🌞 The national broadcaster livestreaming puppies

Earlier this week, I saw a post about seemingly mundane decisions that ended up changing people’s lives. I’m not talking about a life-changing job offer or a one-way plane ticket. I mean something so trivial and boring that it was almost forgettable, but ended up changing your life.

What’s my example? When I was 14, I was scrolling on YouTube when I stumbled on a music video by a certain English-Irish boyband. That video kickstarted a total obsession that would define my life for the next year. To this day, I still have One Direction’s birthdays, middle names and unreleased songs memorised. Unfortunately, that’s not the kind of brag you can put on your resume. 

I’d love to hear yours! Reply to this email or comment in the feedback section, and I’ll share them with everyone next week :) 

Last week, American pop star Chappell Roan hosted the Super Graphic Spectacular –  a two-night event in LA with all proceeds going to her organisation, the Midwest Princess Project, which helps provide resources for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities. 

Well, the festival came and went, and according to Gay Times, she raised $US2 million ($AU 2.88 million). 

Good Job, Babe! 

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Lately I’ve been really into my local library. I don’t even have to leave my house to access it – I download books straight to my e-reader via Libby. This is not an ad, I just love Libby and my library so much. What’s better than books? Free books!

It’s not just books. I recently got a DVD player and I’ve been going old school with my movie watching, borrowing whatever discs they have on the shelf and pretending I’m back at Civic Video on a Friday night. 

Edda, a baby elephant at the Magdeburg Zoo, is examining a Halloween pumpkin with her mother, Sweny. Preparations are underway at the Magdeburg Zoo for the vacation program and the Halloween celebration. (Photo by Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Anti-bullying organisation PROJECT ROCKIT has launched their nationwide Give A Buck About Bullying campaign, which aims to eradicate bullying and spread kindness across Australia. 

After going through a PROJECT ROCKIT program, almost 90% of young people are willing to help someone being bullied. However, these programs are in high demand, and more than 150 schools are on the waitlist.

Donations to the campaign means schools and young people will be able to access anti-bullying resources, workshops and programs. If you’re interested, you can donate here.

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This week, Autism Spectrum Australia hosted Australia’s largest sports carnival for Autistic people. The 15th edition of the carnival brought together more than 700 students from across NSW, and was designed around specific sensory, communication and support needs. 

Aspect’s research shows that 42% of parents find it difficult to access sporting clubs with their Autistic child. Events like this means that Autistic kids can access sports and activities that are conscious of their needs.

Joanne Tisdell, the principal of Aspect South East Sydney School, said: “What was really special was seeing how they supported and cheered each other on, celebrating a second or third place just as enthusiastically as a win. It was a wonderful example of what happens when Autistic students have the right environment and support to thrive, both individually and as a team.” 

Aussie surfer Molly Picklum has become the world No. 1 after an amazing win at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal. 

The reigning world champion defeated American Caitlin Simmers in the final, winning 10,000 points and taking her atop the standings. 

After her win, she said: “Right now I’m on top of the world… It was literally a dream of mine, and dreams come true.”

That headline reads weirdly, but it’s true. 

Finland’s national public broadcaster Yle is producing Pentulive, a 24-hour live broadcast that follows the growth of a litter of puppies. This edition is actually the sixth season of Pentulive, and focuses on a group of Lagotto Romagnolo puppies and their mother, Hilkka.  Hilkka is currently on maternity leave from her usual job as a school dog, according to Yle. 

The broadcast started earlier this month, and is expected to go until mid-December, when the puppies will be old enough to go to their forever homes. It’s part of the broadcaster’s “slow content,” which is something I think we need to go toward, as a society. 

And by the way, the broadcast is NOT geographically restricted. 

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