/ 11 October 2023

The most popular dog names in Oz, a Santa shortage for Christmas, and science says goalies see the world differently…

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It’s always a good day to give your pooch a treat – but if they make the list for Australia’s most popular dog names in 2023, they might deserve an extra one for being on-trend. We’re looking at you, Luna, Daisy, Milo, Bella, Coco and Teddy…

Is Christmas cancelled? Not yet, but a shortage of Santa Clauses across Oz is putting the traditional shopping centre family portrait at risk this year. One recruiter reckons COVID has led to a drop-off in the number of sign-ups for the job. 

And if you’re looking for a fresh perspective, maybe ask a football goalie… A study reckons their brains merge signals from different senses more quickly – super helpful for their on-field jobs. It’s evidently working for Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold, who’s just been named captain of her UK team, West Ham United…

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