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A selection of patries with offerings changing daily. Paradise Regained at Glen Huon that operates as a roadside stall selling self serve patries and baked goods. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

VOTE NOW: Who bakes Tasmania’s best pastries?

Whether it’s a croissant worth singing about, a sonnet-worthy vanilla slice or just a downright delicious tart — Tasmanians have nominated their favourite place for mouth-watering pastries. CAST YOUR VOTE NOW >>

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Get 5 BONUS Credits to put towards the European Glassware range when you buy the paper this weekend at Coles.

Get 5 BONUS Credits to put towards the European Glassware range when you buy the paper this weekend at Coles.

The European Glassware range is now available at Coles!

UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL PUB DATE FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Photo: Elsie Chittleborough (12), Prime Minister's Spelling Bee champion. SA's Elsie Chittleborough of Torrensville Primary School is the state's first ever national champion title in the PM's Spelling Bee after claiming the Orange level (Years 5-6) of Kids News' national spelling challenge, following a record-breaking 82,000 student registrations. Kids News and the Bee are key pillars in the News in the Community program led by Penny Fowler. Picture: Tim Joy. 16th September 2025

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Bee spelling success pretty sweet

Back-to-back victories and a breakthrough win for South Australia have marked the fifth anniversary of Australia’s premier student spelling competition. FULL HONOUR ROLL

KIDS NEWS 2025: PM's Spelling Bee - stars of the School Round. NSW is in good hands for next week's State and Territory Finals after North Rocks Primary School's Sherry Y achieved overall top ranking in the ORANGE level of the national School Round with her score of 30/30 in just 0:51.466. Picture: supplied

PM’s Spelling Bee’s shining stars

The 2025 PM’s Spelling Bee saw a record-breaking 82,712 student registrations – now 4600 of the best head to state and territory finals. See the top performers in our national honour roll.

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KIDS NEWS/2025 PM'S SPELLING BEE- please do not use until after the Bee story publishes SUN 17 AUG, 2025. Australian Cricket Captain and UNICEF Australia Ambassador Pat Cummins visits a government school in Lucknow, India to see how UNICEF is working with communities and government to make sure that all children have access to quality education and has lent his support to the PM's Spelling Bee. Picture: UNICEF/supplied

Pat Cummins bowled over by Spelling Bee response

More than 72,000 students have registered for the fifth annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee as cricket legend Pat Cummins shares why childhood literacy hits so close to home.

KIDS NEWS and 2025 PM's Spelling Bee: Comedian Peter Helliar has launched his children's book series Detective Galileo (HarperCollins). Picture: supplied

Literacy gifts comics the last laugh

From classroom spelling to stand-up stardom, comedians explain why tomorrow’s funny bone needs more than artificial intelligence to flourish as nearly 60,000 students join the PM’s Spelling Bee.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 25, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese poses for a selfie with Red level (Years 7-8) National Champion of the 2024 Prime Ministers Spelling Bee, Aditya Paul and his family at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Spelling Bee blasts NAPLAN blues

Teachers across Australia have flocked to register more than 40,000 students for the annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee as NAPLAN results highlight ongoing foundation literacy challenges.

5 BONUS Glass Container credits towards the Curtis Stone Glass Containers range when you buy the paper this weekend at Coles!

5 BONUS Glass Container credits towards the Curtis Stone Glass Containers range when you buy the paper this weekend at Coles!

The Curtis Stone Glass Containers range is now available at Coles.

Adelaide Crows player Jake Soligo with his boots he is donating for Gather Round. Picture: Adelaide Football Club

Win a pair of signed boots from your AFL club

Tell us in 25 words or fewer why you want to win a pair of signed boots from your club’s star player.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Riley Meredith of the Hurricanes celebrates with teammates the wicket of Moses Henriques of the Sixers during the BBL Qualifier match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Ninja Stadium on January 21, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Entries closed for a shot at winning BBL grand final tickets

UNLOCKED: Here’s your chance to win four tickets to be part of the purple army to barrack for the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL14 Grand Final. Find out how.

BONUS Coles Magical Discs when you buy the paper this weekend at Coles!

BONUS Coles Magical Discs when you buy the paper this weekend at Coles!

The Coles Magical Disc collectible range is now available at Coles!

Candice and Rhys Brimblecombe with newborn baby Theo at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Picture: Bridget Clarke

Cutest baby of 2024 entries open: Christmas joy for New Norfolk couple

Candice and Rhys Brimblecombe welcomed their first baby at the Royal Hobart Hospital on Christmas Day. ENTRIES OPEN FOR CUTEST BABY OF 2024 >>

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Tasmania’s 50 most ripped bodies revealed

Hours of dedication in the gym have paid off with physiques the envy of many. Here’s your chance to vote for Tasmania’s biggest gym buff >>

Gerry Connolly & Geraldine Turner in the 2022 Australian production of THE MOUSETRAP_low res. PIcture: Brian Geach

Win VIP prize package to see The Mousetrap

Enter the competition to experience the world’s longest-running play like a VIP – including a luxury hotel stay – when it comes to Hobart in June.

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