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HALLOWEEN
This weekend will be an extra spooky one, because it's Halloween! Joe hit the streets to find out how Aussies are celebrating. For many, this is what Halloween is all about, and this year, researchers reckon around 4.4 million Aussies are planning to take part. Yeah, well, a costume this elaborate, and of course lollies, and spooky props, come at a cost. In fact, Halloween spending is tipped to be about 510 million dollars! Or about $116 per person. But the most important thing to remember is to stay safe while out trick-or-treating.
PATRICK STEWART
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for beloved actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died at the age of 86. His acting career spanned more than 60 years, but he was best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and as the telepathic superhero Professor X in the X-Men franchise. A flood of fans and co-stars have paid tribute online today, including fellow X-Men Hugh Jackman and Sir Ian McKellen. His final on-screen role will be as Professor X one more time, in the upcoming Avengers movie.
SLAM POET
12-year-old Blake from Newcastle has been crowned the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam's youth champion! Michelle caught up with him to hear all about his love of poetry, and what inspired his winning poem titled Dear ChatGPT.
UK'S YOUNGEST PILOT
First up, to the UK. Where 16-year-old Charlie here has just become the youngest qualified pilot in the country. He first joined the Air Cadets when he was 13 years old, and since then, he's clocked up more than 45 hours of solo flying.
SCARIEST HOUSE
Now to the scariest house in the UK that's what it's been dubbed, at least. Completed decked out in all sorts of terrifying decor, as well as actors in costumes. The people who own the house say they spent 20 thousand pounds, or about 38 thousand dollars, putting it all together.
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