Squiz Kids The Libs' First Lady, and a sky show stuns the West.
May 13, 2025
A historic moment unfolds as a woman takes the helm of the federal Liberal Party in Australia, signaling a change in political representation. Puffins are back in Yorkshire, charming everyone with their fluffy chicks. Meanwhile, Doubao the capybara steals the show with his ongoing escape from zookeepers in China. And in Western Australia, a mesmerizing meteor lights up the sky, creating a stunning cosmic spectacle. Join the fun as these captivating stories unfold!
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Susan Ley's Historic Leadership Journey
- Susan Ley made history as the first female leader of the Australian Federal Liberal Party.
- She went from a punk-rock teenager with purple spiky hair to a long-serving Parliament powerhouse.
Women Gaining Political Ground
- Women are about half of Australia's population but have been underrepresented in leadership.
- The 2024 parliament trend of more Labor women than men marks a hopeful step towards gender equality.
Puffins' Loyal Return and Nesting
- Thousands of puffins return yearly to Yorkshire's Bempton cliffs to breed, nesting in cliffside burrows.
- Puffin parents mate for life and raise adorable chicks called pufflings, who leave guided by moonlight.