Tony Barron's space-age 1976 Holden heads to Hot Wheels global finale

Retired sculptor Tony Barron's hand-built 1976 Holden Zeus Dominator took out the Australian Hot Wheels Legends Tour competition.

Why it mattersCustom car builders get a global platform and the chance to see their vehicle turned into a toy model sold around the world.

AustraliaAn Australian-built custom car is now representing the country on the international Hot Wheels stage.

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Megan Twycross wrote a play called Stuck now studied by VCE drama students across Victoria.

Why it mattersA working teacher has written a play good enough to be studied in schools, proving you can build a professional creative career while teaching.

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Newcastle photographer wins Ocean Photographer of the Year

Matty Smith's portrait of a tawny nurse shark won the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Fine Art category.

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Tony Barron's space-age 1976 Holden heads to Hot Wheels global finale

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Newcastle photographer wins Ocean Photographer of the Year

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