Odd News
Busselton stormtrooper treks into Sydney (video)
A man from country WA has trekked all of the way from Perth to Sydney. He's walked more than 5000km, and he did it wearing a Stormtrooper costume.
April 11, 2012, 10:00 pm
Forbes camel races (video)
From harness racing to racing of a different kind. It's camel racing and it's an Easter tradition at Forbes.
April 9, 2012, 10:00 pm
Judge knows his stuff (video)
It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
April 9, 2012, 10:00 pm
But for those lovers of all things chooky, it doesn't get much bigger than the annual poultry competition.
Tractor trek from Temora to Tasmania (video)
A convoy of seven bright orange tractors are making their way from Temora in southern NSw to Tasmania to raise money for local charities.
April 3, 2012, 10:00 pm
Shouting to success (video)
If it seems quiet over the coming days it could well be because some of our loudest lads are on their way to Sydney.
April 3, 2012, 10:00 pm
They'll contest the prestigious young auctioneer competition.
A chance to put their money where their mouth is.
Locals dominate carriage driving championships (video)
Locals have dominated Marrar's carriage driving titles,
April 3, 2012, 10:00 pm
That's despite one team travelling over 3000kms to be there.-
80yo woman lands plane after pilot dies at controls
An 80-year-old woman was able to successfully land a twin-engine airplane in northeastern Wisconsin after her husband became unconscious at the controls and died.
April 3, 2012, 4:01 pm 
Double take for school with 15 sets of twins (video)
A small primary school in regional WA could have the record for the most sets of twins.
April 2, 2012, 10:00 pm
Fifteen sets currently attend the school in Albany.
Many of the teachers have a tough time telling them apart.
World War II mystery washes up on WA beach (video)
Parts of a plane that was shot down during World War Two have washed up on a popular WA beach 70 years later.
March 29, 2012, 10:00 pm
The debris has got historians excited. They say it could be the first part of an American plane that was bombed, to be found.
Three illegal snakes seized (video)
Three illegally-kept snakes have been seized from two separate Kambalda properties in a joint operation by Customs and the DEC.
March 28, 2012, 10:00 pm
No one has been charged yet, but one of the smugglers could now face up to five years behind bars.
Ghost stories for sceptics and believers (video)
We all know stories of ghosts, aliens, and psychics. But have you ever asked yourself if you're a sceptic or a believer?
March 28, 2012, 10:00 pm
A new research group will be launched at Charles Sturt University to find out why people believe in the paranormal.
Miniature horses on show (video)
They've come from as far as New Zealand - 130 of the sport's top competitors here for the National titles.
March 28, 2012, 10:00 pm
Yes, the Miniature Horse Registry National Show is underway at Tamworth's AELEC Arena.
Man saws off foot to claim benefit
In a bid to avoid being sent back to work, an Austrian man has deliberately sawn off his own foot.
March 28, 2012, 10:33 am
Is money making you sick? (video)
Have you ever considered the notes in your wallet could be making you sick?
March 27, 2012, 10:00 pm
Believe it or not, it is possible.
It seems cash and credit cards are a melting pot of disease.
Criminal croc picked up by cops in paddy wagon (video)
Our police are known for keeping the streets safe at night and locking up law-breakers.
March 27, 2012, 10:00 pm
But a couple of cops in a small WA community have stretched their duties by catching a saltwater crocodile, and driving it to the nearest town.
Woman gives birth during flood evacuation (video)
An amazing story of a mum and bub who survived a stressful birth in the middle of this month's flood disaster near Wagga Wagga in southern NSW.
March 26, 2012, 10:00 pm
Rebecca Swift went into labour on a bus while being evacuated from her flooded home.
Harley heaven in Bathurst (video)
If you've ever met a Harley Davidson owner - you'll know they're a pretty passionate breed.
March 26, 2012, 10:00 pm
More than 500 HOGs - as they're called - made their way to Bathurst to show off their gear and thunder down that iconic Bathurst mountain.
Queen crashes couple's wedding
The monarch dropped in moments after the nuptials of John and Frances Canning at Manchester Town Hall in northern England on Friday.
March 25, 2012, 12:34 pm
National computer hacking competition (video)
Ever wondered if you could hack into someone else's computer?
March 25, 2012, 2:00 am
Well, a group of local uni students will be doing just that .
It's all part of national competition.
World famous rocks in Temora (video)
Temora has a new claim to fame - a bunch of rocks. Scientists have started a new experiment on the 417 million year old boulders.
March 25, 2012, 2:00 am
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