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The triplet lion cubs have made their public debut, just a few hundred meters from the newborn giraffe, at the Taronga Western Plains Dubbo Zoo. Key points: Three lion cubs and a giraffe cub have made their public debut at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo The lions were born in April but spend time away from the public eye to bond with their parents Giraffes born on weekends in front of zoo guests It came after a giraffe was born over the weekend in front of shocked zoo guests. The three lioness cubs were born in April but have been kept away from the public until now, in order to bond with their parents and be vaccinated. First parents Marion and Lwazi accompanied their little ones out of their cage where they quickly became the center of attention. “Guards and guests enjoyed watching her cubs climb trees and rocks, although Marion seems to be very wary as a first-time mother with these very confident cubs,” said lion watchdog Justine Powell. Lion cubs climb trees and tackle each other

A Victorian perfumer has summed up the smell of Melbourne’s traffic after being challenged by ABC Radio Melbourne to stop its rush hour activity. Perfume Janelle Donnelly was asked to create the scent, named Eau D’ometer, after talking to a radio station about some of the city’s commuter scents. Donnelly says that he likes to go overboard, but he’s never been asked to limit the essence of traffic. “I think one of our favorite things as perfumers … is taking really left-handed concepts and turning them into fragrances,” she says. Janelle Donnelly told an outside broadcast how she created the scent. ( ABC Radio Melbourne: Zilla Gordon ) He hopes the finished product encapsulates “tears stuck in Melbourne traffic”. “We added a little more black pepper to give it that intensity, so it would be sharper and have more of a grating effect,” says Donnelly. The fragrance is built on geosmin, which gives the product an earthy scent that results after a rain, often referred to as petrichor. “A d

When Paulette Flint grew up in central Queensland in the 1960s, Ward Soft Drink and Eco-Friendly Factory was much more than a local institution. Key points: Wards Cordial Factory was an iconic Gladstone institution from the 1920s to 1980s The factory was closed due to high inflation and globalization in the 80s and the building was turned into a car rental agency Now the old factory will return to its original purpose, brewing various kinds of drinks “It was a treat,” he said. “We only get soft drinks at Christmas time or on special occasions. “We used to go to the factory and buy a box of soft drinks, which was 12 big bottles and you were allowed to choose different flavours. “Rockhampton has a brand, Brisbane has a brand, but Gladstone has a Ward’s. It’s ours and we think it’s the best ever.” Gladstone may be known today as an industrial hub, but before the industrial boom of the ’60s, it was one of the city’s leading companies. Ward’s also has factories in Biloela and Cracow and shi

A bestselling children’s book stars a new kind of hero — she’s a girl, she’s an Indigenous Australian, and she’s a fighter. Guardians: Wylah the Koorie Warrior is an illustrated chapter book; a fantasy adventure set 40,000 years ago in the land of Peek Whurrong in southwest Victoria. Australian children instantly became obsessed with Wylah, making the book one of the best-selling children’s novels of the year so far, and sending it to the top of the charts at booksellers Booktopia and Readings. And the good news for kids who’ve read this book is that the author has mapped out a whole world of new characters and new adventures to ensure the Wylah series can run for years to come. Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard created the Wylah book series. ( Provided: Allen & Unwin ) Authors inspired by their single mothers Warrnambool-based co-authors Richard Pritchard and Jordan Gould said the book began with a vision for Wylah—a strong First Nations girl who would embody the kindness and c

While bull riding may be one of the most dangerous sports in the world, 13-year-old Bonnie Milgate, from Mareeba isn’t worried about climbing over a few hundred kilogram bulls and surviving a lifetime. Key points: In children riding a bull under the age of 14 riding a mini bull Riders aged 14 to 18 ride a junior bull selected for its temperament and size All riders under the age of 18 must wear a full-face helmet and protective vest Bonnie, who attends Saint Stephens in Mareeba, has been riding a bull competitively for the past 12 months and first became interested in bull riding after seeing her brother and father compete. “I grew up watching my brother do it, which inspired me to try it and it was a lot of fun,” she said. “I really enjoy the adrenaline and when you ride [to the minimum riding] that time was like no other.” Bonnie is often the only female competitor and over the last 12 months she has ridden in more than 15 competitions. Bonnie Milgate with her coach, coach and dad K