Everyone's Talking About Aussie Breakdancer 'Raygun'

RAYGUN
A lot has happened at the Olympics in the past few weeks, but there's one Aussie performance that the world won't be forgetting any time soon, and that's 'RayGun'. Yep, Aussie B-girl Rachael Gunn has become the star of the Olympics, following her interesting performance at the women's breaking event on Friday. During her round, 'Raygun' rocked the full Australian tracksuit fit and busted some iconic moves like the sprinkler, whatever this is, and the kangaroo, which scored her a total of 0 points. Nothing. It started a social media storm with hundreds of memes, but also a lot of negative and hurtful criticism. Raygun is actually an expert in breakdancing. She has a PhD in breakdancing culture, and earnt her place at the Olympics last year by winning the Oceania Championships! She says that she knew she was going to be the underdog going into the Games, and wanted to make her mark in a different way. Lots of people say she doesn't deserve the backlash, but she's not letting it get the better of her.

OLYMPICS WRAP UP
Speaking of the Olympics, it's time to say goodbye to them for another 4 years! It was an action-packed closing ceremony, filled with celeb appearances including Tom Cruise, who flew in from the roof to take the Olympic flag to LA for the 2028 Games. Aussie flag bearers, Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn, led the way for our athletes as we celebrated our most successful Games ever, with a total of 18 gold, 19 silver and 16 bronze, finishing fourth overall. But don't be too sad it's all over, because the Paralympics start in a couple of weeks.

ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
The Royal Queensland Show, also known as Ekka, has kicked off in Brisbane. Arianna's there to take us on a tour of some of the highlights!

BANKSY IS BACK
First to England, where legendary street artist Banksy has been busy! Each day a new artwork of theirs has been popping up. And now, after these hungry pelicans, this stretchy cat and this fishy police box, his artwork streak is sitting at seven! And there does seem to be a theme.

2-YEAR-OLD PAINTER
Now to two-year-old Laurent, whose paintings are selling for a lot of money. Like a lot, a lot. I'm talking 270,000 euros! Laurent paints about one picture a week, and he always explains and examines what he's created. For example, this piece is apparently 'elephant' inspired.

WIFE CARRYING CHAMPIONSHIPS
And finally to a rather unusual competition - the wife carrying championships! Yep, ahh, there's a comp for just about everything. To win this one, competitors must navigate a 260-metre-long obstacle course, including some pretty deep water ditches.

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