Friday’s Biggest Stories

Every evening, we wrap up the day’s biggest stories in one place for you to easily check out. If you’ve been off the grid all day, jump in here and catch up on current events.

Toyota Australia Just Showed Off A 86 Shooting Brake
A lot of fans of Toyota’s two-door sports coupe will be in Canberra over the weekend to be surprised by the latest development in the car’s lifespan.

10 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Your Geeky Mum Will Love
Forget flowers, slippers, a homemade card, and for the love of all that is good do not get her a vacuum cleaner. Here’s 10 things your geeky Mum really wants for Mother’s Day.

How To Watch This Weekend’s Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower In Australia
The next meteor shower that Australia is getting a front row seat to is coming up this weekend, in the early hours of the morning between May 6-8.

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