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Hey K-Zoners! Welcome to our 308th rodeo! Yee-hah! We reckon this July issue might just be our best ever, but we could be biased! This issue we check out the latest from the WWE, throw in some jokes, review some epic toys, check out another world wonder, give away some epic prizes and more! And don’t forget our awesome pullout posters and pin-ups! Welcome along on our epic new journey!
ZANDER AND THE
JULY
GET INTO
2nd World UFO Day
7th Global Forgiveness Day
8th National Video Game Day
8th Moana in cinemas
11th World Horse Day
12th International Day of Hope
14th Bastille Day
15th World Youth Skills Day
16th World Snake Day
20th International Chess Day
26th National Tree Day
30th International Day of Friendship
30th Spider-Man: Brand New Day in cinemas
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
2nd Margot Robbie AKA Barbie 4th Rapper, Post Malone
SPORT
3rd Harlem Globetrotters in Brisbane
4th Wallabies vs. Ireland in the rugby
8th Men’s State of Origin Game Three
11th Freestyle Kings in Perth
17th Roosters vs. Storm in the NRL
6th Kevin Hart AKA Snowball in The Secret Life of Pets
1st International Chicken Wing Day
7th World Chocolate Day
10th World Kebab Day
21st National Lamington Day
CURIOUS
9th Tom Hanks AKA Woody from Toy Story 5
16th Will Ferrell AKA Maxime Le Mal in Despicable Me 4
19th Benedict Cumberbatch AKA Dr. Strange
23rd Daniel Radcli e AKA Harry Potter
25th Wrestler, Finn Balor
SCHOOL LET’S EAT
26th Formula 1 Grand Prix in
7th School holidays begin in some 13th School term begins in VIC and 14th School term begins in NT
20th School term begins in SA and WA
27th School term begins in TAS
21st School term begins in NSW and ACT
AUGUST
3rd Keep Australia Beautiful Week
6th Jeans for Genes Day
10th National Spoil Your Dog Day
12th International Youth Day
13th Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass in cinemas
15th National Science Week
16th National Tell a Joke Day
20th Cancer Council’s Da odil Day
22nd Dog Lovers Festival in Sydney
22nd CBCA Book Week
27th World Lake Day
27th Red Nose Day
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
1st Jason Momoa AKA Aquaman
2nd Sam Worthington AKA Jake Sully
8th Singer, Shawn Mendes
10th Antonio Banderas AKA Puss In Boots
11th Chris Hemsworth AKA Thor
22nd Pop singer, Dua Lipa
25th Formula 1 driver, Kimi Antonelli
6th Titans vs. Cowboys in the NRL
8th 2026 NBL1 Central Grand Finals
9th Voltaren City2Surf in Sydney
12th Chelsea F.C. Women vs. A-League All Stars Women
15th Wallabies vs. Japan in the rugby
15th Aussie singer, Tones and I
28th Jack Black AKA Steve from A Minecraft Movie
23rd FIA Formula One World Championship in the Netherlands
OH, AND…
12th Public holiday in Queensland
9th Public holiday in Northern
31st October issue of K-Zone on sale Australia this week
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To celebrate the release of Minions & Monsters – only in cinemas June 25 – we have an awesome stash to give away…
One major prize winners will score: Sony 65” BRAVIA 3 4K HDR LED Google TV ✔ A DVD featuringpackMinions and Minions: Rise of Gru ✔ Keychains
Window stickers
Phone strap
Like all hilarious Minions and Despicable Me movies, Minions & Monsters is filled with pure chaos and we are super excited about this! Grab your popcorn, settle in and get ready to find out how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created. For
Notebook
Bucket hat
Beach tote
Kids t-shirt
Four runners up will win the prizing, without the TV and DVD pack.
MINIONS, MONSTERS
THEY’RE BAAAAACK! AND THIS TIME THEY’RE IN THE DIRECTOR’S SEAT…
WHAT’S THE STORY?
Like all hilarious Minions and Despicable Me movies, Minions & Monsters is filled with pure chaos and we are super excited about this! Grab your popcorn, settle in and get ready to find out how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
FYI
Minions & Monsters will be the first Minions movie without Steve Carell (the voice of Gru). Probably because in this timeline, Gru wasn’t born yet!
MEET THE MONSTERS
Keep your eyes peeled for:
● Goomi, a monster summoned by the Minions from a magical spellbook
● A fish monster
● A tentacle monster
● An ooze monster with hundreds of eyes
● A mech monster
● A rageful rabbit
● A mummy
A NEW TRIO
The main Minions in this movie are Henry, James and Ed. Henry’s the one with two blue eyes and wavy hair, James has one blue eye and is about the same size as Bob, and Ed gives Otto vibes but with a mohawk!
+ MAYHEM
A DESPICABLE TIMELINE
Movie
Minions & Monsters
Minions
Minions: Rise of Gru
Despicable Me
Despicable Me 2
Year
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 4
Want to watch the movies in chronological order? We’ve got you covered: 1 2 3 4 5
Minions & Monsters hit cinemas on June 25! on Bello
MAKE A MONSTER MOVIE
Feeling inspired to make your own Hollywood blockbuster, complete with creepy creatures?
Just follow the steps below...
STEP 1: WRITE THE SCRIPT
You’ll need to decide three major things:
1. A setting (this is where your movie takes place)
2. Characters (what monsters are in the movie)
STEP 2: CASTING + COSTUMES
LEARN MINION-ESE
Crack your mates up by speaking like a Minion!
Hello Goodbye
Thank you
Sorry How dare you I swear
Poopaye
Tank yu
Bi-do
Sa la ka
Underwear
3. The plot (what happens in the beginning, middle and end)
When you’ve figured out the script, you’ll then need to write lines for each of your characters and ask your friends and family to play them! For costumes, use dress-ups you have at home to create costumes. For monsters, you can also use sheets, blankets and towels, or decorate cardboard boxes with scales, spots and spikes.
STEP 3: REHEARSE
Give everyone a copy of their lines so they can practise dressing, speaking, moving, eating and reacting like their monsters.
STEP 4: SORT YOUR TECH
Get ready for filming. You could use a smart phone, tablet or digital camera that records.
STEP 5: START ROLLING
Press record and away you go! Don’t worry if someone makes a mistake – bloopers are hilarious!
The voice actor for Goomi is Trey Parker, who also plays Balthazar Bratt in Despicable Me 3!
Friends: Batgirl, The Flash, Wonder Girl, Ruthye Marye Knoll
Enemies: Krem of the Yellow Hills
Pet: Krypto the Superdog
Favourite sports: Klurkor and Torquasm Rao (Kryptonian fighting styles)
Abilities:
● Superhuman strength, speed, stamina and agility
● Heat vision
● Wind and freeze breath
● X-ray vision
● Super hearing
● Flight
● Solar energy absorption and projection
MOVIE MADNESS
So what’s the movie all about? Revenge! While travelling the galaxy with her dog Krypto (and ignoring Superman’s calls asking her to come back to Earth), a dangerous new enemy goes too far and Kara is forced into action. Let’s just say, don’t mess with a (super) girl and her dog!
You’ll
love this movie if:
➜ You’re a DC Comics fan who knows heaps about
the DC universe
➜ You’d do absolutely anything for your pet
➜ Superman is your all-time favourite superhero (you might have a new one after watching Supergirl)
➜ You’re always keen to see
a new action film
FUN FACT
Look out for Jason Momoa in this movie. He usually plays Aquaman, but this time he appears as Lobo the bounty hunter. Apparently, Lobo is a character Jason has wanted to play for years!
WHERE YOU’VE SEEN HER
Supergirl’s been in comic books since 1959! She’s also made heaps of TV appearances, including DC Super Hero Girls and Teen Titans Go. As for movies, she appeared in The Flash and made a small cameo in last year’s Superman flick. Then there’s games! If you’re a LEGO videogames fan, you might have noticed that you can play as Supergirl in LEGO DC Super-Villains and LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
MIGHTY MILLY
Milly Alcock, the actor who plays Supergirl, grew up in Petersham, which is a suburb in Sydney! Her first acting gig? Playing Little Red Riding Hood in a pre-school play.
SUPER COUSINS
Supergirl and Superman are both from the House of El, a well-known Kryptonian family. Their dads are brothers, making these two cousins. While Superman doesn’t remember anything about their home planet, Supergirl has memories of her family and life on Krypton.
WHO’S STRONGER?
If Supergirl and Superman were to battle it out, Supergirl would probably win. Her ability to absorb solar radiation faster, plus spending her childhood on Krypton’s high-gravity surfaces, means her strength can outdo his.
A GOOD BOY
If you’re confused about who Krypto actually belongs to, we’ll clear this up for you. In the Supergirl movie, Krypto is Kara’s dog, but he spends a lot of time with Clark who pet sits for her. Krypto also has amazing powers, like super strength, flight, speed, heat vision and freeze breath.
SUPER PETS
Which one would you like to own?
Krypto the Superdog (Supergirl)
Ace the Bat-Hound (Batman) Jumpa the Amazonian kangaroo (Wonder Woman)
Topio the super-powered Octopus (Aquaman)
Terrific Whatzit the turtle (The Flash)
Chip the red squirrel (Green Lantern)
TOYS TECH
WHO WILL WIN? YOU’LL HAVE TO WATCH TOY STORY 5 TO FIND OUT!
HIGH FIVE FOR #5
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang are back for another awesome Toy Story movie. The challenge this time? Competing for Bonnie’s attention with her new obsession – a tablet called Lilypad! While Rex worries about becoming extinct (again), Jessie calls in backup to help their human pal remember that even though times change, hanging out with friends in real life is still the best thing ever.
human pal remember that even though
#9
NEW CHARACTERS
Besides Lilypad, you’ll meet Smarty Pants (an old toilet training gadget), Atlas (an old, hippo-shaped GPS tracker) and Snappy (a kids digital camera). There’s also Blaze, an older girl who loves horses and playing with toys. Blaze also lives on the ranch Jessie and her first owner used to call home.
FUNNY MOMENTS
Look out for Woody’s bald patch, Jessie’s showdown with Smarty Pants, 50 high-tech Buzz Lightyears washing up on the shores of a deserted island, and a pig named Jimmy Dean.
FRESH POTATO (HEADS)
You might notice that the voices for Mr and Mrs Potato Head have changed. The roles ended up going to voice actors Jeff Bergman and Anna Vocino. But rumour has it that Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig (the duo that voice Gru and Lucy in Despicable Me) were also considered for the job!
GUESS WHAT?
Mr Potato Head wasn’t a toy created for the Toy Story series. It’s actually been around for ages, with the OG version hitting shelves all the way back in 1952.
TOY STORY TRIVIA
Share these facts with your friends before you see the new movie!
Buzz Lightyear was originally going to be called Lunar Larry
In early versions of the first movie, Woody was going to be a villainous dummy
The Pizza Planet truck appears in every Toy Story movie and almost every Pixar movie Toy Story 2 was almost lost – while the team were working on it, 90% of the movie was deleted. Luckily, someone had a backup copy at home. Phew!
To work out how the green army men would move in the movies, the animators nailed a pair of shoes to a board and walked around their office in them
TRICKY TRUE OR FALSE
1. The first Toy Story movie came out in 1995. ● True ● False
2. Mr and Mrs Potato Head’s children are toy aliens. ● True ● False
3. 67 is the number on Buzz Lightyear’s star cruiser. ● True ● False
4. There’s a toy called Trixie the Triceratops in Toy Story 3. ● True ● False
5. At the start of Toy Story 4, Bo Beep was being swept away in a rainstorm. ● True ● False
1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. False
Put your devices down, Toy Story 5 hits cinemas on June 18. Why not take your favourite toy along with you? WATCH IT!
FIFA FEVER FIFA FEVER FIFA FEVER WE’VE GOT FIFA
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN, K-ZONERS. YEP, THE WORLD HAS GONE SOCCER MAD AND WE LOVE IT! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEXT FEW WEEKS YOU’LL FIND HERE.
WHEN
The competition will run from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday July 19.
WHERE
For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup has three host countries – Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
WHO
Forty-eight teams from around the world will complete, including Australia. The Socceroos are in Group D at this year’s FIFA World Cup and will play against USA, Paraguay and Türkiye.
WATCH
Catch all the action on TV!
SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand have you covered.
5 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SOCCEROOS
1. Invite your friends over to watch one of the Group D matches. Extra points for green and gold snacks like kiwi fruit and pineapple fruit wands, or cookies iced to look like Australian soccer jerseys!
2. Use the “Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi” cheer loudly to get everyone at home, school or at your own sports match pumped up.
3. Decorate your bedroom or TV room with green and gold balloons and streamers. You could also make a poster and hang it in your front window, or get some chalk and write messages of support for the Socceroos on your driveway.
4. Rock your Socceroos merch (or wear green and gold) on Group D match days. Want to show off your fandom even more? Get out the face paint!
5. Ask your school to hold a green and gold mufti day in support of the Socceroos.
FEVER FEVER FEVER Your guide to the FIFA World2026!Cup
YOUR TEAMS
Write down three teams you’ll be cheering for this FIFA World Cup.
MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS
Which two teams will play in the final?
Who will come in third place?
Where will Australia place?
GROUP D MATCH SCHEDULE
vs.
■ Paraguay
DATE: 13/6
TIME (AEST): 11am
LOCATION: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
■ Australia vs. ■ Türkiye
DATE: 14/6
TIME (AEST): 2pm
LOCATION: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
■ USA vs. ■ Australia
DATE: 20/6
TIME (AEST): 5am
LOCATION: Lumen Field, Seattle, USA
■ Paraguay
DATE: 20/6
TIME (AEST): 2pm
LOCATION: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, USA
WHO WILL WIN? CAST YOUR VOTE BY TICKING ONE BOX IN EACH MATCH.
■ Türkiye vs. ■ USA
DATE: 26/6
TIME (AEST): 12pm
LOCATION: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
■ Paraguay vs. ■ Australia
DATE: 26/6
TIME (AEST): 12pm
LOCATION: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, USA
THEN WHAT? After the group matches, stay tuned for the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, bronze final and final (which will take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA). Hopefully we’ll see Australia there!
FIFA WORLD CUP EDITION!
RAD RESULTS
TheSoccerooshaveplayed insevenFIFAWorldCupsand have made it to the Round of16twice(2006and 2022).Thesearetheir best results in the tournament.
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS
Brazil has won the competition five times, making them the most successful FIFA World Cup team ever.
MIGHTY MASCOTS
At this year’s FIFA World Cup there will be three mascots: a Canadia moose called Maple, an American eagle called Clutch and a Mexican jaguar called Zayu.
DID YOU KNOW? ➜
HIGH SCORE COUNT ‘EM
Back in 1954, Austria beat Switzerland 7-5, making this the highest scoring FIFA World Cup match of all time.
You’d expect Italy, who’ve won the competition four times, to be at this year’s FIFA World Cup. Unfortunately, they didn’t qualify!
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar had the most goals scored ever, with a massive 172! We wonder if that record will be broken this year?
TROPHY THIEF
The original FIFA World Cup trophy was stolen in 1983 and it’s never been found!
CIAO ITALY SCORE
GOAAAAAL!
The top three FIFA World Cup goal scorers are:
1. Miroslav Glose (Germany) – 16 goals
2. Ronaldo Nazario (Brazil) – 15 goals
3. Gerd Muller (West Germany) – 14 goals
KID KRITIC
Pokémon Champions (Switch 2): Our resident 10-year-old games journalist tells it like it is
Yoshi’s Page Turning Panic!
Minecraft Madness: Three Big Drops Brick By Brick, Gotham Goes Boom
Five Game Frenzy! Hype Levels: MAXIMUM
Five new games have been revealed, coming out of nowhere like a loot box exploding in your face. Every single one looks AWESOME. First up, EA Sports UFC 6 (PS5, XSX) drops this month with fighters now moving like real humans instead of rubber chickens thanks to revamped animations.
Solarpunk (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 2) lets you build and fly between sky bases powered by sunshine and pure genius.
Soulframe (PC) goes full fantasy action-RPG on a rescue mission to save the planet, For The Stars (PC) has you exploring, crafting and surviving across planets, and Vaunted (PC) mixes blasters tactics and total chaos in third-person action.
Super Saiyan Surprise Attack!
Nobody expected the “Age 1000” mystery to explode like this. One minute it’s a rumour, the next Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 (PS5, XSX, PC) blasts onto the scene with a trailer that goes full chaos mode. Instead of sticking to old timelines, the reveal throws us into a futuristic city where a brand new hero sprints around, suits up in a Great Saiyaman style outfit and teams with a white haired newcomer who looks ready to punch a planet. You’ll build your own fighter again in a fresh Toriyama designed world, and familiar faces like Bulma, Gamma 2 and Piccolo all show up. Anime flair? Check. New heroes? Check. Power levels? Probably illegal.
Barrel Roll Back to Glory!
The first thing you notice isn’t the lasers or the explosions: it’s how modern everything feels! Star Fox (Switch 2) rebuilds the classic 1997 adventure from the ground up, stuffing it with orchestral music, new cutscenes and a galacticsized Lylat System for you to fly around. One moment you’re weaving through space junk, the next you’re blasting across planets like Corneria and Zoness in your Arwing. Co op setups get wild controller support, and the 4 vs 4 online battles turn Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf into total chaos. It’s a full power comeback, not just a remake.
Deep-Sea Danger: Now With Friends!
Before you even build your first base, Subnautica 2 (PC, XSX) hits you with glowing reefs, icy trenches and creatures that stare at you as if you’re dinner. This new planet may be gorgeous, but it’s not friendly, which is why teaming up with three mates feels in the new co-op mode feels like a survival cheat code. Tonnes of new customisations means your underwater base can be shaped, painted and lit however you want, and the new Tadpole submarine zips through danger like it’s late for school. Creatures now track sound, light and the weakest player, and DNA tweaks give you new tricks to master. Leviathans still rule the deep, though: good luck arguing with them.
Yoshi’s Page Turning Panic!
gets scribbled into the titular book slower, and way more curious
Inside a magical book is the last place you might expect to find a heroic dinosaur sporting a flashy new art style, but Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) goes full sketchy stop motion. It looks gorgeous, too! Instead of sprinting to a finish line, you wander through hand drawn worlds, poking at creatures to see what weird tricks they can do. Some help flowers bloom, others freeze enemies or crack rocks, and every discovery gets scribbled into the titular book like a science diary. It’s slower, smarter and way more curious than Yoshi’s usual adventures: a cosy puzzle safari in paper form.
Brick By Brick, Gotham Goes Boom
The weirdest thing about Gotham these days is how many Batmen you bump into. That is the whole joke behind Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5, XSX, Switch 2, PC), a giant mash up of every version of the Caped Crusader ever. One minute you are gliding over rooftops, the next you are swapping gadgets with Commissioner Gordon while bricks explode everywhere. The open world is huge, the Batwing is dangerously fun, and two player co-op turns every mission into a tag team of chaos. It is the biggest and deepest Lego Batman glow up yet.
Pottery Panic Incoming
You know a game is unhinged when the first thing you do is possess a vase. That is the starting point of Kiln (XSX, PC, PS5), a pottery-onpottery battle arena where your handcrafted creation – yes, you mould your own pottery! - becomes your fighter. Design matters, too. Chunky pots carry loads of water but move like they are stuck in glue, while tiny eggcups zip through gaps but shatter instantly. Eight players smash, roll and ground pound across the map trying to dunk water into the enemy kiln three times. Sculpting your own pottery is the funniest part, especially when your masterpiece looks like a disaster.
Lean In, Speed Freaks
The trick to MotoGP 26 (PC, PS5, XSX, Switch 1 and 2) is realising the bike is not the star. Your rider is. New rider- based physics mean you shift your body and the bike follows, which makes every corner feel like a balancing act in this proper racing simulation. Once it clicks, clean laps feel incredible. The full 2026 championship is here with every rider, team and track, plus side events like motard, flat track and minibikes. You can even walk around a 3D paddock in Career Mode. Online races support up to 22 riders, so prepare for elbows everywhere.
Tokyo Drift Dreams Come True
The wildest thing about Japan in Forza Horizon 6 (PC, XSX) is how it refuses to sit still. One moment you are tearing through neon streets that glow like a giant arcade cabinet, later you are carving lines across snowy walls in the Tateyama Corridor or blasting through docks built for sideways sliding. More than 550 cars launch on day one and every single one handles differently, so swapping rides feels like changing superpowers. Street races, Touge battles, drift zones, drag strips and danger signs fill the map. Horizon finally found a way to out crazy itself.
Minecraft Madness: Three Big Drops
Minecraft is somehow getting even busier. The headline news is Minecraft Dungeons II (XSX, PS5, Switch 1/2, PC), a new action RPG sequel where every monster is smarter, meaner and ready to gang up on you, and four player co-op is confirmed. Away from the screen, Minecraft World is opening at a UK theme park in 2027, with giant blocky mountains, redstone puzzles you solve with your hands and the first ever Minecraft rollercoaster. Back in the main game, Tiny Takeover and Chaos Cubed content drops add baby mob chaos, sulphur caves and a sulphur cube that literally eats blocks.
Real Life Roblox? Yep, It’s Happening
The weirdest part about the future is that Roblox might look more real than your backyard. That is the promise behind Roblox Reality, a new AI powered upgrade that mixes the normal Roblox Game Engine with a Video World Model that paints everything with photorealistic detail. Dust clouds, shiny puddles, sparks, leaves, reflections, even raindrops sliding down windows all get boosted. The best part is that it still plays like Roblox, with proper physics and multiplayer chaos. Early demos show huge jumps in quality, and creators can toggle it on or off in Studio when it launches later this year.
Switch to Indie
The latest Switch 2 indie showcase felt like someone opened up the crazy house and let all the developers out. There’s the chaos of Denshattack (Switch 2), a train skating (you read that right!) game where you grind and flip across highspeed tracks. Heave Ho 2 brings stretchy co-op silliness, Moonlighter 2 deepsen its shopkeeper meets dungeon crawling and Woodo delivers calm wooden dioramas you build piece by piece. Things ramp up with Blighted, a psychedelic western, and Rotwood, a stylish monster brawler. Minishoot Adventures, Deadzone: Rogue and My Little Puppy round out a great lineup with action, challenge and heart.
Retro Power, Brick Edition
own
That is the whole thrill behind the the version Australia had in 1990. The set
The best kind of flex is dropping a console on your shelf that you built with your own hands. That is the whole thrill behind the Genesis Console recreates Sega’s classic machine in brick form. You can build it as the Genesis or switch it to the Mega Drive look, just like the version Australia had in 1990. The set includes controllers, stickers and a chunky pop out game card for extra nostalgia. At $69.99, it is basically retro bragging rights in a box.
Lego Sega set, a 479 piece kit that
Does Mario Find a Galaxy of Greatness?
You barely sit down before the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie starts throwing gorgeous planets at your eyeballs. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi and Rosalina rocket between colourful worlds, trading jokes and fireballs with Bowser Jr. while everything explodes in bright colours. The animation is slick, the music hits hard and there is always some new setpiece crashing into view. The story is weak for sure – don’t expect to get in touch with your emotionsbut the fun never really slows down. It is loud, fast and packed with fan favourites, which makes it an easy win for most Mario fans.
VR Gets Pricier, But Wilder
Quest 3S 128GB ($569)
($969)
chaos.
you brawl as the Turtles, and in blast with tactical sci fi gunfights. month, action
Roboquest VR co-op
Your wallet might flinch at this news. Prices for the Meta Quest 3S 128GB ($569), Quest 3S 256GB ($729) and Quest 3 ($969) just jumped Australia thanks to higher production costs. The upside is a wave of new VR chaos. Payday: Aces High brings four-player heists, Roboquest VR turns a fast roguelite shooter into a co-op blast, TMNT: Empire City lets you brawl as the Turtles, and Soul Protocol mixes physics with tactical sci fi gunfights. Expensive month, sure, but at least the action looks stacked.
New Games, New Dates, New Chaos
Every month in gaming feels like it is on news fast forward! Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) has locked in a July 22 release date, while Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sails onto modern consoles this July. Fighters get a boost with Kunimitsu joining Tekken 8, and Invincible VS added Allen the Alien and Conquest to its roster. Strategy fans can grab the ArtyFacts DLC for Two Point Museum, and bargain hunters should check out Thick as Thieves, a cool, cheap PC stealth game. On Switch 2, MMORPG classic FFXIV is getting a port, alongside indie gems Stray, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Tunic and Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Games Jump to Movies, Movies Jump Into Games
Pop culture is having a meltdown in the best way. Roblox’s spooky side game 99 Nights in the Forest is becoming a movie, while Jumanji: Open World brings game characters into real world Christmas chaos. Shooters are going cinematic too, with a Call of Duty movie dated for June 30, 2028, and a Battlefield film starring Michael B. Jordan also in the works. Elsewhere PowerWash Simulator 2 now lets you clean Adventure Time locations and soon, even classic Star Wars ships.
New Controllers Glow Up
Some controllers try to blend in, but these absolutely refuse to! The new Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless controllers (Switch come in three loud designs inspired by Koopa Troopa, Rosalina and Mario Kart World, each lit up with colourful RGB patterns that look absolutely epic in the dark. The sticks use durable TMR tech for smooth movement, and motion controls work exactly how you want them to. A long-lasting battery keeps you playing for ages, and the rear buttons give you quick shortcuts in fast games. Looks good, feels good, plays good – what’s not to like?!
A Keyboard Aliens Might Use
the players rely on, and footprint,
Some gadgets look futuristic; this one looks like it arrived from another galaxy. The Gravastar Mercury V60 Pro is a compact wired keyboard built from solid aluminium, loaded with 16 zones of RGB lighting and magnetic Hall effect switches that make every key feel smooth and fast. It barely shifts on your desk and has a crisp, satisfying sound when you type. The catch is its size, since the tiny layout drops keys some players rely on, and the price is definitely premium. If you want style and speed in a small footprint, it is a standout. For homework, maybe not.
GoPro Goes Generational
The newest GoPro does not just upgrade the famed action camera line, it leaps ahead of it. The GoPro Mission 1 Pro not only looks tough, it earns it, keeping the familiar pocketsized body, but bringing the magic with a giant 1-inch sensor inside. It shoots sharp 8K footage, handles dark scenes far better than older GoPros and can crank slow motion to a wild 960fps. The new GP3 processor boosts speed and adds smart tricks like face tracking and automatic colour correction. Battery life holds up brilliantly as well. If you want a camera that’ll survive in the hands of an adventurous Aussie kid, you’ve found it.
OUR RESIDENT 10-YEAR-OLD GAMES JOURNALIST TELLS IT LIKE IT IS
Pokémon Champions (Switch 2)
Pokémon Champions is such a fun game, and I wanted to explain how everything works so other players know what to do. The main thing you’ll probably try first is Battle mode, where you choose the type of battle you want and verse random people online. There are Ranked Battles, where you start at Poké Ball tier and try to climb all the way up to Champ tier, which is the best. I like Ranked the most because you never know who you’ll get. There are also Private Battles, where you make a room and verse your friends, and Online Competitions, where you can win prizes.
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There’s also Training, Missions Shop where you spend VP on clothes, items, poses, music and more to customise the experience. The Season Battle Pass gives you rewards as you level-up, but you must pay for it. The rest of the game is free, which is cool.
I think I will keep playing this game, as it’s so much fun battling and recruiting new Pokémon, even if that’s a bit grindy. Because underneath, Pokémon Champions is just a really good game.
You can check all your results in Battle Data and keep every Pokémon you catch in your Box. One of my favourite parts is Recruit Pokémon, where every 22 hours you get to recruit a new Pokémon using the Victory Points (VP) you earn from playing. You can even skip the timer with Quick Coupons or return Pokémon you don’t want.
Bonus Tips
● Do Missions daily for Quick Coupons.
● Don’t let your Box get unorganised.
● Try different poses and styles.
● Use Online Competitions for prizes.
The 7-Day Trial Hack: Don’t waste your VP or Teammate Tickets on permanent recruits immediately. Use the Trial Recruitment feature first. It’s completely free and lets you keep a Pokémon for 7 days. Use that week to see if they fit your team’s flow before you commit to the big VP price tag.
Play Like A Pro Tips
1. Build Smart Teams Early Don’t just throw six favourites together. Battles reward a team where one character’s strength covers another’s weakness. Mix attackers, tanks and support Pokémon so you always have a safe switch in when things get rough.
2. Use Your VP Efficiently VP is your lifeline. Spend it on strong recruits and key upgrades before splurging on cosmetics. A well built team wins more battles, which earns you even more VP in the long run.
3. Recruit Every 22 Hours
The Recruit timer is basically free power. Check in daily, grab your new Pokémon, and return anything you don’t need. Over time, this builds a deep roster.
4. Practise Before Ranked Training mode teaches timing, combos and battle flow. Use it to test new Pokémon so you don’t lose rank experimenting. Private Battles with friends are perfect for trying weird strategies safely.
5.
Study Battle Data
Your Battle Data shows what’s working. Look at your wins and losses to see which Pokémon carry you and which ones keep dragging you down.
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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
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IT’S A MOVIE MARATHON MONTH
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Masters of the Universe is a live-action remake of the popular 1980s animated television series. During a devastating civil war on the planet Eternia, ten-year old Adam Glenn flees to Earth. Years later, Adam rediscovers his lost birthright as the Crown Prince of Eternia - only to learn that his home is under threat from the evil forces of Skeletor. To save his father’s kingdom and those he cares about, Adam must retrieve the mythical Sword of Power, transform into the heroic warrior He Man, and defend Castle Grayskull.
Our favourite Pixar animated toys, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang reunite in the highly anticipated fifth instalment of the Toy Story film franchise. While Woody is busy helping abandoned toys find new owners, Jessie is left in charge of Bonnie’s room and steps into the spotlight as the central character of this chapter. Facing their biggest challenge yet, the toys encounter the latest obsession of today’s kidselectronics - which sparks a toy versus tech adventure.
NEW CHARACTERS
Prepare to meet an entirely new tribe of Minions led by two brandnew heroes, James and Henry. Based in Hollywood at the dawn of cinema, the Minions search for an evil master to serve. After crashing a film set, their accidental on camera appearance turns them into overnight movie stars. But fame is short lived, and chaos erupts when the Minions accidentally unleash monsters into the world. Minions & Monsters promises slapstick comedy, over the top villainy, memorable characters, and unexpected heart.
MYSTERY, MAGIC AND MOVIE
DETECTIVE BEANS AND THE MAP OF MYSTERY AUTHOR LI CHEN
Beans the kitten detective returns in Li Chen’s latest adventure in the bestselling, award winning graphic novel series. After receiving a treasure map from Captain Scuttlebeard, Beans is faced with a brand new mystery to solve. Determined to uncover the prize at the end, Beans follows clues that lead him all over Cat Town with his loyal friend Biscuits. Along the way, they encounter unexpected places and some familiar faces but, can Beans crack the case in time?
CROW: THIEF OF MAGIC FIONA DIXON
Meet Crow, a 12-year-old thief working for the criminal underworld in Starsgard. Tasked with stealing from wealthy citizens, a routine assignment leads him into the home of a mysterious sorcerer and changes his life forever. When a planned heist goes wrong, Crow finds himself alone and unexpectedly becomes the sorcerer’s apprentice. After discovering the ancient art of dream magic, Crow learns of a darker form of nightmare magic and must make an impossible choice.
HARI KUMAR, ULTIMATE SUPERSTAR
RASHMI SIRDESHPANDE ILLUSTRATED BY MAMTA SINGH
Hari Kumar is a superstar in the making in this latest release from bestselling picture book author Rashmi Sirdeshpande. At ten-years-old, Hari discovers his moment to shine when his school hosts a film festival competition. But things don’t seem to be going to plan, Hari’s chosen sidekick appears to be a villain, his team have a differing vision and the Deputy Head Teacher is demanding creative control. Can Hari pull off an epic comeback, or will his filmmaking debut be a complete flop?
Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup
By Simon Mugford, Dan Green (Hachette)
RRP: $16.99
In Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup, young readers get a snapshot of some of the tournament’s greatest-ever performers from both the men’s and women’s editions. Players include Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and many more. Following their journey from little kids with big dreams to their achievements on football’s biggest stage, the inspiring collection of footballer stories captures the imagination. The simple text and engaging art makes it the ideal first read for little football fans.
Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup Rule
By Simon Mugford, Dan Green (Hachette)
RRP $12.99
Playfully illustrated - telling the amazing stories of FIFA World Cup stars past and present - Football Superstars: Heroes of the World Cup Rule is also packed with plenty of jokes, funny characters, as well as the facts and stats that fans of Football Superstars have come to know and love. Football Superstars is a fast-paced, highly visual series combining bold cartoon illustrations, clear storytelling and a lively cast of characters who add jokes, quotes and commentary throughout.
END OF THE WORLD READY!
Rezvani is a California company founded by Ferris Rezvani back in 2014, when they were all about lightweight, track supercars. Soon after though, they turned their focus onto tactical SUVs, starting with their original Tank - a V8 powered Jeep Wrangler-based monster covered in apocalypseready armour!
Now, the Tank returns with a next level reboot. More than a cosmetic update, this new generation represents a massive evolution, pure unrestrained and unmatched performance – putting all other SUVs on notice!
The new exterior gets rid of the softer rounded edges and doubles down on sharper aggressive proportions taken straight out of sci-fi. Every panel is reworked to give a more commanding presence, and even though it looks like a concept, you can actually order one!
Underneath, it still rides on a Jeep Wrangler chassis, but Rezvani has overhauled nearly everything else from the suspension to the powertrain options!
Under the hood, there are many power options to suit different tastes and tactics. The entry level 3.6 litre V6 delivers capable everyday performance. For adventurers, the 6.4 litre V8 brings 500 horsepower, while the supercharged 6.2 litre V8
borrowed from the Dodge Demon is the elite pick - good for a sick 1,000 horsepower fully equipped!
But the Tank isn’t just about power. There is an array of security/ protection options from lightweight ballistic armour, bullet-resistant glass, run-flat tyres, and night vision. From $58,000 buyers can opt for packages that include smoke screen deployment, reinforced bumpers, electrified door handles, underbody explosive protection, and other gear typically found in military vehicles. If these options don’t make you feel like Bruce Wayne nothing will!
Inside, the cabin has been updated to match the exterior update –far from the Jeep Wrangler it’s based on. A modern 10 inch touchscreen anchors the dashboard, custom gauge clusters offer killer visibility, and luxurious finishes and seating options elevate without taking away the Tank’s true aggressive character!
The 2026 Rezvani Tank starts at $245,000, though it can easily get up to $700,000 if you load up on armour, the Demon engine, and cup holders!
Monster Jam Avenger vs Avenger
The Rundown: This double pack throws two Avenger trucks into instant head-to-head action. The die-cast build feels solid, and the detailed graphics match the real machines. It’s built for crashes, jumps, and fast resets straight out of the box.
THE VERDICT: 8/10 PRICE TAG: $17.99
LearnBook Pro Kids Laptop
The Rundown: This laptop-style learning system packs over 80 activities into a design that feels like the real thing. The full keyboard and mouse controls make it easy to jump between games and learning tasks. It covers everything from maths to music in a format that keeps things varied.
THE VERDICT: 9/10 PRICE TAG: $79.99
Spin Master Rubik’s Sensory Cube 3×3 Puzzle
The Rundown: This twist on the classic cube adds textured sides you can feel as you solve. Each face has a different tactile pattern, which changes how you approach the puzzle. It keeps the challenge of a standard cube while adding a new sensory layer.
THE VERDICT: 8/10 PRICE TAG: $23.99 THE VERDICT: 8/10 PRICE TAG: $14.99 GET READY FOR THE COOLEST NEW TOYS, GADGETS, AND GAMES IN TOY STORES RIGHT NOW.
UNO Formula 1 Card Game
The Rundown: This racing-themed version of UNO adds more competition with the Overtake rule. Players need to stay ahead by matching higher-value cards or risk drawing more. It keeps the core gameplay intact but adds a faster, more tactical edge.
The Rundown: This oversized plush delivers big, soft comfort with classic Mario and Yoshi designs. The 50cm size makes it more of a statement piece than a small collectible. And it’s built for big, warm hugs!
Super Mario Movie 50cm Plush Assorted
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Tiger Shark Climber RC Vehicle
The Rundown: This RC truck switches between speed and climbing modes so it can tackle different terrain with ease. The extendable tail helps it scale obstacles, while the spin feature adds chaotic stunt action. It’s built for smashing, climbing, and showing off.
LeapFrog LeapMove Active Learning Video Game System
Why We Love It:
● Motion-based gameplay turns players into the controller.
● Includes 25 built-in games and learning adventures.
● Covers maths, reading, spelling, shapes, and more.
● Three learning levels help progression over time.
● Works straight out of the box with no internet required. THE VERDICT: 8/10 PRICE TAG: $39
THE VERDICT: 10/10 PRICE TAG: $79 THE VERDICT: 10/10 PRICE TAG: $128.99
The Rundown: This motion-based gaming system turns the whole room into a play zone, where jumping, ducking, and moving controls the action on screen. It comes loaded with 25 games that mix learning with full-body movement. The setup is simple, and there’s no internet needed, so you can get straight into the action.
UNDISPUTED
WOMEN’SCHAMPIONSHIPINTERCONTINENTAL MATCH
WRESTLEMANIA 42 JUST ROCKED LAS VEGAS,
OFFICIAL LIST OF THE CHAMPS VERSUS AND THE ‘SHOWCASE OF THE IMMORTALS’ THE CHUMPS, FOLLOWED BY K-ZONE’S LIVED UP TO ITS NAME! HERE’S THE OWN HIGHLIGHTS AWARDS.
Cody Rhodes beat Randy Orton
WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Becky Lynch beat AJ Lee UNSANCTIONED MATCH
Liv Morgan beat Stephanie Vaquer
Gunther
Jacob Fatu beat Drew McIntyre
Brie Bella & Paige beat Nia Jax & Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria NEW CHAMPIONS
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Roman Reigns beat CM Punk
WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Rhea Ripley beat Jade Cargill (c)
Danhausen, John Cena and down‘minihausens’sometook
The Miz and Kit Wilson
NEW CHMAPION
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH
Penta (c) beat Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev and Rey Mysterio
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Trick Williams beat
Sami Zayn
STREET FIGHT
‘The Demon’ Finn Bálor beat Dominik Mysterio
Oba Femi beat Brock Lesnar
GRAB YOUR POPCORN – HERE’S WHO K-ZONE THINKS SHOULD WIN AWARDS FOR
ISHOWSPEED MAKING HIS MARK IN THE SIX-MAN TAG MATCH, WHEN HE PERFORMED A SPLASH THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE ON LOGAN PAUL… ALL THE WAY FROM THE TOP OF THE RING POST. EVEN THOUGH THEY LOST TO LA KNIGHT AND THE USOS, SPEED STOLE THE SHOW.
AUSTRALIA’S OWN RHEA RIPLEY ENDING CARGILL’S 169-DAY TITLE REIGN TO TAKE THE WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP. SHE MIGHT HAVE WORN A GOLDEN GOWN BUT CARGILL DIDN’T GET TO WEAR THE CROWN! WE LOVED WATCHING RIPLEY COUNTER CARGILL’S SIGNATURE MOVE, ‘JADED’, TO DELIVER A HEAD BUTT FOLLOWED BY THE RIPTIDE FOR THE PINFALL. AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE –OI, OI, OI! WHO’S JADED NOW?
EARLY IN THE ROMAN REIGNS VERSUS CM PUNK MATCH WHEN PUNK MOCKINGLY WIPED HIS HANDS ON HIS OWN GEAR TO THROW SHADE ON REIGNS FOR WEARING TOO MUCH SLIPPERY BODY OIL. REIGNS COULDN’T HELP HIMSELF BUT LAUGH, BREAKING HIS TOUGH TRIBAL CHIEF CHARTER FOR A SECOND. SOME FANS TOOK TO SOCIAL MEDIA TO CALL IT ROMAN’S ‘SECRET DEFENSIVE STRATEGY’ TO AVOID BEING PUT IN THE GO TO SLEEP.
WHEN SINGER JELLY ROLL LEAPT OFF AN ANNOUNCER’S TABLE TO CRUSH PAT MCAFEE THROUGH ANOTHER TABLE FOR CALLING HIM ‘BELLY ROLL’.
LET’S SEE THAT AGAIN! RE-LIVE THE ACTION – FULL REPLAYS OF WRESTLEMANIA 42 ARE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON NETFLIX.
AWESOMENESS COURTESY OF THEIR PERFORMANCE AT WRESTLEMANIA 42.
WE DIDN’T EXPECT TO SEE PAIGE COME OUT OF RETIREMENT AND GET BACK IN THE RING. BUT WHEN NIKKI BELLA WASN’T MEDICALLY CLEARED TO COMPETE, BRIE BELLA CALLED IN A FAVOUR FROM AN OLD FRIEND… SEEING HER AND THE BELLAS OUTLAST THE OTHER TEAMS TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP WAS A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES. AND A SPECIAL MENTION GOES TO BRON BREAKKER, WHO MADE AN UNEXPECTED RETURN FROM INJURY TO BLINDSIDE ROLLINS WITH A DEVASTATING SPEAR WHILE THE REFEREE WAS CHECKING ON GUNTHER.
LONG-TIME RIVALS JACOB FATU AND DREW MCINTYRE USING WILD WEAPONS IN THEIR ‘UNSANCTIONED’ FIGHT, LIKE TABLES, A TOOLBOX AND EVEN THE REFEREE’S BELT!
BROCK LESNAR NOT ONLY LOSING TO OBA FEMI BUT THEN LEAVING HIS GLOVES AND BOOTS IN THE RING TO SIGNAL RETIREMENT.
WHEN, AFTER LOSING THE MAIN EVENT OF NIGHT 1 TO CODY RHODES, ORTON DELIVERED A BRUTAL PUNT KICK TO HIS FORMER FRIEND, LEAVING RHODES LAID OUT TO CLOSE THE SHOW.
Full Speed Ahead
Biggest wins:
Several national and state records, as well as multiple national and international medals but the one that means the most to Jasmine is winning at the Trans Tasman shoot in New Zealand in 2025.
Favourite place to shoot: Her home club at the Sydney Olympic Park Archery field.
Favourite event type: Target shoots, particularly 720 rounds – 72 arrows at one distance.
Best scores:
72 arrow shoot
30m – 693 out of 720
40m – 684 out of 720
90 arrow shoot at three distances (30 arrows at each distance)
40m, 30m, and 20m – 845 out of 900
50m, 40m, and 30m – 837 out of 900
Field shoot (3 arrows shot at each of 24 targets, all at varying distances and sizes)
352 out of 432 at yellow peg
337 out of 432 at blue peg (longer distances)
Indoor shoot
WA: 522 out of 600
SHE’S ONLY 13 BUT SYDNEY-BASED ARCHER JASMINE BULL ALREADY HAS OLYMPIC DREAMS.
K-Zone: How did you get into archery?
describe your archery style?
Jasmine: My dad and I thought it would be interesting to do an archery ‘come and try’ session. I found I enjoyed it, so we joined the archery club and went from there.
K-Zone: Who are your biggest inspirations in archery?
Jasmine: My biggest inspirations are the Olympians and coaches we have at the club. They’ve worked hard to be good at what they do, whether it’s shooting or teaching others how to shoot, and I find that inspiring.
K-Zone: How would you
Jasmine: My shooting type is Olympic Recurve. These are the longer bows with the stabiliser rods on the front and fitted with a sight.
K-Zone: What type of different archery shooting styles are there in archery?
Jasmine: There are four main types of shooting, which are longbow – one single piece and no sights; barebow recurve – take-down bow but no sights; Olympic recurve – sights and stabilisers fitted to a takedown bow, and compound –magnified sights, cam wheels and release aid. There are several other styles, such as barebow compound and horse bow.
Ahead
K-Zone: How do you prepare for a big event?
Jasmine: I train more in the days leading up to the event, I make sure that I am getting enough sleep and take care not to injure myself. It’s a balance to train enough without shooting too much and getting injured or being over-tired on the day. I also read between ends at the shoot to keep mentally focused.
K-Zone: What’s the next big event you’re preparing for?
Jasmine: The NSW State Short Course championships in July – come and watch at Sydney Olympic Park Archery!
K-Zone: What are your archery ambitions?
Jasmine: I hope to represent Australia at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
BIGGER THAN 70 MILLION FOOTBALL FIELDS, THE GREAT BARRIER REEF IS THE ONLY LIVING THING ON EARTH VISIBLE FROM OUTER SPACE.
The Great Barrier Reef spans over 2,300 kilometres (roughly the size of Japan) along our own Queensland coast in Australia. It begins in the north at the tip of the Cape York Peninsula, near the Torres Strait, and stretches south to just past Bundaberg.
Some corals can create their ownsunscreenfluorescent to protect themselves from harsh sun rays in water.shallow
From shallow estuarine areas to deep oceanic waters, the reef varies greatly in depth. All the way from an average depth of 35 metres in inshore waters, down to depths of more than 2000 metres on outer reefs.
The reef is bursting with life, with 1,600+ fish species, 1000+ coral types, 130+ varieties of sharks and rays, and 30+ whale/ dolphin species calling it home.
The livingcurrent reef began growing 8,000 years ago after the last ice age.
Like corals, clams are alive and some giant clams live over 100 years and can weigh over 200 kilograms. They have hundreds of tiny eyes along their edges that allow them to sense light movement.and
If werethoughtyoucorals rocks or plants, you might be surprised to learn they’re actually animals! There are hard and soft coral types, which live together in large groups colonies.called
The MarinePark islandshasover900andcoral cays.Itevenhas hugeseagrass meadowsthat endangered dugongs feedon.
The heaviest sunflower head (Helianthus) weighed 7.046 kg (15 lb 8.5 oz) and was grown by Peter Glazebrook (UK) as assessed at the UK National Giant Vegetable Championships held at the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire, UK, on 27–29 September 2024.
THE 2026 EDITION OF GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS BRINGS YOU THE BRIGHTEST, BIGGEST AND LOUDEST RECORD-
THE HEAVIEST SUNFLOWER HEAD
THE HEAVIEST TOMATILLO
The heaviest tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is 104 g (3.67 oz) and was grown by Patrick Teichmann (Germany), as confirmed at the Central German GPC Weigh Off in Unterwellenborn, Thuringia, Germany, on 31 August 2024.
THE HEAVIEST AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT
The heaviest aubergine/eggplant (Solanum melongena) weighed 3.778 kg (8 lb 5.3 oz) and was grown by Dave Bennett (USA) as confirmed in Bloomfield, Iowa, USA, on 31 July 2024.
THE LONGEST LEEK
The longest leek (Allium porrum) measured 1.582 m (5 ft 2.3 in) and was grown by Peter Glazebrook (UK) as assessed at the UK National Giant Vegetable Championships held at the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire, UK, on 27–29 September 2024.
RECORD- BREAKING. BURSTING WITH NEW RECORDS,A PLUS PLENTY OF TIPS TO TACKLE YOUR NEXT BIG CHALLENGE!
THE LONGEST BROAD BEAN POD
The longest broad bean pod (Vicia faba) measured 45.5 cm (1 ft 5.9 in) and was grown by James Brown (UK) as assessed at the UK National Giant Vegetable Championships held at the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire, UK, on 27–29 September 2024.
THE HEAVIEST KOHLRABI
The heaviest kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea: Gongylodes Group) weighed 47 kg (103 lb
assessed at the UK
Championships
Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire,
LET’S SEE WHICH STAR WARS LEGEND YOU’RE MOST LIKE!
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1.
YOUR BEST FRIEND WOULD DESCRIBE YOU AS:
QUIET CHEEKY
WHEN YOU HAVE A CHALLENGE TO TACKLE, YOU’D RATHER…
TEAM UP WITH FRIENDS GO IT ALONE
3.
A SPACESHIP CRASHES ON YOUR STREET. YOU…
PUT ON SOME PROTECTIVE GEAR, THEN START TO INVESTIGATE RUN STRAIGHT TO IT WITHOUT A PLAN
4. 2.
YODA VS BOBA FETT – WHO WOULD WIN?
YODA FOR SURE BOBA!
AHH… NO THANKS YOU ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM
WOULD YOU LIKE A DROID AS A SIDEKICK?
NO, THEY CAN’T BE TRUSTED ABSOLUTELY
GREY GREEN FOLLOWER LEADER
YOUR DREAM RIDE WOULD BE THIS COLOUR: ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OR A LEADER?
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT RULES? 7. 5. 8. 6. POINTS SYSTEM = 10 POINTS = 5 POINTS
40-60 POINTS: YOU’RE GROGU!
Curious, mischievous and extremely loyal to your friends, you and Grogu are two peas in a hover pod. You might even have Force powers…
65-80 POINTS: YOU’RE MANDO!
You’re a big thinker and you like to have a plan before you jump into anything. You and Mando would actually make a great team!
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it finished shopping?
: “Just put it on my bill”.
Q : What did the echidna say to the cactus?
What did the duck say when HERE ARE JUST SOME OF JUICIEST JOKES WE’VE FOUND THIS MONTH.
Q : What is a ghost’s favourite fruit?
A : Booberries!
A : “Are you my Mother”?
A : Suntan potion.
Q : What do witches use on holidays?
Q : What kind of candle blushes?
A : A naked flame.
Q: Why was the iron mean?
A: It ran over the clothes.
Q : Why did the piece of toast leave his job?
A : He was burnt out.
Q : How did the computer win the race?
Patient: “Doctor, Doctor. I feel run down”.
Doctor: “You should be more careful crossing the road then”.
A : It took a short circuit.
Q: When is a black dog not a black dog?
A: When it’s a greyhound.
Q: Why aren’t vampires welcome in blood banks?
Q: What flowers grow under your nose?
A: Because they only make withdrawals.
A: Tulips.
Got a rad joke? Want more memes? Hit up
A: Tricera-tots.
Q: What do you call baby dinosaurs?
Q: Why did all the bowling pins go down?
A: Because they were on strike.
Q: What nut is like a sneeze?
Q: Why was the iron so cruel?
A: A cashew.
A: It ran over the clothes.
Q: What type of insect can tell the time?
Q: What kind of hair do oceans have?
A: A clockroach.
Q: What do you call a baby whale?
A: A little squirt.
Q: Where do you find the biggest spider?
A: Wavy.
Q: What do you call a skinny dinosaur?
A: Sticko-saurus.
A: In the World Wide Web.
Q: Why did the raisin go out with the prune?
A: Because he couldn’t find a date.
Q: Why do skeletons play the piano?
A: Because they don’t have any organs.
Q: What did the hot grill say to the bread?
A: “You’re toast.”
Q: Why are vampires artistic?
A: Because they’re good at drawing blood.
Q: What did the pencil sharpener say to the pencil?
