/ 06 May 2024

A royal stitch-up, weird interview stories, and Sydney Airport’s lost property auction…

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: King Charles attends a meeting of The Prince’s Trust Group at St James Palace on June 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: King Charles attends a meeting of The Prince’s Trust Group at St James Palace on June 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

You’ve got to feel for calligrapher Stephanie von Werthern-Gill, who gifted a hand-stitched 21-metre-long scroll to King Charles to mark his coronation anniversary, only to find an error… Luckily the King was gracious and called it a “most marvellous illumination work”. 

It’s probably safe to say not many people enjoy job interviews, but this article has revealed some of the weirdest and most inappropriate “tasks” candidates have faced, including one woman who had to crawl on her hands and knees and “moo like a cow” for 4 minutes… 

If you’re in the market for a jaffle maker, a leaf blower and an autographed photo of Lionel Messi, you’re in luck because they’re all on offer at the Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property auction this week. Over 2,500 unclaimed items are going under the hammer for charity, and with bids starting at $10, there’s something for everyone…

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