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The Royal Australian Mint recently commemorated a significant milestone: the 60th anniversary of Australia’s transition to decimal currency. This historic event was marked by the unveiling of the 2026 ...

On New Year's morning, an eight-year-old boy from Melbourne, Julius Jungerth, made headlines by minting the world's first coin of 2026. This exciting event unfolded at the Royal Australian Mint in ...

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Scientists at the University of Missouri have identified a small group of unusual objects in the early universe. Using NASA's ...

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