with the stars brother and sister winners
Australia’s best-known brother and sister Robert and Bindi Irwin are the only two siblings to win Dancing With The Stars USA dancing competition. On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with her...
